Tue.Jul 11, 2023

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Hyzon Motors announces milestone in production of 200kW single-stack fuel cell system

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Hyzon Motors announced the successful completion and factory acceptance testing of the first nine single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS) B-samples at its production and innovation center in Bolingbrook, IL. By achieving this milestone, Hyzon remains on track to declare Start of Production (SOP) and commercialization of its FCS in 2024. The successful completion of testing of Hyzon’s nine 200kW FCS B-samples in the first half of 2023 demonstrates consistent progress toward commercial productio

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Tesla rivals face rising inventory — and it’s becoming an issue

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A survey from Cox Automotive estimates that electric vehicle sales in the US auto market could surpass 1 million units for the first time in 2023. Electric cars currently account for about 6.5% of the country’s automotive sector. Cox also found that about 51% of consumers are now considering the purchase of a new or second-hand EV. That’s up from 38% in 2021.

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Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

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Analysis of a study by S&P Global Mobility shows the number of new near-zero emission diesel trucks on the road in the US increased 10.2% between 2021 and 2022, according to the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF). Near-zero emission trucks are advanced diesel technology manufactured in the 2010 and later model years. According to DTF’s analysis of S&P Global Mobility TIPNet Vehicles in Operation Data as of December 2022: Diesel dominates the trucking sector: For the largest commercial trucks (Class 8

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Europe passes two big laws to make EV charging a whole lot better

Electrek

The European Parliament adopted a set of rules today to improve the EV charging experience, focusing on easier payments, charging speed, and availability. In a separate move, the UK government is also currently proposing new rules for easier payments and charging station reliability. Both sets of rules stand to improve the EV charging experience for Europeans and possibly the rest of the world. more… The post Europe passes two big laws to make EV charging a whole lot better appeared first on Ele

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

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New Mitsubishi Triton to use newly developed ladder frame, chassis and diesel engine

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Mitsubishi Motors will use a newly developed ladder frame, chassis and clean diesel engine in the all-new Triton one-ton pickup truck. The launch of the all-new Triton (sold as the L200 in some markets) is scheduled for 26 July in Bangkok, Thailand. The newly developed clean diesel turbo engine improves environmental performance by significantly reducing friction loss, while achieving higher output.

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Tesla’s Boring Co. people mover seemingly teased in leaked video

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A leaked video showing what is allegedly a prototype of a Tesla-made people mover for tunneling startup The Boring Company has emerged online. If the vehicle in the video is indeed the tunneling startup’s people mover, it will make the Boring Company’s tunnels look pretty futuristic. The footage was shared online by Las Vegas video content creator Jacob Orth , who noted that the short clip was captured from inside the startup’s Las Vegas site.

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Tesla China insurance registrations listed at 3.2k in July’s first week

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It is the start of the third quarter, and true to form, Tesla China appears to be focusing its resources on its vehicle exports. As per industry watchers in China, Tesla’s insurance registrations fell to just 3,200 units in the week ending July 9. Tesla China does not post its weekly domestic sales numbers in the country, though the trend for the company’s local sales could be inferred through vehicle insurance registrations.

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EST-Floattech delivers 2.2 MWh Green Orca battery system for event vessel Oceandiva London

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Dutch energy technology and storage solutions specialist EST-Floattech has delivered a 2.2 MWh Green Orca Li-ion battery system ( earlier post ) for the electric event vessel Oceandiva London. The vessel’s batteries are charged by both green fast charging shore power and onboard solar panels, with a biofuel generator as back up for longer excursions.

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EV laggards Toyota and Stellantis complain about proposed EPA emissions rules

Electrek

Toyota and Stellantis, two of the world’s largest automakers with a history of opposing an all-electric future, filed complaints with the US government as the EPA finalizes its 2027-2032 proposed emissions standards to slash air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. more… The post EV laggards Toyota and Stellantis complain about proposed EPA emissions rules appeared first on Electrek.

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Daimler Buses delivers at least 95 eCitaro buses and e-infrastructure as a complete turnkey system to The Hague

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Daimler Buses will deliver at least 95 battery-electric solo and articulated Mercedes-Benz eCitaro and eCitaro G city buses to the city of The Hague together with the e-infrastructure required for operation by 2024. The Hague is not only the third largest city in the Netherlands, it is also the parliamentary and governmental seat of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the capital of the province of South Holland.

