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Ingevity enters EV battery market with $60M investment in lithium-ion anode materials producer Nexeon

Green Car Congress

Chemicals and materials company Ingevity earlier this month invested $60 million in a $170-million round to acquire an equity stake in Nexeon Limited ( earlier post ) in a strategic move to establish the company’s presence in the electric vehicle (EV) market and expand opportunities to grow its activated carbon business. UK-based Nexeon is a desiger of silicon-based anode materials that improve performance of lithium-ion batteries for EVs and consumer electronics.

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Analysis: Electric pickups emit less CO2 than the average gasoline truck anywhere in the US

Green Car Reports

Electric pickup trucks have a lower carbon footprint than the average gasoline or diesel truck anywhere in the United States, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) said in the latest update of its ongoing EV emissions analysis. While EVs have no "tailpipe" emissions, the grid electricity used to charge them can be a source of carbon emissions.

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Cathode-electrolyte integration strategy for solid-state Li-metal battery with enhanced cycle stability

Green Car Congress

A team led by researchers from Central South University (Changsha, Hunan, China) has proposed a cathode-electrolyte integration strategy to produce a solid-state lithium-metal battery with enhanced cycle stability. A paper on their work is published in the Journal of Power Sources. Solid-state lithium-metal batteries have many appealing properties, such as improved safety and capacity density.

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Top-tech Xpeng G9 SUV claimed to be world's fastest-charging mass-produced EV

Green Car Reports

Chinese automaker Xpeng claims its new G9 flagship SUV will be the world's fastest-charging mass-produced EV, but it's unclear if it might eventually be sold in the United States. Scheduled to launch in China in September, the five-seat G9 will be able to add up to 124 miles of range in just five minutes, Xpeng said Thursday in a press release.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Researchers improve hydrogen absorption in metal hydrides using semi-cylindrical coil heat exchanger

Green Car Congress

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a new method to improve hydrogen absorption in metal hydrides. An open-access paper on their approach is published in Scientific Reports. Metal hydrides (MH) are known as one of the most suitable material groups for hydrogen energy storage because of their large hydrogen storage capacity, low operating pressure, and high safety.

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Next.e.GO Mobile to Build New MicroFactory in N. Macedonia

Electric Cars Report

German EV-startup Next.e.GO Mobile SE announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the Republic of North Macedonia to build a MicroFactory in the country’s Technological Industrial Development Zones (“TIDZ”), near the city of Tetovo. Once in production, the North Macedonian MicroFactory will be the Company’s 3rd MicroFactory worldwide, with the 1st being […] The post Next.e.GO Mobile to Build New MicroFactory in N.

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Truckmakers drop lawsuit challenging tailpipe emissions standards

Green Car Reports

A lawsuit from an industry group, challenging California’s Omnibus standard for heavy-duty trucks and vans aimed at dramatically cutting emissions, was dropped last week. The challenge came from the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), an industry group representing a long list of vehicle makers, including Ford, GM, Honda.

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Mahindra unveils five electric SUVs under two brands based on its new INGLO platform

Electric Cars Report

Indian car giant Mahindra today unveiled its new state-of-the-art INGLO EV platform and five e-SUVs under two EV brands showcasing its vision for the future of electric mobility. Mahindra’s vision is to lead the electric mobility revolution in India by bringing authentic electric SUVs with cutting-edge technology, through the three key strategic pillars of Brand, […] The post Mahindra unveils five electric SUVs under two brands based on its new INGLO platform appeared first on Electr

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How Many U.S. Households Don’t Have Air Conditioning?

Energy Institute at HAAS

With rising adoption, nearly 90% of American homes have air conditioning, but almost 30% in California are still without it. And, once again, the U.S. is gripped by sweltering heat … Continue Reading <strong>How Many U.S. Households Don’t Have Air Conditioning?

