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California faces worsening grid challenges on Monday and Tuesday; CAISO calls for even greater reductions in electricity use

Green Car Congress

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is stepping up its call for consumers to lower electricity use in the afternoons and evenings to avoid outages over the next few days. Starting tomorrow, this multi-day event is going to get much more intense. We are facing a load forecast of 48,817 megawatts and energy deficits between 2,000 and 4,000 megawatts for Monday, resulting in the highest likelihood of rotating outages we have seen so far this summer.

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California rule will make EV charging more affordable, reduce load on grid

Green Car Reports

A new California rule could pave the way for more affordable—and more efficient—EV charging. As reported by Canary Media (via ChargedEVs), the California Public Utilities Commission recently approved a new rule requiring the state's three largest utilities to let EV chargers measure the amount of energy they're using. Many home.

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WinGD and HSD Engine collaborate to deliver methanol-fueled two-stroke engines

Green Car Congress

Swiss marine power company WinGD and Korean engine builder HSD Engine have initiated a Joint Development Project (JDP) to advance the development of WinGD’s methanol-fueled big-bore engines. The aim is to deliver an engine capable of running on carbon-neutral green methanol by 2024, providing shipowners with a power solution enabling them to meet IMO’s 2050 target—and to reach net-zero emissions—with their next generation of vessels.

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Decarbonising shipping in the Arctic with green ammonia from Berlevåg

Innovation News Network

Christian Bue, CEO of Green Ammonia Berlevåg, explains more about the venture aiming to bring easy access to green ammonia. The post Decarbonising shipping in the Arctic with green ammonia from Berlevåg appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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

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Amogy and Amon Maritime partner to advance ammonia power solutions for shipping

Green Car Congress

Amogy Inc., a developer of energy-dense ammonia power solutions ( earlier post ), and Amon Maritime, an ammonia-powered shipping and technology company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance carbon-free, ammonia power solutions for the global shipping industry. Amon Maritime is solely focused on commercializing ammonia as fuel in several shipping segments.

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UK: Battery electric vehicles reached 14.5% market share in August 2022

Electric Cars Report

The UK new car market rose by 1.2% in August, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The growth, albeit marginal, is the first seen since February, with some 68,858 new vehicles joining the road during what is typically the second quietest month of the year as many […] The post UK: Battery electric vehicles reached 14.5% market share in August 2022 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green light for Eclipse’s Greenland rare earths exploration plans

Innovation News Network

Australian mineral explorer Eclipse Metals Limited (ASX: EPM) is preparing for a busy 2022 field season in Greenland, analysing the country’s abundance of rare earths. Eclipse is actively exploring the historic Ivittuut cryolite mine in southwestern Greenland as well as the nearby Grønnedal carbonatite complex, having identified its multi-faceted commercial potential for cryolite, rare earth […].

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Sasol and ITOCHU to partner on green ammonia and hydrogen

Green Car Congress

South Africa-based Sasol and Japan-based ITOCHU Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) jointly to study and to develop the market and supply chain for green ammonia with a focus on its use as bunkering fuel and for power generation. The parties will also evaluate ITOCHU’s potential involvement and participation in Sasol’s green ammonia export-oriented project(s), including product offtake as well as financial support from Japan for studies and grants relating to green ammoni

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Sono Motors Reaches 20,000 Reservations for Its ‘Sion’ Solar-Electric Car

Electric Cars Report

The Munich-based solar mobility OEM Sono Motors has announced the achievement of reaching 20,000 private reservations of its Sion, with an average down-payment of about €2,000 net. At an expected net sales price point of just €25,126 – the Sion has the potential to become the world’s first Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) for the masses. […] The post Sono Motors Reaches 20,000 Reservations for Its ‘Sion’ Solar-Electric Car appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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DNV releases 4th edition of battery scorecard

Green Car Congress

DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance provider, released the fourth edition of its Battery Scorecard report. This edition of the Battery Scorecard incorporates independent testing results from 19 different battery cell types, as well as an outlook on future battery technologies and a new interactive online dashboard. Electrification of global energy systems combined with the distributed build out of storage supply chains will further accelerate market uptake of battery storage.

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

Brief

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Tesla outsells Toyota as Model 3 grabs number 4 spot in Australia new car sales in August

The Driven EV News

Tesla Model 3 outsells Toyota Camry and grabs No 4 spot on Australian monthly new car sales, as share of EVs hits a record 4.4 per cent in August. The post Tesla outsells Toyota as Model 3 grabs number 4 spot in Australia new car sales in August appeared first on The Driven.

