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Expleo develops closed-loop, e-methanol fuel cell solution for global shipping

Green Car Congress

UK-based Expleo, a global engineering, technology and consultancy service provider, has developed a closed-loop fuel solution for global shipping that delivers a 92% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) in the model vessel. Expleo modeled its system-of-systems solution on the multi-tasking Bibby Wavemaster 1 , a vessel used to service offshore wind farms.

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers for US EV subscription service

Green Car Reports

California-based Autonomy launched an EV subscription service with Tesla vehicles, but now it's expanding—massively. Autonomy on Tuesday announced a $1.2 billion fleet order for 45 EV models from 17 automakers. Totaling 23,000 vehicles, the order represents 1.2% of projected United States EV production through the end of 2023, the company.

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California Energy Commission adopts offshore wind goals: 5GW by 2030, 25 GW by 2045

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) adopted a report establishing offshore wind goals and moving the state one step closer to development of the clean energy resource off California’s coast. Preliminary findings in the report set planning goals of 2,000-5,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind by 2030 and 25,000 MW (25 GW) by 2045, enough electricity to power 3.75 million initially and 25 million homes by mid-century.

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Analysis: Hybrid and EV models lead continued used-car price surge

Green Car Reports

Used-car prices continue to surge, with hybrids and electric cars most affected, according to new analysis by iSeeCars. The analysis, which is based on aggregated listing prices and not necessarily transaction prices, found that average listing price for used hybrids and EVs increased more year-over-year than other powertrain types. Used EVs saw.

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

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LOTTE Chemical, LOTTE Aluminum to build $238.7M cathode foil plant in Kentucky

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LOTTE Chemical announced a joint venture with LOTTE Aluminium to build a manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to produce 36,000 tons of cathode foil, a type of ultra-thin aluminum foil that is a core material used in EV batteries. Cathode foil is one of the four major components of lithium-ion batteries. It supports the cathode active material that determines the capacity and voltage of the secondary battery, and at the same time serves as a passage for electrons.

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Claim the $7,500 federal EV tax credit now before it expires for 2022

Green Car Reports

If you want to get a new electric vehicle this year, the rest of this month is likely to be a confusing, tense time. Friday, the House is due to return from recess and consider the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which includes about $370 billion in energy and climate investments. And while a big piece of that is great news—setting up our.

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Home Solar+Storage Will Get A Boost From The Recent Climate Bill, Claims Bloomberg

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent article at Bloomberg points out some of the big advantages of the recent Inflation Reduction Act for people considering home solar. When it comes to the recently passed law, EV tax credits have gotten much of the attention, largely due to controversies in how they’re structured. But the new law also offers a […].

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Zhejiang team develops photo-chemo-biocatalytic pathway to convert triolein to biogasoline

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Researchers from Zhejiang University in China have developed a photo-chemo-enzymatic multi-step combination pathway for the highly efficient and environmentally friendly preparation of biogasoline from cheap and sustainable triolein using solar energy and atmospheric O 2 under mild conditions. An open-access paper on the work is published in the RSC journal Green Chemistry.

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Tesla ($TSLA) included in Saxo Bank top 10 July stocks

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Saxo Bank included Tesla ($TSLA) in its top 10 most traded stocks of July. According to the analysis emailed to Teslarati, the S&P 500 posted the “most bullish monthly performance in almost 24 months.” Notably, the U.S., UK, and Asian economies are flirting with recession. Elon Musk has spoken about this noting that things are seeming to get better.

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Siemens and MAHLE intend to collaborate on inductive charging for EVs

Green Car Congress

Siemens and MAHLE intend to collaborate in the field of inductive charging of electric vehicles, and have signed a letter of intent to this effect. One aspect of the planned cooperation includes coordinated standardization efforts in the relevant pre-standardization and standardization bodies. The goal is to close gaps to ensure full interoperability between vehicles and the charging infrastructure.

