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US Army awards Cummins $87M contract to deliver the opposed-piston Advanced Combat Engine

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The US Army has awarded Cummins an $87-million contract to complete the development of the Advanced Combat Engine (ACE), a modular and scalable diesel engine solution, capable of hybridization, that uses innovative opposed-piston (OP) technology to provide leap-ahead capabilities in power density and heat rejection not available in the current marketplace. ( Earlier post.).

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Congress proposes "clean hydrogen" production hubs—with coal as a potential source

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The bipartisan infrastructure bill headed for a Senate vote includes provisions for "clean hydrogen" hubs that would use fossil fuels, Bloomberg reported Monday. The bill earmarks $8 billion to build at least four "regional clean hydrogen hubs" that would produce hydrogen for uses such as heating, manufacturing and transportation. At least two of.

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Komatsu announces customer alliance to advance zero-emission mining; power-agnostic haul truck

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Komatsu and its mining customers Rio Tinto, BHP, Codelco and Boliden have formed the Komatsu Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Alliance. Through the alliance framework, Komatsu’s GHG partners will work directly with Komatsu to collaborate on product planning, development, testing and deployment of the next generation of zero-emission mining equipment and infrastructure.

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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid finds a new middle ground for efficient family SUVs

Green Car Reports

Combine the need for greater fuel efficiency and the heart of the market, and you have the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid right in that sweet spot. And yet the Santa Fe arrived with no direct competition. That’s astounding. The closest direct competitor is its cousin, the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid, but it can’t be had with all-wheel drive.

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

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Itochu and partners launch feasibility study of blue ammonia value chain between Eastern Siberia and Japan

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Itochu Corporation and Irkutsk Oil Company (IOC); Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC); and Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO) have agreed to undertake a detailed study for the commercialization of a blue ammonia value chain between Eastern Siberia and Japan. This study will be Phase 2, following Phase 1 implemented in 2020. As in Phase 1, TOYO and Itochu will implement the Phase 2 study on behalf of JOGMEC and will establish a master plan for the value chain that converts na

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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid review, Ioniq 5 charging, “clean hydrogen” from coal: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will charge very quickly. We drive the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. And what does “clean hydrogen” mean to Congress and its infrastructure bill? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We drove the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, and found this midsize SUV to occupy an ideal middle ground for midsize SUVs. Its 32-mpg.

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Hyundai claims Ioniq 5 EV will dominate Tesla Model Y in miles of range added at fast-charging stops

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Hyundai claims the Ioniq 5, the first model from its all-electric Ioniq sub-brand, will beat all comers in fast-charging rate. In an interview with Automotive News, Ryan Miller, manager of electrified powertrain development at the Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, explained why the company is expecting that the Ioniq 5 will "dominate" all.

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Lifecycle study finds pennycress could make a greener bio-jet fuel

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A common farm weed could make a jet fuel with fewer production-related environmental impacts than other biofuels, according to a new lifecycle study by researchers at The Ohio State University. Growing the weed, pennycress—often called stinkweed—as a crop requires less fertilizer and fewer pesticides than other plants that can be used to make renewable jet fuel, according to the study.

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What Went Wrong At Toyota? Hybrid Electrification Pioneer Is Now Working To Delay Electrification

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. by Charles Morris If there were a Corporate Electric Vehicle Hall of Fame, Toyota would surely join Tesla as one of the inaugural members. The Japanese automaker’s introduction of the Prius hybrid in 1997 was a milestone in automotive history. Since then, the company has sold some 15 million hybrids worldwide, and has […].

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PNNL team finds biocrude from kelp and fish waste via hydrothermal liquefaction could be viable fuel for remote Alaskan communities

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Using existing fish processing plants, kelp and fish waste can be turned into a diesel-like fuel to power generators or fishing boats in rural, coastal Alaska, according to a team from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Many isolated communities rely on diesel generators for energy; diesel, however, is expensive since it must be barged or flown in.

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

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Electric vehicles outsell ICE cars in Norway, forecasting a combustion engine decline

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The Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV) reported that most new passenger car sales in July were zero-emission cars, taking up 64.1% market share last month. There were 10,507 vehicles sold in July 2021, up by 7.5% compared to July 2020. In total, 6,731 new zero-emission passenger cars were registered last month, up 52.7% year-over-year.

