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Cummins completes 50% acquisition of Momentum Fuel Technologies; JV to focus on natural gas solutions

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Cummins Inc. and Rush Enterprises, Inc. have closed on Cummins’ acquisition of 50% equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush Enterprises. ( Earlier post.) The joint venture between Rush Enterprises and Cummins will seek to enhance production of near-zero emissions natural gas powertrains by manufacturing Cummins-branded natural gas fuel delivery systems for the commercial vehicle market in North America.

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GM fuel-cell tech could enable more EV fast-charging, help prevent blackouts

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As General Motors works to fill its lineup with battery electric passenger vehicles, it’s made clear that it sees hydrogen fuel-cell technology as an important part for future zero-emissions growth in bigger vehicles. Think heavy-duty commercial trucks, locomotives, and aerospace applications. On Wednesday, GM announced it’s adding a.

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Nikola and Proterra agree to long-term battery supply for zero-emission Class 8 trucks

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Nikola and Proterra announced a strategic, multi-year supply agreement to power Nikola zero-emission semi-trucks with Proterra’s battery technology. Proterra product is expected to be incorporated in the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The first Proterra Powered Nikola semi-trucks are expected to be produced in the fourth quarter of 2022, with Proterra delivering prototype systems to Nikola starting in the second quarter of 2022.

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BMW X3 plug-in hybrid dropped, leaves no entry for brand in fast-growing EV SUV segment

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The BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped for the 2022 model year, the automaker confirmed in a press release of its updates for the new model year. With the all-electric iX3 not slated to reach the United States, that leaves BMW without a plug-in offering in the entry luxury SUV segment, which is quickly being populated with new EV.

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

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Mopar introduces new at-home plug-in wall chargers for Jeep 4xe models and Chrysler Pacifica

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Mopar has introduced new, Wi-Fi-capable, Level 2 (240-volt) charging units for at-home charging for Jeep 4xe and Chrysler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Available in plug-in or hardwired versions that supply 32 amps/7.7kW (maximum) of power, the new charging units provide a full charge in just over two hours, up to six times faster than standard Level 1 (120-volt) chargers.

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Blink 80-amp chargers will ready GM dealerships for Cadillac Lyriq, GMC Hummer EV

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Blink Charging will supply Level 2 charging stations to General Motors dealerships in the United States and Canada, the company announced Tuesday in a press release. The Blink IQ 200 19.2-kilowatt charging stations are already shipping to dealerships, with orders placed for more to be delivered over the next several months, the company said. That.

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Tesla announces Solar Roof 20-year loans with lower monthly payments

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Tesla recently announced that it had launched a 20-year Solar Roof loan option that allows customers to have lower monthly payments. The update enables Tesla to offer its flagship residential solar product at a price point that’s more affordable than before. Tesla’s order page for the Solar Roof requires prospective customers to provide their home address, as well as their average monthly electric bill.

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NREL review explores potential value of EV managed charging for realizing effective vehicle-grid integration

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A team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has completed a literature review on the potential value of EV managed charging. Their findings, published in Energy & Environmental Science , provide a comprehensive look at how EVs and the grid could work together as the electric and transportation sectors become intertwined. Although many studies have considered the benefits of EV managed charging, this review summarizes findings from hundreds of studies considering multiple value stre

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A bunch of former SpaceX engineers are making electric and autonomous railway vehicles

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A bunch of former SpaceX engineers banded together to create a new startup looking to make electric and autonomous railway vehicles to revolutionize rail-based freight transport. They have a big task ahead of them. more… The post A bunch of former SpaceX engineers are making electric and autonomous railway vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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ICCT report finds expected surge in renewable diesel production could have damaging environmental impacts due to feedstock demand

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report prepared by the consultancy Cerulogy that explores the potential market and environmental impacts of increased capacity for renewable diesel produced by hydrotreating oils and fats in the US. The United States currently supports renewable diesel supply through the federal Renewable Fuel Standard; a biomass-based diesel blenders tax credit; and state level policies—all contributing to numerous announcements of ne

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

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South Africa’s Highest Mileage BMW i3 Has Now Driven 300,000 KM On Its Original Battery!

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Shaun Maidment’s 2016 BMW i3 has just reached 300,000 kilometers on its odometer! Shaun’s car has the highest mileage of any i3 in Africa. Shaun bought his BMW i3 in August of 2016. This 60 Ah i3 has been driven for over 300,000 kilometers in those 5 and a half years on its original battery! […].

