Fri.Apr 29, 2022

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Michigan State University deploys full-size autonomous electric bus

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Michigan State University officially has deployed its full-size autonomous electric bus ( earlier post ) and is accepting passengers on the 2.5-mile campus route. The autonomous bus is one of the largest of its kind to be deployed on US roadways to date. First introduced in November 2021 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the bus has now completed extensive on-campus testin—including more than 650 test runs of its route spanning all hours of the day—to make the official deployment pos

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States and environmental groups sue USPS over gasoline mail delivery trucks

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A coalition of environmental groups and over a dozen states filed lawsuits Thursday against the United States Postal Service (USPS) over plans to replace mail trucks with a majority-gasoline fleet. A new mail truck design from defense contractor Oshkosh was unveiled in February 2021, with plans to make just 10% of the fleet electric. That.

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EIA: China processed record amounts of crude oil in 2021 but exported less gasoline and diesel

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China processed record amounts of crude oil in 2021 to meet rising domestic consumption of petroleum products, according to analysis by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In the second half of the year, China processed slightly less crude oil and began exporting significantly less gasoline and diesel than in the first half of the year to ensure sufficient domestic supply.

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VW-BP project will add thousands of space-saving "Flexpole" urban fast-chargers in Europe

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen and oil giant BP on Thursday announced a partnership to install up to 8,000 urban charging stations across Europe by 2024. The project will use VW's Flexpole 150-kw DC fast-charging stations, which can be installed at low-voltage grid points without the need for the dedicated high-voltage hardware of conventional fast-charging stations.

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

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Volkswagen Group and bp launch strategic partnership for rapid roll-out of EV fast charging in Europe

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Volkswagen and bp have launched a strategic partnership that will boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe, unveiling their first charger in Dusseldorf, Germany. The partnership aims to transform access to EV charging in key European markets by rapidly building a fast-charging network across Europe by 2024 and delivering a seamless experience for EV drivers. bp CEO Bernard Looney and Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess launching the first bp / Aral flexpole fast charger.

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First-generation Kia Niro EV continues as zero-emission taxi special for home Korean market

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As a redesigned, second-generation 2023 Niro lineup ramps up for a fall arrival at U.S. dealerships, Kia isn’t just discontinuing the first-generation Niro EV. Instead, the much-loved first-gen Niro EV, which would likely have been Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy had it been more widely available from the start, is seeing a (new).

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SpaceX smashes Falcon 9 booster turnaround record

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SpaceX has successfully launched and landed the same Falcon 9 booster twice in three weeks, smashing the current record for orbital-class rocket turnaround. The existing record was also held by Falcon 9 and set in early 2021 when booster B1060 launched a Turkish communications satellite and a batch of Starlink spacecraft just 27 days and 4 hours apart.

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Plug Power, Olin JV to produce green hydrogen in 15 ton per day plant in Louisiana

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Olin Corporation, a leading vertically integrated chlor alkali producer and marketer, and Plug Power Inc., a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions, intend to create a joint venture (JV) to produce and market green hydrogen to support growing fuel cell demand in the global hydrogen economy. The JV is the first of its kind and will provide reliability of supply and speed to market for green hydrogen throughout North America, setting the foundation for broader collaboration between the two

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VW Flexpole charging, USPS gas-truck opposition builds, first-gen Kia Niro EV lives on: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

A “Flexpole” fast-charger is at the center of a push for more charging in Europe from VW and BP. With a second-generation Kia Niro EV arriving in months, Kia sees a reason to keep making the first-gen Niro EV. And states and environmental groups ally in a suit against the USPS. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The controversy.

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FreeWire Technologies raises $125M in Series D; battery-integrated ultrafast EV charging stations

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FreeWire Technologies, a developer of ultrafast electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, raised $125 million in new capital. The financing consists of a Senior Convertible Note provided exclusively by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. and a concurrent equity raise with institutional and strategic investors such as bp ventures, Riverstone Holdings, Octave Ventures, Gly Capital Management, Blue Bear Capital, and Daishin Private Equity amongst

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

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Tesla sends Powerwalls to power medical clinics in Ukraine

Electrek

Tesla has sent some Powerwalls to Ukraine in order to help power some “ambulant clinics” in Irpin and Borodyanka. Power has been unreliable since the Russian invasion – making battery packs like Powerwalls super useful. more…. The post Tesla sends Powerwalls to power medical clinics in Ukraine appeared first on Electrek.

