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Topsoe to build world’s largest SOEC electrolyzer production facility; 500 MW scalable to 5 GW; focusing on Power-to-X

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Topsoe intends to construct the world’s largest and most advanced industrial-scale electrolyzer production plant. The plant will produce high-temperature Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cells (SOEC)—which have a higher energy efficiency that competing technologies. The new electrolyzer production plant, which will be constructed in Herning, Denmark, will be operational by 2024 and have an annual capacity of 500 MW with scalability up to 5 GW, making it one of the first industrial-scale plants of

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Review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid feels at home with its range

Green Car Reports

Are plug-in hybrids the training wheels of this transitional era? On a 50-plus-mile loop of the bachelorette party capital of the south, Nashville, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid gives aid and comfort to drivers who can’t yet commit to going battery-only. Within Hyundai’s lineup, it’s a compact alternative to the mid-size.

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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The US Department of Energy (DOE), in coordination with General Motors and MathWorks, announced that the Georgia Institute of Technology has been named the winner of the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge , which tasked 11 North American universities with applying advanced vehicle technologies to a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer while considering emissions, safety, and consumer acceptability factors.

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EPA lays out details for $5 billion electric school bus program

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The EPA last week announced $500 million in funding for electric school buses. It's the first installment of $5 billion for low- and zero-emission school buses over the next five years as part of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The agency began accepting applications from school districts and other stakeholders May 20, 2022 and.

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

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Rio Tinto and bp to work together on one-year trial of B30 marine biofuel

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Rio Tinto and bp have agreed to work together on a one-year marine biofuel trial to help reduce carbon emissions from Rio Tinto’s marine fleet. The fuel will be trialed on Rio Tinto’s RTM Tasman vessel on a mix of Transatlantic and Atlantic-Pacific routes, in one of the longest-duration marine biofuel trials to date. The results of the trial will help Rio Tinto study ways to reduce its carbon emissions from its marine fleet and inform its future biofuel strategy.

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Mercedes teases Rivian-style tank turns from upcoming EQG electric SUV

Green Car Reports

The Mercedes-Benz EQG—a forthcoming electric version of Mercedes' G-Class off-roader due in 2024—could get a trick tank-turn feature to rival the Rivian R1T. Mercedes teased what it calls the "G-Turn" in a video released Monday, showing a prototype of the electric SUV turning within its own length on dirt. The automaker didn't mention.

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Vancouver Requires Gas Stations & Parking Lots Without EV Chargers To Pay $10,000 Per Year

CleanTechnica EVs

The Vancouver city council has approved a new $10,000 annual fee for gas stations and commercial parking lots that don’t install EV chargers by January 2025. In order to comply with the new rule, gas stations will have to install at least one DC fast charger with a minimum charging speed of 50kW. Parking lots […].

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Nidec to build e-axle flagship factory in Pinghu, China; 1M units per year

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Nidec Corporation will build a flagship factory to produce its E-Axle traction motor system in the city of Pinghu, Zhejiang Province in China. The new factory to be built will be Nidec’s fifth traction motor-related production site, and the fourth E-Axle assembly plant, in China. Construction is planned to start in October 2022, and production is planned to start in October 2023.

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Here’s where Big Oil stands on climate plans – and it’s not good

Electrek

Major US and European oil and gas companies are failing to meet the bare minimum of their promises to reach net zero by 2050 in order to align with the Paris Agreement, according to a new study released today. more…. The post Here’s where Big Oil stands on climate plans – and it’s not good appeared first on Electrek.

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SAKOR provides new dyno to Nexteer for testing EV motors and inverters

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SAKOR Technologies recently provided Nexteer Automotive with a dynamometer test system designed to test high-speed motors and inverters in hybrid and electric vehicle designs. Nexteer, a multibillion-dollar global steering and driveline business, will use the dynamometer system to test its new line of complete electric vehicle propulsion systems. The system will feature a 164 kW AccuDyne four quadrant AC dynamometer to provide the required torque and maximum speed of 12,000 revolutions per minut

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

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How Profitable Is Each Car Tesla Sells? 4.5× More Than Each Ford Or GM Car

CleanTechnica EVs

How profitable is each car that Tesla sells? This is a question that was recently asked in a thread of misinformation and FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) being put forth on Twitter. The question was answered by James Stephenson, who debunked the entire thread of misinformation with his own graphs, charts, and forecasts. Answering the […].

