Fri.Aug 19, 2022

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Highly efficient and stable Ru-free catalyst for hydrogen generation from ammonia

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Although the thermocatalytic ammonia decomposition reaction (ADR) is an effective way to obtain clean hydrogen, it relies on the use of expensive and rare ruthenium (Ru)-based catalysts, making it not sustainable or economically feasible. Now, a team from the University at Buffalo, Southern Illinois University, University of South Carolina and Brookhaven National Laboratory reports a highly active and stable Ru-free catalyst from earth-abundant elements for efficient carbon-free hydrogen generat

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Report: 2024 Ford Mustang Hybrid nixed, but entire Mustang lineup going electric in five years

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A Ford Mustang hybrid originally planned for an upcoming redesign has been cancelled as Ford moves to make the entire Mustang lineup electric within the next five years, Autoweek reported Wednesday. The Ford Mustang Hybrid was originally announced in 2017 and was slated to debut in 2020 on the current-generation Mustang platform. That obviously.

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Revel, Fermata Energy, NineDot Energy launch first V2G system on NYC’s grid

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Revel, NineDot Energy and Fermata Energy announced that the first Vehicle to Grid (V2G) program connected to NYC’s grid is now live at Revel’s Red Hook, Brooklyn warehouse. Revel, a Brooklyn-based electric mobility and infrastructure company, partnered with V2G and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) provider Fermata Energy and clean energy developer NineDot Energy to deploy a bidirectional charging system that can both charge electric vehicles (EVs) and discharge those EVs to send energy stored in thei

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BMW is testing a four-motor layout for performance EVs

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BMW is testing a four-motor powertrain for future M performance EVs, the automaker announced Wednesday in a press release. The automaker has already introduced diet M Performance i4 M50 and iX M60 models, but not a dedicated electric M model that pulls out all the stops. The prototype powertrain—revealed an i4 development mule—hints at.

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

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BYD to supply 20 electric school buses to AVSTA

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BYD and the Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency (AVSTA) announced a plan to bring 20 battery electric school buses to students in the Antelope Valley. The BYD Type D Battery Electric School Bus has a top speed of 65 miles per hour and a range of up to 155 miles. It can be charged in as little as 3 hours and seats up to 84 passengers. The buses will be built in Lancaster, California at the BYD Coach & Bus facility.

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Three-motor Lucid Air Sapphire bows as the most powerful sedan in the world—and it’s an EV

Green Car Reports

Lucid has been making some not-so-subtle hints that something even greater lies beyond its 1,050-hp Air Grand Touring Performance and 1,111-hp Dream Edition Performance models, which already rival the performance of the Tesla Model S Plaid. That something greater has now been officially revealed at Monterey Car Week as the three-motor Lucid Air.

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Rivian drops most affordable versions of its electric trucks, hiking base prices up to $6,000

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Rivian is dropping the most affordable versions of its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck, effectively raising the base prices of both vehicles by up to $6,000. In the email to preorder holders—obtained by Green Car Reports from Rivian—the EV maker said it was cancelling the base Explore Package that started at $68,575 for.

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Acura Precision EV Concept debuts at Monterey

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Acura unveiled the Acura Precision EV Concept previewing the brand’s future design language as it prepares to enter the electrified era starting in 2024 with a dynamically styled all-electric SUV. The concept model was created by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles. The Acura Precision EV Concept expresses Acura’s focus on performance with a wide, athletic stance, expressive silhouette and sharp character lines.

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New Jersey is Ready for 100% Clean Electricity & Buildings

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New Jersey’s 2019 Energy Master Plan (EMP) laid out the blueprint for how the state can achieve a 100% emissions-free economy by 2050. It envisions a future where a home powered by 100% clean electricity keeps its occupants cool in the summer and warm in the winter by using a cold-climate heat pump. One where the […].

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New data shows nearly 2,000 zero-emission trucks and buses on California’s roads, 43 related in-state manufacturers

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A new tool from the California Energy Commission (CEC) provides a snapshot of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the state’s road for the first time. Another displays information about companies with in-state zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing operations. According to CEC staff analysis, there were 1,943 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the state’s road as of July 2022, including 1,369 buses, 306 trucks and 268 delivery vans.

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

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Here’s how the new US tax credits and rebates will work for clean energy home upgrades

Electrek

US President Joe Biden signed the big climate bill – the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – earlier this week. Electrek spoke with Dan Gayer, JD, CPA , a senior manager in the tax practice at Baker Newman Noyes, about how homeowners can claim tax credits and rebates as they work to achieve energy efficiency and lower their energy bills. more…. The post Here’s how the new US tax credits and rebates will work for clean energy home upgrades appeared first on Electrek.

