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SSE’s Aberdeen teams road testing First Hydrogen’s green hydrogen-powered van

Green Car Congress

UK-based energy firm SSE is the first UK utility to trial First Hydrogen ’s hydrogen-powered van in a real-life setting, enabling SSE to evaluate the benefits of hydrogen mobility alongside its growing fleet of EV engineering and maintenance vehicles as an alternative to fossil fuels. The light commercial vehicle (LCV) has spent the last few weeks operating from one of SSE’s sites in Aberdeen, which is located next to a hydrogen fuel station.

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Ford F-150 Lightning costs $51,990 after $9,979 price cut

Green Car Reports

Ford just brought the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck a lot closer to the originally promised starting price. On Monday, Ford lowered the price of the F-150 Lightning by $9,979 on the base Pro model. It now costs $51,990, including a $1,995 destination charge. The pricing adjustment marks the first decrease after four price hikes since the.

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Fabrum and Chart Industries execute MoU for micro-scale liquefiers for hydrogen

Green Car Congress

New Zealand-based Fabrum and Chart Industries have formed a strategic partnership to collaborate on the manufacture and sale of Micro-Scale Liquefiers for hydrogen and other gases. The collaboration targets the rapidly increasing demand for liquefaction systems as industries work to decarbonize and transition to new energy sources. The Micro-Scale Liquefier enables small-scale liquid hydrogen production under 5 tonnes per day, offering a new future for sustainable transport, industry, and energy

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Tesla teases first Cybertruck made at Austin, no details yet

Green Car Reports

Tesla reported on Saturday that it’s built its first Cybertruck at its Austin factory. The announcement, which sets the stage for further discussion during Tesla’s quarterly update for shareholders Wednesday, was accompanied by no new information about the electric truck, or even a verification that this is truly a production model.

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

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PLANA signs LOI with Hi-Air for 30 CP-01 AAM aircraft for 2031 delivery

Green Car Congress

PLANA , a developer of hybrid advanced air mobility (AAM) eVTOL aircraft, signed a letter of intent (LOI) and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hi-Air, a South Korean commercial air carrier, to supply 30 AAM aircraft. Under the LOI, PLANA will supply its hybrid-electric AAM aircraft, CP-01, to Hi-Air from 2030. The first 10 aircraft will be delivered in 2031, with the remaining 20 to be delivered later.

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Tesla and BYD both seeking to make affordable EVs in India

Green Car Reports

India is the world's third-largest new-car market, after China and the U.S., and the two leading EV makers are looking to tap it with affordable models. Tesla is discussing an investment deal with the Indian government that would see the U.S. automaker open a factory in the country with an annual capacity of 500,000 vehicles, according to a.

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F-150 Lightning price cut, Cybertruck made, EU charging, Tesla and BYD in India: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford gives its electric truck a big price cut. Europe plans to expand charging infrastructure—and hydrogen fueling. Tesla and BYD are reportedly considering an expansion into India. And Tesla made at least one Cybertruck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A nearly $10,000 price cut on the Ford F-150 Lightning means that at $51,990.

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Audi moving new IT-based factory automation solution into series production; Edge Cloud 4 Production

Green Car Congress

Audi has been testing the local server solution Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P)—a new method of IT-based factory automation—at Böllinger Höfe since July 2022 ( earlier post ). Starting this month, this paradigm shift in Audi’s shop floor IT will be used for the first time in series production. At Böllinger Höfe, a local server cluster will control the worker support systems for two production cycles of the Audi e-tron GT quattro, RS e-tron GT, and Audi R8 models.

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Kia EV9 electric SUV launch starts strong with over 1,300 sales in under a month

Electrek

Kia is already accumulating sales after beginning deliveries of its flagship electric SUV less than a month ago. Kia sold over 1,300 EV9 models in its first month on the market. more… The post Kia EV9 electric SUV launch starts strong with over 1,300 sales in under a month appeared first on Electrek.

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Lamborghini Squadra Corse launches first hybrid endurance racing prototype

Green Car Congress

Lamborghini Squadra Corse launched its first hybrid endurance racing prototype, the SC63, at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The SC63, which will begin testing within weeks, is set to compete in the Hypercar class of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and in the GTP class of the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship Endurance Cup, comprising classic races such as the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring.

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

Brief

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Kia EV9 electric SUV launch starts strong with over 1,300 sales in under a month

Electrek

Kia is already accumulating sales after beginning deliveries of its flagship electric SUV less than a month ago. Kia sold over 1,300 EV9 models in its first month on the market. more… The post Kia EV9 electric SUV launch starts strong with over 1,300 sales in under a month appeared first on Electrek.

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Autonomous electric car technology: Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

Get Electric Vehicle

Are you aware of the advancements in the automotive industry? Artificial intelligence and connected vehicles are interesting inventions in the field of vehicles. Autonomous driving of a vehicle is a technology in which a vehicle travels itself without the help of a driver. It is also known as Self driving electric vehicle. What is a Self-driving electric vehicle?

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Tesla sues supercapacitor company over patent infringement, despite open patent pledge

Electrek

Tesla is suing a supercapacitor company in Australia for patent infringement, despite the automaker’s pledge that “all our patents are belong to you.” But Tesla’s pledge to open its patents came with a very important requirement that this company didn’t respect. more… The post Tesla sues supercapacitor company over patent infringement, despite open patent pledge appeared first on Electrek.

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HiPhi Y Launches In China With Up To 503 Miles Of Range

InsideEVs

The Y will eventually go on sale in Europe as well.

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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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Here’s why bifacial cells may become the next big thing in solar

Electrek

Sunlight reaches both sides of a bifacial perovskite solar cell, which means it could potentially produce higher energy yields for lower overall costs, according to a new study. more… The post Here’s why bifacial cells may become the next big thing in solar appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Increases Quarterly Bonuses For Gigafactory Shanghai Workers

InsideEVs

The bonus hikes come in the wake of record output from the China factory.

