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Kawasaki’s liquefied hydrogen carrier departs to pick up first cargo

Green Car Congress

Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Suiso Frontier , the world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier, has left Japan to pick up its first hydrogen cargo in Australia. A return to Japan is expected around late February. This vessel was developed to provide a means of transporting liquefied hydrogen at 1/800 of its original gas-state volume, cooled to –253°C, safely and in large quantities over long distances by sea.

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Chrysler Airflow Concept will lead brand's EV strategy, debut January 5

Green Car Reports

Stellantis will unveil an electric Chrysler Airflow concept at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 5 to showcase its EV strategy. The automaker first teased what a concept that was likely the Airflow as part of a sweeping electrification plan presented in July, including a fully electric Ram 1500 pickup truck and Dodge muscle car due.

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JAIST researchers develop promising anode material for ultrafast charging

Green Car Congress

To overcome the slow charging times of conventional lithium-ion batteries, scientists from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) have developed a new anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) that allows for ultrafast charging. Produced via a simple, environmentally sound and efficient approach involving the calcination of a bio-based polymer, this novel material also retained most of its initial capacity over thousands of cycles.

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2017-2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalled for rare unintended-acceleration issue

Green Car Reports

A recall of 2,679 Hyundai Ioniq Electric hatchbacks from model years 2017-2019 is underway to address a potential unintended-acceleration issue. An unstable electrical ground could cause affected vehicles to enter a fail-safe mode which, in certain situations, may cause acceleration after the accelerator pedal is released, according to the.

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

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bp and Maersk Tankers carry out successful trials of B30 in two tankers

Green Car Congress

bp and Maersk Tankers, with support from the Danish Maritime Authority, have successfully completed trials using biofuel-blended marine fuel in product tankers, demonstrating that sustainable biofuels can be used as a marine drop-in fuel to help reduce carbon emissions in shipping. The trials were completed on Maersk Cirrus and Maersk Navigator —product tankers on time-charter to bp from Maersk Tankers.

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UK Police Are Testing Tesla Model 3 With Promising Results

CleanTechnica EVs

British police have been testing Tesla Model 3 vehicles as part of its plan to electrify its fleet, The Guardian reports, noting that a Tesla spokesperson said that the results were promising so far. According to the emergency services lead at Tesla, Max Toozs-Hobson, the early findings are showing great results around the suitability of […].

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Every 38–44 Seconds, A New Tesla Model Y Leaves Giga Shanghai’s Workshop

CleanTechnica EVs

Drive Tesla Canada reports that drone flyovers have shown that a new Tesla Model Y leaves Giga Shanghai’s workshop every 38 seconds. The article noted that Tesla China’s November sales reflected an annual production rate of 683,000 cars per year, which is well above Tesla’s own estimates from the Q3 2021 earnings report of 450,000 […].

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13 battery gigafactories coming to the US by 2025 – ushering new era of US battery production

Electrek

There are 13 new battery cell gigafactories coming online in the US by 2025, according to the Department of Energy. These factories are ushering in a new era of battery production in the US. more… The post 13 battery gigafactories coming to the US by 2025 – ushering new era of US battery production appeared first on Electrek.

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2021's Top Stories About AI

Cars That Think

2021 was the year in which the wonders of artificial intelligence stopped being a story. Which is not to say that IEEE Spectrum didn't cover AI—we covered the heck out of it. But we all know that deep learning can do wondrous things and that it's being rapidly incorporated into many industries; that's yesterday's news. Many of this year's top articles grappled with the limits of deep learning (today's dominant strand of AI) and spotlighted researchers seeking new paths.

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Goodyear launches new tire optimized for Teslas and other electric cars

Electrek

Goodyear announced the launch of a new tire designed to be optimized for electric cars, especially Tesla vehicles, which will be the first to get the new tire. more… The post Goodyear launches new tire optimized for Teslas and other electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Tesla’s V11 UI changes are receiving strong critical feedback from drivers

Teslarati

Tesla’s 2021 Holiday Update included a number of key changes to the user experience of the company’s vehicles. But while numerous new functions such as blind spot monitoring and the new Light Show feature have been widely praised, several Tesla owners have shared strong criticisms of Software V11’s user interface, particularly with how it made accessing some important functions more difficult compared to V10. .

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A Swiss solar company announces a new production facility in Arizona

Electrek

Swiss solar technology company Meyer Burger announced today that it is opening a production facility for high-performance solar modules in Goodyear, Arizona – its first factory in the US, and its first outside of Europe. Solar module production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2022. more… The post A Swiss solar company announces a new production facility in Arizona appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla 2021 Holiday Update rolls out to legacy Model S and Model X

Teslarati

When Tesla recently conducted the initial rollout of its 2021 Holiday Update , electric vehicle owners were quick to point out that pre-refresh Model S and Model X vehicles were seemingly left out. This was quite unfortunate since Software Version 11.0 could be considered as one of the most extensive holiday releases that Tesla has released to date.

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Yamaha will release two electric scooters next year. Here’s what they’ll look like

Electrek

When Yamaha announced that the company would unveil two electric scooters for both the European and Asian markets next year, they also shared which concepts the new scooters would be drawn from. It turns out that the Yamaha E01 and E02 electric scooter concepts will both be headed for production. more… The post Yamaha will release two electric scooters next year.

