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Study finds high-density, low-rise cities such as Paris may be optimal urban form for reducing life cycle GHG emissions

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A study by researchers at CU Boulder and Edinburgh Napier University finds that high-density, low-rise environments such as those found in Paris are the optimal urban form when looking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over their whole life cycle. There is a growing belief that building taller and denser is better. However, urban environmental design often neglects life cycle GHG emissions.

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Teardrop camper trailer fast-charges EVs with 75 kwh of extra batteries

Green Car Reports

Camper manufacturer Colorado Teardrops this last week revealed a small-footprint teardrop-style camping trailer that’s configured to get over the hurdle of dramatically lower range while towing with an electric vehicle—by carrying extra batteries to recharge the EV along the way. The model, called Boulder, packs a generous 75 kwh of.

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Strategic Biofuels successfully tests carbon capture and storage for renewable diesel plant

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Strategic Biofuels announced that its Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Test Well Program was successfully completed at the company’s Louisiana Green Fuels Project (LGF) in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. LGF is the first renewable diesel fuel project to achieve this milestone. The goals of the test well program were to demonstrate that CO 2 , the main greenhouse gas that will be generated during the fuel production process, can be safely and securely stored deep underground and that the storag

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Tesla Giga Texas receives fresh IDRA shipment, hints at new Giga Press machines

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A massive IDRA shipment was delivered to Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas site recently. The arrival of another IDRA shipment suggests that Giga Texas may be setting up a new Giga Press soon, possibly for a new production line. The singular IDRA box was recently spotted in a drone video of Giga Texas. Based on past videos and pictures of Tesla’s Texas factory, Giga Presses for the front-cast and rear-cast of the Model Y were already installed in the facility.

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

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PCMag Rates Teslas the Most Connected Cars (Again)

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. by Charles Morris When PC Magazine added a new section on vehicle connectivity to its annual Readers’ Choice survey in 2020, it was no surprise that Tesla topped the rankings. After all, Tesla’s flagship connectivity feature — over-the-air updates — is one that no other automaker offered at the time (the Porsche Taycan and Ford […].

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Tesla Model Y exports to Europe start strong with 8,210 units in first month

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Tesla China exported 8,210 Model Y vehicles to Europe in July, starting off the third quarter strong. This is an impressive number as it corresponded to the first batch of Model Ys sent to Europe from the company’s newly-christened “export hub.” Besides its Model Y export stats, Tesla China also pointed out that its wholesale sales reached 32,968 units, resulting in a year-over-year increase of 199%.

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Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update, don’t hold your breath for download button

Electrek

Tesla has started pushing a new software update for its Full Self-Driving Beta program. CEO Elon Musk released the improvements in the update and gave us an idea of when the wider release is going to happen. more… The post Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update, don’t hold your breath for download button appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Wants Shareholders To Retain Robyn Denholm As Chair Of The Board

CleanTechnica EVs

In an SEC proxy filing, Tesla has said that it wants Robyn Denholm to continue as the chair of its board of directors. Tesla recently announced its stockholder meeting for October 7, and the company cited Ms. Dehnolm’s leadership experience and financial expertise in this push to prolong her role as chair. Tesla stated: “We […].

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PCMag Readers Name Teslas Most Connected Cars Once Again

InsideEVs

Few automakers offer a feature like Tesla's flagship over-the-air updates, and none are as robust.

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Tesla Model S Plaid Ready To Race In Mt. Washington Hillclimb Today!

CleanTechnica EVs

Before today, no electric car had ever raced in the Mt. Washington Hillclimb, one of the oldest car races in the USA (the first runs were on July 11 and 12, 1904). Today, two electric cars are racing up the highest peak in the US Northeast. One is a modified electric vehicles, and one is […].

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

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Ioniq 5 Takes Hyundai Plug-in Sales To New Record In July 2021

InsideEVs

Plug-ins accounted for 8.5% of the total Hyundai global sales.

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What Should Have Been In The EU “FIT for 55” Declaration About Transport But Was Not

CleanTechnica EVs

Three weeks ago, I wrote what was wrong with the EU “Fit for 55” plans as presented by EU Commissioner Frans Timmermans. Writing that it is wrong or not good enough is easy. Rewriting his speech with more sensible measures is the better way to show what is needed. What follows is the speech he […].

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New Toolkit Supports Bus Priority Implementation

EV Obssesion

Originally by NRDC By Zak Accuardi This blog is co-authored with Jordan Fraade, an urban planner based in New York City who has also worked in Los Angeles and Mexico City. As millions of Americans eventually return to a life of commuting, errands, and other travel, local governments will have a choice to make: Accept more cars […]. The post New Toolkit Supports Bus Priority Implementation appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Decarbonized Buildings & Vehicles Create Good Missouri Jobs

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. By Gabrielle Habeeb & Ashok Gupta Eliminating carbon emissions from our building and transportation sectors will be critical to maintaining a healthy and livable climate. This week’s IPCC report makes it clear that heat waves will continue to worsen — so we must rise to the challenge in addressing and […].

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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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Model Update for the BMW iX3. Availability in the EU: Autumn 2021.

EV Obssesion

Orders can be placed from: Now. Base price in Germany: € 67.300 including VAT Detailed model update for the BMW iX3 (electric power consumption combined: 18.9 – 18.5 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km as per WLTP) optimises the car’s sporting aura and the driving pleasure it offers, as well as ease of operation and the premium character of the […].

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8 Things That Drive Me Nuts About My Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

I’m now 2 years into ownership of my Tesla Model 3, and generally, I love the car. As anyone who reads CleanTechnica regularly knows, most of our writers are generally favorable in their viewpoint of Tesla, and I’m no exception. It is hands-down the best “car experience” I’ve ever had (it’s not just a car, […].