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

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Elon Musk tells Twitter to turn over names of workers calculating bot users

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s legal team has alleged that Twitter is hiding the names of workers calculating bot users. The workers would likely be serving as key witnesses to the companies’ court battle this October. Musk’s legal team has submitted a letter to Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen St. J. McCormick for this purpose, asking her to compel Twitter to hand over pertinent employee names for the case. .

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MAN Energy Solutions joins Stena and Proman to investigate engine retrofits to dual-fuel diesel/methanol

Green Car Congress

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stena Teknik—Stena’s inhouse R&D division—and Proman—the world’s second largest methanol producer—regarding cooperation on a project to retrofit MAN 48/60 engines to make them capable of dual-fuel diesel and methanol operation. The MAN 48/60 (Bore: 480 mm – Stroke: 600 mm – Swept volume per cyl: 108.6 dm 3 ) four-stroke engine comes in 6-, 7-, 8- and 9-cylinder variants.

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NIO said to be sending first ET7 sedans to Europe for local sales

CN EV Post

Referring to the time it took to ship the NIO ES8 to Norway last year, the first NIO ET7s may not arrive in Europe until mid-October. The post NIO said to be sending first ET7 sedans to Europe for local sales appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Archer receives $10M pre-delivery payment from United Airlines for 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft

Green Car Congress

Archer Aviation has received a $10-million pre-delivery payment from United Airlines for 100 of the company’s initial production eVTOL aircraft. United is making the deposit on 100 of Archer’s production aircraft which it agreed to purchase in 2021. Archer recently completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its production aircraft—now named “Midnight”—and is now advancing to the next stage of its development and commercialization efforts.

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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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Bridgewater adds 202,598 shares of NIO in Q2, bringing total position to over 5.5 million shares

CN EV Post

Bridgewater held $120 million worth of NIO shares at the end of the second quarter, an increase of $8 million from $112 million at the end of the first quarter. The post Bridgewater adds 202,598 shares of NIO in Q2, bringing total position to over 5.5 million shares appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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BYD Is Taking Electric Vehicles To The World!

CleanTechnica EVs

There was quite a bit of drama on several forums following reports in various media platforms around the world that BYD has overtaken Telsa to become the top-selling EV company. In fact, there was quite a bit of an uproar from some circles that felt that it was not so accurate, since BYD’s sales figures […].

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Elon Musk responds to Ford CEO’s lighthearted pickup truck jab

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared a lighthearted response to a playful pickup truck jab from Ford CEO Jim Farley. While announcing a major investment in solar energy, Farley took the opportunity to highlight the success of the F-150 Lightning, the veteran automaker’s first modern all-electric pickup truck. “We are really on a mission at Ford to lead an electric and digital revolution for many, not few.

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EV Charging Trends Multifamily And Commercial Properties Should Consider

CleanTechnica EVs

Enticing tax credits, expanded car model options, and high gas prices are all contributing to an increased number of consumers making the switch from a gas vehicle to an EV. In fact, a recent Consumer Reports survey shows that more than a third of Americans would “definitely” or “seriously” consider buying or leasing an EV […].

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IKEA U.S. will quadruple its total number of electric vehicle chargers

Electric Cars Report

To help reach the IKEA ambition to become a circular and climate positive business by 2030, IKEA U.S. today announced a collaboration with Electrify America and Electrify Commercial to bring ultra-fast public charging stations and delivery fleet electric vehicle charging to over 25 IKEA retail locations throughout the U.S. This joint effort will enable IKEA […] The post IKEA U.S. will quadruple its total number of electric vehicle chargers appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Model Y with BYD batteries has received EU approval, report says

CN EV Post

The Model Y is powered by BYD batteries with a capacity of 55-kilowatt hours and a range of 440 kilometers, according to a German media report. The post Tesla Model Y with BYD batteries has received EU approval, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla is reportedly going to build Model Y with BYD blade batteries at Gigafactory Berlin

Electrek

After months of rumors that Tesla is going to use BYD’s blade batteries at Gigafactory Shanghai, there’s a surprising turn of events that suggest Tesla is actually going to use the new battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin, and it reportedly already took delivery of the first cells. more…. The post Tesla is reportedly going to build Model Y with BYD blade batteries at Gigafactory Berlin appeared first on Electrek.

