Fri.Oct 28, 2022

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BMW i Ventures leads investment in autonomous forklift company, Fox Robotics

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BMW i Ventures announced its lead investment in Fox Robotics, developers of the first intelligent forklift that can autonomously unload pallets from the trailer to the receiving dock. The oversubscribed funding round totals $20 million. Additional new investors include Zebra Technologies, Japan Airlines & Translink Innovation Fund and Foothill Ventures.

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Reports: Tesla will face DOJ, SEC scrutiny over self-driving claims

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Multiple arms of the federal government are reportedly preparing to scrutinize Tesla—and perhaps its CEO, Elon Musk—over various statements made about its driver-assistance system, building from its Autopilot system and relating to its extra-cost Full Self-Driving functionality. On Wednesday Reuters reported that Tesla faces a criminal.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA?E) will award $39 million in funding to 16 projects across 12 states to develop market-ready technologies that will increase domestic supplies of critical elements required for the clean energy transition. The selected projects, led by universities, national laboratories, and the private sector aim to develop commercially scalable technologies that will enable greater domestic supplies of copper, nickel, lithium

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IEA: Global demand for fossil fuels will peak this decade

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Global demand for fossil fuels will peak this decade due in part to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has accelerated many countries' move to renewable energy, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The invasion of Ukraine has created an energy crisis that, while triggering higher oil prices and related economic stress, has also led.

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

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Phoenix Motorcars and Pegasus Specialty Vehicles partner to develop Type A electric school buses; 300 over next 3 years

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Phoenix Motor, a manufacturer of all-electric, medium-duty vehicles, and Pegasus Specialty Vehicles, has formed a strategic partnership jointly to develop Type A electric school buses, targeted for the North American market. The agreement targets a minimum of 300 Type A school buses to be built within the next three years, with Phoenix being responsible for providing the electric drivetrain chassis and Pegasus for providing the final vehicle assembly including the body and cab.

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BP plans charging hubs for ride-hailing EVs, first near LAX

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Oil giant BP plans to launch a series of large EV fast-charging "Gigahubs" aimed at ride-hailing vehicles. The first of these hubs will be built near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in collaboration with rental-car firm Hertz, and will be funded in part by a $2 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC), BP said in a press.

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Tesla scrutiny, BP fast-charging Gigahubs, 2020s fossil-fuel peak: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The SEC and DOJ are reportedly stepping up actions regarding Tesla self-driving claims. BP is building the first of its scaled-up fast-charging hubs near LAX. And will fossil fuel demand peak this decade? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The oil giant BP is planning to build a series of large-scale “Gigahubs”—EV.

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Neste and Rolls-Royce partner to accelerate use of renewable diesel

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Neste and Rolls-Royce have agreed to build a strategic partnership on accelerating the use of renewable diesel as a lower-emission solution for diesel engines. Both parties share a common vision of renewable fuels playing a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in off-highway applications, such as construction and power generation. The key focus in the collaboration will be on promoting the use of more sustainable fuels in applications based on the existing internal combustion engine tec

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Tesla Model Y becomes best-selling car in Europe, and might be for a while

Electrek

Tesla Model Y took the top spot on the list of best-selling cars in Europe in September, and the electric SUV might stay there for a while. more…. The post Tesla Model Y becomes best-selling car in Europe, and might be for a while appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen consolidating autonomous driving work

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Following on the announcement of the shuttering of Argo AI, the autonomous driving venture backed by VW and Ford ( earlier post ), Volkswagen announced it is focusing its development activities for autonomous and highly automated driving. In the area of autonomous driving as a service (MaaS/TaaS), the Group is consolidating its development partnerships.

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

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EU officially inks complete ban on new combustion vehicles from 2035 onward

Electrek

Following over five years of debate and a steadfast proposal introduced last year, the EU has agreed upon its first terms under a “Fit for 55” package to significantly reduce carbon emissions in Europe and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The EU agreement increases required cuts to carbon emissions by 2030 and issues a complete ban on new combustion cars and vans from 2035 onward. more….

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Everledger launches battery passport pilot with Ford

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Digital transparency company Everledger launched a battery passport pilot with leading automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company to ensure responsible recycling of EV batteries. The pilot leverages Everledger’s technology platform to track electric vehicle (EV) batteries throughout their lifecycle to ensure responsible management during use and recycling at the end of their useful life.

