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Air Liquide’s technology chosen for Daxing hydrogen station in Beijing, the world’s largest by refueling capacity

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Air Liquide Houpu Hydrogen Equipment Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Air Liquide Group, supplied and installed 8 hydrogen dispenser units (each with two fueling nozzles) for the Daxing hydrogen station, owned and operated by Beijing Hypower Energy Technology Ltd. With a capacity of 4.8 tonnes, this station can refuel 600 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (cargo van, garbage truck and bus) per day, making it the largest in the world in terms of refueling capacity.

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Dodge and Jeep parent is targeting 500-mile range, 2.0-second 0-60 mph for future EVs

Green Car Reports

Less than six months after the merger of Fiat Chrysler and France’s PSA, the combined automaker called Stellantis presented on Thursday what could set it up for success in the decade of the electric vehicle: a comprehensive EV strategy, the bandwidth to scale it up, and a big investment. Although the investment—about $36 billion over.

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Toyocolor to supply SK Innovation with Lioaccum conductive CNT dispersions for Li-ion cathodes

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Toyocolor Co., Ltd., the colorants and functional materials division of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, will supply the North American and European operations of SK Innovation, a South Korean lithium-ion (li-ion) battery manufacturer, with Toyocolor’s Lioaccum series of conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersions. Lioaccum dispersions are used as the conductive additive in li-ion cathodes to help expand li-ion battery capacity of electric vehicles (EVs), for increased driving distances and faster charg

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Rivian patents another maneuverability trick enabled by quad-motor layout

Green Car Reports

The Rivian R1T electric pickup truck hasn't reached customers yet, but yet another potential new feature has leaked out. Rivian has filed a patent application for a "K-Turn Mode" that could make turning around in tight spaces a lot easier. First spotted by a Rivian Owners Forum user, the application describes using motor torque to turn the.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Study finds advanced driver assistance systems not always reliable in long-term operation

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There could be an average of around 790,000 risk events per year on roads in the European Union (EU) in 2029 that are attributable solely to reduced performance of lane-keeping assistant systems, according to a study on the “Lifetime performance of advanced driver assistance systems” by researchers from TÜV Rheinland and the British Transport Research Laboratory (TRL).

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Jeep reveals 2022 Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid, teases future tech for off-road brand

Green Car Reports

Jeep plans electrified versions of its entire lineup by 2025, and on Thursday the brand revealed an important part of that: a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. Although the brand didn’t yet reveal specs for electric range or fuel economy for the new plug-in, it plans to provide an official premiere for the model at the New York auto show next month.

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Electric muscle cars, Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in, Lightyear One range test, Rivian maneuvers: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lightyear’s solar car is set up to outdo Tesla on efficiency. Stellantis, the parent of Dodge, Jeep, and many more brands, is hatching some big electric vehicle plans. And Rivian is considering another propulsion trick. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After yesterday’s announcements heralding electric muscle cars from Dodge.

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Stellantis to invest more than €30B in electrification and software through 2025

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In Paris, Stellantis N.V. presented a comprehensive electrification strategy that delivers class-leading vehicles for the company’s brands, while leveraging in-house expertise, partnerships and joint ventures to deliver advanced technology at affordable prices. Stellantis brands include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, MOPAR, Opel, Peugeot, RAM, Vauxhall, Free2Move and Leasys.

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Tesla Model Y Deliveries Begin in Europe in September

CleanTechnica EVs

I just hung out with a good friend of mine in Poland and learned that he received a notification from Tesla today indicating that he can now order a Tesla Model Y for delivery in September. However, “Not_an_Analyst” got the news out earlier and also highlighted that this is the case in several European countries […].

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Hyundai Motor signs MOU to commercialize hydrogen fuel-cell-propulsion systems for marine vessels

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Hyundai Motor Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Global Service, a South Korean manufacturer specializing in ship electric propulsion systems and a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, and Korean Register (KR), South Korea’s only internationally recognized classification society, to develop and commercialize hydrogen fuel cell systems to propel marine vessels.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Tesla patent reveals Elon Musk’s ‘table salt’ lithium extraction process that could slash costs

Electrek

Tesla has applied for a new patent that is revealing the lithium extraction process that Elon Musk vaguely described as “using table salt to basically extract lithium from ore” during Tesla’s Battery Day last year. It could cut costs by more than 30%, according to the automaker. more… The post Tesla patent reveals Elon Musk’s ‘table salt’ lithium extraction process that could slash costs appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai Motor and Kia collaborate with Next Hydrogen to develop advanced alkaline water electrolysis system

