Wed.May 05, 2021

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Frankfurt buys 13 Solaris hydrogen buses

Green Car Congress

The company In-der-City-Bus, which is in charge of public transport in Frankfurt, Germany, has awarded a tender for 13 hydrogen buses to Solaris. The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses are to be deployed on target routes in 2022. The Urbino hydrogen buses are powered by a 70 kW fuel cell stack. Electric power is transferred directly to the driveline, consisting of an axle with electric motors.

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Used EV prices surge in the US and vary widely by model, region

Green Car Reports

The market for used electric vehicles was an ailing buyers' market early on in 2021. Over the past 60 days, however, the tide has turned and the average price of used electric cars has skyrocketed. From March to May, the average used EV price for all model years jumped $1,500, and pre-2019 models are up by $1,200, according to Recurrent, which.

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Motor Coach Industries unveils its first battery-electric luxury coach in the N American market: J4500 CHARGE

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NFI Group subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has unveiled the new zero-emission, battery-electric J4500 CHARGE coach. An all-electric version of the industry’s best-selling J series tour and charter luxury coaches, the J4500 CHARGE leverages EV technology from New Flyer and delivers more than 200 miles of range, while also delivering enhanced safety features.

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2022 Ford E-Transit electric van gets $43,295 base price, build configuration details

Green Car Reports

The 2022 Ford E-Transit electric van will start at $43,295 when order books open in July, Ford confirmed Tuesday in a press release that also included more details about build configurations and the ordering process. As with most commercial vans, Ford will offer the E-Transit in a variety of configurations. Options include a Low Roof (83.6-inch).

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

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Adamas: Tesla consumed more lithium than next four EV makers combined in 2020

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In 2020, Tesla deployed 18,700 tonnes of LCE onto roads globally in the batteries of its newly sold passenger EVs, more than the next four EV makers (BYD, VW, Renault and Audi) combined, according to data from Adamas Intelligence’s EV Battery Capacity and Battery Metals Tracker. In total, 67% of Tesla’s lithium consumption last year was for the Model 3, 17% for the Model Y and the remaining 16% for the Model S and Model X, combined.

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Arrival intends to build electric car specifically for Uber ride-hailing

Green Car Reports

The startup Arrival plans to work with Uber to develop an electric car specifically for ride-hailing, but it's unclear if any version of the vehicle might make it to the United States. The so-called Arrival Car will be designed with input from Uber drivers, with the final design expected to be revealed by the end of this year, Arrival said Tuesday.

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SpaceX nails first Starship landing weeks after NASA Moon lander contract

Teslarati

In perhaps the best possible news that could have followed NASA’s historic SpaceX Moon lander contract, the company has successfully landed a Starship prototype in one piece – without it exploding – for the first time ever. In spite of unusually unreliable live views from the rocket’s onboard cameras, possible due to SpaceX using Starlink as a Starship antenna for the first time, Starship serial number 15 (SN15) touched down at the very edge of the landing pad a bit less

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Germany providing another €100M to subsidize private charging stations; €500M total

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Germany is adding another €100 million to its successful promotion of private charging stations for electric cars in residential buildings, bringing the total to €500 million. Purchase and installation of the wallboxes are supported with a grant of €900. So far, around 385,000 applications for around 470,000 charging points have been received. We want more climate protection, more clean electric cars on our roads and more use of green electricity.

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Tesla is looking for mobile service technicians for its electric trucks

Electrek

Tesla heavy trucking president, Jerome Guillen, revealed that the automaker will use its mobile service approach to its Tesla Semi electric truck program. more… The post Tesla is looking for mobile service technicians for its electric trucks appeared first on Electrek.

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BASF and Umicore enter into a patent cross-license agreement covering cathode materials and precursors

Green Car Congress

BASF and Umicore have entered into a non-exclusive patent cross-license agreement covering a broad range of cathode active materials (CAM) and their precursors (PCAM), including chemistries such as nickel cobalt manganese (NCM), nickel cobalt aluminum (NCA), nickel cobalt manganese aluminum (NCMA) and lithium rich, high manganese high energy NCM (HE NCM).

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

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Tesla Powerwall owner shows how the battery system can withstand 48-hour outage with solar power

Electrek

A Tesla Powerwall owner demonstrated what it looks like when you go through a 48-hour power outage with the battery system and solar power. more… The post Tesla Powerwall owner shows how the battery system can withstand 48-hour outage with solar power appeared first on Electrek.