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Future local communities will supply their own green, renewable energy

Innovation News Network

Learn how EU projects will help to ensure carbon neutrality by intelligently controlling the local production and usage of green energy. The post Future local communities will supply their own green, renewable energy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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BYD overtakes LG Energy Solution to become world's No. 2 battery maker in July

CN EV Post

From January to July, BYD's global share remained lower than LG Energy Solution, with the two at 12.6 percent and 14.2 percent respectively. The post BYD overtakes LG Energy Solution to become world's No. 2 battery maker in July appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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SolarBotanic launches world’s first affordable mass produced solar tree

Electric Cars Report

SolarBotanic Trees today announced the arrival of its ‘solar tree’ designed to offer aesthetically pleasing and sustainable energy, ideally suited to large scale commercial environments such as flagship office sites and sports stadia. The SolarBotanic Tree is unique to the market and the result of five years of planning research and design, and features exciting […] The post SolarBotanic launches world’s first affordable mass produced solar tree appeared first on Electric Cars Report

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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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Tesla raises Full Self-Driving price to $15,000 – is it worth it?

Electrek

Tesla has officially raised the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to $15,000, as CEO Elon Musk promised. Is it worth $15,000? more…. The post Tesla raises Full Self-Driving price to $15,000 – is it worth it? appeared first on Electrek.

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Citroen adds ‘Ami Tonic’ to Ami 100% Electric Range

Electric Cars Report

Ahead of Ami’s UK launch, Citroen has revealed the latest version of its ground-breaking all-electric urban mobility solution, ‘Ami Tonic’. Featuring a new khaki and yellow colour scheme along with new external features, Ami Tonic further highlights the design and personalisation options available on Ami 100% electric. Ami Tonic features new headlamp bezels, inspired by […] The post Citroen adds ‘Ami Tonic’ to Ami 100% Electric Range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Cars = 23% of New Zealand Auto Market, Tesla = 12%

CleanTechnica EVs

New Zealand has gotten the electric car fever, and August showed that more than ever before. Last month, 23% of new auto sales were sales of fully electric cars. (Adding in hybrids would bring the total share of “green(er)” vehicles to 44%.) Interestingly, the electric vehicle market was dominated by two brands. Tesla and BYD […].

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Tesla prepares launch in Thailand with hiring spree

Electrek

Tesla is preparing to launch its electric vehicles in Thailand for the first time with a significant hiring spree. more…. The post Tesla prepares launch in Thailand with hiring spree appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD EV sales reach a new record in August as Australian deliveries begin

The Driven EV News

BYD sales of new energy vehicles nearly triple in August over the same month a year ago as deliveries of the Atto 3 EV begin in Australia. The post BYD EV sales reach a new record in August as Australian deliveries begin appeared first on The Driven.

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Elon Musk dubs Moody’s “irrelevant” after firm stands by TSLA’s junk credit rating

Teslarati

Tesla may have maintained its profitability and growth while absolutely dominating the electric vehicle industry, but for Moody’s Corporation, the electric vehicle maker is still rated “junk.” An explanation for this was recently shared online, though for CEO Elon Musk, what Moody’s thinks about Tesla doesn’t really matter.

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Porsche plans to introduce Panamera EV to compete with AMG EQS, Lucid Air

Electrek

After successfully launching the all-electric Taycan, Porsche is ready to take another giant step into the EV market. The German automaker plans to introduce its Porsche Panamera EV, a full-size luxury car, as part of its plans to speed up its electric transition. more…. The post Porsche plans to introduce Panamera EV to compete with AMG EQS, Lucid Air appeared first on Electrek.

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Starlink Maritime deployed on the most Instagrammed superyacht

Teslarati

Starlink Maritime has been deployed on the world’s most Instagrammed superyacht, Motor Yacht Loon. Loon has an Instagram following of almost 62,000 followers at the time of this article. I spoke with Loon’s captain, Paul Clarke and he shared his experience with Starlink Maritime with Teslarati. In March, Loon started accepting charter fees in bitcoin which coincided with the yacht’s first visit to Europe.

