Tue.Jan 17, 2023

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Researchers identify key bottleneck in MgH2 solid-state hydrogen storage desorption

Green Car Congress

A group of researchers from China and Japan has identified a key inhibitor to hydrogen desorption in magnesium hydride (MgH 2 ) solid-state hydrogen storage materials. Details of their findings were published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A. Currently, hydrogen is stored by three methods: high-pressure gaseous hydrogen storage; low-temperature liquid hydrogen storage; and solid-state hydrogen storage.

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Could hydrogen fuel-cell tech replace aircraft jet engines?

Green Car Reports

Airbus recently announced that it’s planning to design, build, and demonstrate a “megawatt-class propulsion system” intended for a large-scale passenger aircraft, featuring hydrogen fuel-cell tech with cryogenic hydrogen storage, in less than four years. This doesn’t mean that a hydrogen fuel-cell jumbo-airliner is on the.

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Rolls-Royce successfully tests 12-cylinder mtu engine with pure hydrogen

Green Car Congress

Rolls-Royce has conducted successful tests of a 12-cylinder gas variant of the mtu Series 4000 L64 engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel. The tests, carried out by the Power Systems business unit, showed very good characteristics in terms of efficiency, performance, emissions and combustion. This engine will serve the market demand for hydrogen solutions in the energy transition and will be available to our customers as a reliable and clean power source for gensets and combined heat and power pla

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2024 Volvo C40, XC40 Recharge: Range boost, possible RWD version

Green Car Reports

Volvo has revealed early details for revamped single-motor versions of its most affordable EVs, the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge crossovers, which have up until now not been offered in the U.S. Both vehicles get some fundamental changes underneath. Up until now they’ve come with front-wheel-drive. Now, by switching that single-motor layout.

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

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Rear-wheel drive, more range and faster charging for fully electric Volvo C40 and XC40 models

Green Car Congress

As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo Cars has improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the all-electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge compared with the outgoing model year, increasing range by as much as 60 kilometers on some variants. Furthermore, three new powertrains are offered on the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. These include two rear-wheel-drive variants—the first time in 25 years that Volvo is offering a rear-wheel-drive product—as well as a revised al

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Tesla (TSLA) is seeing ‘unprecedented demand,’ stores hitting new records

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is currently experiencing “unprecedented demand” in the US following the significant price cuts that happened last week. Many stores are hitting new records and inventories are dwindling. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) is seeing ‘unprecedented demand,’ stores hitting new records appeared first on Electrek.

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Hertz and Uber announce deployment of 25,000 Tesla and Polestar EVs in Europe

Electrek

Hertz and Uber announced today that they are expanding their partnership to electrify their fleets, and they are deploying 25,000 electric cars in Europe. more…. The post Hertz and Uber announce deployment of 25,000 Tesla and Polestar EVs in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Cornell team develops computationally efficient machine learning models for hyperlocal models of PM2.5 concentrations

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Cornell engineers have developed machine learning models to simplify and reinforce models to calculate the fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) contained in urban air pollution. Described in a paper in the journal Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment , the modeling approach has low data requirements and is computationally efficient.

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NIO, CATL sign deal involving cooperation on new brands, projects

CN EV Post

The agreement involves technical cooperation for new brands, projects and markets, as well as overseas business expansion, CATL said. The post NIO, CATL sign deal involving cooperation on new brands, projects appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Mercom: Corporate funding for energy storage companies hit $26.4B in 2022; up 55% y-o-y

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Mercom Capital Group, a global clean energy research and communications firm, released its report on funding and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2022 for the energy storage, smart grid, and energy efficiency sectors. Total corporate funding (including venture capital funding, public market, and debt financing) for the energy storage, smart grid, and energy efficiency sectors in 2022 was up 63% with $31.7 billion compared to $19.5 billion in 2021.

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

Brief

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The world’s largest electric ferry can take you and your closest 2000 friends across the ocean

Electrek

Electric power is flexing its muscles again as the world’s largest electric ferry – capable of carrying 2,100 passengers and their vehicles – is set for delivery in two years. more…. The post The world’s largest electric ferry can take you and your closest 2000 friends across the ocean appeared first on Electrek.