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding with Canada-based Next Hydrogen Corporation, a specialist in water electrolysis technology and a subsidiary of Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc., to bolster their efforts to usher in a global hydrogen society through cost-effective production of clean hydrogen. Under the agreement, the companies will jointly develop an alkaline water electrolysis system and its related stack for the purpose of generating green hydroge

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Tesla dashcam feature helps in arrest of maniac who shot Model Y in crazy incident caught on video

Electrek

TeslaCam, Tesla’s integrated dashcam feature using an Autopilot camera, has helped in the arrest of a maniac who shot a moving Model Y. The incident was caught perfectly in a very impressive video embedded below. more… The post Tesla dashcam feature helps in arrest of maniac who shot Model Y in crazy incident caught on video appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo Cars and Geely Holding create Aurobay for joint powertrain operations; engines, transmissions and hybrids

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Volvo Cars and its parent company Geely Holding will create a joint venture under the name Aurobay for its powertrain operations, as the companies proceed with their earlier announced plans to merge these into a new, stand-alone business. The new company will be a global supplier of complete powertrain solutions including next-generation combustion engines, transmissions and hybrid solutions.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Lightning eMotors Stomps On The Accelerator At Lightning Day 2021

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Lightning eMotors has been cranking out high quality electric vehicles for years now and shortly after going public, hosted a range of customers, analysts, and media at Lightning Day 2021 at its Loveland, Colorado factory. The day kicked off with an informative, live streamed analyst call that provided a solid grounding in the company and […].

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Orion Engineered Carbons joins HiQ-CARB consortium; scaling up conductive acetylene black for Li-ion cathodes

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Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., a global supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, has joined the HiQ-CARB consortium to provide the lithium-ion battery industry with sustainable and high-performance carbon additives. Seven leading European industry players, research institutes, and universities are collaborating on the European Union-funded HiQ-CARB project to design and scale-up innovative battery materials—including Orion’s high-purity, conductive acetylene black—to

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Tesla opens orders across Europe for made-in-China Model Y with Sept. delivery

Electrek

Tesla has started taking orders for Model Y throughout Europe. For current orders, estimated delivery is listed as September for Long Range models. In contrast to original plans, the first Model Ys delivered to Europe will reportedly be produced in Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory. more… The post Tesla opens orders across Europe for made-in-China Model Y with Sept. delivery appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft heads home after a month in orbit

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After more than a month in orbit, SpaceX’s second upgraded Cargo Dragon spacecraft has undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on its way back to Earth. Delayed several days by stormy conditions in the Gulf of Mexico, the effects of Hurricane Elsa thankfully waned enough for NASA and SpaceX to proceed with the second autonomous undocking of a Cargo Dragon on July 8th.

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NIO announces plan to open battery swap stations to other electric automakers – any takers?

Electrek

NIO, a growing Chinese electric vehicle maker, announced a new plan to open up battery swap stations and technology to other electric automakers. Are there going to be any takers? more… The post NIO announces plan to open battery swap stations to other electric automakers – any takers? appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y orders open in Europe with Q3 delivery estimate

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Tesla Model Y deliveries for Europe are expected to start in Q3. Tesla has already sent out emails to reservation holders, estimating an August delivery date. In Tesla’s configurator for Germany, the Model Y is listed as having a September delivery date with a listed price of €56,990 ($67,592.42) for the Long Range variant. The Model Y Long Range costs €57,970 ($68754.74) before credits.

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Honda made the cutest electric micro-excavator ever, and it uses electric motorcycle batteries

Electrek

So here’s the thing: I’m an electric motorcycle guy. And I’ve also kind of got a thing for electric excavators. Those two interests have exactly nothing to do with each other — until now, that is. Honda’s new electric micro-digger powered by electric motorcycle batteries is the cutest little hodgepodge of construction equipment that I never knew I needed. more… The post Honda made the cutest electric micro-excavator ever, and it uses electric motorcycle batteries ap

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“Tesla of China” XPeng Set to Join Hang Seng Composite

CleanTechnica EVs

XPeng has been dubbed the “Tesla of China” by more than one outlet in recent months. Based on its strong starting sales performance and its significant growth since, it may not be a totally unlikely analogy — and investors hope the comparisons to Tesla continue when XPeng is added to the Hang Seng Composite Industry […].

