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BHP, Caterpillar, and Finning to replace haul truck fleet at world’s largest copper mine with 798 AC electric-drive trucks

Green Car Congress

BHP Group, Caterpillar, and Finning International announced an agreement to replace BHP’s entire haul truck fleet at the Escondida mine —the world’s largest producer of copper concentrates and cathodes located in the Antofagasta Region, northern Chile. This agreement is part of a strategic equipment renewal process developed by Escondida. The new Caterpillar 798 AC electric drive trucks will feature technology that delivers significant improvements in material-moving capacity, efficiency,

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Leading into Labor Day weekend, California asks EV drivers to limit charging

Green Car Reports

California last week enshrined its 2035 ban on sales of new gasoline vehicles that don’t plug in. And now this week it’s telling the relatively few EV drivers in the state to hold off on plugging in during the afternoons. On Thursday afternoon, leading into the Labor Day long weekend, the state’s Independent System Operator (ISO).

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DOE awards Core Power and MIT Energy Initiative funding for floating nuclear power research project

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The US Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Program ( NEUP ) has awarded research funds to the MIT Energy Initiative, CORE POWER, and the Idaho National Laboratory for a three-year study into the development of offshore floating nuclear power generation in the US. The NEUP funding will allow detailed collaborative research into the economic and environmental benefits of floating advanced nuclear power generation and take a granular look at all aspects of building, operating, maintain

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2023 Mercedes EQS SUV starts at $105,550, EPA range up to 305 miles for US-made EV

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz on Thursday confirmed pricing and trim levels for its upcoming fully electric flagship EQS SUV in the U.S. With the announcement, Mercedes gave a first indication of the model line’s expected EPA range—estimated at 285 to 305 miles. In U.S.-market form, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets numbers and model designations.

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

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Goodyear expands EV tire portfolio

Green Car Congress

To stay ahead of growing demand in the electric vehicle (EV) market, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched the all-new Goodyear ElectricDrive all-season tire and two new sizes for its ultra-high performance tire, the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT. With the addition of four new sizes to its EV tire lineup, Goodyear ElectricDrive is now a fit for 44% more battery electric vehicles operating in the US today.

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Does Toyota's plan to convert engine plants into battery factories signal a stronger EV shift?

Green Car Reports

Earlier this week, Toyota announced a $5.6 billion investment plan to produce batteries for fully electric vehicles in Japan and the U.S. That includes a $2.5 billion expansion of a North Carolina battery factory barely under construction, adding capacity for EV batteries and very likely suggesting a future commitment to U.S.-built electric.

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BMW starts making fuel-cell stacks for iX5 Hydrogen

Green Car Reports

BMW has started manufacturing fuel-cell stacks for its iX5 Hydrogen SUV, which is expected to start low-volume production before the end of the year. First seen at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show as the i Hydrogen Next, the iX5 Hydrogen is essentially a BMW X5 crossover SUV that swaps out the internal-combustion engine with a fuel-cell stack that.

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Polymer-based membranes offer alternative to thermal processes for separating hydrocarbon and crude oil mixtures

Green Car Congress

Polymer-based membranes developed at KAUST could enable greener and cheaper industrial separation approaches. Their stability and selectivity can be tuned by thermal crosslinking to separate simple hydrocarbon mixtures and complex crude oil fractions. A paper on the work is published in Science. We report a versatile strategy to fabricate polytriazole membranes with 10-nanometer-thin selective layers containing subnanometer channels for the separation of hydrocarbons.

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Toyota EV shift, BMW fuel-cell SUV, California heat and EV charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota is shifting some of its ICE plants over to EV batteries. BMW starts making fuel-cell stacks. And California doesn’t want you charging during today’s Labor Day weekend traffic time. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. On the eve of a holiday weekend, California asked that EV drivers not charge their EVs on Friday afternoon.

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California lawmakers pass bill to extend life of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, authorize $1.4B loan

Green Car Congress

California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 846 , which authorizes the extension of operating the Diablo Canyon Nuclear power plant (DCPP) beyond the current expiration dates (of 2024 for Unit 1 and 2025 for Unit 2), to up to five additional years (no later than 2029 and 2030, respectively), under specified conditions. The bill also authorizes a loan of $1.4 billion from the state to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the operator of DCPP, to facilitate the extension of the plant.