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Honda signs joint development agreement with SES for Li-metal batteries; to take 2% stake

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Honda Motor announced that, in December 2021, it signed a joint development agreement with SES Holdings Pte. Ltd.in the area of Lithium-metal rechargeable batteries. Moreover, SES plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) via a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction, and through the PIPE (private investment in public equity) offering by the SPAC, Honda plans to acquire approximately 2% of the shares of SES AI Corporation, the company to be listed on NYSE.

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Electric Airstream concept is the RV industry’s ‘iPhone moment’

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Thor industries just revealed its new electric Airstream concept, and made every other RV on the market – even the ones announced a few short hours ago – seem like antique relics of a distant past. The new “eStream” travel trailer revealed today is the iPhone on January 9, 2007 , and everything else is … well, everything else. more… The post Electric Airstream concept is the RV industry’s ‘iPhone moment’ appeared first on Electrek.

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BMDV providing €20M to support fleet electrification and infrastructure

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The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) is investing a further €20 million in the procurement of vehicles for fleets and the development of charging infrastructure as part of its electromobility funding guideline. The ministry approved a total of 86 projects, 36 of them by municipalities and 50 by companies. The BMDV is thus supporting the procurement of more than 1,000 vehicles and almost 250 charging points within the framework of this guideline.

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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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65% Plugin Vehicle Share in the Netherlands! Volkswagen ID.3 Shines!

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The top 10 vehicles in the Netherlands in December in terms of registrations were all 100% electric vehicles. December was the second best month ever in the Dutch market for plugin vehicle sales, with 23,150 plugin registrations. That score was only behind the all-time record set a year ago when the EU’s CO2 fleet rules […].

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Volkswagen and Bosch exploring establishing European provider of battery production systems

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The Volkswagen Group and the Bosch Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the establishment of a European battery equipment solution provider. The two companies plan to supply integrated battery production systems as well as on-site ramp-up and maintenance support for battery cell and system manufacturers. The companies are aiming for cost and technology leadership in the industrialization of battery technology and the volume production of sustainable, cutting-edge batteries.

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One of Tesla’s (TSLA) largest individual shareholders calls for optimistic 2022 guidance

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Leo KoGuan, one of Tesla’s ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) largest individual shareholders, is calling on the company to provide an optimistic 2022 vehicle delivery guidance. KoGuan was revealed last year to hold over $7 billion worth of TSLA stock, making him one of the company’s most significant individual shareholders, just behind CEO Elon Musk and billionaire Larry Ellison. .

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24M finalizes deal with Volkswagen Group to partner on next-gen EV battery manufacturing; new VW subsidiary

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24M Technologies, Inc. (24M) has finalized its deal, announced in December 2021 ( earlier post ) with Volkswagen Group (VWAG). Through the strategic partnership, Volkswagen will manufacture next-generation lithium-ion EV batteries using the 24M SemiSolid platform for use in Group electric vehicles. Volkswagen Group acquired a 25% stake in 24M and will establish a wholly-owned subsidiary that will, in cooperation with 24M, develop a SemiSolid battery cell production technology for automotive appl

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Tesla water supply, drinking water not at risk due to increase pumping rates: Environment Minister

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Brandenburg State Environment Minister Axel Vogel said on Wednesday during a State Parliament meeting in Potsdam that Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin, nor the approved contracts for increased water withdrawal, have any negative effects on the drinking water of 170,000 people. The Green League and Brandenburg Nature Conservation Union filed a lawsuit against the State Office of the Environment, claiming that approval for higher water pumping rates at the Eggersdorf waterworks could “endang

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A second US offshore wind farm just got approved for construction

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The US Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today gave final permitting approval to South Fork – New York’s first offshore wind farm. It’s now the second US offshore wind project authorized by the US government to begin construction. more… The post A second US offshore wind farm just got approved for construction appeared first on Electrek.

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NASA updates status of SpaceX’s next two astronaut launches

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NASA has updated the status of SpaceX’s next two crewed Falcon 9 launches – one fully private and the other for the space agency. According to NASA, SpaceX’s first all-private Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station has been delayed a month to allow additional technical and scheduling issues. Mission customer Axiom Space has yet to confirm or comment on the delay.

