Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2021

Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a global provider of self-driving truck technology, has completed a driverless Level 4 truck demonstration on a highway. The driverless semi truck was operated using Plus’s Level 4 autonomous driving technology, without a safety driver, teleoperator, or any other forms of human intervention. This represents a significant milestone for the autonomous trucking industry and for Plus, which demonstrated the company’s first driverless Level 4 heavy truck operation at the Qing

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today we look at why the proposed Biden administration rules last week are underwhelming in their EV targets. The Lexus UX 250h carries on as a high-mileage compact from the Toyota luxury brand. And are electric trailers a game-changer for long-distance towing with EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A German travel-trailer and.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2021

A team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has investigated the long-term adaptability and economic feasibility of non-flex-fuel vehicles—vehicles designed to use fuel blends containing 85% ethanol (E85) or less—to consume a 30% ethanol (E30) fuel blend. Their results indicated that although modest changes can be observed in the behavior of a subset of engine operating parameters, overall engine performance and adaptability are not compromised by using E30.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2021

Nissan on Thursday announced an "intention" to make battery-electric cars account for more than 40% of its United States sales by 2030, with additional sales from other electrified models, such as hybrids and plug-in hybrids. That represents a more aggressive target than that unveiled by the Biden Administration that overshadowed it the same day.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2021

Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc. announced in February that they would enter into a global strategic partnership for medium-duty engines. ( Earlier post.) The details of the agreement have been established and the framework agreement has been signed by both companies. Under the strategic partnership, Cummins will invest in the further development of the medium-duty engine platform and its global production and delivery starting in the second half of the decade for Daimler Trucks & Buses.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2021

With Biden fuel economy rules revealed late Thursday, the EPA expects that “strong hybrid” powertrains will make up just 5% of new sales in 2026, and plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles combined will make up just 8% then. For the past three years, plug-in vehicles have amounted to about 2% of U.S. light-duty sales, although.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2021

The 2022 Lexus UX 250h hybrid luxury crossover enters the new model year with minor changes, continuing Lexus' strategy of emphasizing conventional hybrids over vehicles with charge ports. The only major change is the addition of new exterior colors, including Grecian Water (blue), Cloudburst Gray, and Cadmium Orange, and the option for body-color.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2021

Loop Energy, a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions, and Técnicas Reunidas (TR), a global provider of services for investors in hydrogen infrastructure based in Madrid, Spain, have entered a joint market development agreement to secure future opportunities that require both TR’s hydrogen know-how and Loop Energy’s fuel cell technology.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla’s first R&D Center outside the United States in Shanghai is nearing completion and seems ready to start operations. As Tesla China’s R&D Center prepares for operations, Tesla’s $25,000 car development inches closer to production. Tesla’s R&D Center is still recruiting, offering jobs focused on vehicle design, vehicle software, hardware design engineering, material engineering, powertrain/energy engineering, R&D engineering operation, and vehicle engineering.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2021

Icelandic power generator HS Orka and Hydrogen Ventures Limited (H2V) will partner to develop a production plant for green methanol using green hydrogen to power the marine sector, as well as domestic and commercial vehicles such as cars, vans and lorries. This project will comprise two phases, with an initial 30MW input, followed by a second phase of a much larger scale for the production of green hydrogen.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla has made its Hepa filter with “bioweapon defense mode” standard on new Model Y electric SUVs produced at Fremont Factory. more… The post Tesla makes Hepa filter with ‘bioweapon defense mode’ standard on Model Y electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2021

Alpiq, EW Höfe and SOCAR Energy Switzerland are looking into the feasibility of installing an electrolysis facility with a capacity of up to 10 MW in Freienbach, Switzerland. Assuming the outcomes of technical and economic preliminary investigations are favorable and all shareholders give the green light, the facility is scheduled to start operating at the end of 2022 and, when completed, it will produce an annual output of around 1,000 to 1,200 tonnes of green hydrogen to enable zero-emission m

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla released more details about its effort to deploy large-scale battery recycling, and it claims that it can recover about 92% of battery cell materials with its recycling process. more… The post Tesla claims 92% battery cell material recovery in new recycling process appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

On August 6th, after a great deal of anticipation, SpaceX stacked a Starship on top of a Super Heavy booster for the first time ever, very briefly assembling the largest rocket in history. However, barely an hour after the two stages were integrated and (presumably) latched together, SpaceX lifted Starship (S20) off the booster, returned it to its transport stand, and rolled the ship back to the build site later that day.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai reached a milestone earlier this month. It now has an annualized vehicle production rate of 450,000 Models Y and 3 vehicles. Well known tweeter @Ray4Tesla shared some details and noted that it’s reasonable to assume the rate may grow to 500,000 as production continues to ramp up through the end of the […].