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Stoffel Vandoorne And Mercedes-EQ Seal World Championship Titles As Edoardo Mortara Wins In Seoul

Electric Cars Report

Stoffel Vandoorne steered to silverware with a second-place finish in the Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix to seal the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Championship and secure the Teams’ World Championship for Mercedes-EQ. On a momentous day for Formula E that saw Edoardo Mortara (ROKiT Venturi Racing) win the 100th E-Prix race in the […] The post Stoffel Vandoorne And Mercedes-EQ Seal World Championship Titles As Edoardo Mortara Wins In Seoul appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

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Improving hydrogen fuel cell charging times

Innovation News Network

Researchers have developed a new design for hydrogen fuel cells that could significantly reduce charging times. The post Improving hydrogen fuel cell charging times appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Zap-Map reveals England’s most popular public EV charging locations

Electric Cars Report

England’s most popular public electric vehicle charging locations have been revealed by Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV charging app. The findings come during one of the busiest periods on the roads as families travel across the country during the summer holidays. The rankings reflect the second quarter of 2022 and cover around 70% of the […] The post Zap-Map reveals England’s most popular public EV charging locations appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Wind, solar provide 67% of new US electrical generating capacity in first half of 2022

Electrek

Clean energy accounted for more than two-thirds of the new US electrical generating capacity added during the first six months of 2022, according to data recently released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ). more…. The post Wind, solar provide 67% of new US electrical generating capacity in first half of 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Cheapest US EVs, fastest-charging EV, gas vs. electric pickups, diesel-rule suit dropped: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We look at the lowest-priced U.S. EVs. An industry group drops its lawsuit over tighter diesel tailpipe rules. How much better for emissions are electric pickups? And a Chinese automaker claims to have the world’s fastest-charging mass-production EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Short supply and strong demand, supply-chain.

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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 (TSLA) still dominates US electric car market with 68% market share

Electrek

Tesla is still dominating the US electric car market, now with a 68% market share. This share is going down as more EVs hit the market. But, the decline is slow and the automaker is increasing its US delivery volumes. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) still dominates US electric car market with 68% market share appeared first on Electrek.

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Advancing fusion energy technologies in the UK

Innovation News Network

Professor Kate Royse explains how UK organisations are collaborating to accelerate fusion energy technologies. The post Advancing fusion energy technologies in the UK appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Citroen UK to provide Big Issue Group with 16 electric vans as part of a three-year partnership

Electric Cars Report

Citroen UK has announced a three-year partnership with Big Issue Group (BIG). The partnership will see Big Issue Group adopt a fleet of all-electric Citroen e-Berlingo Vans and e-Dispatch vans to support the distribution of The Big Issue magazine across the UK. A total of 16 fully electric Citroen vans will join the BIG fleet. […] The post Citroen UK to provide Big Issue Group with 16 electric vans as part of a three-year partnership appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla releases new picture of its upgraded supercomputer – one of the best in the world

Electrek

Tesla has released a new picture of its upgraded supercomputer, which is now believed to be the seventh most powerful computer in the world by GPU. more…. The post Tesla releases new picture of its upgraded supercomputer – one of the best in the world appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Gigafactory Texas Megapack energy storage project gains approval

Teslarati

Tesla’s Megapack will power one of the company’s biggest production plants as the automaker and energy company has landed approval for a massive battery energy storage system (BESS) project at Gigafactory Texas, filings show. On August 9, the City of Austin officially approved the project, which has no set capacity as of yet but is listed at 53.27 acres in size.

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Elon Musk reveals more details about Tesla Robot, sees people gifting it to elderly parents

Electrek

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed more details about Tesla Optimus, the company’s upcoming humanoid robot, and how he sees the product rolling out over the next decade. more…. The post Elon Musk reveals more details about Tesla Robot, sees people gifting it to elderly parents appeared first on Electrek.

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Xpeng unveils 480kW fast-charger that can add 200kms in five minutes

The Driven EV News

Chinese EV maker XPeng launches 480kW ultra-fast charger, one of fastest on market. The post Xpeng unveils 480kW fast-charger that can add 200kms in five minutes appeared first on The Driven.

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New Elon Musk essay: Tesla CEO’s current thoughts on technology and humanity

Teslarati

It’s been a while since Elon Musk published an extensive blog post outlining his stance on a specific topic. On the official Tesla website, his last blog post was on August 24, 2018, when he explained his decision to keep Tesla a publicly-traded company. Fortunately, a new Elon Musk essay has been posted in China, outlining the Tesla CEO’s thoughts on a number of topics — from sustainability, the Tesla Bot’s real-world use, Neuralink’s focus on the disabled, and SpaceX

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Can on-street EV chargers solve inner city charging problems?