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

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Tesla’s cool Cyberquad for Kids is a 2022 Toy of the Year finalist

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Tesla’s Cybertruck-inspired Cyberquad for Kids has been listed as one of the finalists for the 2022 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. The premium-priced, futuristic all-electric ATV was among the toys that made it to the list of finalists for the awards’ “Ride-On” category. The Cyberquad for Kids was launched last December as a $1,900 electric ATV that was made in collaboration with Radio Flyer , the same company that makes Tesla’s other ride-on toys like the Mode S fo

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Adden Energy launches with technology license from Harvard to scale solid-state battery technology for EVs

Green Car Congress

Adden Energy, Inc., a startup developing innovative solid-state battery systems for use in future electric vehicles (EVs) that would fully charge in minutes, announced the grant of an exclusive technology license by Harvard University’s Office of Technology Development (OTD) and a seed round financing of $5.15 million. Primavera Capital Group led Adden Energy’s seed round, with participation by Rhapsody Venture Partners and MassVentures.

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Tesla Giga Berlin welcomes 120 apprentices and dual students for training

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Tesla has announced that it has welcomed 120 apprentices and dual students at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. The program could help young people in the area fast-track their careers by becoming familiar with the emerging electric vehicle manufacturing trade. Tesla posted about the start of the program on its official LinkedIn account. The electric vehicle maker noted that it is delighted to see so many young people starting their careers at Tesla.

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Tesla ramps up hiring for ‘Semi Service Program’ ahead of first electric truck deliveries

Electrek

Tesla is ramping up hiring for its ‘Semi Service Program’ to service its upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck ahead of the first customer deliveries. more…. The post Tesla ramps up hiring for ‘Semi Service Program’ ahead of first electric truck deliveries appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Sweden Plugin EV Share At 46.1% In August

CleanTechnica EVs

Sweden’s auto market recorded a plugin electric vehicle share of 46.1% in August 2022, a slight drop year on year from 47.1% share. Full electrics grew their share, but plugin hybrids lost more. Overall auto volumes were 26% down on pre-pandemic seasonal norms, at 20,576 units. The Volkswagen ID.4 was the best selling full electric […].

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Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW

Electrek

Tesla’s virtual power plant in California is growing at a fast pace with more Powerwall owners joining. It can now output up to 50 MW. more…. The post Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW appeared first on Electrek.

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SEA Electric calls for target on zero-emissions trucks

The Driven EV News

Electric truck maker SEA Electric calls on Australia to mandate that 7 per cent new trucks hitting road by 2024 are zero-emissions. The post SEA Electric calls for target on zero-emissions trucks appeared first on The Driven.

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NIO spotted shipping ET5s in China, first deliveries to begin Sept 30

CN EV Post

The NIO ET5 will be available in showrooms starting September 9 and will begin allowing consumers to lock in their orders, with its open test drive coming after that date. The post NIO spotted shipping ET5s in China, first deliveries to begin Sept 30 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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EV incentive system under review following South Korean formal complaint

Teslarati

President Biden’s new electric vehicle incentive system is now under review following a formal complaint from South Korean officials. Foreign and domestic automakers were quick to criticize the electric vehicle tax incentive system found within the Inflation Reduction Act. Manufacturers stated that the requirements for qualifying for incentives would mean that the vast majority of vehicles would not be eligible and hence, would limit consumer choice.

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Nvidia says it got US permit to export key chips in updated filing

CN EV Post

The US government authorized A100 and H100 order fulfillment and logistics through the company's Hong Kong facility through September 1, 2023, Nvidia said. The post Nvidia says it got US permit to export key chips in updated filing appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla numbers jump 18pct in single month to top 10,000 in NSW

The Driven EV News

New data reveals big jump in EV uptake in Australia's most populous state, and white is the favourite colour, probably because it comes at no added cost. The post Tesla numbers jump 18pct in single month to top 10,000 in NSW appeared first on The Driven.

