Tue.Sep 27, 2022

article thumbnail

EIA: US exported record amounts of petroleum products in the first half of 2022

Green Car Congress

In the first half of 2022 (January–June), US exports of petroleum products averaged nearly 6 million barrels per day (b/d), the most first-half-of-year exports in Petroleum Supply Monthly data, going back to 1973, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). US petroleum product exports increased in the first half of 2022 by 11% (596,000 b/d) compared with the first half of 2021—the fastest growth rate for that time period since 2017.

Russia 284
article thumbnail

Tesla expects ‘very high volume’ deliveries at end of quarter, asks workers to help

Electrek

Tesla is expecting a “very high volume” of vehicle deliveries during the end of the quarter, and it is asking all employees to help – even those outside of the sale and delivery organization. more…. The post Tesla expects ‘very high volume’ deliveries at end of quarter, asks workers to help appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 145
article thumbnail

Euro Manganese signs MoU with Statkraft for renewable energy supply for Chvaletice project

Green Car Congress

Canada-based Euro Manganese (EMN) signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norwegian state-owned company Statkraft for the long-term supply of carbon-free renewable energy for Euro Manganese’s flagship Chvaletice Manganese Project (CMP) in the Czech Republic. Statkraft is Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. EMN is a battery materials company focused on becoming a leading, competitive, and environmentally superior producer of high-purity manganese for the electric v

Renewable 199
article thumbnail

Great Tips For Care Of Lithium Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent thread by World of Engineering on Twitter gives a lot of good, basic advice to anyone who owns a lithium-ion battery (or a few hundred/thousand). Sharing this information periodically is a great idea because many people have no idea that lithium batteries require any kind of care at all. Everything you need to […].

article thumbnail

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

article thumbnail

Hitachi Astemo receives EV e-Axle orders from Honda; aiming for $2.8B in electrification business by FY25; more than doubling by FY2030

Green Car Congress

Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has received electric axle (e-Axle) orders for mid-size and large-size battery-electric vehicles from Honda Motor Co., Ltd., slated for a global rollout in 2026. Hitachi Astemo will deliver a high-performance, integrated drive unit for Honda, with the e-Axle system combining a highly efficient, silicon carbide (SiC) inverter; a square-wire, low-loss and high-efficiency motor; and a compact, quiet gearbox from a gearbox manufacturer.

Honda 186
article thumbnail

Number of EVs in the US up by 87.5% since 2021

Teslarati

The number of EVs in the U.S. has increased by 87.5% according to a report by Zutobi which published this year’s version of the US Electric Vehicle Charging Point Report. The increase is up from the 2021 edition of the report which showed a total of 543,610 EVs last year. This makes it just over a million EVs in the U.S today. The report also highlighted public charging statistics and noted that the growth in this area is not matching up with the growth of EVs.

Delaware 145

More Trending

article thumbnail

Vermont introduces gas vehicle buyback program

Teslarati

Vermont has started a gas vehicle buyback program, “Replace Your Ride,” giving owners $3,000 for their old gas vehicles. According to VTDigger , the State of Vermont has introduced a gas vehicle buyback program called “Replace Your Ride.” The program will give owners $3,000 to surrender their gas vehicle that is ten years old or older, with the intention of helping people purchase electric vehicles in the future.

Vermont 145
article thumbnail

MAN Energy Solutions, ABB to cooperate on dual-fuel electric propulsion concept for next-generation FSRUs and LNG carriers

Green Car Congress

MAN Energy Solutions and ABB have signed a Decarbonization Cooperation agreement regarding the development of a next-generation, Dual-Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) propulsion concept for LNG carriers. The DFE+ concept features the just-launched MAN 49/60DF engine and ABB’s Dynamic AC (DAC) technology and aims to deliver the operational flexibility shipowners need to cut carbon footprints as well as fuel bills for liquefied natural gas carriers.

Concept 170
article thumbnail

Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

Cars That Think

On a planet aspiring to become carbon neutral, the once-stalwart coal power plant is an emerging anachronism. It is true that, in much of the developing world, coal-fired capacity continues to grow. But in every corner of the globe, political and financial pressures are mounting to bury coal in the past. In the United States, coal’s share of electricity generation has plummeted since its early 2000s peak; 28 percent of U.S. coal plants are planned to shutter by 2035.

Coal 145
article thumbnail

Here’s how the UK power sector could ditch 99% of natural gas by 2030

Electrek

The UK’s power sector can bring natural gas generation down to just 1% of electricity by 2030, which would avoid £93 billion ($99.6 million) in gas costs in the same period, according to new modeling from London-based independent energy think tank Ember. more…. The post Here’s how the UK power sector could ditch 99% of natural gas by 2030 appeared first on Electrek.