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LKAB identifies Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals in Lapland; Per Geijer

Green Car Congress

Sweden-based international mining and minerals group LKAB has identified significant deposits of rare earth elements in the Kiruna area in the far north of Swedish Lapland (some 200 km north of the Arctic Circle). Following successful exploration, the company is reporting mineral resources of rare earth metals in the Per Geijer deposit exceeding one million tonnes of rare earth oxides—the largest known deposit of its kind in Europe.

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Candela reveals world’s longest-range production electric boat, now with Polestar batteries

Electrek

Candela and Polestar announced a partnership in August of last year that would see automotive-grade EV batteries hit the seas in long-range electric boats. Now that day has come as the two Swedish companies show off the fruits of their partnership with the new Candela C-8 “Powered by Polestar”. more…. The post Candela reveals world’s longest-range production electric boat, now with Polestar batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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Michigan Tech receives $2.5M ARPA-E MINER award for carbon storage and extraction of critical minerals from mine tailings

Green Car Congress

A Michigan Tech project to help mines in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Minnesota achieve net-zero emissions while extracting critical minerals from mine tailings has received $2.5 million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) MINER program. ( Earlier post.). In addition to reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the Michigan Tech project aims to extract energy-relevant metals from silicate minerals for battery manufacturing.

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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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China NEV insurance registrations in 2nd week of Jan: BYD 40,420, Tesla 12,654, NIO 2,974

CN EV Post

In the second week of January, China's NEV sales, as measured by insurance registrations, were 99,000 units, up 37.51 percent year-on-year and up 28.61 percent from the previous week. The post China NEV insurance registrations in 2nd week of Jan: BYD 40,420, Tesla 12,654, NIO 2,974 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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CEA and Renault Group develop a very high efficiency bidirectional on-board charger

Green Car Congress

The CEA and Renault Group have jointly developed a new electronic power converter architecture directly integrated into the vehicle’s charger. The result of nearly three years of research and the subject of 11 joint patents, this power converter, developed from innovative materials and more compact, will reduce energy losses by 30%, improve the vehicle’s recharging time and guarantee the battery’s durability.

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Teen Creates App To Identify Nutrient Deficiencies

Cars That Think

High school student Rian Tiwarihas developed a mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to help pregnant people spot nutrient deficiencies by scanning their fingernails. Tiwari’s app uses data from the scans to trigger diet and lifestyle recommendations, aiming to reduce the likelihood of a user developing anemia. People with anemia have low levels of healthy red blood cells needed to carry oxygen to body tissues.

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ESG-compliant Re-2Ox technology revolutionises battery metals processing

Innovation News Network

Canada Silver Cobalt Works introduces its mining technology designed to process battery metals whilst meeting high environmental standards. The post ESG-compliant Re-2Ox technology revolutionises battery metals processing appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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(More) Breaking News! California Electricity Prices are Still High!

Energy Institute at HAAS

Is it deregulation or is it just California? An article last week in the New York Times drew new attention to the ongoing debate about the impacts of electricity deregulation, … Continue Reading (More) Breaking News! California Electricity Prices are Still High!

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Tesla up 19 spots in 2023 World’s Top 25 Most Valuable Brands rankings

Teslarati

Since Elon Musk’s turbulent takeover of Twitter, sentiments among Tesla supporters and critics suggested that the EV maker’s brand had suffered greatly in the past year. As per the results of Brand Finance’s 2023 World’s Most Valuable Brands rankings , however, such sentiments may not exactly be accurate. . Headquartered in the City of London, Brand Finance is an independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy, and it has helped clients quantify the financial value o

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EVs Will Make SUVs Extinct According To Citroen Boss

InsideEVs

Aerodynamics, weight and cost will all play their part, according to Vincent Cobée.

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Here’s the real story behind Tesla’s ‘staged’ self-driving video

Electrek

There are a lot of media reports about Tesla having ‘staged’ or ‘faked’ a self-driving video in 2016 today after the testimony of a Tesla Autopilot executive was released, but here’s the full story. more…. The post Here’s the real story behind Tesla’s ‘staged’ self-driving video appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW CEO Says Neue Klasse EVs Will Offer "Benchmark" Range, Prices

InsideEVs

Oliver Zipse also claims BMW's future line of EVs will dominate when it comes to charging speed.