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Volkswagen’s new CEO lays out plans to boost EV transition on his first day

Electrek

On his first official day taking over the reins of Europe’s largest automaker, VW’s new CEO Oliver Blume announced his plans to double down on electric vehicles. In an internal interview, Blume says Volkswagen will accelerate its EV transition as consumers increasingly prefer electric models. more…. The post Volkswagen’s new CEO lays out plans to boost EV transition on his first day appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD sells 174,915 NEVs in Aug, another record high

CN EV Post

BYD's cumulative NEV sales in the first eight months were 978,795 units, up 377.3 percent year-on-year. The post BYD sells 174,915 NEVs in Aug, another record high appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla FSD 10.69.1 smoothly navigates San Francisco’s famed Lombard Street

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San Francisco’s Lombard Street, widely considered as one of the “crookedest” streets in the world with its multiple consecutive sharp turns, has been an area where Tesla owners who are part of the FSD Beta program test the limits of their cars’ advanced driver-assist system. The first FSD Beta test on Lombard Street was performed on October 2020, just a week after the start of the program.

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X Shore 1 unveiled, drastically reducing electric boat pricing

Electrek

Swedish electric boat maker X Shore has just unveiled its latest electric boat model, the X Shore 1. The new electric boat is designed to significantly reduce prices in the expensive electric boat industry. more…. The post X Shore 1 unveiled, drastically reducing electric boat pricing appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo Cars reports August sales – 21.9% market share of electrified cars

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Cars today reported sales of 43,666 cars in August, down 4.6 per cent compared with the same month last year. Overall underlying demand for the company’s cars remains robust, especially for its Recharge range of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars. The company’s line of Recharge models represented 21.9 per cent of the sales […] The post Volvo Cars reports August sales – 21.9% market share of electrified cars appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The MG4 Shows That The Age Of More Affordable Electric Vehicles Is Finally Here

CleanTechnica EVs

There has been a lot of progress in the electric vehicle space over the past 12 years since the early mass production models, such as the first generation Nissan Leaf. The first generation Nissan Leaf had a 24 kWh battery and the range was not much more than the 120 km. It was priced at […].

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China waives about $6 billion worth of NEV purchase taxes in Jan-July

CN EV Post

China's policy is expected to exempt about RMB 100 billion of NEV purchase taxes next year. The post China waives about $6 billion worth of NEV purchase taxes in Jan-July appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The Ocean Battery: The most sought-after innovation in the utility industry

Innovation News Network

Dr Frits W Bliek, CEO of Ocean Grazer, showcases the company’s new and innovative piece of technology, the Ocean Battery. The post The Ocean Battery: The most sought-after innovation in the utility industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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BYD's order backlog reaches 700,000 units, aims for 280,000 monthly deliveries by year-end

CN EV Post

The latest US subsidy bill is discriminatory, and if the US government insists on this policy, BYD will consider temporarily abandoning the US market. The post BYD's order backlog reaches 700,000 units, aims for 280,000 monthly deliveries by year-end appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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BYD reports spike in Atto 3 orders after service cost decrease, first deliveries imminent

The Driven EV News

Daily orders for BYD Atto 3 double off the back of servicing update released by the vehicle's distributor, EV Direct. The post BYD reports spike in Atto 3 orders after service cost decrease, first deliveries imminent appeared first on The Driven.

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XPeng, NIO provide EV sales results for August 2022

Electric Cars Report

Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO outpaced XPeng Motors in August electric vehicle deliveries, according to sales reports Thursday. While NIO’s August sales increased modestly compared to July, XPeng saw its deliveries decrease after issuing conservative guidance earlier in the month. NIO delivered 10,677 vehicles in August 2022, up 6% compared to July.

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Buffett sells additional 1.7 million BYD shares after first move late last month

CN EV Post

Berkshire reduced its stake in BYD to 18.87 percent on September 1 after cutting its holdings by 1.176 million BYD H shares. The post Buffett sells additional 1.7 million BYD shares after first move late last month appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Audi RS Q e-tron E2: lighter, more aerodynamic and even more efficient

Electric Cars Report

In March 2022, the Audi RS Q e-tron won its first desert rally in Abu Dhabi, and now the next evolution is ready. The innovative prototype presents itself significantly improved for the 2022 Morocco Rally and the 2023 Dakar Rally. The body is completely new and features significantly enhanced aerodynamics. It helps lower the prototype’s […] The post Audi RS Q e-tron E2: lighter, more aerodynamic and even more efficient appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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