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Shell outlines steps to net-zero business by 2050; to cut production of traditional fuels 55% by 2030

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Global oil and gas major Shell has outlined how it will achieve its target to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, in step with society’s progress towards achieving net zero. This target covers the emissions from its operations and the emissions from the use of all the energy products it sells. Crucially, it includes emissions from the oil and gas that others produce and Shell then sells as products to customers, making the target comprehensive.

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EVgo plans many more Tesla chargers to supplement Supercharger network

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Drivers of Tesla electric cars will soon have more public-charging options beyond the company-owned Supercharger network. EVgo last week announced that it will add more than 600 Tesla connectors to DC fast-charging stations nationwide throughout the year. That total includes 400 Tesla connectors for existing Evgo charging stations, plus 200 more.

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Jaguar and Land Rover to offer pure electric models across all nameplates by 2030

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Central to Jaguar Land Rover’s Reimagine plan is the electrification of both Land Rover and Jaguar brands on separate architectures with two clear, unique personalities. Jaguar and Land Rover will offer pure electric power, nameplate by nameplate, by 2030. By this time, in addition to 100% of Jaguar sales, it is anticipated that around 60% of Land Rovers sold will be equipped with zero tailpipe powertrains.

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Mercedes EQC, Mirai’s “minus emissions,” Bolt EUV and EV tax credit: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly abandoning plans to sell the EQC electric crossover in the U.S. The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV bows, alongside a revamped Bolt EV. And what car can you drive for “minus emissions?” This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV was revealed Sunday, along with an equivalent refreshed version.

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

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Ford first US automaker to join Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

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Ford has become the first US automaker to join the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance ( IRMA ), marking an expansion of the company’s commitment to safeguard human rights, communities where such work is done, and the broader environment.The BMW Group is also an IRMA member. Ford has also committed to lead the electric vehicle and sustainable mobility revolution and nearly doubled—to $22 billion—what it will invest in developing EVs and create solutions.

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Hyundai teases “breakthrough” interior design in EV to rival Model Y and Mach-E

Green Car Reports

Hyundai has released a glimpse inside its Ioniq 5 electric vehicle, ahead of a February 23 premiere of this likely rival to the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y. The Ioniq 5’s cabin will use a combination of sustainable surfaces, including eco-processed leather treated with flax oil, rapeseed-based bio paint, PET-based woven materials.

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Report: Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV isn't coming to the US at all

Green Car Reports

With its American launch already delayed, the Mercedes-Benz EQC may not come to the United States at all, reports Autoblog. "Following a comprehensive review of market developments, the EQC will not be offered in the United States for now," a Mercedes spokesperson told the website. We've reached out to Mercedes-Benz U.S.A. as well, and will update.

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Peugeot e-Rifter coming in the autumn

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Hot on the heels of the Vauxhall Combo-e Life, Peugeot has announced the e-Rifter is to join its range later in the year. Based on the same platform and with very similar specifications, it will be roomy, practical and with a respectable range to boot.

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Electric Vehicle Owners Drive Less Than We Thought

Energy Institute at HAAS

Analysis of home electricity usage reveals how much people charge – and therefore drive – their EVs. Today’s post is co-authored with Fiona Burlig, James Bushnell & David Rapson. It’s … Continue Reading Electric Vehicle Owners Drive Less Than We Thought.

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ELO Mobility, Fraunhofer IVI and HyMove are developing new types of hydrogen fuel cell powered city buses; Go4City project start

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Berlin start-up ELO Mobility and the Fraunhofer Institute for Transport and Infrastructure Systems IVI are jointly developing a new generation of city buses with hydrogen drive technology as part of the Go4City (G4C) project. The Go4City project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure. The official project sponsor is Forschungszentrum Jülich.

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

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PURE EV eTrance NEO Electric Scooter : Test Report

Plug In India

By Atul Gopal The PluginIndia team got an opportunity to test the latest electric scooter from PURE EV, the Hyderabad based electric scooter brand. We also got to spend time with their electric scooter eTrance NEO. In this blog, i give my thoughts on the scooter. Video : Lets Ride - eTrance NEO The ETrance Neo plastic panels quality is super. Matte finish gives it an upmarket feel.

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TransLink buys 15 electric Nova Bus LFSe+; Chicago CTA approves buying 600 diesel Nova Bus LFS

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Canada-based Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group, recently was awarded a contract for 15 LFSe+, Nova Bus’ long range electric buses, by TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s transportation network. TransLink will be adding these to their two LFSe vehicles delivered in 2019 as part of the Canadian Consortium for Urban Transportation Research and Innovation (CUTRIC) Canada-wide Interchangeability Project, bringing their fleet to 17 Nova Bus electric vehicles.

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Chakratec partners with Premier Inn on first kinetic EV charging installation in Germany

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Israel-based Chakratec, a provider of kinetic energy storage technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, has completed a project with Premier Inn, a British hotel chain and the UK’s largest hotel brand, enabling guests at the hotel’s Leipzig, Germany, location to charge their EVs throughout their stay. Premier Inn is the first to deploy Chakratec’s unique new charging technology in Germany.

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RadSee launches high-performance automotive 4D imaging radar; lower cost, low-risk integration

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Israel-based RadSee Technologies Ltd. announced the availability of the automotive industry’s first 4D imaging radar for ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) and autonomous vehicles able to deliver ultra-high performance and scalability to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers at up to one-third the cost of previous solutions. By combining the company’s algorithms and patented antenna and system architecture with 77GHz commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, RadSee eliminates development risk as we

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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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