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PACCAR to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks

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PACCAR will work with Cummins to offer the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine ( earlier post ) in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. The X15N is the first natural gas engine to be designed specifically for heavy-duty truck applications with up to 500 horsepower output. The engine will include the integration of the Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies fuel delivery system.

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Preview: Dodge Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid stings with 30-mile electric range, muscle-car cues

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As part of a Speed Week event in Pontiac, Michigan, Dodge has revealed the 2023 Hornet, a performance-themed compact car—er, crossover—that brings some pint-size punch back to the Dodge lineup. The Hornet will be offered as an R/T plug-in hybrid or GT model with a more powerful gasoline engine, and according to the company, it’s.

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SoCalGas, Ford developing F-550 Super Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck

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Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is working with Ford Motor Company on a demonstration project to reduce commercial fleet emissions by developing a F-550 Super Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck. This collaboration is part of the US Department of Energy's (DOE) SuperTruck 3 program, which aims to reduce emissions significantly in medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

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Polestar 6 electric roadster confirmed for production in 2026, chasing Tesla Roadster 2.0

Green Car Reports

Polestar this morning announced plans to put an electric roadster, called the Polestar 6, into production—with a market arrival in 2026. The Polestar 6 is expected to very closely follow the O2 electric roadster concept first shown in Los Angeles this March. The hardtop convertible will be built on Polestar’s own aluminum platform and.

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

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Vancouver-based Ceylon Graphite granted industrial mining licence for M1 mining project in Sri Lanka

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Vancouver-based Ceylon Graphite Corp. announced the renewal of the Industrial Mining Licence for the Malsiripura, M1 mining project in Sri Lanka (known as Ceylon until 1972) from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB). The Licence grants exclusive rights to mine graphite from within the M1 mining area. With the M1 permit in hand, the company expects to be hoisting graphite after the shaft has been deepened by twenty feet and crosscut to a parallel vein system.

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Electric Vehicles Have the Lowest Annual Fuel Cost of All Light-Duty Vehicles

Electric Cars Report

Estimates of annual fuel costs for model year 2022 light-duty vehicles show that electric vehicles can save consumers thousands of dollars over gasoline or diesel vehicles. According to the data released by the Department of Energy (DOE), All EV models had annual fuel costs less than $1,000. The only vehicle types with cost estimates between […] The post Electric Vehicles Have the Lowest Annual Fuel Cost of All Light-Duty Vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV interior revealed ahead of October debut

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The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is the multi-purpose variant of the EQE executive saloon, available just like this latter model with the key innovations of the EQS yet at the same time more dynamic than the EQS SUV. In terms of headroom and legroom, as well as elbow room, the five-seater EQE SUV is one of the most spacious […] The post Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV interior revealed ahead of October debut appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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TerraPower closes $750M fundraise; SK invests $250M

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TerraPower, a nuclear innovation company, has closed an equity raise that yields a minimum of $750 million. This is one of the largest advanced nuclear fundraises to-date. The fundraise was co-led by SK Inc. and SK Innovation (collectively, SK) and TerraPower’s founder Bill Gates. SK invested $250 million. SK Group is among South Korea’s largest energy providers and the second-largest conglomerate.

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Foxconn to make self-driving electric tractor at same Ohio factory as EVs from Lordstown, Fisker

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Foxconn will manufacture self-driving electric tractors for startup Monarch Tractor at the same Ohio factory where it plans to assemble EVs for startups Fisker and Lordstown. California-based Monarch announced completion of a contract-manufacturing agreement with Foxconn last week. Production of the Monarch Mk-V tractor is scheduled to begin at.

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NFE and Apollo Funds complete $2B LNG maritime joint venture, establishing Energos Infrastructure

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New Fortress Energy and Apollo completed the previously announced joint venture), establishing a platform which now owns and operates 11 liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure vessels consisting of Floating Storage and Regasification assets; Floating Storage vessels; and LNG carriers. The platform has been named Energos Infrastructure and is owned approximately 80% by Apollo-managed funds and 20% by NFE.