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Tesla signs breakthrough deal to deploy solar roofs and Powerwalls on ‘large scale’ in the new community

Electrek

Tesla has signed what could be described as a breakthrough deal to deploy solar roofs and Powerwalls on a “large scale” in a new community being built by Brookfield Asset Management and Dacra in Austin. more… The post Tesla signs breakthrough deal to deploy solar roofs and Powerwalls on ‘large scale’ in the new community appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Giga Berlin investigated by State Environment Agency for refrigerant tank

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Tesla’s German production facility, known as Giga Berlin, is reportedly under investigation for the illegal presence of a refrigerant tank on site. The complaint was submitted by two environmental groups that have already complained about the automaker’s presence, the Green League and Nature Protection Association, known as NABU. The Brandenburg State Environment agency will investigate the claims.

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Polestar USA head talks lower-priced 2022 version of Polestar 2, new SUV, and more

Electrek

Electrek sat down with Gregor Hembrough, the head of Polestar North America, to discuss the electric automaker’s latest developments, including the upcoming lower-priced 2022 version of the Polestar 2, SPAC deal speculation, and more. more… The post Polestar USA head talks lower-priced 2022 version of Polestar 2, new SUV, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla pumps up Model S, Model X Long Range prices by $5,000

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Tesla has increased the price of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV’s Long Range variant by $5,000, bringing the two cars’ base prices to $84,990 and $94,990, respectively. The prices were increased late last night on July 8th. Tesla has increased the prices of its vehicles several times this year, the most frequent changes coming to the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover.

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Tesla Lawsuits vs. Other Automaker & Dealership Lawsuits: Who Was Sued The Most?

CleanTechnica EVs

With all of the hoopla surrounding Tesla in the news, it seems that Tesla is always getting sued. Whether it’s a dealership suing Tesla because they don’t want competition on their turf, or for other reasons, each lawsuit is often amplified by the media to the point that it seems that Tesla is the only […].

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Tesla Model 3 is undefeated vs the Porsche Taycan Turbo S in Japan’s EV Grand Prix

Teslarati

Back when the Porsche Taycan was unveiled, Elon Musk remarked that the Tesla Model 3 Performance would probably win against the German all-electric sports car in an extended race. The CEO’s statement was bold, and it attracted its own fair share of skepticism. Porsche, after all, has tuned the Taycan in the Nürburgring, and the company’s vehicles are known for being monsters on the track.

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How To Enjoy Some “Creature Comforts” In Your Tesla

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By Charles Morris In any luxury vehicle, it’s the little things that make a car’s interior feel special. Many Tesla owners love the driving experience so much that they more or less live in their cars, driving for work, play, and pleasure as much as possible, and a few more “creature comforts” are always appreciated. […].

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Tesla China’s Model Y Standard Range rollout brings upside to suppliers: JP Morgan

Teslarati

Tesla’s recent rollout of the Model Y Standard Range variant in China is bringing on critiques of positivity from some investment firms, including JP Morgan, who believes the introduction of the new crossover configuration will lead to upside for not only the automaker but its suppliers as well. On July 8th, Tesla China officially launched the Made in China Model Y Standard Range Rear Wheel-Drive variant.

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KIA EV6: In-depth walkaround

Electrek

In this EV game, there are heroes, both sung and unsung. More often than not, it’s the Teslas and Polestars of this world that steal all the headlines with their space-age technology and spaceship designs. But actually, some of the most significant EVs of the past decade have rather flown under the radar, adored by those who drive them but underappreciated by the rest of the world. more… The post KIA EV6: In-depth walkaround appeared first on Electrek.

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Performance-Focused Polestar 2 Surfaces At Goodwood

CleanTechnica EVs

It seems that Polestar has been busy developing an “experimental” version of its award-winning Polestar 2 EV that is packing quite a bit of go-fast goodies under its modestly tweaked exterior and gorgeous Snow Matte paint. And, to prove their performance-enhancing worth, Polestar is taking this rolling testbed to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. “I […].

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Finding the Electric Voice of the Volkswagen ID.4

EV Obssesion

If you asked a group of random people from anywhere in the world to imagine what a car sounds like, most would provide a similar answer – a combination of a gas-powered engine revving up, the rumble of an exhaust and maybe even the rhythmic clicking of a turn signal. But electric vehicles are built […]. The post Finding the Electric Voice of the Volkswagen ID.4 appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Pininfarina & Hercules Electric Vehicles partners to design Alpha electric pickup truck

Electric Vehicles India

Pininfarina & Hercules Electric Vehicles partners to design Alpha electric pickup truck. The Italian design Pininfarina partners with Detroit, Michigan Hercules electric vehicles company to design Detroit automaker the Hercules Alpha electric pickup and also the other products that will be announced in the coming years. In addition to vehicle design, the agreement also encompasses design input for Hercules retail locations, the company said.