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$9M in Volkswagen mitigation funds available in California for zero-emission Class 8 freight and port drayage trucks

Green Car Congress

Starting August 9, 2022, applications will be accepted in California for replacement of eligible Class 8 trucks with zero-emission technology. Approximately $9 million is available on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants throughout California from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for Class 8 zero-emission freight and port drayage trucks, which also include waste haulers, dump trucks and concrete mixers.

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EV buyers have far better credit than ICE shoppers

Green Car Reports

All the stories about sensible types who waited in line or jumped through hoops to pay huge price premiums on a new electric vehicle? Call them outliers for now, as a new study verifies that EV buyers less likely to take on outsized levels of debt than those purchasing traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. The study, from the credit giant.

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Eberspaecher introduces new AC system for hybrid and battery-electric buses in Asia-Pacific

Green Car Congress

At Prawaas 3.0 in Hyderabad (India) earlier this month, Eberspaecher presented its new all-electric air-conditioning system AC135 AE, especially developed for hybrid and battery-electric driven buses in the Asia-Pacific region. Market forecasts show that by 2030, 40% of the bus fleet in India will consist of BEVs. In this context, the Indian market is considered a pioneer of a global trend: the electrification of public transport with a focus on large cities.

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Lucid Air Stealth Look tones down appearance of electric luxury sedan

Green Car Reports

The Lucid Air electric luxury sedan darkens under a new Stealth Look trim option, the EV startup announced on Monday. Available on the Air Grand Touring Performance, Grand Touring, and Touring models, the Stealth Look treatment involves 35 different exterior changes, Lucid said in a press release. Most of those changes involve swapping out the.

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

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DOE announces up to $6M to develop clean energy products from coal and coal wastes

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has announced up to $6 million available ( DE-FOA-0002620 ) for research and development (R&D) projects that will repurpose domestic coal resources for products that can be employed in clean energy technologies such as batteries and advanced manufacturing. Potential projects selected under this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) will support FECM’s Carbon Ore Processing Program, which focuses on converti

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Report: Arrival is dropping its Uber car project, electric bus plans

Green Car Reports

The EV startup Arrival is dropping plans for an Uber electric car and electric buses to refocus on electric vans, the Financial Times reported Friday. The project to build a dedicated EV specifically for Uber's ride-sharing service could be revived if sales of Arrival's electric van start generating revenue, according to the report. UK-based.

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Lucid Air goes Stealth, credit scores buoy EV buyers, and tax cap consequences: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lucid Air goes Stealth, despite production delays. EV shoppers carry higher credit scores and lower loan risks, according to a sweeping TransUnion study. The U.K. startup Arrival is fading, and proposed legislation in the U.S. to incentivize more affordable electric cars stokes controversy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. It didn't take.

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DOE to award up to $32M to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas sector

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $32 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002616 ) toward the research and development of new monitoring, measurement, and mitigation technologies to help detect, quantify, and reduce methane emissions across oil and natural gas producing regions of the United States. The United States has more than two million active, abandoned, or repurposed wells, as well as its oil and natural gas pipeline network, compressor stations, and other oil and gas infrastruc

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Lucid Air Shows Its Darker Side with Introduction of New “Stealth Look”

Electric Cars Report

Lucid Group today revealed Stealth Look, a new optional exterior design theme for Lucid Air with a darker and overtly sporting personality. “From its inception, Lucid Air was designed for two distinct looks that reflect the duality of its personality: standard Platinum Look, which highlights its luxurious nature; and now Stealth Look, which is simultaneously […] The post Lucid Air Shows Its Darker Side with Introduction of New “Stealth Look” appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Aramco researchers co-optimize piston bowl and injector for light-duty GCI engine using CFD and ML

Green Car Congress

Researchers in the Transport Technologies Division of Saudi Aramco have used using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and advanced machine learning (ML) techniques to co-optimize the piston bowl and the injector design of a gasoline compression ignition (GCI) engine. The optimum ML design provided similar performance at mid-load but a 3.8% – 4.5% reduction in fuel consumption compared to the baseline cases at low- and high-load conditions.

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

Brief

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11 new space anomalies discovered using Artificial Intelligence

Innovation News Network

SNAD researchers have identified 11 previously undetected space anomalies using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) method. The team examined digital images of the Northern sky obtained using a k-D tree in 2018 to detect space anomalies through the “nearest neighbour” method. The research then utilised machine learning algorithms to automate the research.

