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Wärtsilä hits methanol milestone with first newbuild engine order

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25. The technology group Wärtsilä has received its first order for newbuild methanol-fueled engines. A new Offshore Wind Installation Vessel (WIV) being built for Dutch contracting company Van Oord at Yantai CIMC Raffles shipyard in China will be powered by five Wärtsilä 32 engines capable of operating with methanol. A vessel being built for Van Oord at Yantai CIMC Raffles shipyard will be powered by five Wärtsilä 32 engines. @ Van Oord.

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The top-selling electric vehicles in the U.S. have two wheels

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E-bikes might be more than a fad brought on by the pandemic. According to data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) and the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA)—considering import data—e-bikes are the best-selling electric vehicles in the U.S., with 2021 sales significantly surpassing those of electric cars. Americans bought.

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Benevelli introduces new line of IPM electric motors for off-highway and eMobility vehicles

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Benevelli , an Italy-based producer of transaxles, wheel drives and electric motors, has launched the new SMAC Serie 270, a line of IPM (interior permanent magnet) electric motors systems ideal for off-highway and eMobility vehicles. IPM motors feature a rotor embedded with permanent magnets. Compared with the SPM (surface permanent magnet), this type of motor can reduce the risk of a magnet being peeled off by centrifugal force, and take advantage of reluctance torque.

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Battery firm Factorial aiming to provide cells for EV testing, claiming up to 50% range boost

Green Car Reports

Solid-state battery firm Factorial Energy is nearly ready to provide test cells to automakers, the company said last week in a press release announcing completion of its Series D funding round. Factorial said it raised $200 million in the round, which was led by Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis. Both automakers announced plans to invest in Factorial.

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

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Wisk Aero secures $450M from Boeing to advance certified autonomous electric flight

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Wisk, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the US, has secured $450 million in funding from The Boeing Company, making it one of the most well-funded AAM companies in the world. Combined with previous funding, this investment reinforces Wisk’s strong position as a privately-backed AAM leader and highlights the strength of Wisk’s strategic partnership with Boeing and their collaboration on critical technology development.

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Report: Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi EV plan might boost models, platforms

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Once an EV leader, the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance has fallen behind. But on Thursday the automaker will unveil an ambitious EV plan that could help it make up lost ground, Reuters reported Sunday. "The Alliance to 2030" plan would include a $23 billion investment over the next five years, as well as plans for 30 new electric models.

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E-bike sales surge, solid-state tech, Nissan EV plan: Today’s Car News

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The e-bike market pulls past electric cars again. One of the top solid-state battery tech firms pushes ahead. And is Nissan preparing to ramp up its EV plan across an Alliance? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The solid-state battery firm Factorial Energy reported that it’s raised another round of money, with investors including.

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Toshiba releases high-voltage automotive photorelay; suited for use with battery management systems

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Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has launched a new normally open (NO) 1-Form-A photorelay that is intended for use in a multitude of battery- and hybrid-electric vehicle applications including within the battery management system (BMS), ground fault detection and identifying faults with mechanical relays. The new TLX9160T consists of an infrared emitting diode optically coupled to a photo-MOSFET and is Toshiba’s first device with a high output withstand voltage (VOFF) of at least 1500V.

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Tesla shows off its super-effective HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode in crazy new test

Teslarati

Tesla released a new video to its YouTube channel today to show off its super-effective HEPA filter, which when combined with Bioweapon Defense Mode, keeps nearly all traces of pollution and particulate matter out of the cabin. Tesla has used the HEPA filter and Biodefense Mode in the Model Y since 2020. It has been installed in other vehicles, namely, the Model X and Model S, for many years.

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Ørsted acquiring 45% ownership of Liquid Wind FlagshipONE e-methanol project

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Ørsted and Liquid Wind AB have reached an agreement under which Ørsted will acquire a 45% ownership share of Liquid Wind AB’s FlagshipONE e-methanol project. ( Earlier post.). FlagshipONE is a late-stage development project and could become the world’s first large-scale sustainable e-methanol project. Liquid Wind AB plans to establish a series of facilities across Sweden to decarbonize the maritime sector, of which FlagshipONE will be the first.

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

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Boeing Wisk-ed away with Larry Page’s eVTOL – to the tune of $450 million

Electrek

Wisk Aero, the California-based eVTOL company from Google co-founder Larry Page, recently announced a $450 million funding boost from The Boeing Company to further develop its Cora, an electric VTOL aircraft that the company plans to get type-certified with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an autonomous, all-electric, air taxi. more… The post Boeing Wisk-ed away with Larry Page’s eVTOL – to the tune of $450 million appeared first on Electrek.