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Elon Musk Twitter takeover prompts prank that fools mainstream media

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Elon Musk is, in many ways, a fan of internet jokes and memes. And amidst his takeover of the social media platform Twitter, some mainstream media outlets ended up falling for a popular and pretty raunchy internet joke — hook, line, and sinker. Musk’s Twitter takeover was not absent of drama, especially after the Tesla CEO terminated three executives and a senior employee.

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FREYR Battery and ITOCHU partner to develop materials supply chain

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FREYR Battery announced a new service agreement with ITOCHU Corporation, the Japan-based global trading and import/export company. As part of this agreement, ITOCHU will serve as a direct materials supplier for FREYR’s procurement and supply chain operations. As the world moves towards decarbonization, we see FREYR as an integral part of enabling a clean and sustainable lithium battery industry.

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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 gains EPA approval to launch 2023 Air models

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Lucid has gained EPA approval to launch the sale of several 2023 model-year trims of the Air electric vehicle. Lucid gained Certificates of Conformity for the Air Grand Touring’s 19″, 20″, and 21″ trim levels , which allows the manufacturer to sell the vehicles to consumers. Lucid applied for EPA certification of these vehicles on September 7, and gained a Certificate of Conformity just two days later on September 9.

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JERA and Toyota deploy first large capacity Sweep Energy Storage System with second-life batteries

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JERA, the largest power generation company in Japan, responsible for about 30% of Japan’s electricity, and Toyota Motor have built and deployed the first large-capacity “Sweep Energy Storage System”. The system was built using batteries reclaimed from electrified vehicles (HEV, PHEV, BEV, FCEV) and is connected to the consumer electrical power grid.

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Graphite – The essential ingredient of hydrogen fuel cell technologies

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Dr Corina Hebestreit of the European Carbon and Graphite Association discusses the role of graphite in hydrogen fuel cell technologies. The post Graphite – The essential ingredient of hydrogen fuel cell technologies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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2022 Ford E-Transit — Video Review

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford has been on a roll recently when it comes to electrifying its vehicle lineup. New for 2022 is Ford’s electrification of one of its most popular commercial vehicles, the Transit (now called the E-Transit). We recently had a chance to check out the 2022 cargo van guise of the E-Transit and were able to […].

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Tesla is clearing another 170 acres of forest at Gigafactory Berlin for expansion

Electrek

Tesla is starting to clear another 170 acres of forest at Gigafactory Berlin to prepare for a massive expansion of the EV factory. more…. The post Tesla is clearing another 170 acres of forest at Gigafactory Berlin for expansion appeared first on Electrek.

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“Deploy!” Says Beyond Zero Emissions

CleanTechnica EVs

The latest report from Beyond Zero Emissions says we have the technology to cut our emissions as deeply as 80%, all we need to do is deploy. Dive into Beyond Zero Emissions’ vision is for a prosperous zero emissions Australia for more details beyond what we’re covering here. The new federal Labour government has passed […].

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Charging stations coming to US military sites as DOD rolls out EVs

Electrek

The Department of Defense (DOD) is well aware that electric vehicles are rolling out at a record pace and are only expected to continue gaining vehicle market share. As a result, the Defense Innovation Unit, a sub-division of the DOD, is partnering with the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army Reserve to install EV charging stations at eight US military sites. more….

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Quantum computer stability optimised by new topological superconductor

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Researchers at Penn State have pioneered a cutting-edge topological superconductor that enhances quantum computer stability. The post Quantum computer stability optimised by new topological superconductor appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford F-150 Lightning road trip test: Can the electric pickup travel as well as gas?

Electrek

Besides F-150 Lightning towing , I also wanted to see how good the electric pickup would be for road-tripping. So I planned a trip from New York City to Detroit. And by planned, I mean I put the trip in Google Maps and made sure there were Electrify America (EA) stops along the way. Could it be this easy? more…. The post Ford F-150 Lightning road trip test: Can the electric pickup travel as well as gas?