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GKN Automotive develops new test rig for EV driveline components

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GKN Automotive has developed a new test rig capable of handling the unique requirements of electric vehicles. The rig, installed at GKN Automotive’s Offenbach facility, can handle the extreme dynamics and higher torque of electrified powertrains, which make conventional load test rigs unsuitable for driveline parts of the latest generation, such as side shafts.

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Nearly 2,000 Zero-Emission Trucks & Buses on California Roads — New Data

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New Data Shows Nearly 2,000 Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses on California’s Roads, 43 Related In-State Manufacturers A new tool from the California Energy Commission (CEC) provides a snapshot of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the state’s road for the first time. Another displays information about companies with in-state zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing operations.

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Duke Energy partnering with Ford in V2G pilot

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Duke Energy and Ford Motor Company are partnering on a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot. Duke Energy has filed for North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) approval of a new demand response pilot program expected to launch in 2023 for customers in the Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) service area. Pilot incentives will reduce vehicle lease payments for program participants who lease an eligible electric vehicle (EV), including Ford F-150 Lightning trucks.

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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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Lucid Motors’ (LCID) Air Sapphire could smoke Tesla’s Plaid and hold its own with the Rimac Nevera

Electrek

0-60 mph in under two seconds, quarter mile in under nine, and a top speed over 200 mph. Lucid Motors continues to bolster its flagship Air EV by unveiling the new tri-motor Sapphire model at Monterey Car Week today. Available next year, this new version is touting performance specs to solidify it as one of the fastest production EVs on the planet. more….

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Anaergia to supply CO2 to European Energy A/S for green e-methanol production as fuel for container ships

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Waste-to-biogas company Anaergia Inc. will supply European Energy A/S with up to 60,000 tonnes per year of liquefied biogenic CO 2 for a period of 10 years. Biogenic carbon dioxide is carbon dioxide that is released during the decomposition of organic matter such as food waste. All Anaergia plants use organic waste material to produce biogas, which is composed of methane and carbon dioxide.

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Ford Mustang’s electric shift, four-motor BMWs, Lincoln EV concept, Acura ZDX: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Ford Mustang is going fully electric—in a few years. BMW is looking at four-motor electric M performance cars. Lincoln looked in the far-off future with a fresh concept. And Acura is calling its EV the ZDX. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BMW announced that it’s testing a four-motor system for future M Performance EVs.

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Kia’s new 576 HP EV6 GT will beat a Ferrari and a Lamborghini in a race

Electrek

In the wake of a new era for the Korean automaker, Kia is releasing its fastest production vehicle yet: the 576 HP EV6 GT. The new GT EV6 will be available in showrooms starting at the end of this year. more…. The post Kia’s new 576 HP EV6 GT will beat a Ferrari and a Lamborghini in a race appeared first on Electrek.

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UK: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo now open for order, starting from £479 per month

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UK order books for the new all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo are officially open, with prices starting from £38,125 or just £479 per month. Customers can choose between two trim levels that offer business-ready practicality, advanced connectivity, and driver assistance systems: Commerce and Commerce Plus, both fitted with a 77kWh (net capacity) lithium-ion battery and […] The post UK: Volkswagen ID.

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NIO adds two swap stations built with oil giant CNPC

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So far, NIO has built 94 battery swap stations with three energy giants, Sinopec, CNPC and Shell. The post NIO adds two swap stations built with oil giant CNPC appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Buyers Get 250 kWh Free Electrify America Charging

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Electrify America is giving 250 kWh of free (complimentary) charging to new Ford F-150 Lightning owners. Who’s actually getting the benefit of that? One of the best things about electric vehicles is that you can easily, super conveniently charge up at home. Almost every non-EV driver who comes across an EV owner with a curious […].

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Ex-Tesla engineer accused of theft upset that case is going to arbitration

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Ex-Tesla engineer Alexander Yatskov, who is accused of stealing trade secrets, is upset that his case is going to arbitration. Yatskov has noted that it was “humiliating” to be sued by his former employer in open court, only to be pushed into a closed-door arbitration later. This, according to the ex-Tesla engineer, does not provide him an opportunity to defend himself publicly.