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla will completely cover its Nevada Gigafactory in solar panels by the end of 2022, the company said in its 2020 Impact Report. Over the past several years, the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada has flown under the radar, not getting the attention the facility really deserves. Understandably, Tesla investors and enthusiasts alike have been focused on the ramping of Tesla’s other assembly plants, like Giga Texas and Giga Berlin.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2021

GM has confirmed that it will start taking reservations for its upcoming Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV on September 18. The vehicle will start at $58,795. more… The post GM to start taking reservations for Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV on Sept. 18 starting at $58,795 appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2021

Article courtesy of Tesla Oracle. Preparation of Tesla Model Y production at the automaker’s Gigafactory Texas has gained momentum lately. A few images from inside Giga Texas have leaked via a local observer, Joe Tegtmeyer. These images show that a test vehicle production line is now functional at this car manufacturing plant. Last week, Joe […].

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2021

Harley-Davidson’s electric bicycle brand known as Serial 1 has several eye-catching e-bike designs that already draw on a bit of retro flair. But now the company has doubled down on the nostalgia with a custom chopper-style electric bike that resembles a classic Schwinn Stingray bicycle. And it’s not the last custom e-bike design that Harley has planned for the future. more… The post Harley-Davidson is now building custom electric bicycles that actually look incredible appeared

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

Longtime Tesla bull ARK invest recently identified battery cost declines as a form of “good deflation” that could lead to a boost in EV sales. To support its observations, ARK Invest used the 2022 Nissan Leaf EV’s price as an example. A few years ago, Nissan announced that the 2016 Leaf SV and SL variants would come standard with its 30kWh battery pack for an EPA-rated 107 miles of range.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2021

A brand new Tesla Model S Plaid is getting prepped near my home for the Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race. Blake Fuller of Electric Performance will be racing the vehicle, which will be the 1st electric vehicle ever to take part in the Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race. I had an hour with Blake at […].

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla’s Gigfactory Berlin may still be waiting for its final approval to formally start its operations, but it appears that the facility, or at least a key part of its Model Y line, is already raring to go. This was hinted at in videos taken of Giga Berlin’s stamping section, which shows a practically completed area with machines that seem to be fully installed.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2021

The world’s largest-ever report about climate change was published today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations group of nearly 200 leading climate scientists that looked at more than 14,000 scientific papers. It’s pretty grim – but far from hopeless. There are things we all can and must all do. As US Senator Ed Markey says, “We can’t agonize – we must organize.” more… The post The IPCC climate change report – what it says an

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla shares ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) are gaining momentum on Monday following a “Buy” rating and an updated price target from Jefferies. The investment bank’s analysts noted that Tesla stock is poised for a 22% rally over the coming 12 months, especially as the EV maker continues to prove that it is a leader and an innovator in the electric vehicle and battery market. .

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2021

When reporting the Porsche Taycan road trip across Europe last year, I complained how hard it was to write the final piece when the excitement of the adventure is over and we’re all back to our daily chores. This year, the yellow submarine story kept me successfully hooked and the final stage and summary is […].

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla’s 2020 Impact Report highlighted a number of key aspects of the company’s business, from its plans for the future to the rationale behind its focus on developing an ecosystem of products. Tesla stated that sustainability drives everything for Tesla, which is true not only for its products but also for its values and mission. This is one of the reasons why Tesla’s products and services are focused on transportation and energy production and storage — segments that are trad

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2021

Florida utility Tampa Electric Co. has announced it will retire three coal units and double its solar output within two years. That’s good news, but in an interview published last week, its CEO doesn’t mention the fact that the vast majority of its power comes from natural gas or whether it plans to transition away from the methane-producing fossil fuel. more… The post A Florida utility ditches coal, doubles its solar, and leaves out a big part of its story appeared first on El

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earlier this month, India rejected Tesla’s appeal to lower EV import taxes, but now the government is having second thoughts. Reuters reports that India, which is the world’s fifth-largest car market, is considering cutting import duties on EVs to as low as 40%. Reuters cited two senior government officials as the source of this information. […].

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm is now connected and producing clean energy. Arizona may get its very first electricity provider that offers 100% clean energy. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2021

Article courtesy of Tesla Oracle. This off-road capable Model 3 is one of the wildest modifications to a Tesla car we have seen through the years. The last one at this level was Simone Giertz’s Truckla (a Tesla Model 3 converted to a pickup truck). Two YouTube channels with 1 million+ subscribers each have contributed to […].

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2021

Rumors about the Apple Car have slowed down over recent weeks, except for the company expanding its California self-driving test fleet. Now, according to the Korea Times , Apple is seeing developments in its car talks with Korean partners. more… The post Apple reportedly in talks to develop Apple Car with Korean partners appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2021

As Australia moves glacially towards exporting products that mitigate climate change instead of exporting products that increase it, Western Australia is taking Robyn Denholm’s advice seriously. The Chairperson of Tesla recently spoke at a mining conference urging Australians to get involved higher up the value chain with the minerals we are digging out of the […].

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla and the new, exclusive, and luxurious Panther National community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, are partnering to develop the world’s first residential community that offers luxury lifestyle amenities in an energy-efficient, sustainable environment. The community will be powered by Tesla’s Solar and Powerwall products, bringing sustainably generated energy to an incredibly exclusive and luxury housing community situated around a golf course designed by one of the most decorate

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2021

India is reportedly considering Tesla’s proposal to greatly reduce import duties for electric cars, which would enable the automaker to finally enter the market. more… The post Tesla lobbying effort in India could result in EV import duties getting slashed appeared first on Electrek.

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