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Isuzu, Toyota, Hino, and CJPT to promote planning and development of mass-market light-duty fuel cell electric trucks

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Isuzu Motors, Toyota Motor, Hino Motors, and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) will jointly plan and develop light-duty fuel cell (FC) electric trucks for the mass-market. The companies will also promote the introduction of FC electric trucks to the market along with their widespread use. On the road to carbon neutrality, there are various powertrains options that meet customers' demands, including HEVs, BEVs, and FCEVs, relying on the energy conditions in different co

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Hyundai $20,000 EV, Blazer EV patrol car, solid-state CO2 benefits, VW’s Scout: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen shifts its top U.S. executive over to Scout. Solid-state batteries could help give EVs a lighter carbon footprint. Hyundai is working on a cheap electric small car. And GM confirms electric police vehicles. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. This week’s reveal of the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV also included the confirmation that.

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NJEDA expanding EV incentive program with $45M more for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

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The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is expanding the New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP) to support businesses and institutions statewide that are purchasing new, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles operating in New Jersey. Last week, the NJEDA’s Board approved the $45-million expansion, through its Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) allocation, doubling the amount of funding dedicated to the program.

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Solid state tech could reduce EV batteries' carbon footprint by 39%, research suggests

Green Car Reports

Solid state batteries could reduce the carbon footprint of electric cars by 39%, according to a new report commissioned by environmental advocacy group Transport & Environment (T&E). Compiled by Minviro, a company that does raw material lifecycle analyses, the reported compares the overall carbon footprint of solid state batteries with two.

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

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BMW Group launches pilot for automated driving in-plant

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The BMW Group is launching a unique project that will see cars maneuver around production without requiring a driver. The Automated Driving In-Plant project (Automatisiertes Fahren im Werk, AFW) is being realized in collaboration with two startups and will enhance the efficiency of new-vehicle logistics in plants and distribution centers. The aim of the AFW pilot project is for vehicles to move autonomously around logistics areas and assembly safely, efficiently and without requiring a driver.

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Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle likely to speed patrols’ electric shift

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV that was revealed earlier this week might soon be one to look out for in the rearview mirror—not just because it includes a go-fast SS version. GM confirmed that it’s working on “purpose-built” Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) models based on the Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, with the largest battery pack.

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Report: Hyundai is developing a $20,000 EV for Europe

Green Car Reports

Hyundai is developing an affordable EV for Europe that would cost roughly $20,000, the automaker's European marketing boss said in a recent interview with Automotive News Europe. This entry-level model would be a "battery-powered minicar" priced at 20,000 euros, Hyundai's Andreas-Christoph Hofmann said. With the current parity of the dollar to the.

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Skeleton investing €220M to build supercapacitor factory in Germany partnership with Siemens

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Skeleton Technologies and Siemens are partnering on the development, planning and implementation of a fully automated, digitalized manufacturing plant to produce supercapacitors in Markranstädt, Leipzig —Skeleton’s second manufacturing site in Saxony. The economies of scale provided using Siemens’ technology, combined with the use of Skeleton’s patented “curved graphene” material, are expected to lower the production costs by almost 90% after the completion of this 5-year project.

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VW shifts US CEO to lead Scout electric truck brand, aims for 25 EVs across US brands by 2030

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen has tapped its top U.S. executive to lead the newly established Scout brand, the automaker announced late Tuesday. Scott Keogh, who is president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, will become president and CEO of Scout, said the automaker, confirming again that the Scout brand will launch “all-electric pick-ups and rugged.

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ACWA Power signs MoU with POSCO to explore production of green hydrogen and green ammonia

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ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation, desalinated water and green hydrogen plants worldwide, has signed a memorandum of understanding with POSCO Holdings, the holding company of South Korea’s POSCO Group. The agreement will involve the joint development of green hydrogen and its derivatives such as green ammonia, to decarbonize POSCO Group’s power generation and its steel manufacturing processes, along serving other Korean clients of POSCO Group.

