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Study: annual climate impact of wild pigs could be greater than 1.1M cars

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By uprooting carbon trapped in soil, wild pigs (feral swine), are releasing around 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide annually across the globe, the equivalent of 1.1 million cars, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from The University of Queensland and The University of Canterbury. Their study appears in Global Change Biology.

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Lightyear One solar car will be made by Finland's Valmet

Green Car Reports

Dutch startup Lightyear has selected Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive to build the Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car. Prototype builds are scheduled to start in January 2022, followed by full production in summer 2022, Lightyear said in a press release. Additional performance testing, optimization, and regulatory.

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Toyota launches all-new Aqua (Prius C) hybrid in Japan; bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery

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Toyota Motor Corporation launched its all-new Aqua. The all-new Aqua is approximately 20% more fuel efficient (WLTC) than the previous generation; it combines outstanding fuel efficiency of 35.8 km/L (84 mpg US) with the comfortable, high-quality ride of an electrified vehicle. The first-generation Aqua—sold as the Prius C in the US—came to life at the Iwate Plant of Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc.

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Beyond Hummer EV: Fully electric GMC pickup confirmed

Green Car Reports

While the GMC Hummer EV will likely serve as an luxury off-road halo model for GMC, the brand’s reputation is fueled by fleets of work truck that don’t entirely fit within the Hummer EV’s eventual base price of $79,995. What follows that opening act taking GMC electric has now been described a little more clearly: a full-size.

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

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WHYY reports Philadelphia’s Proterra electric bus fleet sidelined due to cracked chassis and other defects

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Philadelphia’s public media organization WHYY, also the local PBS and NPR station, reports that the regional public transportation authority SEPTA has sidelined its entire fleet of 25 Proterra electric buses since February 2020. In an initial report in September 2020, unnamed sources within the agency blamed a defect in the chassis that led to a cracking problem.

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GMC electric pickup, Volvo C40 Recharge price, Lightyear One solar car production: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

There’s a second, more affordable electric truck coming to the GMC brand after the Hummer EV models. Volvo’s first EV-exclusive design has a price tag. And the Lightyear One solar car is coming from the factory that built the Fisker Karma. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GMC has confirmed that a full-size, fully electric.

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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge: Swoopy electric crossover will start at $59,845

Green Car Reports

The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge electric crossover will start at $59,845 when it reaches United States dealerships later this year, Volvo confirmed Monday in a press release. That price, which includes a mandatory destination charge, comes before any federal, state, or local incentives the C40 Recharge may qualify for. Customers also get up to 250.

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Volkswagen ending production of US Passat; Chattanooga to pick up ID.4 production next year

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Volkswagen of America, Inc. will end assembly of the Passat sedan in Chattanooga with model year 2022 as part of the plant’s transformation to build future electric vehicles. To celebrate the integral role of the Passat in the resurgence of Volkswagen in the United States, a short-run Limited Edition will join the lineup with Chattanooga-inspired details.

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Tesla To Open Superchargers To Other Electric Vehicles Later This Year

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Tesla plans to make its Supercharger network open to other EVs later this year, Elon Musk just shared on Twitter. He was replying to Raphael (aka @TesLatino) who shared his thoughts on how others are wondering why Tesla even created its own charging connector. Many think that it’s not fair to other EVs, and he […].

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV coming to US with $58,750 MSRP

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The Volvo C40 Recharge pure electric will start at an MSRP of $58,750 in the United States before tax credits. This newest addition to the Volvo electric line-up has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. It is the first Volvo model in the company’s history designed as pure electric only and the first to feature a leather-free interior.

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

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Tesla Supercharger Network will open to other EVs this year

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At the beginning of the year, there were signs that Tesla planned to significantly expand the Supercharger Network. And by the end of the year, Tesla could be reaping the benefits from its SuperCharger expansion. Recently, Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla plans to open the Supercharger Network to other EVS by the end of 2021. We created our own connector, as there was no standard back then & Tesla was only maker of long range electric cars.

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FREYR to proceed with construction of Customer Qualification Plant and first battery cell production line; 24M SemiSolid technology

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FREYR Battery will proceed with the construction of the Customer Qualification Plant (CQP) and first battery cell production line in Mo i Rana, Norway. The final investment decision (FID) comes after completing the tender processes and allows for the award of contracts for key production equipment supply. Preparatory work on the facility is already ongoing with a targeted start of initial operations in the second half of 2022.