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Lithion Recycling closes first tranche of Series A with up to C$125M

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Canada-based Lithion Recycling closed a first tranche of Series A equity with a strategic group of investors led by IMM Investment Global Limited and supported by Fondaction and its managed fund, the LCC Fund. The size of the first round is expected to reach up to C$125 million (US$99 million). IMM Global will join the company’s Board of directors as a result of the significant investment.

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General Motors makes $7B EV investment in Michigan official

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Today, General Motors made its $7 billion plan to expand electric vehicle and EV parts manufacturing in Michigan official. CEO Mary Barra announced the plans to add 4,000 new jobs to the State through EV updates to its factories. Additionally, it will build a new battery factory and convert an existing factory into a hub for manufacturing its electric pickup trucks.

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Rio Tinto, Mongolia resolve issues over $6.925B Oyu Tolgoi copper project; underground operations to start

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Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ) and the Government of Mongolia have reached an agreement that will move the Oyu Tolgoi (OT) copper mine project ( earlier post ) forward, resetting the relationship between the partners and increasing the value the project delivers for Mongolia. As a result, the OT Board, comprised of representatives of Rio Tinto, TRQ and Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi (EOT) which is wholly owned by the Government of Mongolia, has unanimously approved commencement of underground ope

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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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How Claude Shannon Helped Kick-start Machine Learning

Cars That Think

Among the great engineers of the 20th century, who contributed the most to our 21st-century technologies? I say: Claude Shannon. Shannon is best known for establishing the field of information theory. In a 1948 paper, one of the greatest in the history of engineering, he came up with a way of measuring the information content of a signal and calculating the maximum rate at which information could be reliably transmitted over any sort of communication channel.

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Tesla ‘Passenger Play’ option prompts NHTSA to open Preliminary Evaluation

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Tesla’s Passenger Play feature has prompted the NHTSA to open a “Preliminary Evaluation” into the capabilities of the option, which will require the automaker to submit certain information to the agency by March 4. In late December, the NHTSA launched a formal investigation into over 580,000 Tesla models sold since 2017 and their ability to allow gaming while the car was in motion.

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Massachusetts will host the first US solar on highway sound barriers [Update]

Electrek

Massachusetts-based Ko-Solar wants to put solar panels in places no one really notices, like on industrial building roofs, in parking lots , and sound barriers on highways. It may finally get its chance, in the Boston area. And that will be a US first. more… The post Massachusetts will host the first US solar on highway sound barriers [Update] appeared first on Electrek.

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Hertz says it is ‘actively receiving’ Tesla Model 3 rental cars across the country

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Update: Hertz told Teslarati in a statement that it cannot currently share delivery figures but it did confirm that they are “actively receiving deliveries for both our retail and Uber rental fleet and have availability in several markets throughout the country as part of our phased national rollout.” Hertz said earlier today that it is “actively receiving” Tesla Model 3 rental cars for both its retail and Uber rental fleets after notorious Tesla bear Gordon Johnson reach

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Tesla releases Autopilot software update to better use regenerative braking for higher efficiency

Electrek

Tesla has started pushing a new software update that enables Autopilot to better use regenerative braking. It should result in higher efficiency and a smoother experience in stop-and-go traffic, where Autopilot is really useful. more… The post Tesla releases Autopilot software update to better use regenerative braking for higher efficiency appeared first on Electrek.

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Solid-State EV Battery Bingo Card Filling Fast: Dongfeng Motor, Nissan-Renault Numbers Come Up

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Solid-state battery researchers are resolving key challenges in the search for a new EV battery that could double or even triple the range of current energy storage technology.

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Tesla (TSLA) Q4 2021 earnings preview: Here’s what to expect

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is set to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 financial results tomorrow, January 26, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management is scheduled after the results. This time things should be a bit different, as a product roadmap update is also expected. Here we’ll take a look below at what both the street and retail investors are expecting for the quarterly results. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) Q4 2021 earnings preview: Here

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SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft returns to Earth after second trip to orbit

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A SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft has safely returned to Earth after a month in orbit, completing the company’s 24th successful cargo delivery to the International Space Station (ISS). Launched on December 21st, 2021, the CRS-24 mission’s Dragon spacecraft docked with the ISS on December 22nd, delivering almost 3 tons (~6600 lb) of cargo to the station and raising the total amount of cargo delivered in 2021 to about 8.5 tons (18,500 lb) – about 40% of all cargo delivered in 2021