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IDTechEx: Shift to EVs and autonomy to drive printed electronics automotive market to $12.7B by 2031

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A new report from IDTechEx forecasts that the shift to electric vehicles and autonomy will drive the printed electronics automotive market to $12.7 billion by 2031. The technological transitions towards electric vehicles and increased autonomy are creating extensive opportunities for many new technologies, including printed/flexible electronics. For example, the ability to make electronics on thin flexible substrates enables weight to be reduced, a key consideration for electric vehicles.

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Tesla is completely revamping referral program after spending $23 million on free Supercharging

Electrek

Tesla is completely revamping its referral program after already spending $23 million on free Supercharging miles this year alone. more… The post Tesla is completely revamping referral program after spending $23 million on free Supercharging appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen ID.4 Is Mopping Up In Europe In April — Chart

CleanTechnica EVs

The Volkswagen ID.3 seems like it just hit the market, but the attention has already shifted to the Volkswagen ID.4, and that’s because the ID.4 is mopping up in Europe (and also the only fully electric Volkswagen available in the USA). We publish monthly plugin electric vehicle sales reports for several European countries and Europe […].

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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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Tesla driver repeatedly spotted in backseat on Autopilot is begging to be arrested

Electrek

A Tesla driver has been spotted several times over the past week sitting in the backseat while his Tesla Model 3 drives on Autopilot. He appears to get a kick out of people filming him while engaging in this dangerous and illegal driving behavior. more… The post Tesla driver repeatedly spotted in backseat on Autopilot is begging to be arrested appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Grohmann Automation site is undergoing a Giga Berlin-esque expansion

Teslarati

Something very exciting seems to be happening at the Tesla Grohmann Automation site in Prüm, Germany. Based on recent images and videos taken of the area, an expansion is currently underway at the Grohmann site. Interestingly enough, the upcoming facility seems to be using prefabricated concrete materials, similar to Gigafactory Berlin. . Last week, Tesla Model 3 owner and EV advocate @Humpidumpi2 went for a drive to Prüm, where the Grohmann Automation facility is located.

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Nuvve announces V2G charging hubs and TaaS for future EVs

Electrek

Transportation electrification and vehicle to grid (V2G) specialist Nuvve recently announced plans to implement charging hubs and offer Transportation as a Service (TaaS) to commercial fleets. This V2G hub model will utilize renewable energy and bi-directional charging to help ensure grid resiliency. Furthermore, Nuvve’s TaaS model will offer commercial fleets an arsenal of EV services and pricing options to help ensure today’s vehicles can become electrified more quickly and seamles

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Tesla doesn’t need to worry about losing EV credits from Stellantis: report

Teslarati

The end of Tesla’s EV credits agreement with Fiat-Chrysler doesn’t seem to bother TSLA bulls much, and for good reason, according to Barron’s. Tesla’s EV credits agreement with Fiat-Chrysler came to an end after Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares stated that it would not need the EV maker to meet carbon dioxide emission regulations this year.

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Toyota says electric Land Cruiser could be coming after battery-electric retrofit trial with client

Electrek

Toyota says it’s considering bringing an all-electric version of its popular Land Cruiser to consumers as it’s in the middle of a trial with a Land Cruiser converted to electric propulsion for a mining company. more… The post Toyota says electric Land Cruiser could be coming after battery-electric retrofit trial with client appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E April sales experience effects of ongoing chip shortage

Teslarati

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is getting positive reviews from owners, but the ongoing chip shortage has adversely affected the all-electric crossover’s momentum in the market. This was shown in the April sales of the Mach-E, which declined to only 1,951 last month. . The Mach-E entered the market strong in its first full month of sales , selling 3,739 in February.

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UK April Plugin Electric Vehicle Share Over 13% Even After Grant Cuts

CleanTechnica EVs

The UK saw plugin electric vehicle market share at 13.25% in April 2021, with full electrics at a healthy 6.5% despite recent cuts in the government’s plugin car grant. The overall auto market continued to recover on showroom reopening, but remained down 13% from typical seasonal volume. April’s 13.25% combined plugin result consisted of 6.8% […].

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Tesla Model 3 kills China’s ‘brake failure’ rumors anew in rainy, multi-car collision

Teslarati

It may be a bit challenging for Tesla skeptics to maintain the “brake failure” narrative in China, as the company’s all-electric vehicles are proving their critics wrong in real-life incidents. One of these, which has garnered some traction in China’s social media platforms, featured a Tesla that found itself in the middle of a multi-vehicle collision in heavy rain.