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Elon Musk confirms Tesla plans to open Superchargers to other automakers later this year

Electrek

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla plans to open its Supercharger network to other automakers later this year. It’s something that has been in the works for a while. more… The post Elon Musk confirms Tesla plans to open Superchargers to other automakers later this year appeared first on Electrek.

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Group14 Technologies and SK materials form JV to build plant for lithium-silicon battery materials

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Group14 Technologies, a global provider of silicon-carbon composite materials for lithium-ion markets, and SK materials, one of the world’s top manufacturers of special gases and industrial gases, are forming a joint venture to build a factory for lithium-silicon battery materials in South Korea. The joint venture is the latest development for Group14 to secure dual sourcing for its patented lithium-silicon technology, a critical measure to mitigate potential global supply chain disruptions to t

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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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Tesla (TSLA) could make more money from software subscription than hardware, says analyst

Electrek

Morgan Stanley believes Tesla (TSLA) could end up making more money from selling software subscriptions than selling hardware, like its actual vehicles. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) could make more money from software subscription than hardware, says analyst appeared first on Electrek.

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MAHLE criticizes EC CO2 regulation proposal for abandoning technology neutrality

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Last week, the European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels (Fit for 55). ( Earlier post.). One element of that economy-wide set of proposals is requiring average emissions of new cars to come down by 55% from 2030 and 100% from 2035 compared to 2021 levels.

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The Tesla Semi is finally nearing production: report

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The Tesla Semi is about two years delayed by now, but recent reports and rumors suggest that the all-electric Class 8 truck is indeed closing in on production. If these prove accurate, Tesla’s lineup this year would be boosted by what could very well be its most disruptive vehicle yet. When the Tesla Semi was unveiled, Elon Musk estimated that the all-electric Class 8 truck would enter the market around 2019.

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Tesla Semi electric truck is finally about to go into production

Electrek

After years of delays, Tesla is finally about to start production of Tesla Semi, its all-electric semi-truck. The whole truck industry is watching. more… The post Tesla Semi electric truck is finally about to go into production appeared first on Electrek.

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Crazy Tesla footage shows Model 3 attacking deep floodwaters in China

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A Tesla owner in China recently provided what could very well be the most extreme video yet of a Model 3 handling floodwaters. The clip was short, as it only depicted the all-electric sedan driving over a flooded area, but it was quite shocking nonetheless, for several reasons. Immediately noticeable in the video , which was recorded in China’s Henan province earlier today, was just how deep the floodwaters were.

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Tesla reduces price of FSD computer upgrade to $1,000 (but not zero) after criticism

Electrek

Tesla has dropped the price of their FSD Computer/Hardware 3.0 upgrade to $1,000, from the previous price point of $1,500. This applies to vehicles that still have Hardware 2.0/2.5 computers and want to try the new Tesla FSD subscription service rolled out this weekend. The move comes after significant criticism from Tesla forums and from us here at Electrek , who pointed out that Tesla is charging owners to upgrade to hardware they were already told they had. more… The post Tesla reduces

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Tesla Model Y, Model 3 dominate 2021’s EV sales charts…and it’s not close

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Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 combined for the ideal one-two punch in the global EV sales charts through 2021 so far. A new list of the top 12 electric cars in the world was released earlier this week, and it shows Tesla’s lead in the sector is still as evident and as dominant as it ever was. The list, put together by Car and Driver , shows that the Model Y has undoubtedly become Tesla’s star child with 76,429 units sold through the first half of 2021.

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Volkswagen’s electric vehicle plan starts to deliver volumes: 171,000 BEVs so far this year

Electrek

The Volkswagen Group’s plan to accelerate electrification is starting to pay off as we are now seeing significant delivery volumes of fully electric vehicles from the German automaker’s brand. The group has already delivered 171,000 BEVs so far this year. more… The post Volkswagen’s electric vehicle plan starts to deliver volumes: 171,000 BEVs so far this year appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla FSD Hardware 3.0 retrofit price reduced to $1,000

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Less than a week after going live with its Full Self-Driving subscriptions, Tesla reduced the price of its Hardware 3.0 retrofit offer to $1,000. Hardware 3.0 upgrades was previously priced at $1,500 per vehicle. Unveiled in April 2019, Tesla’s Hardware 3.0 is a custom-built Autopilot computer specifically designed to enable the company’s electric cars to drive with little human input.