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Tesla appears to be finally adding a regular horn to its yoke steering wheel

Electrek

Tesla appears to have finally agreed to walk back one feature of its controversial yoke steering wheel, as it will now provide a regular horn. more… The post Tesla appears to be finally adding a regular horn to its yoke steering wheel appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Semi Megachargers Fully Installed At Giga Nevada

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All four Tesla Semi Megachargers are fully installed at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada. Sawyer Merritt shared photos of the completed installation on Twitter and noted that the Megachargers will be able to charge at the rate of 1.5MW. He also added that around 210 Megapacks, worth around $291 million, were spotted. Compared to December pics […].

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Electric scooter company Ola shares first image of previously teased electric car

Electrek

Ola Electric is known for its low-cost and high-performance electric scooters, but the company has previously teased the idea of adding two more wheels and producing full-size electric cars. Now we’re getting a better idea of what an Ola electric car might look like. more… The post Electric scooter company Ola shares first image of previously teased electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Q4 2021 Revenue Should Exceed 17 Dow Components

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s 2021 full year earnings will be released on Wednesday, January 26th, and I think we will find out that Tesla’s revenue has a good chance of exceeding 17 Dow components. As we always do, we’ll cover the livestream with zany chat action, cool analyst charts, and awesome music on the CleanTechnica YouTube channel. Elon […].

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Foxconn chairman: Lordstown pickups will begin shipping this year

Electrek

Famous as a major iPhone assembler and would-be electric carmaker, Foxconn chairman Young Liu said on Sunday that electric pickup trucks will begin rolling out of the Lordstown, Ohio plant in the second half of this year. more… The post Foxconn chairman: Lordstown pickups will begin shipping this year appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s corporate family rating upgraded to Ba1 by Moody’s Investors Services

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Tesla’s corporate family rating has been upgraded two levels from Ba3 to Ba1 by Moody’s Investors Services, citing a positive outlook that the automaker will maintain its position as the leading manufacturer of EVs. The rating Ba1 reflects Moody’s view that Tesla’s reputation as the leader of the EV industry will continue and perhaps expand as Tesla broadens its potential consumer footprint in the United States, Europe, and China.

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British government invests £32M in floating offshore wind to cut natural gas dependency

Electrek

The British government today announced that it will provide £31.6 million ($42.5 million) to fund the development of floating offshore wind projects in order to reduce the UK’s dependency on increasingly expensive natural gas. more… The post British government invests £32M in floating offshore wind to cut natural gas dependency appeared first on Electrek.

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Water Scarcity Concerns Drive Semiconductor Industry to Adopt New Technologies

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In these days of seemingly never-ending chip shortages , more and greater varieties of semiconductors are in demand. Chip fabs around the world are now racing to catch up to the world's many microelectronic needs. And chip fabs need a lot of water to operate. By some estimates , a large chip fab can use up to 10 million gallons of water a day, which is equivalent to the water consumption of roughly 300,000 households.

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GM and LG announce giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory in the US

Electrek

GM and LG Energy Solution, through their Ultium partnership, announced a giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory coming to Lansing, Michigan in the US. It’s going to be the third Ultium battery factory to support GM’s EV ambitions. more… The post GM and LG announce giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Pirelli launches P Zero tire specifically for Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance

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Italian tire maker Pirelli has announced the launch of the P Zero tire made for the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance, the automaker’s fastest variant of its first all-electric vehicle. Pirelli and Ford worked together to design the P Zero tire, rubber made specifically for the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance. The goal was to expand Pirelli’s family of Ultra High Performance tires that offer balance, confidence, drivability, and comfort, all while maintaining the sporty feel that come

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Heavy-duty, go-anywhere electric 6×6 truck from EMotive gets funded

Electrek

Devon, UK-based EV startup Emotive recently surpassed its crowdfunding goals and now plans to develop its heavy-duty electric 6×6 to meet the growing electric demands of the UK’s fire rescue, farm, forestry, and adventure tourism markets. more… The post Heavy-duty, go-anywhere electric 6×6 truck from EMotive gets funded appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y In-Depth Euro Review Includes Heat Pump Stress Test

InsideEVs

The heating kept running for 24 hours without issues; however, the reviewer has a big beef with the "absolutely rubbish" suspension.

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