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Volvo Group to produce battery modules in Ghent by 2025

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In 2025, Volvo Group’s truck plant in Ghent, Belgium will start to produce battery modules. To date, partners supply both cells and modules to the Group. The investment decision to install battery module manufacturing capacity in Ghent is another important step for the Volvo Group to shape its future value chain for battery systems. The […] The post Volvo Group to produce battery modules in Ghent by 2025 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Mary Barra claims GM’s electric vehicles will qualify for the full tax credit in ‘2 to 3 years’

Electrek

General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke with analysts Tuesday, saying GM’s EV models will be able to qualify for the full tax credit in two to three years. more…. The post Mary Barra claims GM’s electric vehicles will qualify for the full tax credit in ‘2 to 3 years’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Video: Ken Block and the Audi S1 Hoonitron electrify Las Vegas

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US drift artist Ken Block releases his long-awaited Electrikhana video featuring the Audi S1 Hoonitron as one of the principal performers. Developed and assembled at Audi Sport in Neckarsulm, the all-electric prototype was styled by Audi Design taking cues from an Audi icon thrills viewers. A drift along the famous Eiffel Tower, a spectacular jump […] The post Video: Ken Block and the Audi S1 Hoonitron electrify Las Vegas appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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EVOS Makes Charging Simple for Body Corporates

CleanTechnica EVs

As demand surges for answers to the issues surrounding strata charging, EVOS proposes a simple solution. “EVOS utilizes its Australian made and designed AC chargers, Grid Integration Device (GID) and vehicle integration devices (VID) to create a system that simply allows strata communities to provide EV charging for its occupants. The rich data EVOS collects […].

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Wallbox opens first North American EV Charger facility in Texas

Electric Cars Report

Wallbox, the Barcelona, Spain-based provider of EV charging and energy management solutions worldwide, officially opened its first North American manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas. Designed to produce over 250,000 units in 2022 and over one million in 2030, the 130,000 square foot factory will manufacture all of the company’s chargers in the U.S. which will […] The post Wallbox opens first North American EV Charger facility in Texas appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica set to debut massive 180hp electric motor

Electrek

Energica, the pride of Italy’s growing electric motorcycle manufacturing industry, already has one of the most powerful electric motorcycle drivetrains in the market. But that hasn’t stopped the electric motorcycle company, which was acquired by Ideanomics earlier this year , from pushing the envelope further with what appears to be an even higher-powered electric motor. more….

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BMW partners with National Parks UK to improve EV access and boost nature restoration

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BMW UK and National Parks UK announce a new three-year partnership, called Recharge in Nature, that will help to make the 15 National Parks even more accessible for electric cars. The partnership will also support nature restoration, biodiversity, sustainability and well-being projects across the Parks. The UK’s 15 National Parks are visited over 100 million […] The post BMW partners with National Parks UK to improve EV access and boost nature restoration appeared first on Electric Cars Re

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This oil giant and Hertz are building a massive fast-charging network for EV rentals starting at LAX

Electrek

Bp Pulse, the global oil leader’s charging infrastructure unit, is teaming up with Hertz to build a network of EV fast chargers in high-demand locations such as airports. The project aims to accelerate EV adoption by providing charging solutions where they are most needed. more…. The post This oil giant and Hertz are building a massive fast-charging network for EV rentals starting at LAX appeared first on Electrek.

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Convert Any Bike Into An E-Bike With This Affordable Conversion Kit

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This affordable e-bike conversion kit is super easy to install, and is compatible with nearly all types of bikes.

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Does Ford think its EVs qualify for the full $7,500 IRA tax credit? Here’s what its CEO said

Electrek

Here’s what Ford CEO Jim Farley said during the company’s Q3 2022 earnings call about whether the company’s electric vehicles would qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 tax credit. more…. The post Does Ford think its EVs qualify for the full $7,500 IRA tax credit? Here’s what its CEO said appeared first on Electrek.

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My inner dinosaur – what can palaeontology teach us about human anatomy?

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Professor Dr P Martin Sander of the University Bonn’s Paleontology Department takes us on the fascinating journey that forged human evolution and explains how studying dinosaurs can not only enhance our understanding of human anatomy but also inform modern medical science. How did we come to be? The age-old question that all of humanity has, […].

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