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GM leaves owner owing $12K after Bolt EV battery fire last year

Electrek

Details are emerging from a dozen Chevy Bolt EV fires that have occurred in a little over the past year. Electrek sat down with the owner of one of the first to get his story. More than a year later, he is still making car payments on a car he doesn’t own. GM confirmed his case to be a battery fire. more… The post GM leaves owner owing $12K after Bolt EV battery fire last year appeared first on Electrek.

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Wall Street Journal: Foreign Automakers Struggle to Catch Up to Tesla in China

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China’s electric car sales have been booming. According to Trefor Moss at the Wall Street Journal, “Electric cars reached a milestone in the second quarter, capturing more than one-tenth of new Chinese auto sales for the first time. But other than Tesla Inc., foreign makers have failed to convince Chinese consumers that their EVs match the local competition.” A […].

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England may lower speed limit to curb pollution; should EV drivers have to comply?

Electrek

Highways England is considering imposing the UK’s first pollution-linked speed limits to help reduce smog in Sheffield. But why should electric vehicle drivers have to slow down too? more… The post England may lower speed limit to curb pollution; should EV drivers have to comply? appeared first on Electrek.

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Our Transition to a 100% Electric Delivery Van

CleanTechnica EVs

By Simon, The Millett Road Maker Disclaimer: I’m not an electric vehicle or sustainability expert. I’m a baker and a small business owner talking about my experiences. As such, please do your own research and independently verify any facts or figures in this post before relying on them! Anyone who follows our social media will […].

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Ola’s 60 mph electric scooter gets 100,000 pre-order reservations on its first day

Electrek

Ola’s hotly anticipated upcoming electric scooter has started with a bang as the company has been flooded by pre-order reservations. more… The post Ola’s 60 mph electric scooter gets 100,000 pre-order reservations on its first day appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla FSD Beta V9 earns sharp rebuke from Consumer Reports

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Consumer advocate group Consumer Reports (CR) has issued a sharp rebuke of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta V9, which began its initial rollout earlier this month. CR highlighted FSD Beta V9’s capabilities and lack of safeguards as its main point of criticism for the advanced driver-assist system. Tesla FSD Beta V9 adopts the company’s pure vision approach, which uses a camera-based Autopilot model.

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Volkswagen begins ID.6 deliveries in China, no plans for Europe

Electrek

After unveiling the ID.6 in Shanghai this past spring, Volkswagen has officially begun delivering the all-electric mid-size SUV to Chinese customers. The first version of the SUV to see deliveries is the Volkswagen ID.6 CROZZ, a result of a joint venture with state-owned automotive manufacturer FAW Group. more… The post Volkswagen begins ID.6 deliveries in China, no plans for Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Rivian R1S transports passengers to Blue Origin’s first human flight

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Blue Origin successfully launched and landed its first space flight with human passengers recently. Blue Origin’s first astronauts rode a Rivian R1S to the historic space launch. Blue Origin shared a short video of the astronauts heading to the launch pad and riding in a Rivian R1S. Rivian vehicles have a close connection to Blue Origin, thanks to its founder, Jeff Bezos.

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Toyota’s Woven Planet acquires Lyft’s Level 5 self-driving division

Electrek

Toyota Motor Group Subsidiary Woven Planet has announced the completed acquisition of Level 5, the self-driving division of rideshare veteran Lyft, Inc. The completed transaction is one of several made by Toyota and its subsidiaries in 2021, specifically pertaining to autonomous software and other self-driving technologies. more… The post Toyota’s Woven Planet acquires Lyft’s Level 5 self-driving division appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 3 becomes newest member of the NYPD

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The New York City Police Department has landed a Tesla Model 3 as its newest automotive fleet addition. It was added to the NYPD’s fleet of highway patrol cars last month. The NYPD acquired the Dual Motor, Long Range All-Wheel-Drive variant of the Model 3 for its fleet. The vehicle’s combination of high range, impressive performance specifications, and plenty of all-wheel-drive power to navigate through the harsh winters that New York City has been known to combat will provide the mo

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Help Me Develop Ideas For An Electric Or Hybrid RV

CleanTechnica EVs

In a previous article, I discussed the economic and practical challenges a future electric RV faces. Unlike commercial vehicles (especially semi-trucks), which bring in a lot of money transporting goods, it’s pretty rare for someone to pay someone else to drive an RV around. On top of that, their large sizes, weights, and aerodynamic inefficiency […].

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