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Will EVs be Ford’s ‘revival’? The automaker’s CEO, Chairman, and VP of sustainability believe so

Electrek

Ford has ambitious plans for the electric vehicle market. Or, as Ford’s vice president of sustainability, Bob Holycross, explains, EVs will revive the near 120-year-old automaker. more…. The post Will EVs be Ford’s ‘revival’? The automaker’s CEO, Chairman, and VP of sustainability believe so appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX sends Starlink satellites, Boeing demonstrator into orbit on 40th launch of 2022

Teslarati

SpaceX has completed its 40th Falcon 9 launch of 2022, delivering a new batch of Starlink satellites and Boeing demonstration satellite into orbit. Right on schedule, Falcon 9 lifted off from SpaceX’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) LC-40 pad at 10:09 pm EDT, Sunday, September 4th. The rocket’s reused booster and fairing and new upper stage performed as expected, continuing Falcon 9’s unprecedented streak of 149 successful launches.

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NIO officially launches NIO Air AR Glasses for in-car entertainment

CN EV Post

NIO currently offers 260 Dolby Atmos-enabled movies and nearly 200 3D movies, with more PanoCinema-exclusive audiovisual content to come. The post NIO officially launches NIO Air AR Glasses for in-car entertainment appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla supplier CATL announces new battery with 430 miles of range

Teslarati

Chairman Zeng Yuqun of Tesla battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) discussed the company’s new M3P battery at the World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Beijing last week. CATL expects M3P batteries to have increased energy density by 10% to 20%. With the M3P battery, CATL cells could increase an electric vehicle’s range to 700 km or 430 miles.

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China voices support for NEV exports

CN EV Post

China supports NEV companies to accelerate the construction of overseas marketing and after-sales service networks and increase brand promotion efforts, a senior official said. The post China voices support for NEV exports appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla China: Gov’t to require carmakers to get mapping licenses for smart vehicles

Teslarati

In a recent announcement, China authorities noted that automakers must apply for licenses if their vehicles collect geographic data. Such a rule would likely affect numerous carmakers in the country, especially those that roll out intelligent vehicles, such as Tesla China. . The announcement highlights China’s focus on security and Beijing’s growing concerns about the capabilities and data-gathering functions of vehicles.

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Toyota Continues Its Fast BEV Development Pace With Battery Investments in US & Japan

CleanTechnica EVs

When Toyota announced its plan in April of 2021 to introduce a full line-up of 70 electrified vehicles, with 15 BEVs, including 7 new and already available bZ BEV models by 2025, it also set in motion a series of peripheral manufacturing and R&D actions. Just over a year later it finalized plans to create […].

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Tesla formally raises FSD price to $15,000

Teslarati

Tesla has raised its FSD price to a whopping $15,000. The update to the advanced driver assist system’s cost has been previously announced by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Twitter. . A look at Tesla’s online configurator for the United States shows that FSD is now priced at $15,000. For the cost, buyers of the system would have access to all the widely-released capabilities of Basic Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, as well as Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.

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The Age Of More Affordable Electric Vehicles Is Finally Here, Part: The Hozon Neta V

CleanTechnica EVs

I regularly follow updates of EV sales from China here on CleanTechnica. This is because Chinese automakers are probably our best bet for mass production of battery-electric vehicles which across all vehicle segments will reach all corners of the world at affordable prices. Chinese solar panel makers ramped up production big time, resulting in massive […].

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China's Aug wholesale sales of passenger NEVs expected to be record 625,000, CPCA estimates show

CN EV Post

Despite China's policy of halving purchase taxes on mainstream ICEvehicles, the momentum driving growth in the NEV market is strong, the CPCA said. The post China's Aug wholesale sales of passenger NEVs expected to be record 625,000, CPCA estimates show appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla Is 7th Best Selling Auto Brand In Australia In August!

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla vehicles have poured into Australia recently. Just like in Australia’s regional neighbor New Zealand, electric vehicles (EVs) have been shattering records Down Under. Also just like in New Zealand, EV sales have been led by Tesla. The Tesla Model 3 actually ended up being the 4th most popular vehicle on the overall market last […].

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Li Auto faces owner outcry as it discontinues Li ONE in Oct to make way for Li L8

CN EV Post

Of the Chinese car-making trio, only NIO has perfectly solved the dilemma of replacing existing models with new ones in the past. The post Li Auto faces owner outcry as it discontinues Li ONE in Oct to make way for Li L8 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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