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Researchers develop earth-abundant photocatalyst for conversion of ammonia into hydrogen

Green Car Congress

Using only inexpensive earth-abundant raw materials, a team from Rice’s Laboratory for Nanophotonics, Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. and Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment have created a scalable photocatalyst that can convert ammonia into hydrogen fuel. The research is published in Science. We show that plasmonic photocatalysis can transform a thermally unreactive, earth-abundant transition metal into a catalytically active site under illumination.

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Report: Return of VW e-Golf possible after EV flagship delay

Green Car Reports

A delay for Volkswagen's Project Trinity EV flagship could mean a return of the VW e-Golf, according to a recent from German newspaper Handelsblatt (Automotive News Europe). Production of the e-Golf, which shared a platform with gasoline and diesel versions of the compact hatchback, ended in December 2020 to make room for ID-family models based on.

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Green NortH2 Energy receives €2.3M in R&D funding from Business Finland for the development of green hydrogen and ammonia production

Green Car Congress

Business Finland has awarded €2.3 million in R&D funding to Elomatic Oy’s project development company Green NortH2 Energy. With the loan, the Finland-based company is developing a green hydrogen and ammonia production concept. Green NortH2 Energy intends to set up the first green ammonia production plant in Naantali. Green NortH2 Energy will produce green hydrogen via electrolysis using renewable electricity.

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Electric truck survey: Millennials can't wait for Toyota Tacoma EV

Green Car Reports

Most electric pickups currently in the works are big, full-size trucks. But a new electric truck survey from Autolist indicates there could be significant demand—particularly among Millennials—for something smaller. The Ford F-150 Lightning topped the rankings as most popular electric truck for the second year in a row in this annual.

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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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European project HARARE seeks to produce iron and non-ferrous metals from waste using hydrogen as reductant

Green Car Congress

Norway-based research organization SINTEF is currently heading a major EU-funded project called HARARE , which aims to use hydrogen to recover copper and aluminum from copper slag and bauxite residues (red muds), respectively. HARARE stands for “Hydrogen As the Reducing Agent in the REcovery of metals and minerals from metallurgical waste”. In both the slag from flash smelting of copper and the bauxite residue from alumina production in the Bayer process, the main component is iron oxide.

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Federal fast-charging routes, Prius home power backup, VW e-Golf redux: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

VW is reportedly considering another e-Golf. We show you where future fast-charging routes are going. Tesla fans in LA need to check out a wide-ranging exhibit on the brand. A Toyota Prius might be good enough for emergency home power backup. And what’s this about a Toyota Tacoma EV? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A survey.

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NIO partners with Tencent to expedite smart driving R&D

CN EV Post

Tencent will provide support for the large-scale data storage, computing and model training needed to take NIO's autonomous driving technology from development to operation. The post NIO partners with Tencent to expedite smart driving R&D appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The Tesla Semi Is Going To Change The World

CleanTechnica EVs

At the beginning of October, I published a story on the beginning of Tesla Semi deliveries. The first Tesla Semi for a commercial customer is set to be delivered on December 1, to PepsiCo. There are plenty of financial analyses and specs we could highlight to examine the cost-competitiveness of the Tesla Semi compared to […].

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NIO aims for next-gen models to hit US market

CN EV Post

"We can't let the people who are learning from us run faster than us," William Li said. The post NIO aims for next-gen models to hit US market appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla posts more Cybertruck production jobs

Teslarati

Tesla Giga Texas is ramping up Cybertruck job hires once again. The latest job openings for the Cybertruck hint that Tesla is inching closer to starting production. Earlier this month, Tesla posted several jobs for Cybertruck production. The job lists included openings for the following positions: Dimensional Engineer – BIW, Cybertruck Manufacturing Operations Leader – Cybertruck Senior Equipment Engineer – BIW, Cybertruck Dimensional Engineering Manager – BIW, Cybertruck Equipment Engineering M

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

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Internal speech: William Li on NIO's new businesses, and why it's on right side of trend

CN EV Post

People who originally drove BMWs won't go back to buying BMWs after buying NIO vehicles. That is the trend, Li said, adding that NIO is on the right side of the trend. The post Internal speech: William Li on NIO's new businesses, and why it's on right side of trend appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla blogs propagate fake news of chip joint venture, but why?

