Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2022

Researchers from three US Department of Energy (DOE) labs—Argonne National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)—have investigated the economic and environmental implications of producing bioblendstocks for diesel fuels from two wet waste-to-fuel pathways: hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) from yellow grease and swine manure hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) followed by biocrude upgrading.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 3, 2022

Regulating carbon emissions from the oil and gas industry would allow the United States to reach its climate goals faster, argues a recent opinion piece by an oil industry veteran published in The Hill. Over 80% of U.S. carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions come from burning oil and natural gas, and 1.4 billion tons of emissions come from the manufacture.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2022

South Korea-based steelmaker POSCO will invest US$830 million in a lithium hydroxide plant in Argentina. The plant, near the Salar del Hombre Muerto salt lake in northern Argentina, will have an annual production capacity of 25,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide—sufficient to supply batteries for 600,000 electric vehicles, according to POSCO. The plant will be constructed by the first half of 2024.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 3, 2022

California’s Lucid has raised the bar for electric vehicles in ways that matter for affordability and EV adoption. That’s why the Lucid Air is our Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022. Affordability, as part of a car that starts at $170,000 in its debut Dream Edition guise? Yes, and we’ll explain why. With an EPA-rated 520.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2022

A team at the University of Pennsylvania is proposing the use of a liquid-organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC)—specifically, 1,2,3,4 -tetrahydroquinoline (THQ)—for use as an endothermic fuel for thermal protection of hypersonic aircraft engines. A paper on their work is published in the journal Fuel. The conversion and endothermic heats of reaction were measured over a Pd-Al 2 O 3 catalyst at 60 bar and temperatures between 500 and 600 °C.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2022

Tesla has captured the top spot as Norway’s best-selling car company in 2021, capturing 11.6% of the country’s market share, led by the Model 3 all-electric sedan. Norway is a monumental region for the electric vehicle transition, which reached record levels in 2021 after battery electric vehicles (BEVs) captured between 75 and 80 percent of the total market share in the country.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2022

In its true last act of the year, SpaceX successfully fired up its first orbital-class Starship for the fourth time in approximately two months, placing the prototype one step closer to flight readiness. Starship S20 first left its roost in SpaceX’s Starbase factory in early August, briefly performing a fit test atop Super Heavy Booster 4 (B4) – both only partially complete at the time.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

Investors welcomed Tesla’s (TSLA) Q4 production and delivery numbers as they sent the automaker’s market capitalization surging up by $100 billion on the first trading day of 2022. Tesla’s lead in electric vehicle production is becoming undeniable. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) market cap surges by $100 billion as its EV production lead becomes undeniable appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2022

Did an email to employees from CEO Elon Musk convince Wall Street analysts that Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) would have a slow Q4 and underwhelming 2021? It appears that, after the electric automaker announced its largest quarter as a company and delivered its largest full-year delivery and production numbers on Sunday, the question remains: Where did analysts get it wrong?

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

Tesla has become the best-selling brand in Norway for the whole year of 2021 despite having only two models available on the market, which helped the country hit again new electric vehicle records. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) becomes best-selling brand in Norway as the country hits new electric vehicle records appeared first on Electrek.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) bulls and bears are digging their heels following the EV maker’s release of its blockbuster Q4 and FY 2021 vehicle production and delivery report. With Tesla completing a challenging 2021 with over 936,000 vehicle deliveries — over 300,000 of which were delivered in the fourth quarter — it appears that the company is set for even greater heights.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 3, 2022

With Tesla’s 4th quarter and full-year 2021 sales figures in, it’s time to look at those numbers in the context of history. As Will Meek has pointed out in a couple of comments under this article, Tesla actually reached 1.4% of global light-duty passenger vehicle sales last year. Clearly, its rise up the sales charts […].

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2022

China announced that it would eliminate subsidies that encourage consumers to purchase electric vehicles by the end of 2022. China, the largest automotive market globally, has established itself as a hotspot for electric vehicle manufacturers, as several of the world’s leading EV firms have established themselves as main players in the country’s emerging EV market.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

The “world’s first” nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle, is being launched today by GAF Energy , the sister company of GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing company in North America. more… The post These new nailable solar shingles are installed like a traditional roof appeared first on Electrek.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin has a new neighbor in the form of an office from Germany’s largest union, IG Metall. The new office would make it easier for IG Metall to attend to Giga Berlin’s workforce, which is estimated to reach as high as 12,000 when the facility is ramped up. . In a statement to the German press agency , IG Metall district manager for Berlin, Brandenburg, and Saxony Birgit Dietze noted that the workers union would like to represent as many Tesla employees as p

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 3, 2022

Looking At 2021 Tesla Sales Forecasts In the middle of April 2021, I put together forecasts for Tesla sales (deliveries) in the 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter, 4th quarter, and full year. While other forecasters — including professional Wall Street analysts — adjusted their forecasts for 2021 Tesla sales significantly as the year went on, I […].