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

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NIO reaffirms 150-kWh solid-state battery for delivery in Q4, with flexible upgrades for users

CN EV Post

The battery will give the NIO ES8 a range of 850 kilometers, the ES6 a range of 900 kilometers and the ET7 a range of more than 1,000 kilometers. The post NIO reaffirms 150-kWh solid-state battery for delivery in Q4, with flexible upgrades for users appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Hyundai Motor Group and Safran sign MoU on cooperation for advanced air mobility development

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor Group and Safran, the world’s second-largest aircraft equipment manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and identify possible opportunities in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry that would be beneficial to both parties and potential customers. The Group and Safran agreed to explore potential cooperation in various fields such as electric propulsion systems, avionics and flight control, and cabin interiors, but not limited to those.

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First Ampol EV charger site goes live and is free until August

The Driven EV News

Petrol retailer Ampol's first EV fast-charging site has opened to public in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. The post First Ampol EV charger site goes live and is free until August appeared first on The Driven.

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Suzuki, Daihatsu, Toyota, and CJPT to introduce mini-commercial van electric vehicles in FY2023

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Suzuki Motor, Daihatsu Motor, Toyota Motor, and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have agreed to work towards the market introduction of mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) in FY2023. Mini-commercial vehicles cover areas accessible only to them because of their small size and are important in supporting last-mile logistics.

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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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Hyundai plans a new small electric car for less than $20,000

Electrek

Hyundai has confirmed that it joined the race to build a new small electric car for less than $20,000. However, it sounds like only European markets might get access to it. more…. The post Hyundai plans a new small electric car for less than $20,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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easyJet and Rolls-Royce partner on hydrogen engine development for range of aircraft; H2ZERO

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easyJet and Rolls-Royce are partnering to develop hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a range of aircraft, including those in the narrow-body market segment. Both companies have committed to working together on a series of engine tests on the ground, starting later this year and have a shared ambition to take the technology into the air.

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Deutsche Bank tells how they feel about Chinese EVs after test drives in Norway

CN EV Post

Edison Yu's team hosted their first China EV Ride & Drive event with investors in Oslo last week, where participants had the opportunity to test drive models including the NIO ES8, XPeng P7, Zeekr 001, and Aiways U5. The post Deutsche Bank tells how they feel about Chinese EVs after test drives in Norway appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Phillips 66 and H2 Energy Europe form JV to build European network of hydrogen refueling stations: JET H2 Energy

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Phillips 66 and H2 Energy Europe have closed on a 50-50 joint venture to set up and operate a network of hydrogen refueling retail sites in Germany, Austria and Denmark. JET H2 Energy Austria GmbH (JET H2 Energy), the joint venture between subsidiaries Phillips 66 Limited and H2 Energy Europe SA, will combine the retail expertise of Phillips 66 and the hydrogen expertise of H2 Energy and be well positioned to boost the development of hydrogen in Europe.

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Rolls-Royce, Hyundai join forces on all-electric and hydrogen flight technology

The Driven EV News

Rolls-Royce and Hyundai join forces on battery-electric and fuel cell electric solutions for both urban and regional "air mobility" markets. The post Rolls-Royce, Hyundai join forces on all-electric and hydrogen flight technology appeared first on The Driven.

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NIO warns of illegal token offerings in its name

CN EV Post

NIO has no plans to issue any digital currencies, nor has it authorized any third parties to issue digital currencies, it said. The post NIO warns of illegal token offerings in its name appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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ROAM launches production-ready Air electric motorcycle with two swappable battery packs

Electrek

Swedish-Kenyan mobility company ROAM has launched its first production-intent model of electric motorcycles designed for both urban and rural terrain in Africa. The ROAM Air arrives as the first fully adapted electric motorcycle for the commercial market in all of Africa and hopes to create a new standard in clean transport across Nairobi and beyond. more….

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Tesla Q2 2022 Earnings Report: Profitable Again, Against All Odds

InsideEVs

Another winning quarter for Tesla is in the books.

