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Antelope Valley adds 16 more BYD electric buses to fleet

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Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) is growing its battery-electric fleet with the purchase of 10 K11M 60-foot articulated buses and six K7M 30-foot buses. AVTA, which serves northern Los Angeles County and portions of southern Kern County, was the first transit agency in North America to make the decision to go 100% battery-electric. Since then, AVTA has put 57 BYD zero-emission buses into revenue service.

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Rivian R1T electric pickup: More details about towing, gear tunnel, app-controlled tailgate

Green Car Reports

As it gets closer to the planned start of customer deliveries, Rivian continues to whet appetites with more details of its R1T electric pickup truck. The company showed off a prototype towing 11,000 pounds in scorching heat last year, and has discussed acceleration and range, but in a recent blog post it released a more complete set of specs.

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ClassNK issues AiP for cargo containment system for Kawasaki large liquefied hydrogen carrier; highest carrying capacity

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Classification society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the design of a cargo containment system (CCS) of the world’s largest capacity (40,000 m 3 class per tank) developed for use on a large liquefied hydrogen carrier. The CCS for which the AiP was obtained is designed to contain cryogenic liquefied hydrogen, reduced to a temperature of -253 °C and one eight-hundredth its initial volume, for shipping by sea in large amounts.

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The Tesla Cybertruck really does make everything look cyberpunk in the real world

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Everyone knows that the Tesla Cybertruck is an eye-catching vehicle. Even before it was unveiled, Elon Musk has noted that the Cybertruck was designed to resemble a futuristic armored personnel carrier from a cyberpunk movie set. The Cybertruck definitely proved the Tesla CEOs’ words these past couple of days, especially as it was photographed driving around the bright streets of New York City at night.

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

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Colonial Pipeline halts operations after cyberattack; largest refined products pipeline in US

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Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the US, transporting more than 100 million gallons of fuel daily to meet the energy needs of consumers from Houston, Texas to the New York Harbor. On 7 May, the Colonial Pipeline Company learned it was the victim of a cyberattack involving ransomware. In response, the company took certain systems offline to contain the threat; this has temporarily halted all pipeline operations.

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Elon Musk reveals he has Asperger’s in surprisingly on-point “SNL” monologue

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Elon Musk’s hosting gig at Saturday Night Live proved to be a lot smoother than what even avid Tesla fans expected. Musk is known for his off-beat humor and his challenges in public speaking, but as soon as his SNL monologue began, it seemed like the Tesla and SpaceX CEO was in his element. He started his monologue strong, revealing that he has Asperger’s, and that he was the first host to admit it on the late-night comedy show. .

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Elon Musk is hosting SNL tonight — here’s how to stream it

Electrek

Whatever you think of him, Elon Musk is indeed the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. And, again, whatever you think of him, he’s inexplicably hosting Saturday Night Live tonight, May 8th. Here’s everything you need to know about how to catch the “Technoking” himself on TV or streaming… more… The post Elon Musk is hosting SNL tonight — here’s how to stream it appeared first on Electrek.

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As Electric Vehicle Sales Skyrocket, Tesla Continues to Dominate

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. by Charles Morris The events of the last year have dramatically demonstrated the truth of the old adage that major crises tend to accelerate changes that were already underway. The auto industry (among others) had a tough 2020, but it’s coming back strong — in the first quarter of 2021, the US […].

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Quick Charge Podcast: May 8, 2021

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: May 8, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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Volta Trucks Road-To-Zero Emissions Strategy

CleanTechnica EVs

Volta Trucks has laid out its Road-to-Zero Emissions strategy and is launching four full-electric commercial vehicles. The trucks will be between 7.5t and 19t and manufactured at multiple facilities. The target is set to 27,000 vehicle sales annually across expanded markets. The company plans to launch these new trucks by 2025. The Volta Zero was […].

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

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Antelope Valley Transit Authority Growing Battery-Electric Fleet with 10 K11M 60 Foot BYD Articulated Buses &6 K7M 30-Foot Buses.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (5/6/2021) – BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced that Antelope Valley Transit Authority, a longstanding customer and community partner, is growing its battery-electric fleet with the purchase of 10 K11M 60-foot articulated buses and six K7M 30-foot buses. AVTA, which serves northern Los Angeles County and portions of southern Kern County, was the first […].

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UNFI’s Plan To Reduce Emissions: Adopting Zero-Emissions Emerging Transportation Technology

CleanTechnica EVs

United Natural Foods, Inc (UNFI) has a plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emission footprint in California. The company is adding 53 all-electric transport refrigerated trail units (TRUs) to its fleet at the Riverside distribution center. Aside from being electric, the TRUs achieve zero-emission by using a high-efficiency refrigeration system that is powered by solar […].

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Tesla Model S vs. Model 3: Comparing sedans side by side

Electrek

Tesla’s Model S and Model 3 provide drivers with either a taste of veteran performance or refreshing innovation and value. Both combine to form the US automaker’s line of electric sedans, although they share more of their mechanical makeup with their respective assembly-line SUV partners. Below is a comprehensive breakdown comparing old and new to help you decide which sedan may be the Tesla for you. more… The post Tesla Model S vs.

