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Mercedes-Benz to source CO2-free electricity in Germany from solar, wind and hydropower from 2022 onwards

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz is expanding its green power portfolio in cooperation with the energy supplier Enovos and the Norwegian energy producer Statkraft. From 2022 onwards, the company will purchase electricity in Germany which comes exclusively from renewable sources. A green power supply contract ensures the purchase of electricity from renewable energy sources at all times.

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Swappable battery system set by companies representing half of global motorcycle market

Green Car Reports

A consortium of manufacturers representing half the global motorcycle market announced an agreement Friday for a standardized battery-swapping system for electric motorcycles. The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles includes the top Japanese motorcycle manufacturers: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha. In a press release, the.

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Fitch Solutions forecasts nickel demand for EV batteries to grow 29.2% per year to 2030

Green Car Congress

Fitch Solutions expects nickel demand for EV battery manufacturing to experience an annual average growth rate of 29.2% over 2021-2030—outpacing demand for both lithium and cobalt. This estimate is a significant increase from the market analysis firm’s 2018 forecast, due to upwards revisions in its EV sales forecasts. Nickel demand will be supported by the metals persisting popularity in battery cathode chemistry, with downside risks caused by concerns over future supply availability, Fitc

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Voltswagen: The badge for VW’s Microbus revival and other EVs?

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen has been planning a name change to Voltswagen ahead of the arrival of more mass-market electric vehicles, and its ID Buzz Microbus revival in 2023. USA Today reports that it saw a formal announcement on the company’s media site after it was posted early Monday and before it was removed. CNBC, which also reported to have seen the.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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TWAICE launches new battery model library

Green Car Congress

Munich-based battery analytics company TWAICE has launched its new battery model library. Containing numerous cells of different chemistries and formats, the library makes obtaining validated cell aging simulation models significantly faster and increases the flexibility of licensing models. In addition, customers benefit from the holistic analytics platform that TWAICE offers for the entire lifecycle, of which the models are one building block.

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Short-loop electric bus serves as a proving ground for dynamic wireless charging

Green Car Reports

Israeli startup Electreon is testing dynamic wireless charging on a short bus route in Tel Aviv, allowing an electric bus to recharge as it drives along a stretch of road. Electreon has electrified a roughly 700-meter (0.4-mile) section of a 2.0-kilometer (1.2-mile) route, and installed a static wireless charging station at the Tel Aviv University.

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CASE Announces Industry’s First Electric Backhoe-Loader, NY Utilities Take First Deliveries

CleanTechnica EVs

Like semi trucks, construction equipment is all about dollars and business sense. While there are certainly entities who will want to stick with the equipment they’ve been using for decades, they won’t be able to compete in the market if the competition adopts better and/or cheaper equipment. If staying with older, polluting equipment hurts the […].

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Neste joins eFuel Alliance

Green Car Congress

Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, has joined the eFuel Alliance , an interest group dedicated to the industrial production of synthetic fuels based on hydrogen and CO 2 from renewable sources. The eFuel Alliance is based in Berlin and Brussels and brings together companies and organizations that share the goal of establishing and promoting power- and bio-based synthetic fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

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Tesla goes on hiring spree at Gigafactory Texas, prepares new battery cell factory

Electrek

Tesla is turning on the recruiting machine in Texas as it adds about 50 new jobs based out of Gigafactory Texas, including many jobs related to local battery cell production. more… The post Tesla goes on hiring spree at Gigafactory Texas, prepares new battery cell factory appeared first on Electrek.

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LADOT partnering with GMV and ViriCiti for e-bus management and maintenance

Green Car Congress

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is rapidly electrifying its fleet to meet sustainability goals set under the Green New Deal for Los Angeles. To meet the unique demands of these new zero-emission buses, LADOT is partnering with GMV Syncromatics and ViriCiti to develop a fleet management and maintenance system which will provide real-time dispatch and bus status information.

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

Brief

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Tesla secures order for 10 electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers

Electrek

Tesla has secured a new order for 10 Tesla electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers with almost $2 million in US government support. more… The post Tesla secures order for 10 electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers appeared first on Electrek.