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

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This 1 GW solar + salt + shrimp farm is a 3-in-1 power station

Electrek

A huge solar power station in China is generating clean energy, producing salt from sunlight, and serving as a shrimp-breeding site. more… The post This 1 GW solar + salt + shrimp farm is a 3-in-1 power station appeared first on Electrek.

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ZF showcases new eMobility kit for commercial e-mobility; AxTrax 2 drives

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ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division presented its latest eMobility kit, which now includes all-electric central drives, axle drives and eComponents. Suitable for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and trailers, the integrated, modular e-driveline systems enable quiet and emission-free operation. AxTrax 2, AxTrax 2 dual and the previously launched CeTrax 2 dual electric central drive were recently both demonstrated at ZF’s Global Technology Day in Friedrichshafen.

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Tesla Electric is preparing to expand in the UK

Electrek

According to a new job posting, Tesla Electric, Tesla’s new electric utility division, is preparing to expand in the United Kingdom. more… The post Tesla Electric is preparing to expand in the UK appeared first on Electrek.

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Report: EV inventories are swelling, and prices may drop soon

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Despite strong sales, dealership EV inventories are growing, according to data from Cox Automotive (via Automotive News). EVs are approaching 7% of the U.S. new car market, and they're on track to surpass sales of one million units in the U.S. for the first time this year, Cox Automotive estimates. But the data also show that EVs aren't flying off.

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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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Republicans try to stop military’s electrification with mind-bogglingly dumb proposals

Electrek

Several Republican representatives have proposed amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act to try to stop the Pentagon’s electrification. The proposals sound so mind-bogglingly dumb that they look like they were written by 19th-century Luddites or the fossil fuel industry itself. more… The post Republicans try to stop military’s electrification with mind-bogglingly dumb proposals appeared first on Electrek.

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Caterham Project V electric coupé concept revealed

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Caterham has revealed Project V, a lightweight fully-electric coupé concept vehicle that has the potential to arrive in late 2025 or early 2026. Designed as an electric vehicle from the start, Project V is the creation of new Chief Designer, Anthony Jannarelly. His vision has been brought to life by world-renowned Italian engineering firm, Italdesign. […] The post Caterham Project V electric coupé concept revealed appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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NIO marks milestone with Navigate on Pilot ADAS now available in Beijing

Electrek

Shanghai-based EV maker NIO marked a significant milestone this week with its Navigate on Pilot (NOP+) advanced driver assist software now live in Beijing. NIO says its NOP+ ADAS was launched on expressways and urban expressways within Beijing’s fifth ring road. more… The post NIO marks milestone with Navigate on Pilot ADAS now available in Beijing appeared first on Electrek.

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Daimler to deliver 95 electric buses as The Hague targets zero carbon fleet by 2030

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Dutch public transport company HTM will be first public transport operator in the Netherlands to convert its entire fleet to emission-free and electric buses. The post Daimler to deliver 95 electric buses as The Hague targets zero carbon fleet by 2030 appeared first on The Driven.

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Speedy Audi compact EV project taps brand's NSU heritage

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Audi has turned a vintage car from one of its predecessors into a speedy EV concept. Revealed Saturday, the concept updates and electrifies an NSU Prinz 4, which entered production in 1961. Dubbed EP4 (Electric Prinz 4), the project was undertaken by apprentices at Audi's plant in Neckarsulm, Germany, to mark 150 years of manufacturing at the.

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VW electric car sales “fall to zero” as Tesla and China EV makers win price war

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Executives at some VW plants said demand for particular battery-electric models had fallen “to zero.” The post VW electric car sales “fall to zero” as Tesla and China EV makers win price war appeared first on The Driven.

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US: Mercedes-Benz Electric Car Sales Skyrocketed In Q2 2023

InsideEVs

The new EQS SUV and EQE SUV quickly become the best-selling electric models in the lineup.

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Not The End Of The World — Africa Moving Towards Decarbonisation

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Dr Hannah Ritchie of Our World in Data asserts that the rapidity of change will enable us to avoid the worst of the climate catastrophe that is currently building.