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

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Skoda reveals another glimpse of the VISION 7S interior

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Skoda Auto is releasing another interior sketch of its VISION 7S concept car. The all-electric seven-seater features a minimalist interior with a high degree of functionality and intuitive operation. The VISION 7S provides a preview of the Czech carmaker’s new design language. The concept car will be unveiled to the public on 30 August. The […] The post Skoda reveals another glimpse of the VISION 7S interior appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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DOE to award up to $44M to advance enhanced geothermal systems

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) field laboratory announced up to $44 million for up to 17 projects to develop and test technology to foster innovation in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Geothermal energy has the potential to provide electricity as well as direct heating and cooling to tens of millions of homes nationwide.

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Polestar O2 roadster concept planned to enter production as Polestar 6

Electric Cars Report

Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, confirmed today plans to put the Polestar electric roadster concept into production. The production car is expected to launch in 2026 as the Polestar 6 electric performance roadster. Interested customers in all active Polestar markets are able to reserve a car online from 16 August 2022. “With the […] The post Polestar O2 roadster concept planned to enter production as Polestar 6 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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EPA seeks input on Phase 3 GHG standard rulemaking for heavy-duty engines and vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses to participate as Small Entity Representatives (SERs) for a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel. This Panel will focus on the agency’s development of a rule that proposes to set a new phase of greenhouse gas requirements for heavy-duty engines and trucks that would apply beginning in Model Year 2030.

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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 opens second battery swap station in Europe EV hub, Norway

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China EV maker Nio continues efforts to grow Europe presence with second battery swap station in leading EV market, Norway. The post Nio opens second battery swap station in Europe EV hub, Norway appeared first on The Driven.

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SMUD running EV charging pilot program with BMW, Ford and GM

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SMUD, the US’ sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider, announced the Managed Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Pilot, a new electric vehicle program with BMW of North America, Ford and General Motors. Managed EV Charging will make it easier for customers to switch to an EV. The pilot will help EV customers align their charging needs to the time of day when it is most affordable, which can also help keep the region’s energy grid stay in balance.

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Australian drivers could save $20 billion by 2030 in rapid switch to electric cars

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Australian drivers could save $20 billion in fuel and maintenance costs by 2030, if fuel efficiency standards drive a rapid uptake of EVs. The post Australian drivers could save $20 billion by 2030 in rapid switch to electric cars appeared first on The Driven.

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Mahindra and Volkswagen Explore Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Electrification of Indian Auto

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The Volkswagen Group and Indian automaker Mahindra announced they intend to expand their cooperation. Both companies signed a Term Sheet on the supply of MEB electric components for Mahindra’s new, purpose-built electric platform INGLO, deepening the partnering agreement from earlier this year. The cooperation intends to have a volume of more than one million units […] The post Mahindra and Volkswagen Explore Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Electrification of Indian Auto appeared first on

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Does Anyone Want An Electric Isetta?

CleanTechnica EVs

If someone mentions the Isetta in a conversation, one fictional character almost always comes up: Steve Urkel. In some ways, the Isetta is kind of like Steve. At the beginning of the series, Steve isn’t even there. In the first season, he shows up for a few seconds in one episode, and was supposed to […].

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Here are the cars eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act

Electrek

The Inflation Reduction Act , the major climate bill, was signed today , changing the availability of electric vehicle tax credits. Now, only EVs assembled in North America qualify for the credits. Today the US government released a preliminary list of which vehicles currently qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit. more…. The post Here are the cars eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD Launches The Atto 3 In Cambodia!

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BYD is taking electric vehicles to the world! To enable this global push, BYD has been ramping up production of its revolutionary Blade battery as well as the production on several new models based on its new e-platform 3.0. BYD recently hit 2 million plug-in vehicle sales. Through smart partnerships with local firms, BYD is […].

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Bolt Mobility abandoned electric bikes all over US cities. Here’s what’s happening to them

Electrek

Earlier this month we covered the bizarre story of the sudden death of an e-bike rental company. The shared mobility brand Bolt Mobility apparently shuttered operations overnight, leaving thousands of e-bikes and e-scooters abandoned in cities across the US. The move was all the more puzzling as these vehicles likely totaled hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment, if not into the millions. more….