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BYD Delivers First Electric Cars To Customers In Norway

InsideEVs

1,500 Blade Battery-powered Tang SUVs to be sold this year.

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Uncle Rich Takes The “Mad Max” Model 3 Off-Roader To The Next Level, & The Supercharger

CleanTechnica EVs

Like all good stories these days, we’re going to start in the middle, but only for a few seconds so the audience gets both confused and invested. We’re going to talk in this article about what the latest is for the “Mad Max” Tesla. They’ve upgraded the car a bit since last week’s initial video, […].

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Tesla Model 3 Towing Classic Teardrop Camper: How Did It Go?

InsideEVs

Will an old classic teardrop trailer kill your Model 3's range rapidly?

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Open Letter to His Excellency Phillipe Henry, Minister of Wallonia for Climate, Infrastructure, Energy, & Mobility

CleanTechnica EVs

Your Excellency, You probably think, why does a Dutch know-it-all think he has to tell you what to do? That is very understandable. My countrymen have often treated their neighbors below their southern border as simple people who only have value as providers of beer and frites. I try to be different, and I was […].

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Renault Zoe Gets New £32,295 Riviera Limited Edition In UK

InsideEVs

Just 300 limited-run Zoes will make it to the UK.

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Experience sustainable PA

Electric Auto Association

You’re invited to the East Coast Electric Vehicle Round Up. Past Mother Earth News Fair at Seven Springs Resort. The Three Rivers Electric Vehicle Association (Three Rivers EVA) in Western Pennsylvania is inviting all EAA members to its tenth annual East Coast Electric Vehicle Round Up and Alternative Energy Car Show, part of the Mother Earth News Fair.

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It’s All in the Packaging: All-New, All-Electric Short Wheelbase Van Conversion Launched to clean up city streets one parcel at a time

EV Obssesion

UK-based conversion specialist tackle city traffic and pollution with all-new last mile delivery vision With the same cargo capacity (6 m3 capacity) as a long wheelbase equivalent thanks to a taller roof, Dynamo Motor Company’s new short wheelbase van conversion will take up less space on the road as well as making ingress for the […]. The post It’s All in the Packaging: All-New, All-Electric Short Wheelbase Van Conversion Launched to clean up city streets one parcel at a time appeared fir

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Indian Oil to install EV charging facility at 100 outlets in Maharashtra

Electric Vehicles India

Indian Oil to install EV charging facility at 100 outlets in Maharashtra. The State-owned Indian Oil is planning to install electric vehicle charging points at 100 of its outlets across Maharashtra, including five in the Marathwada region. It’s General Manager (Retail Sales) Ajay Kumar Shrivastav had attended a function in Aurangabad in which it has only one fuel pump installed with electric charging , petrol and diesel, as well as a Khadi outlet, was dedicated to the nation under ”A

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Bjorn Nyland Checks Out Citroën ë-SpaceTourer Electric Van

InsideEVs

PSA's electric midsize van for the people.

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U Oregon researchers use machine learning algorithms to provide bicyclists with Green Wave capability; communicating with traffic signals

Green Car Congress

A team at the University of Oregon is working to give bicyclists smoother rides by allowing them to communicate with traffic signals via a mobile app. The latest report to come out of this multi-project research effort introduces machine-learning algorithms to work with their mobile app FastTrack. Developed and tested in earlier phases of the project, the app allows cyclists to passively communicate with traffic signals along a busy bike corridor in Eugene, Oregon.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s updated origami-style windshield and dash teased in patent

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Elon Musk has mentioned that the Tesla Cybertruck’s production version would be extremely similar to the all-electric pickup truck’s controversial prototype from 2019. While this may largely be the case, Musk has hinted at some new features that would be included in the production Cybertruck. Apart from updated door handles and rear-wheel steering capabilities, for example, Musk also hinted at “other great things” coming for the vehicle. .

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric car review

Drive Electric

The striking IONIQ 5 is an all-new, all-electric car from Hyundai, with a driving range of up to 298 miles, and it can be charged from 10%-80% in 18 minutes at an ultra-rapid 350 kW public charger. Summary. ? Striking looks and plenty space. ? Vehicle-to-Load technology (V2L). ? Two battery versions available – 58kW (rear-wheel drive) and 73kW (rear or four-wheel drive). ?

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Elon Musk says SpaceX’s orbital Starship debut headed for FAA faceoff in a few weeks

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CEO Elon Musk says that SpaceX’s first completed Starship rocket could be ready for its orbital launch debut just “a few weeks” from now – far sooner than most expected. On August 6th, SpaceX very stacked that same vehicle – Starship 20 (S20) and Super Heavy Booster 4 (B4) – to its full height for the first time ever, briefly creating the largest rocket ever assembled.

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One card, one contract – Audi e-tron Charging Service Now Covers Almost 75% of the UK’s Public Charging points*

EV Obssesion

Expanded service gives access to over 17,500 UK charge points with one card Includes major UK charging networks BP Pulse, Pod Point and Source London Single, hassle-free subscription brings an end to multiple accounts and cards Compatible with all Audi TFSI e plug-in hybrids and e-tron EVs The first UK manufacturer to launch a one-card […]. The post One card, one contract – Audi e-tron Charging Service Now Covers Almost 75% of the UK’s Public Charging points* appeared first on

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Elon Musk Gives Inspiring Message At Giga Berlin: “What inspires you? What makes you excited about the future?”

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took a trip to Europe this week, and part of that included a trip to Berlin and Giga Berlin where he met with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) chairman, Armin Laschet. Tagesspiegel noted that this was mostly a working visit and that he also met with Brandenburg Prime Minister […].

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