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2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 named Car and Driver’s EV of the Year

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The 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 earned Car and Driver’s EV of the Year Award, adding another coveted honor to its trophy case. The publication put 20 top-rated EVs through rigorous testing over a three-week period. IONIQ 5 took the No. 1 spot. “The IONIQ 5 is an attractive proposition for buyers who desire the performance, […] The post 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 named Car and Driver’s EV of the Year appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Canada and Germany strike green hydrogen wind farm deal

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Canada and Germany will sign a deal on August 23 that will see the nations collaborate on a green hydrogen wind farm project led by World Energy GH2. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine plunged Germany’s energy security into turmoil, prompting the country to explore new deals to safeguard its energy mix. Germany has now struck a deal […]. The post Canada and Germany strike green hydrogen wind farm deal appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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1200+ HP three-motor Lucid Air Sapphire debuts at Monterey Car Week

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Lucid Group today introduced Sapphire, Lucid’s new ultra-high-performance brand, led by the new Lucid Air Sapphire – the world’s most powerful fully electric luxury super-sports sedan. “Last year, Lucid rocked the world with the launch of Lucid Air, a fusion of unsurpassed range, efficiency, superior driving dynamics, and interior space, uniquely enabled by our in-house […] The post 1200+ HP three-motor Lucid Air Sapphire debuts at Monterey Car Week appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Texas-based electric off-road powersports maker Volcon pre-sells $100M worth of e-UTVs

Electrek

Volcon Powersports is set to rake in the green for its green UTVs, the Volcon Stag. The company just announced that it has received over $100M worth of pre-order reservations for the new electric off-road vehicle. more…. The post Texas-based electric off-road powersports maker Volcon pre-sells $100M worth of e-UTVs appeared first on Electrek.

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First Drive: The VinFast VF8 in Vietnam

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Upstart VinFast is not your average electric vehicle company. The company was built as part of the expansive vision of parent company VinGroup, one of the largest companies in Vietnam. VinGroup aspires to be the change it wants to see in the world, for Vietnam and beyond. VinFast is the zero emission automotive arm of […].

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Porsche virtually tests 440 kW hydrogen-combustion car at Nurburgring

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Different powertrain solutions, including hybrid systems, electric drives and efficient combustion engines are currently all being developed in parallel for use in future vehicles. Hydrogen represents a potential alternative to conventional fuels or synthetic fuels (e-fuels) for use in combustion engines This was examined as part of a study on the subject by Porsche Engineering. […] The post Porsche virtually tests 440 kW hydrogen-combustion car at Nurburgring appeared first on Electric Ca

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Rural Country Car Buyers Trust Local Car Dealers

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What do you do when you want to buy an electric car and you don’t trust this newfangled internet thingy? You go to your local dealer, where you have bought cars before, because rural country car buyers trust their local car dealers. Like Gympie MG, just north of Brisbane. MG vehicles — in full electric, […].

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576-HP Kia EV6 GT Debuts at Monterey Car Week

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Kia America revealed the 576-hp EV6 GT performance crossover for the first time in North America at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. The presence of the EV6 GT alongside supercars from around the world during the annual Monterey Car Week celebrations solidifies Kia’s place among the fastest and most sophisticated players. “The EV6 GT ushers […] The post 576-HP Kia EV6 GT Debuts at Monterey Car Week appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Indonesia president wants a Tesla vehicle and battery factory in the country

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Indonesia President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo doesn’t just want a Tesla battery factory in the country. In recent comments, the official highlighted that he would also want Tesla to build an electric vehicle plant in Indonesia. This should help the Southeast Asian country become an even bigger force in the emerging electric vehicle market.

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China to extend NEV purchase tax exemption to end of 2023

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China will establish a coordination mechanism for the development of the NEV industry and will vigorously build charging piles. The post China to extend NEV purchase tax exemption to end of 2023 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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A Guide To Fuel Efficient Driving — Part Three (2022 Update)

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Thanks to Covid-induced supply chain issues and Russia’s war with Ukraine, oil prices have surged to over $100/barrel at times. That and the dearth of refining capacity (converting crude oil to gasoline/diesel) has pushed the price of gasoline and diesel to record highs. One way to combat these prices is conservation — the less fuel […].

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Influencers test drive INDI One ‘an EV for gamers’ starting at $45,000

Electrek

Digital influencers were spotted driving around California in start-up INDIEV’s new EV model, the INDI One. Although the INDI One is currently in pre-production, the California-based EV start-up claims it will integrate some cool tech features for streamers, gamers, and digital creators. Is this what the EV world needs? more…. The post Influencers test drive INDI One ‘an EV for gamers’ starting at $45,000 appeared first on Electrek.