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IEF, IHS Markit: deepening underinvestment in hydrocarbons raises specter of continued price shocks and volatility

Green Car Congress

Underinvestment in oil and gas development extended into a second year in 2021 even as global energy demand rebounded, raising the prospect of price shocks, scarcity and growing energy poverty, according to a new report by the International Energy Forum (IEF) and IHS Markit. The report underlines concerns about the stability of global energy markets in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and follows a decision by several countries including the United States, Japan and India to release strategic p

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Ford plans to triple production of Mustang Mach-E by 2023

Green Car Reports

Amid a push to become the largest producer of EVs by later in the decade, Ford plans to triple production of the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by 2023. The automaker is now targeting annual production of over 200,000 units by that year, in response to customer demand, Ford spokesperson Mike Levine tweeted on Friday, adding that Ford plans to start.

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VERBIO begins production of biomethane from corn stover in Iowa; first-large scale plant in US

Green Car Congress

VERBIO has commenced production at its new plant in Nevada, Iowa. The plant will generate biomethane from corn stover (maize straw), and is the first large-scale commercial plant in the US to use the technology developed by VERBIO. VERBIO acquired the mothballed cellulosic ethanol plant from DuPont, the previous operator, at the end of 2018. VERBIO’s technology produces RNG from pure cellulosic material, such as corn stover or wheat straw.

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Electric Airplanes To Start Taking Off In Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

The home of the koala, the kangaroo, and Qantas is about to launch the world’s first all-electric, zero emissions airline. “We believe there will be a revolution in aviation and we want to be at the forefront,” Aaron Shaw, chief executive of Sydney Seaplanes, said. “This is the way of the future.” “Combined with our […].

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

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€33.7M AgiloDrive2 project for electric motor production launches

Green Car Congress

Consortium leader Schaeffler, along with with 17 partners (automotive and industrial supplier) has launched the AgiloDrive2 research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). The aim of the three-year project is to develop an agile and digitalized production system complete with modular product concept for innovative electric motors.

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The DOJ’s Investigation Into Short Selling Is A Good Thing For Investors

CleanTechnica EVs

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into short selling by hedge funds and research funds, Reuters reports. This is a good thing for all investors, especially for those of us who invest in companies that we feel will make a positive impact on our lives and the world. I have some […].

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Tesla Semi burns rubber and shows off turning circle in new Giga Nevada sighting

Teslarati

Back in November, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta remarked that his company was expecting its first Tesla Semi deliveries in the fourth quarter. This was a surprise to electric vehicle enthusiasts, as Tesla CEO Elon Musk noted during the 2021 Annual Shareholder Meeting that the Class 8 all-electric hauler would be hitting volume production in 2023. Yet if recent sightings at the Giga Nevada area are any indication, it appears that the Semi is now in limited production — and Tesla is doing some

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New Mexico EV Enthusiasts Successfully Expand Charging Network With GoFundMe

CleanTechnica EVs

While DC fast charging is about to expand greatly in New Mexico, the eastern part of the state is still pretty barren. Level 2 charging is hard to come by, and even a Tesla would struggle to drive from Albuquerque or Santa Fe to Carlsbad. A group of New Mexicans, led by Christopher Dizon, is […].

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Is It Really That Difficult To Charge An Electric Car?

InsideEVs

Charging an EV is as simple as plugging in and waiting, though there's much more should know.

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Chevy Electric Silverado Coming In 2023 As GM Amps Up EV Investments

CleanTechnica EVs

GM is considering new investments in EV batteries and manufacturing in Michigan -- if the price is right,

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

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US: BEV Sales Almost Doubled In January-October 2021

InsideEVs

Tesla takes 69% of the total BEV registrations and strengthens its position among luxury/premium brands.

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Plugin Vehicles = 23% Of New Car Sales In France

CleanTechnica EVs

The Dacia Spring was last month's best selling EV and the 6th best selling car overall in France.

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Rumor: GM Might Invest Over $3 Billion In EV Projects In Michigan

InsideEVs

On the table are a new battery gigafactory, and retooling of an existing plant to make electric pickups.

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EV Charging Stations — Level 2 Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

Want to learn about home EV charging stations and which to get? Here's our 2021–2022 guide!

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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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Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

Clean Fleet Report

Goodbye To the Minivan. Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. The Korean car company will remind you it is not a minivan but an MPV or Multi-Purpose Vehicle. With those words it hopes to remove the stigma of people saying “I will never own a minivan.”. In a world where SUVs and crossovers are the rage, the number of minivans sold each year have dropped to where they are about two percent of all light vehicles sold.

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Elon Musk: That Is Not The Tesla Cybertruck's Production Wiper Blade

InsideEVs

Tesla Cybertruck will get a different solution, and side mirrors will be removable.

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CARB Approves Updated Regulations Requiring Most New Small Off-Road Engines Be Zero Emission By 2024

EV Obssesion

Equipment includes leaf blowers, lawn mowers; $30 million in incentive funds available to help small businesses acquire zero-emission models SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board today approved a measure that will require most newly manufactured small off-road engines such as those found in leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other equipment be zero emission starting in […].

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EV Range/Charging Race: Tesla Model 3, EV6, ID4, Mach-E, Ioniq 5

InsideEVs

It's one of the most epic and informative EV range and charging races we've ever seen.

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Driving across America in a Soviet car

Gavin Shoebridge

Like so many car enthusiasts, ever since I was a kid I’d always wanted to do a big road trip across the[.]. The post Driving across America in a Soviet car appeared first on GavinShoebridge.com.

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Carlos Ghosn: Nissan's Electrification Plan Is Too Slow

InsideEVs

"The market is telling you we are completely writing off the combustion engine.

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Why Do So Many US Drivers Want At Least 300 Miles of Range Before Considering the Purchase of an Electric Vehicle?

EV Adoption

Almost every survey of US consumers from the last several years that asked some form of the question: “What would it take for them to strongly consider buying an electric vehicle?” has a significant percentage of respondents requiring among other things — 300 or more miles of electric range. And because that number has been repeated over and over — including from top executives of GM saying their own surveys also point to this requirement — 300 miles of range along with $100 per kWh

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GM's First Ultium Battery Gigafactory Appears Almost Completed

InsideEVs

It will produce 30+ GWh of EV batteries annually.

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Sandy Munro Checks Out Tesla Model S Plaid Ahead Of Teardown

InsideEVs

The first impressions appear to be very positive.

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More Rivian R1S Prototypes Seen In the Wild

InsideEVs

With and without camouflage.

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