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Breaking down Geely Group’s 5% sales growth by automaker, including Volvo Cars and Polestar

Electrek

Chinese automotive conglomerate Geely Group has posted its annual sales results for 2022, which accounted for more than 2.3 million vehicles sold and nearly 5% growth overall. Although not all of those sales were all-electric models, EVs accounted for nearly a third of them. Here’s how each of the Group’s EV brands performed in 2022. more…. The post Breaking down Geely Group’s 5% sales growth by automaker, including Volvo Cars and Polestar appeared first on Electrek.

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Highest Fuel Economy Cars in 2023 — U.S. DOE Releases Top 10 Lists For Model Year 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

The two lists below show the model year 2023 vehicles with the highest fuel economy. The list on the top is for all vehicles and is dominated by all-electric vehicles (EVs) due to their high efficiency relative to other technologies. The list below excludes plug-in vehicles and is dominated by hybrid-electric vehicles. FuelEconomy.gov’s 2023 lists […].

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Xpeng triggers price war in Chinese EV market, slashing prices to compete with Tesla

Electrek

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng announced Tuesday it would cut prices on some of its most popular models. The move comes after Tesla and others in the region have implemented similar price drops, fueling what could be a competitive pricing war in China. more…. The post Xpeng triggers price war in Chinese EV market, slashing prices to compete with Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX installs new Starship on static fire test stand

Teslarati

SpaceX may be focused on preparing Starship S24 and Super Heavy Booster 7 for their potentially imminent orbital launch debut, but the rest of the company’s Starship factory isn’t just sitting around. The laser focus on carefully testing Ship 24 and Booster 7 may have limited the effectiveness of Starbase rocket production, but the factory has continued to produce new ships and boosters.

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Mahindra Launches Its First C-Segment Electric SUV, The XUV400, Starting At $19,500

CleanTechnica EVs

After a very slow start, the Indian battery-electric car market is starting to get exciting. BYD is expanding its presence in the country, shifting from being mostly a B2B player for fleets and is now accelerating the B2C side as well. BYD is adding its new lineup of exciting BEVs, led by the ATTO 3. […].

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Here’s how Sony and Honda expect drivers to pay for the tech-packed AFEELA EV

Electrek

Mere weeks after officially debuting its AFEELA EV in front of crowds at CES, the joint venture between Sony and Honda has a unique strategy for how its future customers will be able to afford it. Although we don’t yet know the EV’s starting MSRP, Sony Honda Mobility is already admitting it’s “a bit expensive” due in part to all the technology it will come equipped with to ensure its longevity (hint hint). more….

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XPeng Cuts Prices In China By Up To 13 Percent, EV Price War Is On

InsideEVs

Following Tesla's price cuts earlier this month, XPeng has slashed prices on the G3i SUV and P5 and P7 sedans by as much as $4,500.

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Schneider debuts its first eCascadia electric semi truck

Electrek

Logistics and trucking company company Schneider has received its first eCascadia battery electric semi truck – and its plan is to build one of the largest electric truck fleets in North America. more…. The post Schneider debuts its first eCascadia electric semi truck appeared first on Electrek.

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Wyoming Republicans Propose Electric Car Ban

CleanTechnica EVs

The Wyoming legislature is considering a bill to outlaw electric cars. It's a snide and silly example of political grandstanding.

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Candela C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ shares battery and charging technology with Polestar 2

Electric Cars Report

The electric boatmaker Candela unveiled the first product emerging from the battery collaboration with premium electric car brand Polestar announced in August 2022: Candela C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’, the longest-range electric boat to date. The Candela C-8 will use the same 69 kWh battery pack and DC charging technology as the Polestar 2 and has an […] The post Candela C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ shares battery and charging technology with Polestar 2 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Big Boys Toy — 240 Tonne Electric Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

Twiggy’s Christmas present arrives late, but it is one hell of a big boys toy!