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BLUETTI’s got unmissable Prime Day deals on its solar generators

Electrek

Amazon Prime Day is nearly here, and BLUETTI is delivering huge early-bird deals right now on its solar-powered generators – but don’t delay! Here are four great BLUETTI products below that can be had right now for a steal. more… The post BLUETTI’s got unmissable Prime Day deals on its solar generators appeared first on Electrek.

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These EVs have 800V charging: Why it’s better with or without Tesla’s NACS

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The 800-volt DC fast-charging that a handful of electric vehicles on the market are capable of at this point is widely seen as a technology advantage. But not a single Tesla currently offers it. Nor does the Tesla Supercharger network in the U.S. The odd thing about charging at 800 volts or higher, versus the 400 volts most EVs fast-charge at, is.

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Mercedes-Benz EV sales up 123% to 56,300 units in Q2

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It appears that German automaker Mercedes-Benz is seeing some momentum in its electric vehicle offerings. As per a press release from the luxury automaker, the company saw battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales rise 123% to 56,300 units in Q2 2023. The second quarter saw a 6% increase in sales for Mercedes-Benz Cars, reaching 515,700 units. The first half of 2023 also experienced a 5% growth, with a total of 1,019,200 units sold.

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Tritium becomes first in the US to win a NEVI EV fast charger order

Electrek

EV fast charger maker Tritium (Nasdaq: DCFC) is going to provide all DC fast chargers for the State of Hawai’i’s first phase of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ( NEVI ) Formula Program funding. more… The post Tritium becomes first in the US to win a NEVI EV fast charger order appeared first on Electrek.

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Rivian Stock Up Almost 90 Percent Over The Past Two Weeks

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Shares went from $13.45 on June 26 to $25.51 on July 10 on Rivian's strong Q2 2023 results and some investors shorting the stock.

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VinFast launches VF 3, VF 6, VF 7 and electric bikes in Vietnam

Electric Cars Report

The Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast officially launched three new electric car models including VF 3, VF 6, VF 7, and its first e-bike models in Vietnam. The inaugural exhibition, held in Hanoi from July 7 to July 9, showcased a full range of electric vehicles including e-bikes, e-scooters, e-cars and e-busses to Vietnamese customers […] The post VinFast launches VF 3, VF 6, VF 7 and electric bikes in Vietnam appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla leads large drop in used electric car value, Model 3 down 30%

Electrek

Tesla is leading a large drop in used electric car value in the US – with Model 3 being down 30% over the last year. more… The post Tesla leads large drop in used electric car value, Model 3 down 30% appeared first on Electrek.

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800V charging and Tesla, Audi EP4, EV supply and demand: Today’s Car News

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Supply and demand finally appear to be shifting in EV buyers’ favor. Audi looked to its heritage for a special compact EV project. And why does 800-volt charging matter? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Dealership inventories of EVs are swelling, according to a recent report. Meanwhile, EV sales are leveling off. What that likely.

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What Are The Potential Impacts Of E-Bikes In Parks Across The National Park System?

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NPS seeks public input on the potential impacts of e-bikes in parks across the National Park System WASHINGTON — The National Park Service (NPS) announced an open comment period for members of the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to provide feedback on a programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) that evaluates the potential national-level […]

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Bowen still trickle charging at Parliament as he weighs up fuel emissions standards

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Chris Bowen and other EV-driving federal MPs still trickle charging at Parliament House as he weighs up case for strong fuel emissions standards to accelerate switch to electric. The post Bowen still trickle charging at Parliament as he weighs up fuel emissions standards appeared first on The Driven.

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The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop project reaches Encore and Westgate

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The Boring Company’s (TBC) Prufrock-2 set a new milestone after reaching Encore and Westgate near the Las Vegas Strip in 10 weeks. Prufrock-2’s arrival in Westgate marks another milestone for TBC’s Vegas Loop. On Monday, The Boring Company announced that Prufrock-2 and Prufrock-1 arrived at Encore on Las Vegas Boulevard and Westgate, respectively. Prufrock-2’s progress toward Encore showed TBC’s significant development of its tunnel boring machine (TBM).

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Republican Proposals Aim To Derail The Pentagon's Electric Vehicle Push

InsideEVs

New GOP proposals aim to restrict the US Army from obtaining combat and non-combat EVs.