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BMW Group to open Cell Manufacturing Competence Center this fall

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The BMW Group will open its Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CCMC) in the fall. With the emmission control approval procedure now completed, the necessary conditions are in place for commissioning of near-standard production of lithium-ion battery cells at the competence center in Parsdorf, outside of Munich. In an area spanning around 15,000 square meters, the BMW Group will demonstrate the industrial feasibility of future generations of high-performance battery cells.

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Hyundai Tucson PHEV review, electric G-Wagen tank turn, $5B electric school bus program: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We review the Hyundai Tucson plug-in. Mercedes’ EQG electric SUV performs a stunt that doesn’t tread lightly. And the federal government provides some details on its $5 billion plan for electric school buses. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid charges up in less than two hours and goes 33.

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Daimler Truck acquires ~10% stake in machinery manufacturer Manz; pilot line for battery cells and battery assembly

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Daimler Truck AG will become a major anchor shareholder in German high-tech engineering company Manz AG through a capital increase of around 10%, subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities. In addition, in a first step both companies have signed a cooperation agreement on a strategic partnership to establish a pilot line for the production of lithium-ion battery cells and for the assembly of batteries at Daimler Truck’s Mannheim site.

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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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Elon Musk has provided 12,000 Starlink dishes to Ukraine

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Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, said that Elon Musk’s Starlink dishes have become a crucial part of the country’s cyber war against Russia. At the 2022 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Fedorov shared that the SpaceX CEO has provided over 12,000 Starlink dishes to Ukraine. He also stated that the terminals are crucial to Ukraine’s information war on social media against Russia. .

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Rheinmetall JV lands three-digit million euro order for aluminum transmission housings for EVs

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Rheinmetall, together with its Chinese joint venture KPSNC, has won a major order for transmission housings from a world-leading maker of electric vehicles. Set to run for six years, the order package encompasses millions of transmission housings. Consisting of an aluminum alloy and produced using the pressure casting method, the transmission housings will be installed in the future in two of the automaker’s vehicle models.

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Tesla jumps 35 spots up Fortune’s 500 list following blockbuster 2021 results

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Tesla is continuing its climb up the Fortune 500 list, with the electric vehicle maker jumping an impressive 35 spots to claim the No. 65 spot in this year’s rankings. This, according to Fortune, was due to Tesla’s stellar performance in 2021. Brian O’Keefe, Senior Executive Editor at Fortune, stated that the rankings this year could be seen as the return of the energy sector.

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Polestar forms partnership with StoreDot with a strategic investment to explore using extreme fast charging technologies for future models

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StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging technologies for electric vehicles, has entered a strategic partnership with Polestar, following an investment from the all-electric premium performance brand. As part of this new partnership and investment agreement, Polestar will investigate utilizing StoreDot’s extreme fast charging silicon-dominant batteries for future Polestar cars.

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Tesla battery research group unveils paper on new high-energy-density battery that could last 100 years

Electrek

Tesla’s advanced battery research group in Canada in partnership with Dalhousie University has released a new paper on a new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years while still favorably comparing to LFP cells on charging and energy density. more…. The post Tesla battery research group unveils paper on new high-energy-density battery that could last 100 years appeared first on Electrek.

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Streetdog — Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t

CleanTechnica EVs

It began in 2015 when Luke and Kendall got sick of being stuck in traffic pumping out fumes on their way to work. They started working on an alternative, tinkering on prototypes for electric bikes in their garage and in their spare time. The 2020 Covid-19 lockdown was a blessing; it finally gave them the […].

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RYOBI’s 54-inch riding mower handles 3.5 acres per charge at $400 off, more in New Green Deals

Electrek

Don’t let your yard work be a source of pollution this summer by using gas-powered lawn care tools. Today only, Home Depot is discounting quite a few lawn care tools , including a massive RYOBI 54-inch riding mower , at up to $400 off. We have a few of our top picks down below, which includes the 54-inch riding mower down below, helping you get rid of gas and oil from your yard care routine.

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A Dragon Comes Home

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The Big Picture features technology through the lens of photographers. Every month, IEEE Spectrum selects the most stunning technology images recently captured by photographers around the world. We choose images that reflect an important advance, or a trend, or that are just mesmerizing to look at. We feature all images on our site, and one also appears on our monthly print edition.

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Stellantis and Samsung SDI announce joint venture to build 33 GWh battery plant in US

Electrek

Kokomo, Indiana, may not be the location the Beach Boys were singing about, but its definitely the current tune of both Stellantis and Samsung SDI, as the two announced a joint venture to build a US EV battery plant there. Together, the global automaker and battery manufacturer will invest over $2.5 billion to bring a slew of new EV jobs to Kokomo and its surrounding areas. more….