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JAEA and MHI begin hydrogen production demo project using High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor (HTTR)

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The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), a national research and development agency, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), have been contracted by Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), to conduct a Hydrogen Production Demonstration Project Utilizing Very High Temperature, and from this fiscal year initiated a program to produce hydrogen using a High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor (HTTR).

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Ukraine War: Clean Energy Tipping Point?

CleanTechnica EVs

How does the war in Ukraine relate to the global shift to clean energy? The US and its allies are in the process of sending Ukraine billions of dollars in financial and military aid to help them fight the invading Russians. The US and its allies have also tried to sanction Russia as severely as […].

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Tesla is now more profitable than Ford and GM despite selling far less vehicles in Q1

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Tesla may be the rising star of America’s automotive sector, but for the longest time, Detroit giants General Motors and Ford have held significant advantages over their younger rival. Ford and GM still tend to deliver far more vehicles per quarter than Tesla, and they also tend to earn more money than the EV maker. The latter is no longer true. .

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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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Approximately 5,000 More EV Chargers Coming To Southern California

CleanTechnica EVs

At one time in the early part of the 20th century, in the US, there were gas-powered vehicles being used, but no drive-in gas stations existed. People with cars got their gas at general stores, hardware stores, or pharmacies, out of barrels. The first drive-in gas station was made operational in 1913. (Depending on what […].

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The best electric cars of 2022 | EVBox

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EVs are popular for a reason: beyond emitting low or even no CO2, they also cost less to maintain and charge , and provide an enjoyable driving experience. The EV market has grown exponentially: according to Bloomberg , there will be around 26 million EVs on the road by the end of 2022, a considerable increase from 1 million in 2016.

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Volkswagen reportedly considering a second US production site plus new battery cell plant

Electrek

According to a recent report out of Germany, Volkswagen is flirting with the idea of opening a second US production facility, possibly in Chattanooga, TN, where its current footprint is. In addition to significantly expanding its capacity on US soil, Volkswagen is also reportedly considering implementing a battery cell plant nearby as well. more…. The post Volkswagen reportedly considering a second US production site plus new battery cell plant appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout pitch included cost-cutting measures: report

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly looking to implement a number of key changes on Twitter once his acquisition of the social media company is complete. These include cost-saving measures, as well as the appointment of a new chief executive. Musk reportedly pitched his ideas to banks that agreed to help him in his efforts to acquire Twitter for $44 billion.

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Elon Musk sold $4 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares, but he says he is done

Electrek

Elon Musk confirmed that he sold about $4 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares over the last few days, which sent the automaker’s stock spiraling down, but now he says he is done selling Tesla stocks. more…. The post Elon Musk sold $4 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares, but he says he is done appeared first on Electrek.

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Which Tesla To Buy? Is Tesla FSD Worth It? What About Other EVs?

CleanTechnica EVs

See part one of this short series here: “Taking Delivery Of Your 1st Tesla (Or Other EV) Soon? What Do You Need To Know?“ What Car Should You Buy? The lowest priced Tesla is the Model 3 rear-wheel drive version with seating for 5 and a range of 267 miles. Its current cost is $42,690. […].

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Tesla reduces price of home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles

Electrek

Tesla has reduced prices on its two home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles being delivered. The automaker also added the chargers to its online configurator to remind new buyers to get one. more…. The post Tesla reduces price of home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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A Second Way To Make EV Charging Succeed In Rural Areas

CleanTechnica EVs

A couple of months ago, I read an article that got me to thinking (a dangerous pastime, I know) about rural charging stations. In the article, the author points out that rural America’s lack of electricity compared to the city is a song we’ve heard before, so it’s a problem we already know how to […].