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NYC gets another shared electric moped option; is the US ripe for an electric scooter wave?

Electrek

Lime is continuining its expansion of seated electric scooters, often referred to as electric mopeds, with NYC becoming the latest city graced by the new two-wheelers. more… The post NYC gets another shared electric moped option; is the US ripe for an electric scooter wave? appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model S Plaid might make an appearance at China’s International Consumer Product Expo

Teslarati

Tesla announced that it would bring the entire S3XY line to China’s upcoming International Consumer Goods Expo in Hainan province. Over 1,300 global brands in more than 69 countries and 800 brands from China are expected to participate in the Hainan expo from May 7 to May 10, 2021. Tesla China has been a strong pillar for the EV automaker since Gigafactory Shanghai started production on the domestically-produced Model 3.

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Argo AI Has Developed A Super Lidar. Does It Matter?

CleanTechnica EVs

Argo AI seems to be one of the top autonomous driving startups out there. It has significant backing from Ford and Volkswagen. Their investments into the company have totaled $1 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively. Last I checked, top global automakers don’t drop a few billion dollars on a company without some serious due diligence […].

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Tesla not violating labor laws at Giga Berlin: State Parliament

Teslarati

Tesla has been found not to be violating labor laws at its German Gigafactory, better known as Giga Berlin, State Parliament members say. After a meeting on Tuesday, which had several members of the Parliament speak regarding their findings at the Giga Berlin site, Tesla is not violating any labor laws that protect employees and workers from being subjected to unfair practices.

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Enel launches five new US wind, solar, and hybrid projects in three states

Electrek

Enel Green Power North America , headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, has started construction on five new clean energy projects in the US. The new wind, solar, and hybrid projects announced today represent more than 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity and 319 megawatts (MW) of battery storage capacity. The five new projects under construction in Texas, Illinois, and Oklahoma will generate over 4.1 TWh of renewable electricity per year, capable of powering more than 525,000 US households annu

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You Vote! 2021 CleanTechnica Car of the Year Competition

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s time for another CleanTechnica Car of the Year competition! In coming weeks, we will write more in-depth articles on each of the finalists to explain why each of them may deserve to win. For now, though, here’s the list of the four 2021 finalists! (Pics in alphabetical order, then bullet list in reverse.) Volvo […].

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Mercedes-Benz launches 2 new all-wheel-drive versions of the EQA electric crossover

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz is launching today two new all-wheel-drive versions of the EQA electric crossover, which was one of the most requested updates to the newly unveiled vehicles. more… The post Mercedes-Benz launches 2 new all-wheel-drive versions of the EQA electric crossover appeared first on Electrek.

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Arrival EV for Uber, used EV prices, E-Transit details: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Arrival and Uber see a future for an EV designed for ride-hailing. Ford is offering its E-Transit for a lower price. And the used EV market is surging. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has revealed more details about specs and build configurations for its E-Transit electric vans—and that includes a lower base price than the.

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UK scientists using drones in selecting tidal power installations

Electrek

British researchers scouring shorelines for places to locate wave-generated energy installations are turning to drones as a faster and cheaper means of finding ideal spots. more… The post UK scientists using drones in selecting tidal power installations appeared first on Electrek.

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California PHEV Owners Return to Gas Power

The Truth About Cars

Electric vehicles are one way to carbon neutrality. Yet 20 percent of California PHEV owners have gone back to gas-powered vehicles. Published in Nature Energy on April 26th by the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis, the study found that PHEV buyers in California were abandoning the technology at a rate of […].

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Rivian R1T with LiDAR rig seen in Palo Alto where Driver+ is developed

Teslarati

A Rivian R1T truck was spotted cruising along 280 SB before turning at Page Mill Road in Palo Alto, California. A LiDAR rig was attached to the all-electric R1T truck’s roof, suggesting that Rivian was testing its Driver+ assistance system. A Teslarati reader shared photos of the R1T truck driving along Page Mill Road in Palo Alto. Rivian’s all-electric truck sported the usual camo wrap vehicles adorn while pending deliveries.

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Citroën Launches MY AMI CARGO: Made for Business Users

EV Obssesion

Citroën continues to innovate on behalf of its fleet and business customers with the launch of MY AMI CARGO – an LCV version of the 100% electric AMI two-seater. With a payload of up to 140kg and a maximum load capacity of 400-litres, MY AMI CARGO is an ideal, zero emissions solution for last-mile delivery […]. The post Citroën Launches MY AMI CARGO: Made for Business Users appeared first on EV Obsession.

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