Sat.Jun 26, 2021

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Renault Group, STMicroelectronics enter strategic cooperation on power electronics

Green Car Congress

Renault Group and STMicroelectronics announced a strategic cooperation on the design, development, manufacturing, and supply to Renault Group of STMicroelectronics’ products and related packaging solutions for the power electronics systems of battery-operated and hybrid vehicles. These technologies will have significant impacts on electric vehicles’ driving range and charging by reducing power losses and improving efficiency, which will result in lower battery costs, more kilometers per charge,

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: A dapper $3,000 vintage electric roadster

Electrek

While I often find any number of fun and strange electric vehicles for this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series , today’s entry takes us on a detour toward the finer things in life. So straighten your fedoras and do up your most dashing six-button vest, because we’re going for a cruise in a classically inspired electric roadster, chaps!

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Denmark awards €11M to dynamic green ammonia plant project by Skovgaard Invest, Vestas, and Haldor Topsoe

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The Danish Energy Agency’s Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program ( EUDP ) has awarded 81 million DKK (app. €11 million) to the green ammonia project managed by the three partners Skovgaard Invest, Vestas, and Haldor Topsoe. The project aims at building a 10 MW green ammonia plant directly coupled to local wind and solar power generation.

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New Tesla Model S Plaid Owner Talks 1 Week Of Ownership (Video)

CleanTechnica EVs

In her latest video, Tesla Joy had the pleasure of interviewing Marge, who was one of the 25 owners who got to take delivery of her Tesla Plaid Model S at the Fremont Factory earlier this month. Marge shared her thoughts on a week of ownership. “I was fortunate enough to attend a Tesla Club […].

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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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Arkema launches new renewable PVDF range from crude tall oil for Li-ion batteries

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Arkema has launched its new sustainable Kynar PVDF range. These new grades will claim 100% renewable attributed carbon derived from crude tall oil (CTO) bio-feedstock, according to a mass-balance approach. Kynar CTO PVDF grades using the mass balance approach under the ISCC+ certification process will be produced first in Arkema’s Pierre-Bénite plant in France for its European customers, focusing initially on grades specifically targeted for the lithium-ion battery market.

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Where Should All The New EV Chargers Go?

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. by Charles Morris Just about everyone who follows the electric vehicle scene agrees that a lot more public charging stations need to be deployed over the next few years. Governments, electric utilities and private firms are rising to the challenge. President Biden’s EV plan includes $15 billion in new funding to […].

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Tesla Giga Texas Named Manufacturing Project Of The Year By Area Development Magazine

CleanTechnica EVs

Over in Texas, Area Development Magazine has named Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas “Manufacturing Project of the Year.” Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted that Tesla’s Gigafactory was named the Manufacturing Project of the Year alongside the state winning its 9th Gold Shovel Award. This award was a nod to Texas for reportedly being the best state in […].

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Renault Group Selects STMicroelectronics as Key Innovation Partner

EV Obssesion

Renault Group selects STMicroelectronics as key innovation partner, securing the supply of electric and hybrid vehicle advanced power semiconductors to be produced from 2026. STMicroelectronics will develop custom-made products and solutions to further improve the efficiency of Renault Group’s electric and hybrid vehicles. This strategic cooperation is a further step forward in the gradual decarbonization […].

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Here’s the Real Story Behind Tesla’s “Recall” of 285,000 or 249,000 Vehicles in China

CleanTechnica EVs

Reuters has reported that Tesla “recalled” 249,855 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China, and also noted that owners were not required to return their vehicles. Bloomberg noted that the number was higher than 285,000 vehicles and that the recall was over “Autopilot issues.” What the average consumer may not realize is that this […].

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As Dangerous Heat Becomes Norm in Pacific Northwest, Will Oregon Pass Needed Climate Bills?

EV Obssesion

Courtesy of Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation By Kristina Dahl, Senior Climate Scientist Oregon and Washington are bracing for record-breaking heat this weekend. While extreme heat presents dangers no matter where it occurs, early season heat waves (like this one) occurring in places historically unaccustomed to heat (like the Pacific Northwest) are particularly dangerous for […].

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

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Tesla Showroom In Connecticut Put On Hold Over Dealership Lawsuit

CleanTechnica EVs

The Town of East Hartford’s Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) has placed a hold on a special use permit and site plan modification for Tesla’s showroom and service center. The town wants to wait until hearing advice from its lawyer regarding the lawsuit brought on the town and Tesla by Hoffman Auto Group. We recently […].

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2021 Colorado Wildfires: When, Why, & How to Stay Safe

EV Obssesion

This is part of a series on wildfires, heat waves, and power outages in Colorado that walks through the role of climate change, how to stay safe, and what policymakers can do. Read more about Colorado Heat Waves here and Power Outages in Colorado here. Originally published on NRDC Expert Blog. By Ariana Gonzalez Sam Gilchrist Vijay Limaye More frequent and intense […].