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Chengdu Motor Show to be held from August 26 to September 4, NIO ET5 interior expected to be unveiled

CN EV Post

Chengdu Motor Show will be the second major auto show of the year after Auto Shenzhen, and NIO is likely to reveal the interior of ET5 at that time. The post Chengdu Motor Show to be held from August 26 to September 4, NIO ET5 interior expected to be unveiled appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron to make US debut during Monterey Car Week

Electric Cars Report

Modernized, electrified, and inspired by the iconic design of the 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1, the S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron will be revealed in North America for the first time at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion hosted at Laguna Seca during Monterey Car Week Aug. 17 – Aug. 21. The one-of-a-kind vehicle was developed exclusively […] The post Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron to make US debut during Monterey Car Week appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla discloses lobbying effort for new factory in Canada

Electrek

Tesla has disclosed that it is lobbying the Ontario government for a potential new factory in Canada. The new lobbying effort comes after several hints from Tesla CEO Elon Musk in regards to building a Gigafactory in the country. more…. The post Tesla discloses lobbying effort for new factory in Canada 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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NIO's second swap station in Norway to go live on August 15

CN EV Post

NIO's second swap station in Norway will connect to Norway's battery swap station network and a planned network in Europe. The post NIO's second swap station in Norway to go live on August 15 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Rivian Testing "Enduro" Dual Motor R1S and R1T EVs In New Zealand

InsideEVs

The so-called Enduro drive units feature inverters and electric motors developed entirely in-house by Rivian Automotive.

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CPCA raises China NEV sales forecast, expects average monthly sales of over 600,000 units in next few months

CN EV Post

The CPCA has raised its forecast for new energy passenger vehicle sales in China by 500,000 units to 6 million units in 2022, with the possibility of further increases in the fourth quarter. The post CPCA raises China NEV sales forecast, expects average monthly sales of over 600,000 units in next few months appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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NASA awards funding to optimise the navigation of autonomous drones

Innovation News Network

NASA has announced that it is awarding a small business grant to the University of Cincinnati and software company VISIMO to enhance navigation systems for autonomous drones. The University of Cincinnati and VISIMO are among 257 small businesses and 41 public institutions across the United States that will utilise a share of $50 million in […].

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Tesla launches new ‘Ownership Loyalty Program’ with some significant discounts

Electrek

Tesla has launched a new “Ownership Loyalty Program” with some significant discounts – something that CEO Elon Musk has said Tesla wouldn’t do. But the program is only in China for now. more…. The post Tesla launches new ‘Ownership Loyalty Program’ with some significant discounts appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla strikes $5 billion deal to purchase nickel products from Indonesia: report

Teslarati

Recent reports suggest that Tesla had signed contracts worth about $5 billion to purchase nickel products from Indonesia. The materials will reportedly be supplied by nickel processing companies in the country. . Indonesia has major nickel reserves, and it has been putting serious effort into attracting Tesla into the country. Being the world’s most esteemed electric vehicle maker and the largest automaker by market cap, the company requires a lot of nickel for its expansion plans in the coming

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Tesla (TSLA) secures deal for $5 billion worth of nickel in Indonesia, says official

Electrek

Tesla has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Indonesian government that will secure the automaker about $5 billion worth of nickel, according to a government official. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) secures deal for $5 billion worth of nickel in Indonesia, says official appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk willing to finish Twitter buyout under original terms — under one condition

Teslarati

As it turns out, Elon Musk is still willing to complete his Twitter buyout at the agreed-upon price of $44 billion, or $54.20 per share. The social media company just has to provide its method of sampling accounts and how they’re confirmed to be real. Musk and Twitter are currently engaged in what is shaping up to be a bitter legal battle. The Tesla CEO had offered to purchase Twitter for $54.20 per share, an amount that was approved by the social media company’s Board of Directors.

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Senate calls USPS bluff with $3 billion for electric trucks – will it go 100% BEV?

Electrek

The US Senate has allocated $3 billion in additional funding to the US Postal Service for electrification of the nation’s delivery fleet, as part of yesterday’s massive climate bill. It’s the latest move in the long saga for postal service electrification and effectively “calls USPS’s bluff” by supplying as much funding as the USPS claimed a 100% BEV fleet would cost. more….