Gas 144
article thumbnail

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

Brief

article thumbnail

The trucking company that will go fully electric within three years

The Driven EV News

Trucking company using tippers to transport soil and waste from construction sites intends to be fully electric within three years. Here's why. The post The trucking company that will go fully electric within three years appeared first on The Driven.

article thumbnail

Man Versus Musk film has ties to Tesla Energy competitors

Teslarati

Some new information about the Man Versus Musk film has come to light showing ties to one of Tesla’s competitors, EQT-owned Cypress Creek Renewables. Our friends at Tesmanian reported this new find. On Saturday, we reported on a tip from one of our readers who found an ad on Backstage offering to pay influencers $100 to read from a script that smeared Tesla, Elon Musk, and autonomous driving.

Energy 145
article thumbnail

Hertz in mega EV deal with General Motors, Uber to drop ICE from key fleets by 2030

The Driven EV News

Hertz and Uber announce big plans for a large-scale transition to electric vehicles. The post Hertz in mega EV deal with General Motors, Uber to drop ICE from key fleets by 2030 appeared first on The Driven.

article thumbnail

Twitter CEO delays deposition with Elon Musk over personal reasons

Teslarati

Twitter CEO, Parag Agrawal, delayed the scheduled deposition with Elon Musk over personal reasons, The New York Post reported , noting that this sparked a bit of speculation of a settlement reached between the two sides. Elon Musk’s attorney was in San Francisco when he was informed that Agrawal was going to be a no-show, according to an anonymous source.

Personal 145
article thumbnail

ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

article thumbnail

Ariel Hipercar — Batman, Your EV Is Ready (With Video)

CleanTechnica EVs

Ariel makes some of the most exotic and quixotic automobiles in the world. They are the spiritual heirs to the philosophy that made Colin Chapman’s Lotus vehicles so special. “Simplify, then add lightness,” was his motto. There may never have been a simpler car that the Ariel Atom, a tubular exoskeleton filled with an engine, […].

article thumbnail

NYC surpasses 4,050 city-owned electric vehicles, meeting its target 3 years ahead of schedule

Electrek

New York City hit a massive milestone as the city announced it has already met its 2025 goal of 4,000 electric vehicles in its fleet. As of September 2022, NYC had replaced around 4,050 gas-powered models with zero-emission electric vehicles. more…. The post NYC surpasses 4,050 city-owned electric vehicles, meeting its target 3 years ahead of schedule appeared first on Electrek.

article thumbnail

An Idea For A Crazy EV Trek, & What It Shows Us About The Future

CleanTechnica EVs

As Aptera gets closer to production, I’ve been thinking a lot about where I’m going to take mine to push it to its limits. I think this is an important part of telling the story of the first 1,000-mile rated EV, and it gives us a preview of what’s going to be possible as battery […].

Aptera 122
article thumbnail

Dongfeng Motor's EV arm Voyah begins sending first 500 vehicles to Norway

CN EV Post

Norway is Voyah's first stop in international markets, and it plans to enter more countries, including Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark, starting in 2023. The post Dongfeng Motor's EV arm Voyah begins sending first 500 vehicles to Norway appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

Norway 119
article thumbnail

Elli and Elia Group forming partnership to integrate EVs into the electricity system

Electric Cars Report

Elli, the Volkswagen subsidiary that manages all activities related to charging and energy for the Group in Europe, the Elia Group and its start-up re.alto signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today in Berlin. The MoU underscores the signatories’ shared vision of integrating electric cars into the electricity system. Over the next few years, the […] The post Elli and Elia Group forming partnership to integrate EVs into the electricity system appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

Electric 119
article thumbnail

More Geely brands to feature Mobileye's assisted driving system besides Zeekr

CN EV Post

Zeekr will also feature Mobileye SuperVision on two new models and work with Mobileye to develop new LiDAR-based features. The post More Geely brands to feature Mobileye's assisted driving system besides Zeekr appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

119
119
article thumbnail

Geely Holding Group Expands Mobileye Collaboration

Electric Cars Report

Mobileye, an Intel company, and Chinese automotive giant Geely Holding Group are expanding their collaboration to bring Mobileye SuperVision to three additional Geely brands, with additional plans to bring the technology to other models in the future. The expansion follows the successful launch of Geely Group’s ZEEKR 001 premium electric vehicle with Mobileye SuperVision technology, […] The post Geely Holding Group Expands Mobileye Collaboration appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

Chinese 116
article thumbnail

Chinese self-driving chipmaker Horizon Robotics secures investment from Chery

CN EV Post

Chery is planning at least five models with L2+ assisted driving capabilities based on its E0X platform, which will use Horizon Robotics' Journey 3 chip as the computing cornerstone. The post Chinese self-driving chipmaker Horizon Robotics secures investment from Chery appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

Chery 116
article thumbnail

Australian H2X Warrego fuel-cell pickup now under rigorous European vehicle verification

Electric Cars Report

Australian hydrogen fuel-cell carmaker H2X Global has announced the release of the first production of its Warrego all-wheel drive pick-up truck. The Warrego is now undergoing final validation and verification testing procedures in the Netherlands as it heads towards gaining European and global certification. Australian certification testing will commence soon.