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Charging Networks That Are Making Road Trip Adventures In Your Electric Vehicle Easy

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published on EVmatch. By Jeff Pickett There have been some exciting recent developments for adventuresome EVangelists such as myself. While much of driving for most everybody is predictable commuting, sometimes one needs to get off the beaten track. Until now, for EV drivers, that often presented a challenge at best, and a complete roadblock at […].

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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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Tesla And China: A Symbiotic Relationship In The Making

InsideEVs

Tesla has incredible potential in China, but some people think trouble is brewing.

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That Time My 7-Year-Old Son Taught Me Something Important About Autopilot

CleanTechnica EVs

Over the years, I’ve had wheel time with everything Tesla sells, including the Model Y most recently. I liked basically everything about the vehicle, but was disappointed that cleaning up a mess (messes are common when you have kids) in the back seat could be a major problem in some cases. What I didn’t expect […].

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Ford Opens Registrations For E-Transit And Announces Prices

InsideEVs

Customer trials coming soon both in North America and Europe.

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Tesla Is Working On A Platform That Will Allow Car Owners In China Data Access

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla is developing a platform for its customers in China that will allow them to access the data that their vehicle generates, Reuters reports. Tesla aims to launch the data platform this year. The article noted that this is the first time an automaker has announced plans to allow customers to access car data in […].

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DTE Energy Partners With Ford Motor Company On New Rooftop Solar Installation & Battery Storage Technology

EV Obssesion

Installation at parking garage of Ford Research & Engineering Center Battery storage system will power onsite EV chargers Panels will generate 1,127-megawatt-hours of clean energy, avoiding 880 tons of CO2 DETROIT, May 5, 2021 – DTE Energy today announced that it has commissioned a new solar array at the Ford Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn, […].

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1st Monkey Selfie on a TeslaCam

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla owner Sam Alburquerque and his wife went on a fun adventure recently and a cute little monkey got curious about the cameras on their Tesla. The trip to Longleat Safari Park was taken in a Tesla Model 3, which took amazing videos of the adventure. Sam’s wife, Karina, narrated the video below. The trip […].

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Skoda Enyaq iV Outperforms VW ID.4 In Bjorn Nyland's Range Test

InsideEVs

It gets better efficiency and higher range at higher speeds.

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Porsche Planning New Platforms For Electric Macan & Boxster/Cayman Twins

CleanTechnica EVs

Porsche is moving quickly to bring more battery electric models to its customers. The electric Macan will go on sale in 2023.

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Thomas Built Buses Delivers Its 50th Electric School Bus

InsideEVs

The company has orders for hundreds more.

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Rivian Tells Us More About R1T Size & Storage

CleanTechnica EVs

We got an email today with exciting news from Rivian. Not only are we on the list to get some in-person time with the R1T electric pickup truck this summer, but the company also just gave the public a much better virtual look at it. Sure, we’ve seen plenty of pictures of the truck floating […].

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Why your business should invest in EV charging stations now

EV Box

All over the world, more and more drivers are switching to electric vehicles (EVs) every day. As EV adoption continues to accelerate, people are starting to choose where they shop, eat, and park based on the availability of charging stations. Is your location ready to capture this demographic?

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Model Y: The latest generation basics compared

Electrek

As the two youngest electric vehicles to join Tesla’s fleet, the Model 3 and Model Y have quickly helped propel the automaker to a market cap over $600 billion. While both EVs share several of the same parts, they do remain unique from one another in many ways. While not exhaustive, this side by side comparison of Tesla’s Model 3 and its Model Y should help you get a basic idea for how these cars differ… more… The post Tesla Model 3 vs.

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Everything you need to get started with EV charging

EV Box

To get started with EV charging, your location needs a couple of key ingredients: convenient places for charging ports and access to electricity. That’s good news for site owners who already possess these assets—more than most businesses, locations with public-facing parking spots are already well-equipped to capitalize on the EV revolution.

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Ford Mustang Mach 1 Vs Tesla Model 3 Drag Race: Running 11s?

InsideEVs

Electric or gas?

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Israeli Electric Company Pioneering Research Mission on International Space Station to Test Extreme Fast Charging in Space

EV Obssesion

StoreDot joins the Israeli Electric Company for Pioneering Research Mission on International Space Station to Test Extreme Fast Charging in Space for First Time in History Courtesy of StoreDot First ever space-based research into extreme fast charging technology could pave the way for a new generation of advanced lithium-ion batteries Results of experiment expected to […].

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This Made in INDIA car has a range of 504 km – Pravaig Dynamics Extinction MK1

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Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, etc. have introduced electric cars to the Indian Market. Tesla is also planning to sell electric cars in India. Startups are also tapping the potential of electric mobility and they are growing in the market. Extinction MK1 is a made in India Luxury car from Pravaig Dynamics that offers you a range of 504 km on a single charge.

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