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BMW Group commences in-house production of fuel cell systems for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich

Green Car Congress

BMW has begun fuel cell system production at the company’s competence center for hydrogen in Munich. A small series of BMW iX5 Hydrogen cars will be entering service around the world from the end of this year for test and demonstration purposes. The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells required for manufacturing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen from the Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Sono hits 20,000 reservations for its $30,000 Sion solar EV

Green Car Reports

Germany’s Sono Motors confirmed on Thursday that it has 20,000 direct consumer reservations for its upcoming Sion solar-supplemented EV that, if you don't drive much, might seldom if ever cost you anything to "fuel." Sono says that the Sion, which is due to be produced by Valmet Automotive in Finland starting in the second half of 2023, has.

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Renault Trucks creates Used Parts Factory

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To reduce natural resource usage and its trucks’ environmental impact, Renault Trucks (part of the Volvo Group) is taking steps to transition its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach. Renault Trucks’ new Used Parts Factory is the logical next step after the used trucks repurposing and remanufacturing operations conducted respectively in its Used Trucks Factory in Bourg-en-Bresse and its plant in Limoges.

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US-made Toyota EVs, Sono solar-car reservations, Bosch fuel cells for semis: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota announced U.S. EV battery production, and that sounds like a nod to future U.S.-built EVs. Bosch intends to make fuel cells in the U.S. for semis. And Sono Motors is racking up reservations for its solar EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Sono has announced that it’s reached 20,000 reservations for its $25,000 Sion solar.

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

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Toyota to invest up to $5.6B in battery production in Japan and US

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Toyota Motor Corporation will invest up to approximately US$5.6 billion in Japan and the United States toward supplying automotive batteries for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), for which demand is growing. The company aims to begin battery production between 2024 and 2026. With this investment, Toyota intends to increase its combined battery production capacity in Japan and the United States by up to 40 GWh.

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Toyota's accelerated battery plan suggests future US-built EVs

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Wednesday announced a $2.5 billion expansion of a planned North Carolina battery factory to add manufacturing capacity for EV batteries. Last October Toyota announced that it would make batteries in the United States by 2025. Then in December it announced a North Carolina battery plant that it said would make hybrid batteries but would.

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Bosch plans to make fuel cells for electrified semis in South Carolina

Green Car Reports

Bosch on Wednesday announced a $200 million investment to build hydrogen fuel-cell stacks for Class 8 semi trucks at its Anderson, South Carolina, facility. Production is scheduled to start in 2026, and work has already begun on upgrades that include adding an estimated 147,000 square feet of floor space for fuel-cell manufacturing and related.

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Bosch to invest more than $200M to produce fuel cell stacks for Class 8 trucks in South Carolina

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Bosch, a longtime leader in powertrain and propulsion technologies, announced that it will also produce fuel cell stacks in its Anderson, South Carolina, facility as part of a more than $200-million investment expected to create at least 350 new jobs by the start of production in 2026. As part of Bosch’s local-for-local manufacturing strategy, the fuel cell stacks produced in Anderson will drive hydrogen-powered trucks coming to the roads of the US in the next few years.

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Harnessing the green energy potential of the lithium triangle

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Triangle Lithium is expanding the development of lithium brine assets within the Lithium Triangle using IBAT’s property technology. The post Harnessing the green energy potential of the lithium triangle appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Zero-cobalt Li-ion battery maker SPARKZ announces site for W Va gigafactory

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SPARKZ, a battery startup with exclusive licenses from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to produce domestic cobalt-free lithium batteries, will begin manufacturing its zero-cobalt battery in Taylor County, West Virginia, eventually employing 350 workers. ( Earlier post.). The plant, located at 1211 AFG Rd in Bridgeport, WV, has approximately 482,000 sqft. of industrial space available.

