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Rolls-Royce launches mtu hydrogen solutions for power generation

Green Car Congress

Rolls-Royce is further developing its mtu gas engine portfolio for power generation and cogeneration to run on hydrogen as a fuel and thus enable a climate-neutral energy supply. Already today, gensets powered by mtu Series 500 and Series 4000 gas engines can be operated with a gas blending of 10% hydrogen. Beginning in 2022, operation with a hydrogen content of 25% will be possible.

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Mach-E GT Performance review, Aptera solar claims, Lucid and Tesla: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Why do automakers using cylindrical battery cells boast longer driving ranges? What ingredient in whiskey might be good for EV battery materials? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 15, 2021. This week we drove the quickest version of the Ford Mustang Mach-E yet.

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Eni launching sustainable aviation fuel production

Green Car Congress

Italy-based integrated energy company Eni is launching the production of alternative sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Eni has been producing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biofuel in its Venice and Gela bio-refineries since 2014 via its proprietary Ecofoning technology; it can also produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from waste and plant-based raw materials using the same technology.

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VW CEO Herbert Diess invites Elon Musk to talk on how Tesla innovates quickly

Electrek

Herbert Diess, CEO of VW, invited Tesla CEO Elon Musk to call in to an internal conference with 200 VW executives in an effort to spur further innovation from his company. more… The post VW CEO Herbert Diess invites Elon Musk to talk on how Tesla innovates quickly appeared first on Electrek.

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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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High-power battery company MOBIUS.energy secures $50M investment commitment from GEM

Green Car Congress

MOBIUS.energy Corporation secured a $50-million investment commitment from GEM Global Yield LLC SCS, a $3.4-billion, Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group. MOBIUS will use the funds to scale-up battery module production to support electric aircraft customers through a subscription model including maintenance and salvage services. GEM will provide MOBIUS with a Share Subscription Facility of up to $50 million for a 36-month term following a public listing, which will allow MOBIUS

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Tesla bear Michael Burry ditches bet against $TSLA, says ‘media inflated’ the situation

Teslarati

Tesla bull and “Big Short” inspiration Michael Burry has ditched his bet against the electric automaker’s stock. In an emailed statement to CNBC on Friday, Burry revealed he is no longer betting against Tesla’s stock price, and he claims that he “was never short tens or hundreds of millions” of shares. He stated media reports inflated and exaggerated the situation.

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Tesla’s most basic Model 3 variant won’t be delivered until August ’22

Teslarati

Tesla’s most basic variant of the affordable Model 3 sedan is sold out nearly a year in advance. The Model 3 Standard Range+ is as basic as you can get with Tesla’s vehicles. It is the most affordable car available from Tesla, starting at $41,990. When ordering the sedan with its standard Aero wheels, orderers are now advised that the soonest delivery dates are set for August 2022.

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AAA study finds automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance performance can be impeded by rain

Green Car Congress

A new study from AAA finds that moderate to heavy rain affects a vehicle safety system’s ability to “see”, which may result in performance issues. During closed course testing, AAA simulated rainfall and found that test vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) traveling at 35 mph collided with a stopped vehicle one third (33%) of the time.

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Will New Zealand Become the Norway of the Pacific?

CleanTechnica EVs

When I drove around New Zealand in 2005, I was impressed by how well they looked after their own cars, and how British they were. Every yard seemed to be adorned by an old Morris. Well, things have been changing radically as New Zealand aims to become the Norway of the Pacific. New Zealand does […].

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Chargie brings electric car smarts to your overnight phone charging

Electrek

Electric cars come with intelligent charge management designed to protect batteries from over-heating and excessive wear. Chargie is a smart device which brings that same intelligence to your overnight phone charging – and best of all, it works with all of your existing chargers. Using Chargie protects your battery, and can delay significant degradation from just one year to around five years … more… The post Chargie brings electric car smarts to your overnight phone charging appeare

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

Brief

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New Survey Finds Electric Vehicle Drivers Prefer Charging To Gassing Up

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris What’s it like to drive an electric vehicle? To paraphrase an old ad campaign, ask a person who owns one. NewMotion, a European charging network owned by oil giant Shell, has released its latest annual survey of EV drivers, and the findings should make interesting reading for anyone thinking of […].

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OPINION: Analysts miss the mark on Tesla following Q3 Delivery Guidance

Teslarati

This is a preview from our weekly newsletter. Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future. Tesla is coming off its most successful quarter in company history. The Q3 delivery guidance saw Tesla deliver over 241,000 vehicles for the first time in company history, with production at a slightly lower rate than that.