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Has The Allure Of The Tesla Brand Plummeted Along With Its Stock Price?

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Are the social forces at play a sign of falling confidence in the all-electric car manufacturer? Will Tesla's innovation and robotic ingenuity offset a thin supply chain and Musk's mercurial nature?

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2022 report rates the US on EV readiness: How prepared is your state?

Electrek

The transportation sector accounts for approximately 30% of carbon dioxide emissions in the US alone. As the United States and the rest of the world for that matter, continue to lean into the paradigm shift of BEV transportation , more and more countries, states, and their consumers must prepare. A new 2022 report from LeasePlan USA has measured a number of data factors and scored an EV readiness index for all of the US. more….

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Can You Plug an Electric Car into a Regular Outlet? & Other Charging Questions Answered

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Samantha Houston If you’re in the market for an electric car, then you are probably also in the market for an electric car charger. A major part of your electric car-buying research is figuring out what your refueling (which is to say charging) routine will be. […].

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Shortcut to a motorcycle license? This European country is giving electric-only motorcycle classes

Electrek

I’ve been calling for an electric-only division of motorcycle licenses for years , now that e-motos are gaining in popularity. We aren’t there yet, but at least now some new riders can learn to ride and get their motorcycle license entirely on an electric two-wheeler. more…. The post Shortcut to a motorcycle license? This European country is giving electric-only motorcycle classes appeared first on Electrek.

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IDRA teases 9,000-ton Giga Press with cool Tesla-inspired color scheme

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IDRA, the company responsible for producing Tesla’s house-sized Giga Press machines, has been teasing its latest and possibly greatest creation yet. While Tesla’s 6,000-ton Giga Presses for the Model Y are already monstrous in their own right, IDRA has been hard at work building a 9,000-ton Giga Press. Teaser images and videos of the 9,000-ton Giga Press have been posted by IDRA on its official LinkedIn page.

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Bank of America doubles down on Electrify America EV chargers at its branch locations

Electrek

Building off a relationship that began years ago, Bank of America and Electrify America have announced that the former will double its number of financial centers equipped with EV charging stations by the end of 2023. more…. The post Bank of America doubles down on Electrify America EV chargers at its branch locations appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla request to move sexual harassment lawsuit to arbitration thrown out

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Tesla’s request to move a sexual harassment lawsuit to arbitration, which would move the case to be heard in private, was thrown out by California Superior Court Judge Stephen Kaus on Monday. The lawsuit accuses Tesla workers and supervisors at the company’s Fremont plant in Northern California of sexually harassing plaintiff Jessica Barraza.

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Pole to Pole: Nissan announces 17,000 mile trip from North to South in all-electric Ariya

Electrek

Nissan announced a partnership with Pole to Pole founder and adventurer, Chris Ramsey, to drive a custom-built Ariya from the Magnetic North Pole down to the South Pole. The nearly 17,000-mile trip will be made by Ramsey and a team behind the wheel of a Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE – the first vehicle to complete such a drive if successful. more…. The post Pole to Pole: Nissan announces 17,000 mile trip from North to South in all-electric Ariya appeared first on Electrek.

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NASA denies SpaceX Crew Dragon propellant leak report, reveals unrelated heat shield defect

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In a partial response to a report alleging evidence of several significant anomalies during a recent private astronaut launch that could affect a crew of NASA astronauts launched last month, the space agency has issued a statement denying those claims. However, the same statement simultaneously revealed that SpaceX recently discovered a different problem with a different Crew Dragon spacecraft component during ground testing.

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Mercedes-Benz demonstrates smooth tank turn in the EQG electric G-Wagen

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz released a quick but impressive video demonstration of the EQG, the new electric G-Wagen, doing a smooth tank turn. more…. The post Mercedes-Benz demonstrates smooth tank turn in the EQG electric G-Wagen appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla 2022.16.0.2 update includes navigation energy prediction, blended brakes & more

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Tesla started rolling out its 2022.16.0.2 over-the-air update. The update includes navigation energy prediction, blended brakes, improvements to driver profiles, and Supercharger wait times. Teslascope first detected the 2022.16.0.2 update rollout on a 2019 Model 3 Performance in New South Wales, Australia. Since then, a few more Tesla vehicles have received the update, including three legacy Model S units, six Refresh Model S cars, and seven Model 3s.

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