Fuel 116
article thumbnail

Tesla’s used car business is ‘as big as publicly traded used car retailers’

Electrek

Tesla claims its used car business is “as big as some publicly traded used car retailers,” and it is expanding fast. more…. The post Tesla’s used car business is ‘as big as publicly traded used car retailers’ appeared first on Electrek.

Cars 114
article thumbnail

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Priced From $39,845, US Sales to Begin in November

Electric Cars Report

The next generation of the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is coming to the U.S., and will be on-sale in select markets starting in November, followed later by availability across the whole country. The seven-passenger 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the much-anticipated plug-in hybrid variant of Mitsubishi Motors’ award-winning flagship SUV, will carry […] The post 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Priced From $39,845, US Sales

article thumbnail

Faraday Future (FFIE) resolves investor dispute, raises up to $100M to launch FF 91

Electrek

EV start-up Faraday Future (FFIE) inches one step closer to finally launching its flagship EV, the FF 91, after announcing Monday it has reached an agreement to resolve an ongoing dispute with its largest shareholder to fund production. more…. The post Faraday Future (FFIE) resolves investor dispute, raises up to $100M to launch FF 91 appeared first on Electrek.

Future 112
article thumbnail

EVgo Continues Expansion By Partnering With WinCo Foods In Several States

CleanTechnica EVs

This year, EVgo has had a lot of good news going for it, especially when it comes to partnerships. Trekkies get ready! Spock, Surak, T'Pol, Soval, Sarek, and T'Pau are now OPEN, powering at warp speed toward a full battery at our newest fast charging station, located on Vulcan Street in Encinitas, CA. Bring your […].

Charging 109
article thumbnail

Aussie electric truck maker SEA joins the race to build a Toyota Hilux EV

EV Central

The Australian electric truck maker SEA has revealed plans to launch a Toyota Hilux EV as soon as the second half of 2023. SEA Electric Asia-Pacific chief Bill Gillespie flew back into Australia last weekend fresh from discussions with Toyota in Thailand that included a proposal to build a battery electric version of Australia’s top-selling vehicle.

Toyota 108
article thumbnail

Pendragon In Advanced Discussions With BYD To Act As Lead Launch Partner In The UK

CleanTechnica EVs

Pendragon, one of the largest automotive retail brands in the United Kingdom, is in advanced discussions with BYD to be the UK lead launch partner. Founded in 1989 following the de-merger of Williams PLC, Pendragon has grown to represent 21 different vehicle manufacturers in the automotive retail sector. Pendragon operates over 160 sites across the […].

BYD 109
article thumbnail

Pony.ai unveils concept robotaxi with foldable steering wheel built with SAIC AI Lab

CN EV Post

Pony.ai to build a fleet of autonomous vehicles equipped with its L4 driverless solutions. The post Pony.ai unveils concept robotaxi with foldable steering wheel built with SAIC AI Lab appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

Concept 105
article thumbnail

Wiesmann Starts Taking Reservations For 671-HP Project Thunderbolt

InsideEVs

Customers are required to pay a fully refundable €3,000 deposit to secure an early build slot; deliveries on track to begin in 2024.

Building 118
article thumbnail

NIO says deal with lithium firm Greenwing aims to secure long-term competitiveness

CN EV Post

In the first half of this year there were industry sources saying that NIO was intensively researching lithium mines and that the company was particularly interested in salt lakes in South America, according to local media. The post NIO says deal with lithium firm Greenwing aims to secure long-term competitiveness appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

article thumbnail

US EV Sales Share Reaches 7% in Q2 2022 — New Data Now Available?

EV Adoption

Electric vehicle sales in the US continue to see a significant uptick, with EV (BEV and PHEV) share of new light passenger vehicles (LPVs) reaching 7.05% in Q2 of 2022. This is a 0.81 percentage point increase from the 6.24% in Q1. The growth to 7.05% in Q2 2022 is an increase of 2.9 times from the 2.44% EV sales share since the end of 2022. And in the chart below you can see that the quarter over quarter increase in sales share for both BEVs and PHEVs was roughly 13%.

article thumbnail

Deep insights into sodium-ion batteries using calorimetric methods

Innovation News Network

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) outlines how, through cutting-edge calorimetric methods, they enhance the safety of post-lithium and sodium-ion batteries. In the framework of the highly competitive Excellence Strategy competition of the federation and the federal states of Germany, the POLiS (Post Lithium Storage) Cluster of Excellence was started at KIT and Ulm University […].

Sodium 98