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The Newest Moneymaker? Buy & Flip EVs With Low Mileage

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla used car market is especially hot, with new car delivery dates extending farther and farther out as demand increases. To many potential buyers, a used Tesla -- or other EV -- seems very appealing.

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Mercedes-Benz launches training program to deepen employee EV Knowledge

Electrek

Luxury German automaker Mercedes-Benz is launching the Mercedes EQ experience, an immersive EV training program to deepen employee knowledge. The program aims to energize, educate, and electrify Mercedes team members around its new EV sub-brand. more…. The post Mercedes-Benz launches training program to deepen employee EV Knowledge appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s lobbying efforts tease “advanced manufacturing facility” in Canada

Teslarati

Tesla lobbying efforts in Ontario suggest the EV automaker’s next gigafactory might be in Canada. Elon Musk considered a Tesla gigafactory in Canada during the recent Cyber Roundup (annual meeting of stockholders). Public documents submitted to Canada’s Lobbyists Registration system suggest that Tesla might be considering an advanced manufacturing facility in Ontario. .

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Silicon microparticles innovation enhances performance of lithium-ion batteries

Innovation News Network

A research team at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) has made a significant breakthrough toward increasing the performance of lithium-ion batteries. The JAIST scientists have pioneered an innovative solution to a problem that has plagued the efficiency of silicon micronparticles (SiMP), synthesising highly resilient SiMPs comprised of black glasses (silicon oxycarbide) […].

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Lucid launches ‘Stealth Look’ to bring new personality to Air EV

Teslarati

Lucid Group launched a new “Stealth Look” option exterior design theme for its Air electric vehicle that brings a new “darker and overtly sporting personality” to the car. Available on Lucid’s Air Grand Touring Performance , Air Grand Touring, and Air Touring configurations, the new changes to 35 of the vehicle’s exterior components bring a darker finish to redefine the nature of the company’s first EV model.

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Canoo Q2 2022 report: $1 billion in sales pipeline, but only $33.8 million in cash left

Electrek

American EV startup Canoo shared its latest report outlining its results for Q2 of 2022 as it continues to fight to stay out of the red in a race toward production. Canoo is now reporting another big loss for the quarter. And, although it has $1 billion in its sales pipeline, only a minority percentage of those commitments are binding under contract. more….

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Tesla boosts its legal team by hiring top securities lawyer

Teslarati

Tesla’s legal team received a boost last month, with the company hiring Derek Windham, a top securities lawyer, as its senior director and deputy general counsel for corporate and securities. Prior to his employment at Tesla, Windham had worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (HP) for seven years. As per Windham’s LinkedIn page , he joined the Texas-based electric vehicle maker last month.

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CanAm unveils two new electric motorcycles set to reclaim the brand’s historic glory

Electrek

Back in the glory days of the 1980s, Can-Am was as hot as it gets, scooping up championships left and right on the track and trails. But just because the sun once set on this storied brand doesn’t mean it can’t rise again. And the unveiling of two new Can-Am electric motorcycles is trying to do just that. Say hello to the Can-Am Origin and the Can-Am Pulse. more….

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Baidu CEO says EV arm’s autonomous driving tech will be a generation ahead of Tesla

Teslarati

Robin Li, Baidu’s founder, chairman, and CEO, recently shared some bold predictions about the ROBO-01, a vehicle specifically designed to operate using autonomous driving technologies. The ROBO-01 will be produced by Jidu Auto, an intelligent electric vehicle company backed by Chinese internet giant Baidu and automaker Geely. During its inaugural partner conference in Shanghai today, Jidu Auto noted that it will work to deliver 800,000 robot cars a year by 2028.

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VW Will Offer Lower-Priced ID.4 Options For 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

One of the things that holds back EV adoption is the price. While the lower priced EVs are pretty close to the average price of new cars, we have to keep in mind that many buyers spend less than average either because they’re frugal or because they can’t afford to pay more for a car. […].

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Aptera teases clean new interior of its solar electric car with 1,000 miles of range

Electrek

Aptera is teasing a new clean interior of for the latest prototype of its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range. more…. The post Aptera teases clean new interior of its solar electric car with 1,000 miles of range appeared first on Electrek.

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