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Eaton and Tenneco partner to produce new, integrated exhaust thermal management system to meet coming lower NOx standards

Green Car Congress

Power management company Eaton and Tenneco announced a joint development agreement between Eaton’s Vehicle Group and Tenneco’s Clean Air business group to produce an integrated exhaust thermal management system that will enable commercial truck and light vehicle manufacturers to meet upcoming emissions regulations. Across the globe, emission standards are tightening for vehicle manufacturers.

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Environmental Markets and Environmental Justice

Energy Institute at HAAS

(This blog is co-authored with Reed Walker). Offset markets for air pollution don’t worsen environmental inequality, though they also don’t improve it. One of the Biden Administration’s top two environmental priorities, along … Continue Reading Environmental Markets and Environmental Justice.

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We (Yes, That Includes You!) Need To Give The RV Industry An Electric Kick In The Pants

CleanTechnica EVs

I’ve written about RVs a few times on here, most recently showing some minor progress the overall industry is making. Canoo has a cool render of an electric RV, while Mercedes is going to offer the eSprinter as a cutaway van (the starting point for many RVs). While those look like promising developments, the industry […].

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Mercedes-Benz EQS interior unveiled with massive 55-inch screen

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the interior of its upcoming EQS electric sedan with a massive 55-inch screen at the center of its user experience inside the vehicle. more… The post Mercedes-Benz EQS interior unveiled with massive 55-inch screen appeared first on Electrek.

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EQS interior, Jeep charging network, motorcycle battery swapping, dynamic wireless charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz shows what’s inside its big EQS electric sedan. A Jeep off-road charging network starts to take form. An electric-bus demonstration aims to bypass big batteries. And future electric motorcycles from several top brands will offer widespread battery swapping. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Electrify America is handling.

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Rolls-Royce, Tecnam, & Widerøe to Deliver An All-Electric Passenger Aircraft in 2026

CleanTechnica EVs

As I’ve covered previously, Rolls-Royce is pretty serious about electric aircraft. Now, it has announced plans to partner with Tecnam and Widerøe to deliver a working electric passenger aircraft in 2026. “Electrification will help us deliver our ambition to enable the markets in which we operate to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050. This collaboration strengthens […].

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Tesla drastically increases price of Solar Roof

Electrek

Tesla appears to have drastically increased the price of its Solar Roof tiles in an update to its configurator and quote estimates. more… The post Tesla drastically increases price of Solar Roof appeared first on Electrek.

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ElectraMeccanica Chooses Mesa, Arizona To Build SOLO Car

CleanTechnica EVs

The Phoenix, Arizona metro area seems like it’s starting to become an EV production and maintenance hot spot. With Lucid Motors setting up a factory in nearby Casa Grande (a 20-30 minute drive away) and Gruber Motors rebuilding/refurbishing Tesla vehicles in Phoenix proper, ElectraMeccanica’s SOLO production facilities will be in good company.

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Ninebot launches higher-power electric mopeds starting at ridiculously low $450

Electrek

Fresh on the heels of Ninebot’s recent launch of the $350 A30C low-power electric moped, Ninebot is showing off some more impressive options with a bit more power. The latest models are known as the Ninebot N70C, N90, and N100 electric mopeds. more… The post Ninebot launches higher-power electric mopeds starting at ridiculously low $450 appeared first on Electrek.

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Mahindra XUV300 India’s upcoming electric car 

Electric Vehicles India

Mahindra XUV300 India’s upcoming electric car . Mahindra XUV300 electric car is from a leading and pioneer automaker Mahindra Electric. It is developing an all-electric version of its conventional XUV300 car. It was also showcased in the Auto Expo and its other electric cars were also showcased. It had attracted a lot of people during its unveil and it is the most awaited electric vehicle in India.

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Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta navigate through the eye of the system in impressive video

Electrek

In a new video, we get a rare look at Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta software at work through what it can actually see as it navigates city streets. You can watch the impressive video below. more… The post Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta navigate through the eye of the system in impressive video appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y lineup

Electric Vehicles India

Tesla Model Y lineup. After launching Model S, Model 3 and Model X, Tesla showcased model Y as their 4th car in 2019. Elon musk mentions Model Y as a car with supercar performance and SUV practicality. This electric car is available in four variants depending upon the requirement of the driver. So, let’s know more about the cars in the Tesla model Y lineup.