The Driven EV News

One issue holding inner city drivers back from adopting EVs is lack of easily accessible charging infrastructure. What are the potential solutions? The post Can on-street EV chargers solve inner city charging problems? appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla has world’s 7th largest supercomputer by GPU count: AI lead

Teslarati

Tesla AI Infra & AI Platform Engineering Manager Tim Zaman recently stated that the electric vehicle maker now has the world’s seventh largest supercomputer by GPU count, and that’s even before the company deploys its custom Dojo supercomputer. The massive graphics supercomputer hints at Tesla’s focus on its data and computing-intensive projects, such as Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. .

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We tested Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it was scary

Electrek

We tested Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, and it was a scary experience. more…. The post We tested Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it was scary appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla is crushing the US’ luxury vehicle registrations year-to-date

Teslarati

New data from Experian has revealed that Tesla is dominating the United States’ luxury vehicle sector. Tesla’s new vehicle registrations in the US grew 61% in the first half of 2022, allowing the electric vehicle maker to handily beat veteran rivals such as BMW and Lexus in overall sales, not just in the EV segment. Experian noted that all major luxury car brands except for Tesla and Genesis saw lower registrations in the first half of the year.

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Hey, Ford! Cool New Bronco! But Where’s The EV?

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford recently announced two new special edition packages for its Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles that give the vehicle a more retro look. There will be Heritage Editions for both vehicles, as well as a Limited Heritage Edition, but only 1966 lucky customers of each vehicle will get those in their driveways. The idea, ultimately, […].

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Porsche is installing a solar panel microgrid, reducing CO2 emissions by an estimated 3.2 million lbs. per year

Electrek

Porsche is announcing today a new partnership with Cherry Street Energy to build a microgrid solar panel microgrid at One Porsche Drive in Atlanta. more…. The post Porsche is installing a solar panel microgrid, reducing CO2 emissions by an estimated 3.2 million lbs. per year appeared first on Electrek.

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REE Debuts Class 3 Box Truck For City & Last-Mile Deliveries

CleanTechnica EVs

REE Automotive recently revealed its P7-B, a class 3 box truck built on a P7 cab chassis which was previously revealed. Before we get into the details and story of this 150-mile EV with a payload of up to 4,400 pounds, I want to get into why this is an important story. Some Background When […].

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Biden will sign Inflation Reduction Act tomorrow, affecting EV credits

Electrek

Biden will sign the Inflation Reduction Act tomorrow, Tuesday, August 15, which means TODAY is the last day to qualify for the “old” EV Tax credit. more…. The post Biden will sign Inflation Reduction Act tomorrow, affecting EV credits appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk explains rationale behind Optimus (Tesla Bot) design

Teslarati

Elon Musk has been pretty open with the idea that Optimus (Tesla Bot) will be Tesla’s next big product. Built on the company’s work in artificial intelligence and the milestones of the Autopilot program, Optimus could very well be a disruptor in the labor market. In a recent essay, Musk shared some insights about the upcoming humanoid, particularly his thoughts about the Tesla Bot design.

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Hummingbird’s new ultralight 22 lb. (10 kg) electric bike is made of plant fiber

Electrek

There are lightweight electric bikes and then there are really lightweight e-bikes. But the new Hummingbird Flax folding e-bike is even lighter than those. At just 22 lb. (10 kg), this plant-based e-bike isn’t just friendly to your back – it’s apparently vegan-friendly as well. more…. The post Hummingbird’s new ultralight 22 lb. (10 kg) electric bike is made of plant fiber appeared first on Electrek.

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Customers Can Tell Exactly How Scania Should Build Its BEV Trucks

CleanTechnica EVs

Modularization, not customization, is how Scania builds BEV trucks that perform various tasks, from mining transport and tipping, waste management, and food delivery. Using a series of modular components, the company can make trucks for different functions, picking up cabs, powertrains, bodies, chassis and wheel configurations from a “bin” which now includes lithium battery layouts. […].

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Faraday Future reports Q2 earnings – FF 91 deliveries expected by end of 2022

Electrek

Faraday Future, the California-based EV startup, reported Q2 earnings today with some exciting announcements and key financial updates. more…. The post Faraday Future reports Q2 earnings – FF 91 deliveries expected by end of 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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