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Toronto Fire Services orders two fully electric Vector pumpers

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Spartan Emergency Response, a subsidiary of REV Group and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, announced that Toronto Fire Services has ordered two all-electric Vector fire trucks. ( Earlier post.) When delivered, Toronto Fire Services will be one of the first fire departments in Canada to have fully electric, North American-style pumper trucks in their fleet.

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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E gets price increase of up to $8,300, range boost for some versions

Green Car Reports

Ford has raised prices on its 2023 Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, by up to $8,300 versus the 2022 model. The automaker said in a release issued Thursday that the price hikes are “due to significant material cost increases, continued strain on key supply chains, and rapidly evolving market conditions.” Here, they also incorporate a change.

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Allison Transmission awarded $6.55M contract to deliver Next Generation Electrified Transmission to US Army

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Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defense vehicles, and medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, has been awarded a $6.55-million contract by the US Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center to design, develop and test an electric hybrid sub-system in Allison’s Next Generation Electrified Transmission (NGET) for armored combat vehicles. ( Earlier post.).

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Kia EV9 electric SUV: Production version due in 2023 will be three-row 4WD off-roader

Green Car Reports

Kia on Thursday revealed a bit more about how its upcoming EV9 electric SUV will fit into the market. And it includes a few surprises. The production EV9, which is set for a world premiere in the first quarter of 2023 and a U.S. introduction in the second half of 2023, is currently undergoing the final stretch of durability testing. That has.

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

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Two Foton Mobility Hydrogen City buses arrive for Transit Systems Australia

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Foton Mobility and Transit Systems Australia announced the arrival of two hydrogen fuel cell buses. The hydrogen buses are equipped with the fuel cell system jointly developed by SinoHytec and Toyota. ( Earlier post.). The hydrogen fuel cell buses have been added to Transit Systems growing green fleet of sustainable transport solutions, which now includes 60 electric buses and two hydrogen buses.

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Tesla battery supplier Panasonic is considering another large-scale US battery cell factory

Electrek

Panasonic just announced that it is building a $4 billion battery cell factory in Kansas to supply Tesla, but we now learn that the Japanese company is considering greenlighting another large-scale US battery cell factory to build simultaneously. more…. The post Tesla battery supplier Panasonic is considering another large-scale US battery cell factory appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX, NASA announce date for next Crew Dragon astronaut launch

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SpaceX and NASA have settled on October 3rd for the company’s fifth operational astronaut launch, a mission that will also mark the first time a Russian cosmonaut flies on Crew Dragon. Initially scheduled to launch in early September, NASA announced in July that SpaceX’s Crew-5 launch was slipping to late September after the company accidentally ran its new Falcon 9 rocket booster into a bridge.

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Plug Power to supply green hydrogen to Amazon

Green Car Congress

Plug Power signed a hydrogen supply deal with Amazon to provide liquid green hydrogen starting in 2025 to help decarbonize Amazon’s operations as part of its commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040. Specifically, Amazon and Plug have signed a deal for Plug to supply 10,950 tons per year of liquid green hydrogen to fuel Amazon operations. Using Plug’s electrolyzers, liquefaction capabilities and cryogenic tankers, Plug will deliver hydrogen to Amazon beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

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BREAKING: Chinese securities regulator signs audit regulatory cooperation deal with US regulators

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The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Ministry of Finance and the US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) signed an audit supervision cooperation agreement on August 26, which will be launched in the near future. The post BREAKING: Chinese securities regulator signs audit regulatory cooperation deal with US regulators appeared first on CnEVPost.

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California ARB selects nonprofit administrator to implement new statewide, income-based Electric Bicycle Incentive Project

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Following a competitive grant solicitation, the California Air Resources Board has chosen San Diego-based nonprofit organization Pedal Ahead as the administrator to implement California’s statewide Electric Bicycle Incentive Project. The equity-focused program is expected to launch officially in the first quarter of 2023. The goal is to encourage adoption of electric bicycles as a replacement for in-town motor vehicle trips by helping low-income Californians afford to purchase e-bikes.