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

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Mid-spec VW ID.4 electric SUVs arrive in Australia

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Two VW ID.4s arrive in Zetland, Sydney as the German carmaker prepares for its introduction to the local market in October. The post Mid-spec VW ID.4 electric SUVs arrive in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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CA lawmakers pass AB 1322; 20% usage of sustainable fuels in the aviation sector by 2030

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The California legislature has passed AB 1322 (R. Rivas); the bill requires the California Air Resources Board to develop an incentives-based plan to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other alternatives to jet fuel to reduce the impact of commercial aviation on climate change. Specifically, this bill will require the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop a plan to expand SAF production capacity by identifying tools for increasing SAF infrastructure and usage while

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NIO delivers 10,677 vehicles in Aug, up 6% from July

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NIO's deliveries in August included 3,126 ET7s and 398 ES7s, with the latter starting its first delivery on August 28. The post NIO delivers 10,677 vehicles in Aug, up 6% from July appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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MIT researchers significantly increase lifetimes of solid oxide fuel cells by changing pH

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MIT researchers have found that changing the pH of the system can increase the lifetimes of a range of technologies including fuel cells. An open-access paper on their work is published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science. Fuel and electrolysis cells made of solid metal oxides are of interest for several reasons. For example, in the electrolysis mode, they are very efficient at converting electricity from a renewable source into a storable fuel such as hydrogen or methane that can

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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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UK’s best fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars named in 2022 What Car? Electric Car Awards

Electric Cars Report

The UK’s best new and used electric and plug-in hybrid cars for every budget have been revealed at the 2022 What Car? Electric Car Awards. Now in their third year, the awards were launched following a surge of interest in electric and hybrid cars on the What Car? website, and are designed to help people […] The post UK’s best fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars named in 2022 What Car?

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Rocsys joins ROCIN-ECO robotic charging consortium with IONITY, AUDI, TÜV SÜD, Porsche, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, AVL & Huber+Suhner

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Rocsys, the first provider of autonomous charging solutions powered by robotics and artificial intelligence ( earlier post ), has joined ROCIN-ECO , a consortium with IONITY, Audi, TÜV SÜD, Porsche, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, AVL, and Huber+Suhner. The new consortium aims to find the optimal concept for enabling carefree e-mobility across Europe. The vision of the ROCIN-ECO consortium is to equip fast charging stations along the European highways with one or more robotic charging lanes.

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Tesla Supercharger prices jump sharply, as network expansion plan hits delays

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The cost of using Tesla's Supercharging network increases as the EV maker adds more locations to its rollout list. The post Tesla Supercharger prices jump sharply, as network expansion plan hits delays appeared first on The Driven.

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14 Electric Vehicle Models in USA Have 300+ Miles of Driving Range on Full Charge — Chart

CleanTechnica EVs

One electric vehicle (EV) model for sale in the United States of America (USA) had 300+ miles of driving range on a full charge in 2016. That total has increased to 14 models in 2022.

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Volkswagen’s Elli becomes partner of the &Charge bonus programme

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The Volkswagen subsidiary Elli, which oversees all activities involving charging and energy in the Group, has become a partner in the sustainable bonus programme offered by &Charge. The goal is to consistently improve the charging experience with the help of customer feedback and to provide money savings at the charging station. Elli charging-tariff customers as […] The post Volkswagen’s Elli becomes partner of the &Charge bonus programme appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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10 Big Cleantech Benefits in Inflation Reduction Act

CleanTechnica EVs

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has been the story of the quarter in the cleantech world. It will do much to shape the USA’s clean energy and electric vehicle growth and development in the coming decade. We have been especially focused on the EV tax credit portion of the bill since it’s a bit […].

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Volvo On Demand to continue reshaping how people think about mobility and car ownership

Electric Cars Report

After a successful expansion with 250,000 registered customers and nearly a million completed journeys in Sweden, M, the shared mobility brand launched by Volvo Cars, is becoming Volvo On Demand. Developed and operated by the subsidiary, Volvo Car Mobility, Volvo On Demand continues to expand to rethink car ownership and urban mobility. A unique mobility […] The post Volvo On Demand to continue reshaping how people think about mobility and car ownership appeared first on Electric Cars Repo

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The vicious circle of flood and drought

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RSS-Hydro’s Dr Paolo Tamagnone and Dr Guy Schumann examine how climate change is causing a greater frequency of extreme hydrological events. We all know that extreme hydrological events, such as floods and droughts, can happen in almost any place on Earth, and can have devastating impacts on ecosystems, human lives, and the global economy. However, […].