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Tesla opening Supercharger network will enable access to new $7.5 billion EV funding in US

Electrek

Tesla’s recent move to open its Supercharger network to other automakers will enable the automaker to get access to some of the $7.5 billion in EV charging infrastructure funding as part of the new US infrastructure bill. more… The post Tesla opening Supercharger network will enable access to new $7.5 billion EV funding in US appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla $25K compact electric car prototype has been completed: rumor

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It appears that Tesla China is making good progress in its development of the highly-anticipated $25k compact electric car. If recent rumors from China are any indication, it appears that the upcoming affordable EV is still planned for trial production for the end of 2021. The update about Tesla China’s newest electric vehicle was shared by noted automotive segment leaker ?????

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Nissan slashes 2022 LEAF price below $30K, now the cheapest EV available in the US

Electrek

Move over, Mini Electric, there’s a new price-friendly EV in town. Nissan has released pricing on its all-electric 2022 Nissan LEAF, and it’s pretty aggressive. The automaker slashed the LEAF price by over $4,200 compared to the 2021 models, making it the most affordable EV in the US… at least for now. more… The post Nissan slashes 2022 LEAF price below $30K, now the cheapest EV available in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Italy’s EV Market More Than Quadrupled In The First Half Of 2021!

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The first six months of 2021 have marked a period of yet exceptional growth for electric mobility on a global scale. Europe is leading the charge, and Italy - the continent's fourth largest market - is now on the verge of reaching double-digit market share for plug-in vehicles, following consistent monthly growth and quarter-end peak registrations.

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DHL to deploy 12 redesigned Alice ePlanes from Eviation; testing begins this year

Electrek

DHL and Eviation today announced a pretty big moment in the developing history of electric aviation and specifically electric cargo aviation. Starting later this year, DHL will begin testing a fleet of 12 electric cargo planes from Eviation’s sole current model dubbed “Alice.” Deliveries will begin in 2024. more… The post DHL to deploy 12 redesigned Alice ePlanes from Eviation; testing begins this year appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Camper Vans? Yes, Please!

CleanTechnica EVs

As electric powertrains and batteries increase in scale globally, production costs come down, which opens up new markets for competitive electric vehicles. That means new markets geographically and it also means new markets in terms of vehicle classes and uses. While we’re still in the early days, one hot trend appears to be electric camper […].

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Tesla (TSLA) gets new high target price for its ‘technological superiority’

Electrek

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is on the rise this week as KGI Securities is initiating coverage of the electric vehicle company and giving it a high price target for its “ technological superiority.” more… The post Tesla (TSLA) gets new high target price for its ‘technological superiority’ appeared first on Electrek.

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The Real Story of Pixar

Cars That Think

The story of Pixar doesn't start with its founding—a tech company's story rarely does. Rather, the original spark often comes from a university lab , a renegade group at a large company, or a hobbyist building stuff for fun. Pixar's story doesn't even start with the creation of Lucasfilm's Computer Graphics Group, which developed the Pixar Image Computer, the company's first product.

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Tesla teases Dojo supercomputer and partnership with famed roboticist

Electrek

Tesla is teasing its upcoming new Dojo supercomputer, and famed roboticist Dennis Hong all but confirms that his lab is going to be working with the automaker. more… The post Tesla teases Dojo supercomputer and partnership with famed roboticist appeared first on Electrek.

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Norway At 84.7% Plugin EV Share In July – Mustang Mach-E Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

Norway, the world’s leading country in the electric transport revolution, saw plugin electric vehicles take 84.7% of new auto sales in July 2021, up from 68.4% in July 2020. This is a great result in the context of 2021’s favourite vehicle, the Tesla Model 3, not shipping in any significant volume in July. Diesels fell […].

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Tesla Giga Texas expected to start Model Y production test runs in coming weeks

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Tesla Gigafactory Texas seems to be rearing to go and has started preparing for Model Y production already. Recent information from insiders on Tesla’s Giga Texas site suggests that Model Y production in the Lone Star state could start in a few months, with initial manufacturing test runs beginning in the coming weeks. Drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer talked with an on-site source about Tesla’s progress with Giga Texas recently.