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12% Of New Cars Now Fully Electric In France!

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Plugin vehicles continue to rise in France, with last month’s plugin vehicle registrations ending at 20,038 units, divided between 12,812 BEVs (or 12% share of the overall auto market) and 7,226 PHEVs (7% share of the overall auto market). The former was up 69% year over year (YoY), while the latter was down a harsh […].

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NRMA gears up to start charging non-members for its EV fast chargers

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The free EV fast-charging service provided by motoring group NRMA is expected to come to an end within the next 12 months as the group rolls out new charging infrastructure… The post NRMA gears up to start charging non-members for its EV fast chargers appeared first on The Driven.

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Skoda launches software update ME3 for ENYAQ iV

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Skoda Auto will start installing the new ME3 software version for already delivered Skoda ENYAQ iV cars with immediate effect. This will enable increased range due to the optimisation of battery management. The software also offers numerous improvements for the Virtual Cockpit and the head-up display, the infotainment system and the Skoda Connect online services. […] The post Skoda launches software update ME3 for ENYAQ iV appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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NIO among top 3 most popular firms for young talents in China, report shows

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NIO ranked third, behind ByteDance and Meituan, and ahead of Tencent. The post NIO among top 3 most popular firms for young talents in China, report shows appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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FBI spotted using badass-looking Ford Mustang Mach-E electric car

Electrek

FBI has been spotted using a Ford Mustang Mach-E electric car, and it is looking pretty badass for a law enforcement vehicle. more…. The post FBI spotted using badass-looking Ford Mustang Mach-E electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO exec disagrees ultra-fast charging will make swap stations uncompetitive

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Fast charging is great, but battery swap stations are still more competitive, NIO vice president Shen Fei said. The post NIO exec disagrees ultra-fast charging will make swap stations uncompetitive appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Coke Canada using Ford E-Transit in new pilot program

Electrek

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd, or Coke Canada, announced today that it’s testing a new EV pilot program using Ford’s E-Transit cargo van. more…. The post Coke Canada using Ford E-Transit in new pilot program appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD Partners with Nic. Christiansen Group for New Energy Passenger Vehicles In Denmark

CleanTechnica EVs

Denmark is BYD’s latest market in Europe! BYD has appointed the Nic. Christiansen Group as a national dealer for its electric passenger vehicles in Denmark. This is quite significant, as it is the first time BYD electric passenger vehicles have entered the Danish automotive market, marking the start of a new era in e-mobility. BYD […].

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Polestar (PSNY) announces its O? roadster concept will enter production as the Polestar 6

Electrek

EV automaker Polestar continues to make headway toward becoming a major contender in the market. With a fiscally favorable first half of 2022 and an arsenal of novel EV models in its pipeline, the Polestar has announced its sporty O? roadster concept will become its latest production model, donned… wait for it… the Polestar 6. more…. The post Polestar (PSNY) announces its O?

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Finally, An Electric Pickup In Right-Hand Drive – The All New Maxus T90EV Is Coming To The UK

CleanTechnica EVs

Pickups are extremely popular in many parts of the world. The Ford F150 has been the number one selling vehicle in the United States for decades. The Toyota Hilux has also been the top selling vehicle in South Africa for a long time. The Hilux, the Ford Ranger, and the Isuzu D-Max are also popular […].

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Tesla’s public Superchargers are deemed ‘illegal’ in Germany due to technicality

Electrek

Tesla’s Supercharger stations that are open to non-Tesla electric vehicles are deemed “illegal” in Germany due to the lack of kWh counter on the units. more…. The post Tesla’s public Superchargers are deemed ‘illegal’ in Germany due to technicality appeared first on Electrek.

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Polestar's O2 electric roadster concept to go into production under Polestar 6 name

CN EV Post

The Polestar 6 is expected to go on sale in 2026, with reservations in China to open shortly. The post Polestar's O2 electric roadster concept to go into production under Polestar 6 name appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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