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

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NIO to hold local NIO Day event in Europe in Q4, president says

CN EV Post

For NIO, it will see greater competitiveness in Europe than in China, said Qin Lihong. The post NIO to hold local NIO Day event in Europe in Q4, president says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Mexico forms state-run company to mine lithium: Litio para Mexico

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Mexico has formed a state-run company called Litio para Mexico (LitioMx) to mine the country’s lithium. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador made the announcement in a decree issued in the DOF (Diario Oficial de la Federación). Litio para Mexico will begin operations within the next six months. The mission for LitioMx is the exploration, exploitation, benefit and use of lithium, located in national territory, as well as the administration and control of the economic value chains of this mineral

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NIO ET5 pre-order details: Price, first delivery date and benefits

CN EV Post

NIO will allow consumers to lock in their orders for the ET5 starting September 9, with first deliveries taking place on September 30. The post NIO ET5 pre-order details: Price, first delivery date and benefits appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Neo Performance Materials to acquire exploration license for rare earth element project in Greenland

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Canada-based rare earths processor Neo Performance Materials ( earlier post ) will acquire from Hudson Resources an exploration license covering the Sarfartoq Carbonatite Complex in southwest Greenland. The project hosts a mineral deposit that is enriched in neodymium and praseodymium, two essential elements for rare earth permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and high-efficiency electric motors and pumps that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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Hong Kong auditor regulator says it will provide all necessary assistance for US-China cooperation

CN EV Post

Hong Kong's Financial Reporting Council said it supports mutual cross-border cooperation and will provide all necessary assistance and make appropriate arrangements within its mandate. The post Hong Kong auditor regulator says it will provide all necessary assistance for US-China cooperation appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board approved the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule. The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The ACC program was first adopted by CARB in 2012, including the Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) III Criteria Regulation; the LEV Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Regulation; and the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Regulation.

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Another Look At Ford’s Plan To Transition To EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Back in March, Ford released some very important information about how it plans to keep its company not only alive, but successful, during the transition to EVs. While I’ve mentioned this strategy briefly in another article, our commander-in-chief here at CleanTechnica wanted us to cover this again in its own post so that we can […].

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2023 Electrified Genesis G80 starts at $79,825

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Genesis announced US pricing for its first electric executive sedan, the 2023 Electrified G80. Starting from an MSRP of $79,825, Electrified G80 continues Genesis’ commitment towards a more sustainable future with the brand achieving a fully electrified lineup by 2030. The brand also announced the expansion of electric vehicle sales at select retailers located in four more states—Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Washington—beginning in September.

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2023 Electrified Genesis G80 available in one configuration, starts at MSRP of $79,825

Electric Cars Report

Genesis announced U.S. pricing for its first electric executive sedan, the 2023 Electrified G80. Starting from an MSRP of $79,825, Electrified G80 continues Genesis’ commitment towards a more sustainable future with the brand achieving a fully electrified lineup by 2030. Importantly, the brand announced the expansion of electric vehicle sales at select retailers located in […] The post 2023 Electrified Genesis G80 available in one configuration, starts at MSRP of $79,825 appeared fir

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Tritium opens its first US-based EV fast charger manufacturing plant

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Tritium DCFC Limited opened its first US-based EV fast charger manufacturing facility, located in Lebanon, Tennessee. The facility will employ more than 500 Tennesseans over the next five years. Tritium’s Tennessee facility will initially produce the company’s award-winning RTM fast charger, and is expected to start production on the PKM150 early next year.

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The no-brainer that could save you from extremely high petrol prices

Electric Cars Report

By Thom Groot, co-founder of the Electric Car Scheme Drivers in the UK face a perfect storm. Petrol and diesel prices are through the roof. Second-hand cars are more expensive than ever to buy. And those who don’t already have a license face months-long waits or expensive services to get them an earlier lesson. These […] The post The no-brainer that could save you from extremely high petrol prices appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Start of Production for the new EQS SUV at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama

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Mercedes-Benz is exclusively producing the all-electric EQS SUV at its North American passenger vehicle plant. These vehicles rolling off the line is a key step in Mercedes-Benz Cars’ global initiative to produce eight all-electric vehicles at seven sites on three continents this year. The full-size EQS SUV is integrated in series production at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama, which has been the production site for large Mercedes-Benz SUVs since 1997.