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Tesla Coming To Singapore (Video)

CleanTechnica EVs

Nash, aka Tesla in the Gong, has shared a detailed look at Tesla’s entry into Singapore, including a walkthrough of the Tesla Design Studio for the country, which has been live since February 2021. In the video, Nash goes over the three versions of Tesla’s Model 3 sedans, top features, paint, wheels, interior options, Full-Self […].

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Tesla’s in-house Dojo chip teased by legendary engineer ahead of AI Day

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Ahead of Tesla’s AI Day scheduled for August 19th, legendary mechanical engineer Dennis Hong has teased a picture of what could be Tesla’s Dojo Chip. While Dojo is a Supercomputer that Tesla Head of Autonomy Andrej Karpathy released photographs of recently, Dojo uses an in-house chip, according to Elon Musk, along with a computer architecture optimized for Neural Net Training.

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Queensland’s Ambitious Actions to Tackle Climate Change

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The Sunshine State has set some ambitious targets in its efforts to go renewable. The state government target is 50% by 2030. RenewEconomy’s live feed indicates that as of 12 noon, the state is living up to its nickname, with 30% of its electricity coming from the sun. Still in the pipeline are wind farms […].

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The UK prime minister’s climate spokesperson has range anxiety, so she drives a diesel VW

Electrek

Allegra Stratton, British prime minister Boris Johnson’s climate spokesperson, says she won’t switch to an electric car yet because she has range anxiety. So she drives a “third-hand” diesel Volkswagen Golf instead. more… The post The UK prime minister’s climate spokesperson has range anxiety, so she drives a diesel VW appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y deliveries to start in Hong Kong and Macau next month

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Tesla will be starting its Model Y deliveries in Hong Kong and Macau next month. The information was related to local media outlets by Tesla in an update on Monday. Apart from the confirmation of its customer deliveries, Tesla also provided an outline of the Model Y’s pricing structure. According to the company, the base Model Y Standard Range, which features one electric motor, would have a range of 455 km, a top speed of 217 kph, and a price of HK$329,800 (US$42,414) under Hong Kong̵

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EGEB: In 2020, 78% of new US power installations were clean energy

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US installed a record 26 gigawatts of new clean energy in 2020, according to a new report. In 2020, the number of producing US coal mines fell to the lowest number since 2008. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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What Do You Do With A Tesla When You Leave For Vacation (For 1½ Months)?

CleanTechnica EVs

My wife is European, so we live a more relaxed life and take summer European vacations lasting about a month or two. Just kidding — I haven’t taken a full day off in more than 11 years! However, what is true is that we went to Europe for a month and a half this summer […].

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Finally, a new bill calls for tax credits for integrated solar roofs

Electrek

Mikie Sherill (D-NJ) and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) today introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives that amends the solar investment tax credit (ITC) to include integrated solar roofs. It would allow for expensing roof repairs and replacement necessary for solar installation. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) also introduced companion legislation in the Senate today. more… The post Finally, a new bill calls for tax credits for integrated solar roofs appeared first on Electrek.

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Revel COO explains how Tesla Model Y fleet can help familiarize commuters to EVs

Teslarati

Revel launched its 100% electric all-Tesla car fleet recently. Exactly 50 Tesla Model Y cars make up Revel’s debut all-electric rideshare fleet. “Our goal and everything that we try to do as a company is to lead citizens into a zero-carbon future. That’s what we’re thinking about,” explained Revel co-founder and COO Paul Suhey. 3… 2… 1… Ready for takeoff.

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Truckies Going Electric in Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

Diesel ‘til I Die That might be the clarion call of truckers, but as Dylan said — the times, they are a changin’. Innovative entrepreneurs Bevan Doley and Lex Forsyth of Janus Electric in Australia have pioneered an amazing business to convert diesel trucks to electric and bring many benefits to the blue singlet brigade, […].

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Tesla can apply for Bipartisan bill funding after opening Superchargers to other OEMs

Teslarati

Tesla can apply for a portion of the $7.5 billion funding that is set aside for electric vehicle chargers in the recently finalized Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill after it opens its Supercharger network to other manufacturers. Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. For a few weeks, Teslarati has been following the progress of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill due to its inclusion of the possible funding of certain electric vehicle programs.

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Unlike Most Auto Purchases, Teslas Hold their Value

CleanTechnica EVs

The average new car transaction price in the US continues to rise; in September 2020, it was $38,723. It's no wonder that Teslas are holding their value over time.

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