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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Green Car Congress

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives. The study was conducted by Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA) and commissioned by ClearFlame, whose investors include Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough En

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US plug-in vehicle sales hit a record high in Q1, led by Tesla and California

Green Car Reports

Electric vehicle sales were at a record level both in California and nationally, according to numbers released by the California Energy Commission and interpreted by the electric vehicle advocacy organization Veloz this past week. And once again, they were led by Tesla—by an astounding lead, despite a series of price hikes. Californians.

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Nornickel and Rosatom sign cooperation agreement; possible lithium mining JV to develop Kolmozerskoye

Green Car Congress

Russia-based Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom (Rosatom). The parties agreed to cooperate in several areas. First, the parties intend to deliver strategic projects in the Russian Arctic in a bid to develop the infrastructure of the Northern Sea Route, Arctic shipping, including the implementation of shipbuilding pr

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Test drive review: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid makes the most sense

Green Car Reports

In a drive across California desert, the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid performed with more power and greater efficiency than the non-hybrid, and it ran much smoother and quieter. Its hybrid components sacrificed only one cubic foot of space in a Sportage that has grown larger in every measure. And it only costs about $1,300 more than a similarly.

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

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Umicore to supply high-nickel cathode materials to ACC in Europe

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Umicore and Automotive Cells Company (ACC)—a joint company between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies together with its subsidiary Saft—have signed a long-term strategic supply agreement for EV cathode materials in Europe. Umicore will supply ACC’s future large-scale European battery plants with next-generation high-nickel cathode materials out of its greenfield production plant in Nysa, Poland.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai has resumed over 80% production

Teslarati

Tesla Giga Shanghai has resumed over 80% production along with several other companies, according to Chinese official Zhang Hongtao — the chief engineer of the Shanghai Economics and Information Technology Commission. China created a “whitelist” to support companies resuming production and minimize the impact of Covid along the supply chain.

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Elon Musk NFT created to commemorate his aide to Ukraine during war

Teslarati

The Meta History: Museum of War has raised $850,000 so far from NFT-artworks to support Ukraine during the war. The NFT artwork included one special piece dedicated to the aid Elon Musk has provided the country during this turbulent time. Mykhailo Fedorov — the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation — shared a picture of the artwork via Twitter.

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Tesla Model 3 Owner Catches Body Shop Replacing His Car Parts After Renting It On Turo (Video)

CleanTechnica EVs

A new video of a Tesla Model 3 has emerged on the video hosting platform TikTok that shows the owner of the car paying a surprise visit to a body shop only to find his rented out car with a replaced bumper and opened front trunk (frunk). Frank Valdez, who is a realtor, investor, and […].

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Dueling electric motorcycles set new cannonball run record in daring race across the US

Electrek

Two electric motorcycles and their determined riders recently set off to strike a new cannonball run record, racing in opposing directions across the US in a bid to reach the opposite coast first. Just 111 hours later, rider Steven Day set that new record and demonstrated the possibilities offered by high performance electric motorcycles and distributed quick charging networks. more….

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 Tesla’s Unconventional Sales Model Could Mark the End of Traditional Car Dealerships

CleanTechnica EVs

As the world gradually shifts to electric vehicles, the auto industry is also beginning to witness the decline of the decades-old dealership model. For buyers and automakers both, companies like Tesla and Carvana are disrupting the industry’s traditional dealership approach, and there’s probably little the old guard of auto cronies can do to stand in their […].

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

Brief

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DEED sets records

Electric Auto Association

More than 200 Drive Electric Earth Day events draw big numbers. Drive Electric Dayton’s Trotwood, Ohio DEED event at Trotwood-Madison High School. Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED), with more events across the U.S. and internationally in 2022 than ever before, was a success by all measures. “Of course this was about the rise in demand for electric vehicles (EVs), but it was also because of the many great new models on the market that folks clearly wanted to see,” said Electric Vehicle Association

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The End of the European ICE Age

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent report from Boldt and Avere examined the state of progress of European automakers’ attitudes to the uptake of electric vehicles. Although there was some reluctance to go first, it appears now that there is a greater aversion to be the last to introduce and promote EVs. Perhaps one of the most striking points […].

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Is Tesla's Sales Model Poised To Transform The Auto Industry?

InsideEVs

Tesla has been breaking production and delivery records despite obstacles that are hindering the industry as a whole.

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Tesla Thrives In Italy As Broader Plug-In Market Falls In March

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published on opportunity:energy. It was widely expected, and it’s finally happened. While most European car markets keep posting new records and continued monthly growth for plug-in car sales, Italy’s is getting stuck in a rout of its own doing. Europe’s fourth largest market posts in March its first — and wild — BEV decline […].

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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$100K Tesla Model S Totaled In Crash: TeslaCam Footage Used As Evidence

InsideEVs

A built-in dashcam can prove very valuable in proving your innocence.

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The Names of Leading Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

What’s in a name? Vehicle names have always been an important part of the mobility mystique. Fodder for songs: “Little Red Corvette” by Prince, “Roadrunner” by The Modern Lovers, and “Red Barchetta” by Rush, just to name a few. One could argue that a good name sets the stage for a good overall experience and […].

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54% of States Had a 2021 BEV Sales Share of Less Than 2% — 2021 State EV Sales Data Now Available

EV Adoption

2021 was a huge year for overall electric vehicle sales in the US, but only California (13.4%) and the District of Columbia (11.2%) had a combined BEV and PHEV sales share of at least 10%. With the availability of the EVAdoption EV & Hybrid Sales By State: 2021 data file , we are sharing a few trend charts to highlight some of the trends you will find in the data.

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5 Ways To Cut Oil & Gas Use Through Clean Transportation (Video)

CleanTechnica EVs

There’s never been a better time to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Oil and gas prices are skyrocketing as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with gas prices exceeding $4 a gallon in the United States in March 2022 and more than $10 a gallon in other countries. Meanwhile, the world is already experiencing […].

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2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance Shines In 70 MPH Range Test

InsideEVs

The brand new car was able to cover 280 miles (451 km).

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BMW outlines iFACTORY production strategy; transformation to e-mobility; Plant Debrecen first CO2-free plant

Green Car Congress

BMW’s iFACTORY production strategy defines the future orientation of plants and production technologies at the BMW Group and meets the challenges of the transformation to e-mobility. Automotive manufacturing of the future requires a new, holistic way of thinking. With our BMW iFACTORY, we are leading the way and setting new standards in flexibility, efficiency, sustainability and digitalization.

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Tesla Model 3/Y White Interior: Does It Last? 2.5 Year Review

InsideEVs

It looks good, but does it wear easily?

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Utilities Are Taking an EV-industry Leadership Role

Driivz

Utilities are emerging as dominant players in the global race to electric vehicle adoption beyond just the power supplier. Unlike many new entrants in the e-Mobility market, utilities are starting with significant competitive advantages: They are already in every single customer’s home. They have insights to the customers’ electrical usage. They have long-established communications channels to customers.

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Stellantis Will Produce Electric Cars In Serbia

InsideEVs

The group intends to produce in Serbia a new electric model, starting in 2024.

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Tesla Model 3, 2 Years & 50K Miles: What Does Car And Driver Think?

InsideEVs

Car and Driver helps you decide if you should buy a Tesla Model 3.

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