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Tesla issues ‘over-the-air recall’ on 48K Model 3 Performance vehicles over problem with ‘track mode’

Electrek

Tesla has issued another “over-the-air recall,” and this time it’s on more than 48,000 Model 3 Performance vehicles over a problem with “track mode.”. more…. The post Tesla issues ‘over-the-air recall’ on 48K Model 3 Performance vehicles over problem with ‘track mode’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Driving Our Tesla Model 3 Up The Bunya Mountains

CleanTechnica EVs

These are the signs that met us as we started our wedding anniversary stay at Rice’s Log Cabins in the Bunya Mountains. The dingo notice was on the fridge in the cabin. The wild dog notice was at the beginning of the nature walks in the national park. Although we saw (and photographed) lots of […].

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Amazon joins Ford in reporting significant losses from Rivian investment

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E-commerce giant Amazon joined Detroit-based automaker Ford in reporting significant losses from an investment in electric vehicle startup Rivian, as the company’s stock tanked from all-time-highs it reached around its IPO. Amazon reported during its Earnings Call on Thursday that it lost $7.6 billion on its Rivian investment. Shares of Rivian reached prices as high as $179.47 per share but have fallen over 75 percent since then.

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A Second Way To Make EV Charging Succeed In Rural Areas (Part 2)

CleanTechnica EVs

In Part 1, I had us use imaginary time travel to visit a time and place in the 20th century where there wasn’t electricity. While there was a good federal plan to bring electricity to the ranch, they hadn’t gotten to my great-great uncle yet. But using the best technology he had at his disposal […].

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Volkswagen partners with bp for EV fast charging rollout in Europe

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Volkswagen will partner with bp to launch a strategic partnership to roll out up to 4,000 fast-charging electric vehicle charge points in Germany and the United Kingdom within the next two years. The first charger was unveiled in Dusseldorf, Germany on Thursday, which will be the first of perhaps 8,000 total charging points across Germany, the UK, and other European countries by 2024.

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Optiwatt Launches New “Save the Planet” Tool And Announces $4.3M In Seed Funding

CleanTechnica EVs

Optiwatt is a free electric vehicle (EV) charge management app that automatically schedules electric vehicle charging when electricity rates are cheapest, saving users an average of $388 per year.

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Clinics In Ukrainian Towns Received Free Tesla Powerwalls, Solar Panels

InsideEVs

Powerwalls will be set up for clinics in the towns of Borodyanka and Irpin, both located near the capital Kyiv.

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Elon Musk sells $8.5bn in Tesla shares following Twitter acquisition

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold $8.5 billion worth of his electric automotive company’s stock following his acquisition of social media platform Twitter this week. Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission reveal Musk sold around $3.3 billion worth of Tesla stock on Tuesday and another $654 million worth on Wednesday. Friday morning revealed more filings from Musk, as the agency revealed the CEO sold an additional 5.2 million shares for a total of around $4.5 billion.

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Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 review: Here’s what’s hidden in Rad’s new fat tire folding electric bike

Electrek

When the RadExpand 5 was first unveiled , I was surprised to see the company go in this direction and replace the RadMini with a new model. But now that I’ve spent some good time in the saddle, I see exactly what Rad was thinking, because the folding RadExpand 5 e-bike draws on some of the best parts of every other e-bike in the company’s wide lineup. more….

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Tesla’s Track Mode “recall” for the Model 3 Performance extends to the US

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Following an announcement from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall for over 48,000 Tesla Model 3 Performance in the United States. The recall aims to fix an issue with the high-performance vehicles’ speedometer when Track Mode is engaged. As per the NHTSA’s Safety Recall Report , a total of 48,184 Tesla Model 3 Performance units produced between February 18, 2018 and April 6, 2022

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GM's Mary Barra To Tie Compensation Packages To EV Goals

InsideEVs

In the past, it wasn't abnormal for legacy automakers to "anti-sell" EVs, but Barra has plans to take a leap in the opposite direction.

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Tesla China to fix Model 3 Performance Track Mode issue through OTA update

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China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced that Tesla will recall over 14,000 Tesla Model 3 Performance units over a fault in the vehicles’ speed units when Track Mode is engaged. The issue would be addressed through a free over-the-air (OTA) update. According to the SAMR’s announcement , the recall would involve a total of 14,684 Model 3 Performance.

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