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2022

Toyota is planning to launch its own in-house automotive software platform, which will handle minor, basic functions and advanced ones, like autonomous driving applications, according to a new report. Toyota’s Arene operating system will be the automaker’s push to compete with major companies like Tesla and Volkswagen, which have developed software platforms that are exclusive to their vehicles.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

You know Geely as the Chinese money behind Volvo, Polestar , and Lotus – but they’re a lot bigger than that. Geely has its own brand, is backing an electric Smart revival, and recently invested billions in Mercedes’ parent company, Daimler, to become a top shareholder. Geely means business, in other words, and the CEO of their newest premium EV brand, Zeekr, has eyes on America. more… The post Geely-owned Zeekr brand sets its sights on North America appeared first on Electrek.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

2021 felt a bit like “The Empire Strikes Back” towards the end there. The Energy policy revolution is still frozen in carbon(ite), largely thanks to Joe “Lando Calrissian” Manchin.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

Fourteen-time champion Stephane Peterhansel suffered massive suspension damage to his electric Audi RS Q e-tron yesterday while running second in the Dakar Rally. After waiting nearly four hours for a support truck to arrive, news reached the Audi team that a second RS Q-tron – this one driven by World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz (’90, ’92) – had gotten lost, adding nearly two hours to their stage time and effectively eliminating the Audis from contention.

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InsideEVs

JANUARY 3, 2022

Flow ride-sharing vehicle and Flow Plus delivery van will feature robotic wheels with integrated electric suspension and propulsion.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

Tesla is rallying its employees to fight back against California’s NEM 3.0 proposal that could potentially make its biggest solar market not viable. more… The post Tesla asks employees to fight back against new proposal that could destroy its biggest solar market appeared first on Electrek.

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InsideEVs

JANUARY 3, 2022

IG Metall would like to represent as many Tesla employees as possible and the new office will facilitate that.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

This month, GM will begin sending “Chevrolet Certified” window clings to Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV owners who have had their EVs serviced under the sweeping recall that covers more than 140,000 electric cars between the 2017 and 2022 model years. more… The post Recalled Chevy Bolts to get ‘certified’ window clings after service appeared first on Electrek.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 3, 2022

For more than a decade now, OLED (organic light-emitting diode) displays have set the bar for screen quality, albeit at a price. That’s because they produce deep blacks, offer wide viewing angles, and have a broad color range. Meanwhile, QD (quantum dot) technologies have done a lot to improve the color purity and brightness of the more wallet-friendly LCD TVs.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

We’ve followed the development of the eSkootr Championship (eSC) since its inception in mid-2020. There’s just something about racers on 60 mph (100 km/h) electric scooters speeding around a track while standing up that boggles the mind. Early reports of the nascent racing league saw its developers working to turn the eSC into a respectable organized racing event, and recent signs show that effort has been largely successful as the league prepares to draft the first racers.

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InsideEVs

JANUARY 3, 2022

Tesla is recalling 19,697 imported Model S sedans, 35,836 imported Model 3s, and 144,208 China-made Model 3s for collision risks.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new prototype that represents the future possibilities in EV range and efficiency. The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX features an ultra-efficient electric drivetrain, lightweight engineering and is styled with sustainable materials. While the EQXX remains a prototype, its initial specs are staggering, offering a wealth of optimism for future EVs from Mercedes. more… The post Mercedes-Benz unveils VISION EQXX prototype with over 620 mile range, imp

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InsideEVs

JANUARY 3, 2022

The Three Pointed Star isn’t content with BEV efficiency, says the EQXX will use less than 10 kWh/100km or 6.2 miles/kWh.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

EV charging network, Blink, kicked off this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) by sharing news of seven new charging products, the largest unveiling in its thirteen year history. Blink products include multiple versions of fleet and home chargers, as well as new public chargers and software for customers. more… The post Blink introduces seven new charging products at CES including plug & charge and V2G technology appeared first on Electrek.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 3, 2022

Like many consumer technology professionals and members of the press. I had been planning to attend CES , the gigantic annual consumer electronics show, in person this year.That is, until about a week ago, when the current Covid surge made travel, dining out, and spending time indoors surrounded by large numbers of strangers seem like bad ideas. Of course, exhibitors, including new and smaller companies, had been sending out press releases, hoping to entice media to tear themselves away from the

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

Indian two-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj commands a healthy share of the vast local scooter and motorcycle market. Now the company is building a massive new factory for the production of electric two-wheelers, and that could mean big news for Europe’s electric scooters and motorcycles as well. more… The post Husqvarna’s new electric motorcycles, scooters could be built in Bajaj’s huge new factory appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 3, 2022

Never heard of the Zeekr brand? Don't worry; you soon will.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

If you asked a Hyundai executive to describe their relationship status with hydrogen these days, they’d probably tell you, “it’s complicated” Indeed, the news regarding the Korean carmaker’s various hydrogen programs seems – well, if not contradictory, at least confusing – with the company’s announcement that its hydrogen fuel-cell (HFC) powered Nexo crossover had broken some key, extreme-weather endurance records in Europe arriving almost lock-step with news

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