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Rivian and Lucid Motors sued by Illinois automotive dealers

Electrek

In a lawsuit filed in Cook County Court, Illinois, Rivian and Lucid Motors are being sued for their direct-to-consumer business model. The suit also lists Illinois secretary of state Jesse White as a defendant. It claims his office “has abandoned its enforcement role.” more… The post Rivian and Lucid Motors sued by Illinois automotive dealers appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen Wants Us To Know It Has A Long History With EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

As the automotive industry slowly crawls into the energy transition, many of the big auto players have been trying to show us that they have been interested in electric vehicles for a long time. From a cynical perspective, it looks like they’re trying to save face after being beaten to market by an upstart (Tesla). […].

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Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi plans to make EVs

Electrek

Consumer electronics company Xiaomi Communications Co. appears to be the latest manufacturer entering the electric mobility race. The Beijing-based company is reportedly making plans to create Xiaomi brand EVs. The company will utilize a Chinese manufacturing facility owned by Great Wall Motors. more… The post Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi plans to make EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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Extreme E – Team xite & myenergi

My Energi

myenergi partners with Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Extreme E team. myenergi becomes first EV charging brand to sponsor an Extreme E team. Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Odyssey 21 to feature myenergi livery. Championship to be aired live on ITV, Sky Sports and BT Sport. myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charging device, has partnered with the Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Team as principal sponsor for the 2021 Extreme E season.

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It’s not April Fools’ yet – VW will change its US name to ‘Voltswagen’ (U)

Electrek

Volkswagen will change the name of its US electric car unit to “Voltswagen,” according to an accidentally leaked press release as reported by CNBC , which verified its authenticity with “a person familiar with the company’s plans.” Before it was taken down, the press release was dated April 29. (Update: The name change is now official per VW’s media page.

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Nissan’s Charging Incentive Program Gets 6,000 Members, But It’s Not As Good As The Old One (& That’s Probably A Good Thing)

CleanTechnica EVs

A couple weeks ago, Nissan and EVgo announced that their Nissan Energy Perks program signed up its 6,000th member. This latest program not only includes some limited free charging for new LEAF owners, but also involves Nissan funding an additional 200 stations in the EVgo network. “The Nissan Energy Perks program empowers Nissan LEAF drivers […].

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EGEB: Wind and solar drove a record fall in coal in 2020…

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): …except for in China, which saw a growth in coal – and emissions still rose. Londoners can now choose electric vehicles when they use Uber Green from today. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Available EV Charging Station Rebates in California

Charged Future

There are many, many EV charging station rebates available in California. These rebates help bring down the capital expenditure making installing charging stations a very interesting project for many hotels, workplaces, or apartment complexes. In some cases, these rebates can cover around 70% of total costs. That could be worth around $15,000!

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Rivian CEO reveals collaboration with Yakima

Electrek

In a Tweet over the weekend, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shared images of his family camping in an R1T. From the images, you can clearly see a yellow rooftop tent donning both the Rivian and Yakima logos. The photos confirm at least one Rivian accessory in a partnership with the leading rack manufacturer, Yakima. more… The post Rivian CEO reveals collaboration with Yakima appeared first on Electrek.

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Rivian quietly reveals the R1T and R1S’ generous warranty coverage

Teslarati

Rivian seems set on ensuring that its customers are as comfortable and secure as possible with their R1T or R1S purchase. The EV maker’s efforts can be seen in the warranty coverage it decided to offer. Based on information from Rivian’s website, the company will offer one of the best and most straightforward warranty packages in the electric vehicle market.

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First look at the Jackery Explorer 1500 solar generator – ports in a storm

Electrek

California-headquartered green power solutions company Jackery is officially releasing the Explorer 1500 on April 5 – its largest solar generator yet. The company asked Electrek if we’d like to try it out, so Jackery sent me a review unit, and I happily put it to the test. Here’s what I found. more… The post First look at the Jackery Explorer 1500 solar generator – ports in a storm appeared first on Electrek.

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