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Yamaha launches striking new electric scooter that uses Gogoro’s swappable batteries

Electrek

It’s been a big few days for Gogoro, with Yamaha announcing a new electric scooter using the company’s swappable batteries just hours after a big funding announcement. more… The post Yamaha launches striking new electric scooter that uses Gogoro’s swappable batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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The Electrification Movement Will Keep Trainspotters Jumping

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The leading global railway supplier Progress Rail is doubling down on the electrification trend with battery-powered electric locomotives and fuel cells, too.

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Rivian partners with Under Canvas to bring EV charging to most beautiful camping sites in the US

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Rivian announced a new partnership with Under Canvas to bring EV charging to some of the most beautiful campgrounds in the US. more… The post Rivian partners with Under Canvas to bring EV charging to most beautiful camping sites in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Opibus Introduces The First Locally Designed & Developed Electric Bus In Kenya

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Opibus, a Swedish-Kenyan technology company that develops, designs, and manufactures electric vehicles tailored for the African continent, has just introduced the first all-electric bus in Kenya. Opibus designed and developed the electric bus in Kenya. This is the first major step in the company’s vision to provide a locally designed and developed electric bus that […].

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Skyportz signs agreement with airport parking company to build 400 eVTOL vertiports

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The air-taxi infrastructure hopefuls at Skyportz have expanded their plans to provide eVTOL takeoff and landing sites throughout Australia by partnering an with airport and parking garage that’s looking for a new lifeline. more… The post Skyportz signs agreement with airport parking company to build 400 eVTOL vertiports appeared first on Electrek.

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LG Innotek and Samsung are bidding for Tesla camera module orders: report

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Recent reports from South Korean media outlets have suggested that companies like LG Innotek and Samsung Electro-Mechanics are currently competing for a supply contract for Tesla cameras. Citing industry sources, Korean tech publication TheElec noted that the aspiring companies are currently participating in a bidding program for Tesla’s camera modules. .

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Do Electric Trains Dream Of Autonomous Mobility? Yes, They Do.

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Parallel Systems bursts out of stealth mode with a SpaceX pedigree and a plan for launching the nation's railways into the space age with autonomous electric railcars.

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Koenigsegg gets into Tesla tuning through a partnership with Unplugged Performance

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A new collaboration between hypercar company Koenigsegg and Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance will lead to the former manufacturing aftermarket parts for Tesla vehicles. more… The post Koenigsegg gets into Tesla tuning through a partnership with Unplugged Performance appeared first on Electrek.

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Vertical Integration: Tesla’s Secret to Overcoming Challenges

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Last year proved to be extremely challenging for the auto sector. Supply chain issues, a global chip shortage, and a pernicious pandemic plagued the industry. However, an unorthodox strategy at Tesla proved invaluable when facing tough times in 2021 — vertical integration. Tesla attended the 4th China International Import Expo, "unfolded" Shanghai Gigafactory to Expo. pic.twitter.com/AWlrRuqhXX — Tesla Greater China […].

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Taking Cosmology to the Far Side of the Moon

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A team of Chinese researchers are planning to use the moon as a shield to detect otherwise hard-to-observe low frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum and open up a new window on the universe. The Discovering the Sky at the Longest Wavelengths (DSL) mission aims to seek out faint, low frequency signals from the early cosmos using an array of ten satellites in lunar orbit.

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IIHS announces new ratings set for the safeguards of semi-autonomous vehicles

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that it is developing a new ratings program that evaluates the safeguards that vehicles with partial automation employ to help drivers stay attentive. The IIHS will use four levels for rating the safeguards: good, acceptable, marginal, or poor. Vehicles with “good” safeguard system ratings will need to ensure that the driver’s eyes are directed at the road and their hands are either on the wheel or ready to grab it

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Stellantis CEO Warns Of Dangers In EU Electric Car Policies

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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says there are better ways to reduce vehicle emissions than mandating electric cars.

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Tesla driver charged with vehicular manslaughter, NHTSA to release findings regarding Autopilot use

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A Tesla driver involved in an accident in California over two years ago is now being formally charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter. Investigations from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration following the accident stated Tesla Autopilot was in use, and the agency confirmed to us that it would release findings soon. On December 29, 2019, a Tesla Model S left a freeway and ran a red light in a Los Angeles suburb, striking a Honda Civic and killing two people.