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Watch Australian soldiers using these 50 MPH electric bikes on scouting missions [Video]

Electrek

It’s been a big few weeks for electric bicycles in the military , with the latest tactical e-bike news coming from down under. Australian soldiers are now testing the use of high-powered electric bicycles for military roles, focusing on stealthy scouting missions. more… The post Watch Australian soldiers using these 50 MPH electric bikes on scouting missions [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Vehicles Are Greener & Safer, But Still Much Room For Improvement On Both

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are here, and they are essential for decarbonizing transport. Making them lighter will lessen the particulate matter produced in their manufacture.

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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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Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: This 12-seater ‘vintage’ electric car

Electrek

Sometimes you want a fast car for going out. Sometimes you want a big car for showing off. But sometimes, just sometimes, you need something totally different for standing out. And I think this 12-seater electric car-shaped thing might be just the ticket. It’s certainly deserving of this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week.

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Tesla Insurance Is Available In Texas, Y’all

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has officially launched its insurance platform in Texas and has a neat way of determining how Tesla owners receive their rates. The insurance rates are determined based upon Tesla’s evaluation of drivers’ real-time driving behavior on the road. Taking center stage is Tesla’s Safety Score system. When Texan Tesla owners sign up for Tesla’s […].

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Hongqi E-HS9 Luxury Electric SUV Impresses European Reviewers

InsideEVs

The E-HS9 is built by FAW and it shows the company has gained significant knowledge from all the joint ventures it’s involved in.

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Holy Smoke, It’s The Electric Moke!

CleanTechnica EVs

The year is 1964 – it is the era of the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and Bridget Bardot. When British Motor Corporation called for a rugged vehicle (initially for military operations), Sir Alex Issigonis responded with the Mini Moke. The “Moke” is the combination of the drivetrain from a minivan vehicle and a lightweight body […].

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Quick Charge Podcast: October 16, 2021

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: October 16, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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Le Mans Virtual Series, Spa: Team Redline Wins Both Classes

InsideEVs

Team Redline has won both classes of the 6 Hours of Spa, the second round of the Le Mans Virtual Series thanks to a clever strategy that witnessed coy use of fuel-saving. Bono Huis, Atze Kerkhof and Felix Rosenqvist took victory in the LMP category, while Kevin Siggy, Rudy van Buren and Enzo Bonito won in GTE.

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Electrification & Energy Reduction Go Hand-In-Hand To Reduce Household Impacts

CleanTechnica EVs

In another article, I went through what I learned from buying a house with limited electrical service. Long story short, the status quo of getting energy from natural gas, water service, and even sewer service is baked into many if not most homes, and it’s hard for the owner (and harder for a renter) to […].

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Tesla App Update Suggests Various New Features Are Coming Soon

InsideEVs

Dashcam live-streaming and Boombox improvements have both been hinted at via a new update for the Tesla App.

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Silicon Anodes Muscle in on Battery Technology

CleanTechnica EVs

Scientists show exactly how promising approach to better batteries breaks down.

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Fisker Magic Works Set To Develop Two New EVs In the UK

InsideEVs

Fisker’s new UK division, dubbed ‘Magic Works’, is developing two new EVs that will both arrive before 2025.

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Ford ‘Charge Angels’, Battery Safety, Autonomous Safety Report by AAA, & Automobile Recycling

EV Obssesion

Investments, Batteries MOBIUS.energy, the High-Power Battery Company Secures $50 Million Investment Commitment From GEM Startup Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) this week announced two new battery partnerships. Startup AmpleAims To Revive Vision of Large Scale EV Battery Swapping Green Car Reports: Colorado-based Solid Power, the solid-state battery firm, backed by Ford and BMW, claims that third-party […].

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Tesla Model Y/3 Dominate US BEV Market: January-August 2021

InsideEVs

Almost 300,000 all-electric cars were registered during the first eight months.

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Country Roads, Take Me Home — In An Electric Car

CleanTechnica EVs

Demonstration Projects Bring New Transportation Options to Small Towns.

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How Do You Service An Electric Car?

InsideEVs

It's not entirely different from how you service a gas car, but there are some changes.

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US: Tesla Estimated Delivery Times Extend To Up To 11 Months

InsideEVs

The entry-level Tesla Model 3 requires some 7 months of waiting.

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Tesla Starts Customer Deliveries Of Refreshed Model X

InsideEVs

The first cars are finally being delivered.

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Hyundai Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 16,000 In September 2021

InsideEVs

Rechargeable cars set another record share out of Hyundai's total volume.

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IONITY Is First In Europe To Offer Plug & Charge At All Stations

InsideEVs

Now charging is possible without RFID cards or mobile apps.

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EV Morning News: Xpeng, Wuling, LG, MG And More

InsideEVs

Let's dive right into some of this week's big EV news.

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Kia EV Sales Exceed 10,000, Including 2,654 EV6 In September

InsideEVs

The EV6 production is above 6,000 a month.

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