Electrek

Several Tesla blogs are reporting that Tesla created a joint venture to produce computer chips with a company that is clearly fake. The reason behind the strange situation is unclear. more…. The post Tesla blogs propagate fake news of chip joint venture, but why? appeared first on Electrek.

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Baidu aims to build world's largest fully driverless ride-hailing service area in 2023

CN EV Post

Baidu said it plans to scale up Apollo's operations and launch fully unmanned self-driving services in more regions in 2023. The post Baidu aims to build world's largest fully driverless ride-hailing service area in 2023 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Renewables outproduced coal by 15.5% in the US during first 3 quarters of 2022

Electrek

Renewable energy provided almost 23% of electrical generation in the US during the first three quarters of 2022, according to new data released by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. more…. The post Renewables outproduced coal by 15.5% in the US during first 3 quarters of 2022 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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Lucid Could Be Working On A $50,000 Electric Sedan Coming In 2025

InsideEVs

The manufacturer recently revealed the $250,000 Air Sapphire and it’s in the process of launching the more affordable Air Pure model.

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Europe’s 1st All-Season EV Tire

CleanTechnica EVs

The Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV, Europe’s first all-season EV tire developed specifically for battery electric vehicles and hybrids, was unveiled by Apollo Tyres, the Indian parent company of Apollo Vredestein B.V., and was touted by the company as establishing new norms for grip, efficiency, noise, and environmental impact in this hot new market.

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XPeng winning back demand could take several quarters, says Deutsche Bank

CN EV Post

The key to XPeng regaining relevance is winning back demand, and that could take several quarters, creating significant uncertainty heading into 2023. The post XPeng winning back demand could take several quarters, says Deutsche Bank appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Nottingham To Receive 78 New Electric Buses

CleanTechnica EVs

The city of Nottingham, UK, will be receiving 78 zero-emission electric buses to electrify its city transportation fleet as part of a Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas fund (ZEBRA). The Nottingham City Council and Nottingham City Transport (NCT) were able to secure funding in the amount of £15.2 million to help achieve the city’s goal […].

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BYD Awarded 64-unit Electric Bus Order from Nobina in Norway

Electric Cars Report

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, has been awarded a substantial order for electric buses from public transport operator, Nobina in Norway. The order, placed by Nobina Fleet Norge AS, is for a total of 64 BYD eBuses, with delivery to Norway in Q2 2023. This latest order is […] The post BYD Awarded 64-unit Electric Bus Order from Nobina in Norway appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Hyundai Plans 3 Battery Factories With Annual Capacity Of 90 GWh In Georgia

CleanTechnica EVs

Hyundai is planning to build three new battery factories in Georgia with LG Energy Solution and SK On to support its EV business.

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

Cars That Think

There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. The answer is a nuanced “perhaps.” It depends on several factors, including the speed of grid component modernization, the volume of EV sales, where they occur and when, what kinds of EV charging are being done and when, regulator and political decisions, and critically, economics.

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One More Time — EVs And The Federal Tax Credit

CleanTechnica EVs

Changes to the federal tax credit for electric vehicles have introduced lots of new provisions. Here's what we know so far.

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Trashing Your Scale Won’t Make You Less Fat

Energy Institute at HAAS

Strategic shutdowns of pollution monitors kill people Instead of writing an excessively angry piece about the abysmal outcome of the latest global climate negotiations, I calmed myself down chemically by … Continue Reading Trashing Your Scale Won’t Make You Less Fat

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EVs Could Account For ~90% Share Of The Market By 2027

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent ARK newsletter made the case that the landscape for all-electric transportation will change very quickly away from internal combustion engine power. What stats back up this claim? And where does Tesla fit into this picture? Is the robotaxi key?