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Biden–Harris Admin Launches $10.5 Billion Investment to Strengthen America’s Electric Grid

CleanTechnica EVs

DOE Seeks Public Feedback on President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Grid Resilience Innovation Programs that Enhance the Power Grid’s Ability to Deliver Cheaper, Cleaner Energy to American Communities.

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How the UK transport sector can reap the benefits of hydrogen fuel

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Stephen Learney, Vice President and General Manager of Haskel Hydrogen Systems Group, discusses the use of hydrogen fuel a green alternative. The post How the UK transport sector can reap the benefits of hydrogen fuel appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Breakfast’s up! Family takes Hyundai Ioniq 5 camping to try out V2L

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Space, ultra-fast charging and safety features made the Ioniq 5 the electric choice for this family. But it was the V2L that intrigued them most, and took them camping. The post Breakfast’s up! Family takes Hyundai Ioniq 5 camping to try out V2L appeared first on The Driven.

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Innovating the Green Deal for a better water future

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Rafael Heredero, Policy Advisor at EurEau, explains how finding an alternative to PFAS chemicals should be key to the EU’s Green Deal. The post Innovating the Green Deal for a better water future appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla cars will be smarter than humans by 2033

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Tesla cars will be smarter than humans by 2033, according to a new study by car and van leasing company, Vanarama. Vanarama performed an analysis of the processing power of Tesla’s microchips to forecast how many years it will take to be on par with the human brain. The study looked into the processing power of Tesla’s “own AI brain” and compared it with its predecessors and the human brain.

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Affordable Kollter electric motorcycle enters service with first police department in the US

Electrek

Police departments have been flocking to two-wheeled electric vehicles over the last few years thanks to an influx of new models. Now the low-cost Kollter ES1 electric motorcycle is getting its first ever police use in the US. more…. The post Affordable Kollter electric motorcycle enters service with first police department in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Axa Insurance says sorry for faking Tesla battery fire

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Axa Insurance issued an apology for faking the Tesla battery fire today. A few days ago, the company was on a mission to prove that Tesla batteries can catch on fire and simulated a test on public streets. The test involved a Tesla Model S, pyrotechnics but did not involve the batteries , the main object they were trying to prove would catch on fire.

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Mercedes-Benz all-electric EQS SUV will be too luxuriously priced for US federal tax credits

Electrek

Spoiler alert: A week after announcing the first EQS SUV models began rolling off its US assembly lines, Mercedes-Benz has finally shared what starting price and trims consumers can expect to see. Although this all-electric SUV and its battery components will be built on US soil, its price tag will prevent US customers from qualifying for federal tax credits.

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Last mile sustainability versus last mile reality

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EVMI Solutions' Matthew Firmston-Williams outlines the company's answer to overcoming the barriers facing an efficient last mile delivery. The post Last mile sustainability versus last mile reality appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Record numbers of solar panels shipped in the US in 2021 – here’s why those numbers will rise

Electrek

US shipments of solar panels – including imports, exports, and domestically produced and shipped panels – rose to a record electricity-generating capacity of 28.8 million peak kilowatts (kW) in 2021, according to the US Energy Information Administration ( EIA ). That was up from 21.8 million peak kW in 2020. more…. The post Record numbers of solar panels shipped in the US in 2021 – here’s why those numbers will rise appeared first on Electrek.

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Honda bets on solid-state batteries

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Honda has recently invested in a solid-state battery production line, and a Honda executive has stated that current battery tech is not a long-term solution. EV fans and critics alike have been known to criticize current battery technology. While the lithium-ion battery now defines the mobile technology of our modern world, they are heavy, use a lot of rare earth minerals, degrade quickly over time, and can have an outsized environmental impact over their lifespan.

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Even tire makers are adapting their business to the electric vehicle revolution

Electrek

All corners of the auto industry are catching on as more and more buyers prefer electric vehicles. The latest news comes from leading tire maker Goodyear, as the company reveals its plans to further support the EV market. more…. The post Even tire makers are adapting their business to the electric vehicle revolution appeared first on Electrek.