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Roam Launches Next-Generation Electric Motorcycle — The Roam Air

CleanTechnica EVs

Roam has today announced the launch of its next-generation electric motorcycle, the Roam Air. The Roam Air is designed both for urban and rural environments. Several years of research and months of development were dedicated to building the optimal electric motorcycle for Africa. Motorcycles are a really big deal in Kenya and across the rest […].

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See What's Under The Lid Of Tesla's 4680 Structural Battery Pack

InsideEVs

Munro Live's team finally managed to get inside.

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Giga Shanghai becomes Tesla's largest facility with annual capacity of over 750,000 vehicles

CN EV Post

Tesla's California plant has an annual capacity of 650,000 units, while its Berlin and Texas plants both have an annual capacity of more than 250,000 units. The post Giga Shanghai becomes Tesla's largest facility with annual capacity of over 750,000 vehicles appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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EV reckoning comes to Ford as it cuts 8,000 ICE jobs to focus on electrification

Electrek

Innovation forward does not always come without sacrifice. According to a report earlier today, Ford Motor Company is planning to cut as many as 8,000 jobs, pertaining mostly to positions in the American automaker’s internal combustion division. The layoffs are said to help wean Ford off ICE production and use those funds to further invest in EV development. more….

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Watch Tesla Conference Call Livestream Here — Q2 2022

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Tesla will start its quarterly conference call about corporate revenue, profits, and major developments in a few minutes. We at CleanTechnica are again publishing the most comprehensive livestream of the conference call, adding things like Wall Street analyst quotes, long-term TSLA price targets, live transcription of the audience questions, and a fun little visualization of […].

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Tesla stops scheduling solar roof installations in most markets

Electrek

Tesla has paused scheduling new solar roof installations in most markets in the US. It’s not clear what’s happening, but the deployment of the solar product is at a crawl and way behind Elon Musk’s goal. more…. The post Tesla stops scheduling solar roof installations in most markets appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Financials: Despite Shutdowns in Shanghai, Tesla Made $621 Million in Q2

CleanTechnica EVs

While many in the West have decided the Covid-19 pandemic is over, Shanghai was on lockdown for much of the second quarter, and that cut into Tesla production and revenue significantly since that’s where about half of Tesla vehicles are produced. Nonetheless, clawing its way through, the company made a significant amount of profit. It […].

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Tesla (TSLA) reports massive increase in production capacity across all factories

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is reporting a massive increase in production capacity across all its factories, closing in on a 2 million vehicle annual production capacity. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) reports massive increase in production capacity across all factories appeared first on Electrek.

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News: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Raising an All-New Full-Size Sedan. At a time when American drivers are losing interest in sedans, Toyota is coming out with an all-new full-size sedan, but with a twist. The 2023 Toyota Crown, in Toyota-speak, is a “raised sedan” that offers a cross between a sedan and SUV, with a ride height falling between the two. A taller, smaller full-size. Those of a certain age will remember the Crown was the first car Toyota exported to the U.S., selling it in America from 1958 through 1972.

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Tesla surpasses 35 million miles driven on Full Self-Driving Beta, and pace is ramping up

Electrek

Tesla is reporting that its fleet of customers driving with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta has now surpassed 35 million miles driven, and the pace is ramping up. more…. The post Tesla surpasses 35 million miles driven on Full Self-Driving Beta, and pace is ramping up appeared first on Electrek.

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Tech: What You Need to Know About Your Exhaust System

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Help Your Fuel Economy & the Environment. This post may contain affiliate links. If you’re driving down the road and you notice a quiet car in front of you, you should know that the car’s exhaust system is doing its job. A well-maintained exhaust system is essential in making your ride safe and sound. If your exhaust system is working correctly, it benefits your fuel consumption and the environment.

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Space Situational Awareness: Achieving space sustainability

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Connie McCreath, Operations Manager of Northern Space and Security Ltd, discusses the company’s critical role in the Space Situational Awareness industry. Space has become a significant contributor to modern society. In the early decades of the space age, little was done for the maintenance of space, particularly for long-term sustainability. However, with the rise in […].