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Darling and Valero jointly announced that their 50/50 joint venture, Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), has received approval from both companies’ Boards of Directors to proceed with the construction of the renewable diesel production facility to be located at Valero’s Port Arthur, Texas refinery. DGD Port Arthur’s capacity is estimated to be 470 million gallons per year of renewable diesel.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) hopes improve the efficiency of its future electric vehicles through increased use of lightweight composite materials. The automaker is leading an industrial consortium in the Tucana Project, a four-year program that aims to accelerate the implementation of electric powertrains and lightweight materials in the United.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Leclanché SA has developed a modular, all-in-one, high-performance battery system optimized for powering new and retrofit hybrid and fully electric commercial vehicles. INT-39 Energy HV pack (INT-39 Energy) is a fully integrated product comprising Leclanché’s advanced M2 battery modules, powered by its high density and high life cycle 60 Ah graphite/NMC (nickel manganese cobalt oxide) Li-ion cells; and the company’s proprietary battery management system (BMS).

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

U.K.-based Watt Electric Vehicle Company has developed a flexible skateboard platform for low-volume manufacturers, and to show it off the company created an electric coupe inspired by the classic Porsche 356 sports car. The car was specifically modeled on the 1955 Porsche 356a, but with many changes inside and out, according to Watt. A.

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries has selected Corvus Energy to supply the energy storage system (ESS) for the first zero-emissions electric “e5 tanker” currently under construction for Asahi Tanker Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. Corvus Energy will supply the battery-based ESS to Kawasaki Heavy Industries to integrate into the zero-emissions all-electric propulsion and electrical systems aboard the “e5 tanker” under construction for Asahi Tanker.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Nissan reported last week that its Rogue crossover is the first global model from the automaker to use a new “closed-loop” recycling system for aluminum that helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions due to manufacturing. The debut of the new material is in the aluminum hood and doors of the 2021 Nissan Rogue, which is made in Tennessee.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Nissan looks at reducing its manufacturing footprint, and Jaguar Land Rover aims at freeing up more space and weight for an EV range boost. A niche EV company teases its skateboard platform with a Porsche 356 tribute. And a product that’s most definitely not for the masses applies VW’s platform for affordable EVs. This and more, here.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Future Flight Challenge was created to develop aviation infrastructure and systems that enable the next generation of electric and autonomous air vehicles. Air-One is a world-first fully-operational hub for future electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft—such as cargo drones and air taxis—to be launched in Coventry (UK) later this year.

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EV Sales

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Models: Tesla Model 3 three-peats in Record Year After a rough start of the year, the second half of 2020 has become a records fest, with 3 record months in the last 4, with December being one of them, with over half a million registrations. With plugin registrations jumping 105% last month, it was the first time since 1411 2011 that we had 3 consecutive months (October, November & December) of doubling sales, with is a great sign for what 2021 could be.

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Almost half of global consumers (46%) are considering purchasing a car in the next 12 months, an increase from 35% in April 2020. This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. This is according to Shifting gears: COVID-19 and the fast-changing automotive consumer —an update on the Capgemini research note examining car buying behaviors

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As our country drives toward an all-electric future, businesses everywhere have taken advantage of federal tax credits that can help offset the costs of installing electric vehicle infrastructure and equipment. While those credits have been extended into 2021, they are not the only way for your business to maximize your investment. For businesses based in Portland, Oregon, EV incentives are available at both the state and local level, and are among the most attractive and encompassing benefits i

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. The current pandemic has not affected the different modes of mobility to the same degree. As is evident from my ongoing monthly monitoring of key transportation indexes, flying, riding the train, and taking public transit have all been influenced much more than driving. This applies both to the maximum reductions during the spring of 2020 and the degree of the rebound later in the year.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Tesla has been fiddling with its three major models – the Model 3, Model S and Model X, bringing incremental improvements to tech throughout the ranges.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The California Department of Motor Vehicles issued a permit to Baidu USA LLC, authorizing the company to test driverless vehicles on public roads in Sunnyvale. While Baidu has had state authority to test autonomous vehicles with safety drivers since 2016, the new permit allows the company to test three autonomous vehicles without a driver behind the wheel on specified streets within Sunnyvale, located in Santa Clara County.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at a workplace or multi-unit development provides many benefits. For workplaces, charging stations can attract/retain employee talent. For apartments or condo complexes, charging stations can generate income. Once installed, chargers operate nearly autonomously with very little overnight needed by management.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

At the first Hydrogen General Assembly, Germany’s Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer announced €24.4 million in funding for three projects developing fuel cell and battery-electric drives for commercial vehicles. We want to work towards zero emissions road logistics with alternative drives. That is why we are supporting companies in bringing sustainable drive technologies to market maturity and using them.

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EV Info

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Yes the second all electric VW is now on the road. Hot on the heels of the ID 3 comes the ID 4. VW claim that the all-new ID.4 combines the practicality of an SUV and the sustainability of an electric car. It delivers all the SUV benefits you need, including space and performance, while being kinder to our environment. The exclusive ID.4 1 ST Edition is open to order now for £37,800 † including the government’s Plug-In grant.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Volkswagen Group faces an £89m fine after failing to meet its EU emissions target

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Peugeot brand is now offering a full range of electric utility vehicles in Europe. Complementing the new Peugeot e-EXPERT (International VAN of The Year 2021) and Peugeot e-BOXER, Peugeot is presenting the new Peugeot e-PARTNER. Building on its commercial success over the generations, having won numerous awards including the title of International VAN of The Year in 2019, the Peugeot PARTNER has been produced in 2,000,000 vehicles and sold in more than 100 countries since its launch in 1996.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

To be successful, the Biden-Harris Administration’s evidence-based policymaking push must engage both technocrats and impacted communities. Last Wednesday was Climate Day at the White House. President Biden, alongside his experienced … Continue Reading Committing to Evidence-Based Policymaking.

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The latest in ZF brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally marketed MEB modular e-drive system platform. Volkswagen Group’s order for the new ZF brake control system covers several million vehicles—starting with the recently introduced ID.3 and ID.4 and continuing with future models based on the manufacturer’s MEB e-drive platform.

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