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Sun Joe’s 2,200 PSI electric pressure washer hits $164 in New Green Deals, rechargeable batteries, more

Electrek

Discounts on green energy gear are about more than just switching to a more environmentally-conscious option, as they can also help you save some time too. That’s exactly what the $75 discount on this Sun Joe electric pressure washer can do at $164 , though switching to the more eco-friendly model can also save you some green, too. It’s joined by this Panasonic eneloop Pro rechargeable battery package , as well as the best price yet on the popular RadExpand 5 e-bike at $1,399.

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Watch Tesla Semi Overtake Diesel Trucks On The Highway

InsideEVs

while driving uphill.

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Tesla launches ‘Charge on Solar’ to charge your cars with sunshine

Electrek

Tesla has officially launched its new ‘Charge on Solar’ feature to let its electric car owners charge their vehicles with sunshine. more… The post Tesla launches ‘Charge on Solar’ to charge your cars with sunshine appeared first on Electrek.

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Why Are Modern Vehicles So Much Bigger?

The Truth About Cars

Over the weekend, your author was wandering through a massive parking lot in mixed company and was asked why modern vehicles are so much larger than their predecessors. It’s a frequent question and one that requires an answer that seems counterintuitive on its face. While consumer preferences have trended toward larger automobiles of late, it’s actually the United States’ regulatory landscape that has been steering us toward gargantuan vehicles.

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I did burnouts in the mud at Mt. Magna testing a new 4WD EV powertrain system [Videos]

Electrek

Yes, that’s a Jeep Gladiator in the image above, which is inherently not electric (quite the opposite actually). However, thanks to Magna International ’s new EtelligentTerrain EV powertrain system, 4WD combustion vehicles like Jeeps will soon be able to tear up muddy terrain without any emissions. I recently got invited to Mt. Magna in Michigan, where I tested the new EV powertrain system, climbed the mountain, and sprayed mud EVERYWHERE.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Undergoes Radical Surgery

The Truth About Cars

It's been a long time since your author has seen a redesign as radical as what Hyundai is promising with the new Santa Fe. Quite frankly, it's a bit refreshing to see an automaker make a change this major -- though there are exceptions, redesigns lately seem to be more often about evolution than revolution. I applaud the strategy regardless of what I think of the execution.

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Porsche Taycan, Macan EVs ‘on the right track’ to deliver comparable ICE margins

Electrek

As Porsche moves toward an electric future, the automaker aims to deliver the same margins with its EVs, if not more, than its ICE models. Porsche’s production manager Albrecht Reimold says the Taycan and Macan EVs are “on the right track” to achieve a comparable margin with its combustion engine models. more… The post Porsche Taycan, Macan EVs ‘on the right track’ to deliver comparable ICE margins appeared first on Electrek.

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Watch Oil Giant ExxonMobil's Thinly Veiled Anti-EV Commercial

InsideEVs

Is Big Oil turning on its old friend Big Auto?

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Elon Musk comments on Ford F150 Lightning pricing as Tesla Cybertruck price is up in the air

Electrek

Elon Musk says the Ford F150 Lightning is too expensive, as Ford slashes the price to help demand catch up to increased production. As Tesla Cybertruck’s price is up in the air, some believe this could hint at the electric pickup truck coming in cheaper than the Lightning. more… The post Elon Musk comments on Ford F150 Lightning pricing as Tesla Cybertruck price is up in the air appeared first on Electrek.

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Eviation CEO Talks Electrifying The Skies With Its Upcoming Plane

InsideEVs

We talk with Eviation CEO Gregory Davis about the firm's upcoming electric airplane called the Alice.

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The US’s largest solar panel maker just scored a 5 GW order

Electrek

First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, will supply Israeli renewable energy company Energix with 5 gigawatts (GW) of ultra-low carbon thin film solar panels. more… The post The US’s largest solar panel maker just scored a 5 GW order appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai Produced 1 Millionth Model Y

InsideEVs

Since late 2019, the plant has produced roughly 1.8 million electric cars.

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Elon Musk and other Tesla board members agree to return over $735 million in stock and cash

Electrek

Elon Musk and other Tesla board members have agreed to return over $735 million in stock awards and cash as part of a settlement of a lawsuit over the board’s compensation. more… The post Elon Musk and other Tesla board members agree to return over $735 million in stock and cash appeared first on Electrek.

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See Rimac Nevera Set EV Production Car Record At Goodwood Festival of Speed

InsideEVs

Add one more record to the Nevera's tally.

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Rivian (RIVN) wins in Georgia as EV maker gets green light to build $5B facility

Electrek

EV maker Rivian (RIVN) just got a huge break. Despite opposition, the Georgia Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal contesting the legitimacy of Rivian’s expected property tax breaks for its new $5 billion EV facility in the state. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) wins in Georgia as EV maker gets green light to build $5B facility appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla To Exhibit Its Electric Cars At The IAA 2023 Show In Munich

InsideEVs

Tesla has on rare occasions attended car shows in the past, but that appears to be changing.

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Floating solar-powered dock unveiled for 100% off-grid charging of electric boats

Electrek

The Portuguese company Faro Electric Boats has just pulled the cover off of the new Faro PowerDock. The off-grid electric dock and boat lift is powered by a solar array, offering recharging opportunities even when shore power isn’t an option. more… The post Floating solar-powered dock unveiled for 100% off-grid charging of electric boats appeared first on Electrek.

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Blue Bird Electric School Bus Gets Better

CleanTechnica EVs

The iconic, nearly 100-year-old bus maker Blue Bird has been producing electric buses for a few years, and now it’s introducing a new and improved version.