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Toyota to launch model with BYD motors and battery in China, regulatory filing shows

CN EV Post

Toyota will launch an electric sedan called the bZ3 in China in which the battery and the motor are supplied by BYD. The post Toyota to launch model with BYD motors and battery in China, regulatory filing shows appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Ocean energy can makes waves in the renewable energy sector

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Discover why ocean energy is well-placed to be as successful as wind and solar in Europe’s renewables market. The post Ocean energy can makes waves in the renewable energy sector appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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NIO to report Q2 earnings on Sept 7

CN EV Post

NIO delivered 25,059 vehicles in the second quarter, above the upper end of its previous guidance range of 23,000-25,000 vehicles. The post NIO to report Q2 earnings on Sept 7 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Factorial Energy to Open New Solid-State EV Battery Development and Manufacturing Facility in Methuen, Mass

Electric Cars Report

US-based solid-state battery technology company Factorial Energy announced it will establish a new advanced manufacturing facility in the Boston suburb of Methuen, Mass. The new facility will produce Factorial’s innovative new solid-state battery cell technology for EVs. The new production site at 501 Griffin Brook Drive in Methuen was recently secured by Factorial with the […] The post Factorial Energy to Open New Solid-State EV Battery Development and Manufacturing Facility in Methuen, M

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In a US first, California will pilot solar-panel canopies over canals

Electrek

In March 2021, Electrek reported that scientists published a feasibility study about the benefits of erecting solar panels over canals. That study is about to become a reality when a pilot project breaks ground in California. more…. The post In a US first, California will pilot solar-panel canopies over canals appeared first on Electrek.

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Neuralink won’t be wanted by “normal people” in the next 10-15 years: Mark Zuckerberg

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was a recent guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, and during the episode, he discussed, among other things, neural technology. During his conversation, Zuckerberg remarked that Elon Musk’s Neuralink would probably not be popular in the next 10-15 years because “normal people” would not want to have devices implanted in their brains that are made of non-mature technology. .

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Tesla goes on motor design hiring spree for humanoid Optimus robot

Electrek

Tesla is going into a hiring spree for motor and actuator designers and engineers for its humanoid Optimus robot program. The automaker is actually hiring more for the robot program than for its electric vehicles. more…. The post Tesla goes on motor design hiring spree for humanoid Optimus robot appeared first on Electrek.

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Boulder City NV purchased new Tesla police vehicles

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Boulder City, Nevada, purchased a new fleet of Tesla vehicles for its police department. The city announced the new purchase on its Facebook page , saying that although it’s a leader in energy production, it is now cutting down on fossil fuel consumption. Credit: Boulder City Police. The city purchased the Tesla Model Y vehicles with a small portion of the American Rescue Plan Act funds.

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US Electric Vehicle Market Growing, Yet Tesla Still Dominates

CleanTechnica EVs

We don’t have US sales data for all electric vehicle models, since automakers don’t break out sales of electric and non-electric versions of the same model (example: gas-powered Hyundai Kona sales and Hyundai Kona EV sales are combined in Hyundai’s sales reports). However, increasingly, automakers are rolling out standalone electric models (examples: Hyundai IONIQ 5, […].

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Tesla Model Y showcased at Menlo Park Police employee appreciation event

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The Menlo Park Police Department showed off its Tesla Model Y at an employee appreciation event that was held yesterday. Police Commander, T. J. Moffett shared the below photo of the Tesla Model Y police cruiser noting that it was the newest fleet vehicle. He also said that he was eager for officers to work with the Tesla Model Y as the department continues to focus on decarbonizing.

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BYD may be about to launch a premium $145k+ EV

Electrek

The Chinese automaking giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) is considering releasing a premium EV line as soon as this year, with prices starting at around $145,000. more…. The post BYD may be about to launch a premium $145k+ EV appeared first on Electrek.

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Recharging With Food, Electricity, & EV Advocacy — Options Growing

CleanTechnica EVs

Is it a match made in heaven? Probably not, but for electric vehicle owners who like fast food, it appears that you will be able to recharge the car and recharge the body at Red Roosters, Foodiary (Ampol), and Hungry Jacks. Olivers has Tesla chargers at some locations and great organic food — some feel […].