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GM Plant Security Mistakes Tesla For Foreign-Made Vehicle, Tickets Owner For “Foreign In Domestic Lot”

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s Saturday, so how about a fun/funny story? The idea that a Tesla isn’t an American car is not only a myth, but is a surprisingly common one. It can even be problematic. One Tesla owner got a parking ticket due to this myth. The Drive reports that a parking attendant at the General Motors […].

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Cost-effective catalysts for metal-air battery

Electric Vehicles India

Cost-effective catalysts for metal-air battery. The Union Ministry of Science & Technology said that the ARCI has developed cost-effective catalysts for a metal-air battery that will help to decrease cost and increase the efficiency of metal-air batteries. The statement issued by the Ministry said “A new non-precious metal-based bi-functional electrocatalyst (capable of catalysing two different types of reactions) can decrease cost and increase the efficiency of metal-air batteries.

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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 Japan Is Giving Lucky Japanese Residents A Mini-Vacay/Tesla Experience

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla Japan is having a contest that is ending on June 30. The lucky winners will get to experience Tesla’s clean and sustainable life in a setting that feels like a mini-vacation. Included in the prize is a free rental of a Tesla Model 3 and a short stay at the Old Private House Inn […].

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Volvo’s nex-gen SUV XC90 to be fully electric soon

Electric Vehicles India

Volvo’s nex-gen SUV XC90 to be fully electric soon. The Volvo’s next-gen XC90 will be a fully electric SUV soon and it will be revealed to the public in 2022. The company aims to shift half of its lineup to electric vehicles by 2025 and will make the complete transition by 2030. Let us see more about Volvo’s nex-gen SUV XC90 to become fully electric. .

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Technology Commercialization Fund Awards NREL $5 Million To Bring More Tech To Market

CleanTechnica EVs

Article courtesy of NREL, the U.S. Department of Energy. This year, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funded 16 National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) awards through its Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). The $5 million funded by DOE — roughly a third of the available TCF budget allocated to the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable […].

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Quick Charge Podcast: June 26, 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: June 26, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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There’s More To The Story Of NYC’s Ban On Revel’s Tesla Taxis

CleanTechnica EVs

There's a lot of confusion about what has happened in NYC with the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission and the startup electric ridesharing startup Revel. We're trying to clear that up once and for all.

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UK EV Ownership Surges In This Part Of England

InsideEVs

In just 12 months, electric car registrations tripled in north-west England.

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Triton to invest Rs 2,100 crore to establish EV manufacturing plant in Telangana  

Electric Vehicles India

Triton to invest Rs 2,100 crore to establish EV manufacturing plant in Telangana . The Telangana Government has secured another huge investment in the electric vehicle sector. The government has signed an MoU agreement with the Triton Electric Vehicle, a leading US-based EV manufacturer. It will invest Rs 2,100 crore in the state to establish an ultra-modern manufacturing plant.

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Watch Unreal Tesla Model S Plaid Street Launch

InsideEVs

It leaves other cars behind in a blink of an eye.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $30 million in federal funding, matched by more than $35 million in private sector funds, for 68 projects that will accelerate the commercialization of promising energy technologies—ranging from clean energy and advanced manufacturing, to building efficiency and next-generation materials. The awards are facilitated by the DOE Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF).

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China: Tesla 'Recalls' Model 3 And Model Y

InsideEVs

but the safety issue will be solved via an over-the-air software update.

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Study finds economic losses due to health burdens caused by in-car PM2.5 exposure inversely proportional to per capita GDP

Green Car Congress

Some of the world’s cities suffer disproportionate economic losses because of the health consequences of in-car air pollution, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers at the University of Surrey (UK). Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) set out to investigate whether the amount of PM 2.5 drivers inhaled is connected to the duration drivers spend in pollution hotspots and socio-economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP).

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US: Tesla Increases Model Y Price By $500 Second Time This Month

InsideEVs

At least the Tesla Model 3 prices remain unchanged.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Fun Driving Dynamics + Turbo Pizzazz. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Mazda. The fun-to-drive never stops. Mazda never disappoints when it comes to making cars that are fun to drive. It doesn’t need to place a “sport” badge on the trunk lid to let you know something more than basic transportation is awaiting. Of course, it doesn’t hurt its heritage includes the MX-5 Miata, which is one of the best handling cars you can find.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV Range Expands To Three Models

InsideEVs

The new-look line-up is available from £49,950 in the UK or on subscription.

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Explaining The Joe Biden & Congressional Agreement On Bipartisan Infrastructure Package And Cleantech & Climate Policies Coming Hand In Hand

CleanTechnica EVs

A lot has been made of the fact that the infrastructure bill Democrats and Republicans are ready to pass is extremely watered down and leaves out basically all of the priorities of progressive Democrats, including the exciting cleantech and climate provisions we’ve been writing about (such as extension and expansion of the federal EV tax […].

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Pikes Peak: Tesla Model S Plaid Skips The Final Session

InsideEVs

It was tested at the Pikes Peak International Raceway instead.

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Watch Tesla Model S Plaid 0-60 MPH In Under 3 Seconds In The Rain

InsideEVs

and with two people on board.

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