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Aptera Reveals Gamma (Near-Production) Vehicle Interior

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent social media post by Aptera shows that it is making significant progress toward its production vehicle. Not only is Aptera on the last phase before its production design, but they’ve kitted it out with a complete interior and exterior (something it didn’t do with the last phase of production). Aptera, the California-based electric […].

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Electrify America will install ultrafast EV chargers at over 25 IKEA US locations

Electrek

IKEA announced it’s collaborating with Electrify America to bring ultrafast public charging stations to over 25 US IKEA retail locations. more…. The post Electrify America will install ultrafast EV chargers at over 25 IKEA US locations appeared first on Electrek.

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The Stage Is Set For The Season Finale At The 2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix

Electric Cars Report

Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will climax in South Korea this weekend with the 2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix where the champion driver and team will be crowned and the world’s first all-electric motorsport series will mark 100 races. Eleven teams and 22 drivers have competed in Formula E’s biggest […] The post The Stage Is Set For The Season Finale At The 2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Soaring EV demand pushes lithium market to double by 2030, according to new report

Electrek

According to new forecasts, the lithium market is expected to double by 2030 as soaring EV demand accelerates. more…. The post Soaring EV demand pushes lithium market to double by 2030, according to new report appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai To Replace i10 City Car With Two EVs In 2024

InsideEVs

The i10 hatchback is Hyundai’s smallest offering in Europe and it will be replaced by an electric hatch as well as a mini-crossover.

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The first North American freshwater offshore wind farm will be in Lake Erie

Electrek

Despite pushback from residents, the Supreme Court of Ohio yesterday approved a permit for the construction of North America’s first freshwater offshore wind farm, which will be cited in Lake Erie, around eight miles north of Cleveland. more…. The post The first North American freshwater offshore wind farm will be in Lake Erie appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO launches support for Formula Student Germany

CN EV Post

NIO will enter the German market this year, and the latest move appears to signal that the company is stepping up its efforts to build its brand image there. The post NIO launches support for Formula Student Germany appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Comparing The US & China On Climate, Economy, & Other Outcomes Should Be Deeply Humbling For America

CleanTechnica EVs

The narrative that Americans and many Europeans share about China and themselves is not aligned with observable reality, and the USA is in significant danger of economic decline even as the world improves.

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BYD Seagull: New spy photos show more details

CN EV Post

The BYD Seagull will be smaller than the Dolphin and is expected to have a starting price of less than 100,000 yuan ($15,000), according to local media. The post BYD Seagull: New spy photos show more details appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Einride announces five-year plan to provide electric trucks to Beyond Meat’s US shipping network

Electrek

EV freight technology company Einride has announced what feels like a match made in heaven. The autonomous and connected electric truck maker will provide sustainable, plant-based meat company Beyond Meat, with a number of electric freight vehicles to support its shipping network as part of a five-year plan to scale the sustainable operations across Beyond Meat’s entire US operations. more….

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China's July battery installations: CATL share declines, BYD gains

CN EV Post

CATL continued to rank first in July with a 47.19 percent share, but down from 49.6 percent in June. BYD's share was 25.23 percent, its second highest on record. The post China's July battery installations: CATL share declines, BYD gains appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Xpeng G9 Interior Revealed, Can Add 124 Miles Of Range In 5 Minutes

InsideEVs

Xpeng says the G9 is the world's fastest-charging mass-produced EV, with a five-minute charge adding up to 200 km of CLTC range.

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G9 will be key catalyst for XPeng stock in H2, Morgan Stanley says

CN EV Post

Pricing information for the XPeng G9 has yet to be released, and analysts at Morgan Stanley believe that will be the most important factor for the market to gauge the G9's sales prospects. The post G9 will be key catalyst for XPeng stock in H2, Morgan Stanley says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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