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Advanced technology projects to efficiently recycle nuclear fuel

Innovation News Network

The US DOE's Argonne National Laboratory has been awarded over $6m to develop innovative technologies for recycling used nuclear fuel. The post Advanced technology projects to efficiently recycle nuclear fuel appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla working on revamped Model 3, with production at Shanghai plant set to begin in Q3 2023, report says

CN EV Post

Tesla is working on a redesign of the Model 3 codenamed "Highland," with a focus on reducing the number and complexity of the model's interior, according to Reuters. The post Tesla working on revamped Model 3, with production at Shanghai plant set to begin in Q3 2023, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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BMW to invest more than 2 billion euros in Hungarian Plant Debrecen by 2025

Electric Cars Report

The BMW Group is building a high-voltage battery assembly for the vehicles of the NEUE KLASSE at its site in Hungary. The battery assembly will be located on the site of the Debrecen vehicle plant, which started construction about six months ago. The company will create more than 500 additional jobs and invest over two […] The post BMW to invest more than 2 billion euros in Hungarian Plant Debrecen by 2025 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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How To Help Your EV To Have More Range In Winter

CleanTechnica EVs

On various EV forums, Facebook groups, and on Twitter, we often see new EV owners struggle as fall sets in. They bought an EV in the spring or summer months, and got used to seeing certain range estimates on the guess-o-meter. But, with colder temperatures, those numbers drop, sometimes precipitously. People who didn’t get much […].

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Hyundai Mobis to make EV components at EV Power Electric system plant in Georgia

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Mobis, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, plans to invest $926 million in an EV Power Electric system plant in Bryan County, Georgia, that will eventually employ at least 1,500 people. The EV Power Electric system plant will expand Hyundai Mobis’ current footprint in Georgia. Hyundai Mobis has operated a manufacturing facility with […] The post Hyundai Mobis to make EV components at EV Power Electric system plant in Georgia appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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I’ve ridden every electric motorcycle out there. Here’s what I’ve discovered

Electrek

Electric motorcycles are my jam. If I’m on two wheels and it’s not a bicycle, then odds are I’m on an electric motorcycle. I don’t ride them because they’re clean or green, though those are nice side benefits – I ride them because they’re fun and enjoyable. They’re infinitely better than sitting in a car watching the world go by through glass. And the ownership experience is so much nicer than gas motorcycles due to their greatly reduced maintenance, lower cost of ownership, lack of vibrating ca

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Rolls Royce achieves a world first in hydrogen powered aviation

Teslarati

Rolls Royce, the manufacturer of both luxurious motorcars and commercial aviation jet engines, has completed its first test run of a hydrogen-powered jet engine. To the astonishment of some readers, Rolls Royce is not only a luxury vehicle maker but also a leader in the commercial aviation industry. Specifically, the company designs and manufactures jet engines.

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VW CEO says EU is losing competitiveness while urging clean energy investments

Electrek

VW brand CEO, Thomas Shafer, says Europe, Germany in particular, is “rapidly losing” its competitiveness as it falls behind in the race to a clean energy economy. more…. The post VW CEO says EU is losing competitiveness while urging clean energy investments appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y can cost well over $180K in Singapore – but it’s still selling well

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y is not an inexpensive vehicle. It’s definitely cheaper than its larger and more expensive stablemate, the Tesla Model X, but it is still a premium vehicle in its own right. But despite its steep price tag, the all-electric crossover seems to be well on its way toward becoming one of the world’s best-selling cars, just as CEO Elon Musk predicted.

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Tesla Model 3 redesign is codenamed ‘Project Highland,’ report says

Electrek

Tesla is reportedly working on a Model 3 redesign codenamed “Project Highland” that is going to be released by the end of next year, but that’s according to a report that should be taken with a grain of salt. more…. The post Tesla Model 3 redesign is codenamed ‘Project Highland,’ report says appeared first on Electrek.