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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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Magnetic-Confinement Fusion Without the Magnets

Cars That Think

Tokamaks, which use magnets to contain the high-temperature plasma in which atomic nuclei fuse and release energy, have captured the spotlight in recent months, due to tremendous advances in superconducting magnets. Despite these gains, though, traditional magnetic-confinement fusion is still years away from fulfilling nuclear fusion’s promise of generating abundant and carbon-free electricity.

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China’s largest offshore wind farm is now fully connected to the grid

Electrek

China’s largest offshore wind farm was connected to the grid at full capacity on Saturday, December 25. It transmitted power through undersea cables. more… The post China’s largest offshore wind farm is now fully connected to the grid appeared first on Electrek.

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StoreDot Developed Batteries That Can Self-Heal

CleanTechnica EVs

StoreDot has announced that it has developed a technology that will allow batteries to, in a nutshell, self-heal. Technically, the term is self-repair, and these new cells will allow for longer battery life and better EV performance. The new patented technology enables battery cells to regenerate while they are in use via a seamless background […].

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California e-bike company launches new fat tire electric bikes with 1,000W mid-drive motors

Electrek

CSC Electric Bicycles has a new mid-drive e-bike ready to enter its lineup. The new CSC FT1000MD e-bike will be the most powerful model launched to date by the brand. more… The post California e-bike company launches new fat tire electric bikes with 1,000W mid-drive motors appeared first on Electrek.

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Buy An EV & Fulfill Your New Year’s Resolutions

CleanTechnica EVs

Will you pledge to reduce your carbon footprint and to be a good global citizen when you make your New Year's resolutions? Buying an EV can help you achieve those goals.

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Moonbike’s light electric snowmobile is bringing its electric snow sports to the US

Electrek

The French company Moonbike is preparing to bring its fun-looking snow transporter to the US, just in time for winter riding. more… The post Moonbike’s light electric snowmobile is bringing its electric snow sports to the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Railroads & Solar Power: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

CleanTechnica EVs

Squeezing more solar power into the German railroad system is the aim of a new study, and the US railway industry could take a page or two from that book.

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Tesla owners in China drove 3.72B km, reduced carbon emissions by 850k tons in 11 months

Teslarati

Tesla’s customer base in China continues to grow with every quarter, and with Gigafactory Shanghai still in the process of optimizing its operations, there is a good chance that the following quarters will see even more local customers take delivery of their premium electric cars in the coming months. The number of Tesla’s customers in China today is no joke, however, and their stats for the first 11 months of 2021 prove it. .

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Who Will Win The Electric Vehicle Race?

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris The media assures us that there’s an “EV race” underway, but the race to develop electric vehicles is a lot more complicated than a simple drag race (we know who’s always going to win those). You could say there are at least three races going on: automakers are competing against […].

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Tesla Giga Shanghai shows off its Model 3 production efficiency in recent video

Teslarati

Recent drone footage of Tesla Giga Shanghai revealed that the factory was still running at full speed a few days after Christmas. Based on a video published on December 27 by drone operator WuWa , Giga Shanghai is pushing hard to reach its goal before year-end. The recent Giga Shanghai video was a simple update on Tesla’s car factory in China.

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How To Talk To People About Electric Car Supply Chain Issues

CleanTechnica EVs

Education is the antidote to ignorance. Here is the information you need to educate people about electric cars.

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Kobalt’s 18-inch corded electric string trimmer fall to $39 or less, more in New Green Deals

Electrek

Now that we’re through the holidays, you might be on the lookout for a budget-focused way to stop using gas in your yard work routine. Well, if that’s the case, then Kobalt’s corded electric 18-inch string trimmer is the right tool for the job. On sale today for $39 or less , you’re saving at least $30 with today’s deal while also picking up an attachment-compatible string trimmer.

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Is 2022 The Year Chinese Cars Come To America?

CleanTechnica EVs

Chinese car companies have their eyes on the US market. NIO and Geely want to be at the head of the line.

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Rivian's Amazon Electric Delivery Van In The Wild, It's A Biggie

InsideEVs

Now that Amazon's Rivian Electric van is out on the job, people are seeing it up close.

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 27, 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: December 27, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Says It Will Remove Gaming On The Move After NHTSA Probe

InsideEVs

The NHTSA recently announced it was launching an investigation that concerned some 580,000 that had this gaming feature.

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These are the top 5 weirdest, coolest, and oddest electric vehicles I tested this year

Electrek

I try to never take for granted that, as an electric vehicle journalist, I’m often given the opportunity to test out some of the most interesting EVs on the planet. They come in many forms. Some have wheels. Some have wings. Some defy classification altogether. But the one thing they all have in common is that they use batteries and electric motors to go vroom, whish, or splash.

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China: Ford Delivers The First Made-In-China Mustang Mach-E

InsideEVs

The Mach-E is locally produced in China for the Chinese market and sold through direct-to-customer stores.

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Porsche NOW Pop-up Stores Preview The Future of Car Dealers

CleanTechnica EVs

Porsche is changing the way people interact with and buy their cars.

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Looks Like NIO May Expand To The US, New Job Listings Found

InsideEVs

The Chinese automaker has a bold expansion plan that seems to include the US too.

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