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HYVIA introduces its first electrolyzer in its plant in Flins, France

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HYVIA, the joint venture between Renault Group and Plug dedicated to hydrogen mobility ( earlier post ), has just installed its first electrolyzer in its Flins plant, in the Île-de-France region. This 1 MW electrolyzer has a capacity of 400 kg/day of green hydrogen production—the equivalent of 20,000 km of commercial hydrogen mobility. It will initially supply the plant in order to test the fuel cells of the Renault Master H2-TECH vehicles marketed by HYVIA as well as the hydrogen refuelin

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Hyundai Kona Electric, Ram 1500 REV details, Walmart charging network: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which model did Toyota reveal as getting fuel-cell propulsion soon? Which electric car danced and jumped in a recent introduction? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 14, 2023. Hyundai will introduce to the U.S. the lower-priced version of the Kona EV, with a smaller.

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Sunfire installs 2.6MW high-temp electrolyzer at Neste refinery in Rotterdam; MultiPLHY

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Sunfire has successfully installed what it says is the world’s first multi-megawatt (2.6 MW) high-temperature electrolyzer (HTE) for the production of green hydrogen at Neste’s renewable products refinery in Rotterdam as part of the MultiPLHY project. Having met the refinery’s quality requirements, Sunfire has now achieved mechanical completion of the electrolysis system.

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Tesla Megapack project breaks ground, Arizona’s largest project yet

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A new Tesla Megapack project has broken ground in Arizona, and when it comes online in 2024, it will be the state’s largest energy storage system. For utilities, battery energy storage is one of the most helpful new technologies they can employ to reduce fossil fuel dependence and increase the reliability of their associated grid. By holding onto excess power generated during lulls in demand, power companies can more easily address peak demand and, importantly, reduce costs.

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

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GAO recommends that USPS plan for potential workplace charging

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The US Postsl Service (USPS) is embarking on a massive electrification of its fleet. In March, the USPS awarded a contract for 9,250 Ford E-Transit battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as well as initial orders for more than 14,000 charging stations to be deployed at Postal Service facilities. ( Earlier post.) Overall, the Postal Service’s total investment in vehicles is expected to reach $9.6 billion, including $3 billion from Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds.

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First FF 91 Vehicle rolls off the production line at FF ieFactory California

Electric Cars Report

California-based electric vehicle startup Faraday Future the completion of its first production build vehicle, FF 91 Futurist, coming off its production line at its FF ieFactory located in Hanford, California. This follows its recently announced official start of production (SOP) of the all-new Ultimate Intelligent TechLuxury FF 91 Futurist Alliance.

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Skoda developing unique car grille tech to give pedestrians the green light when crossing roads

Electric Cars Report

Skoda is developing unique technology which displays to pedestrians – via the car’s grille – when it’s safe to cross the road, as part of a wider trial scheme looking to make roads safer for children, senior citizens and people with disabilities. The system replaces the Enyaq iV’s backlit Crystal Face grille with a new […] The post Skoda developing unique car grille tech to give pedestrians the green light when crossing roads appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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IEA forecasts world oil demand to hit record 101.9 million b/d in 2023; non-OECD to account for 90% of growth

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In its April Oil Market Report , the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that world oil demand will climb by 2 mb/d in 2023 to a record 101.9 million barrels per day. Reflecting the widening disparity between regions, non-OECD countries, buoyed by a resurgent China, will account for 90% of growth. OECD demand, dragged down by weak industrial activity and warm weather, contracted by 390 kb/d y-o-y in 1Q23, its second consecutive quarter of decline.

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Kia Starts Building Facility For Electric Purpose-Built Vehicle Production

CleanTechnica EVs

Kia recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its special factory for the manufacture of vehicles designed specifically for battery-electric purpose-built vehicles (PBV).

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TerraStar Energy to license Emerging Fuels Technology’s Fischer-Tropsch and Maxx Jet/Maxx Diesel upgrading technology

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TerraStar Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT) to license EFT’s Fischer-Tropsch (FT) and Maxx Jet/Maxx Diesel proprietary technology ( earlier post ) to build a fleet of FLEX plants—small-scale, modular renewable diesel facilities. Each plant will produce six to ten million gallons of renewable diesel per year (MMGY).

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

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Tesla Model 3 Highland design details and upgrades confirmed

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The Tesla Model 3 Highland design refresh has been confirmed along with previously unknown design changes by a Tesla insider. The Tesla Model 3 has shrunk from being Tesla’s best-selling product to its number two, but it remains no less important. For many car buyers, the Model 3 offers better driving dynamics and styling than its larger Model Y counterpart, and for others, its lower starting price is its enticing feature.

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Hyundai Motor Group Aims To Become A Top 3 EV Manufacturer By 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

At the groundbreaking ceremony for Kia’s specialized plant for purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production in Korea, Hyundai Motor Group recently declared its intention to rank among the top three EV manufacturers in the world by 2030 through the combined sales of Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Genesis electric models.

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Tesla Cybertruck reservation holders maintain high ‘intent to buy,’ survey

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According to a new survey, Tesla Cybertruck reservation holders still firmly intend to buy, years after the initial announcement. The car reservation system has dramatically grown in popularity since Tesla made it a core part of its brand, and it’s no wonder why. By allowing customers to reserve a vehicle ahead of time, automakers gain an additional stream of revenue, an easy gauge of interest in its upcoming model, and even a reduction of required storage space.

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My First EV — Part 3, Home Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

If you buy a new Chevy Bolt, GM gives you two options for charging at home: $500 cash for DIY, or $1,000 towards using one of its certified installers. I did not know much about installing a charger, so I opted for the second.

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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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Swedish microcar maker Luvly wants to be the IKEA of tiny electric cars

Electrek

Luvly, a Swedish microcar company, is gearing up to produce a tiny, ultraefficient electric car for urban living – and distribute it around the world using a flat-pack shipping method, much like another famous Swedish brand. more… The post Swedish microcar maker Luvly wants to be the IKEA of tiny electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Faraday Future forced to delay deliveries, scrambles for cash

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Faraday Future announced that it would push back deliveries of its first vehicles as it scrambles to secure more funding. Faraday Future never truly seems to be able to escape its whirlwind of issues, and even as it has implemented changes, those problems don’t seem to be ending. Late last week, the automaker announced that it would be pushing back deliveries of its first EV, the Faraday Future FF91 Futurist, despite appointing a new CEO and starting production just last quarter.

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Weird Alibaba: Would you buy this Pepto Bismol pink Chinese electric car for $5k?

Electrek

It’s time for a fancy pants edition of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. In today’s column, we’ve got a beautiful specimen of an antique-style roadster complete with the tried-and-true guts of electric microcar from China. What could go wrong?! more… The post Weird Alibaba: Would you buy this Pepto Bismol pink Chinese electric car for $5k?

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Tesla prices: Here's how Model 3 and Model Y compare in China vs other markets

CN EV Post

Tesla recently lowered the prices of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover in several markets around the world, raising concerns about whether it will do the same in the Chinese mainland. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) recently lowered the prices of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover in several markets around the world, raising concerns about whether it do the same in the Chinese mainland.

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Quick Charge Podcast: April 15, 2023

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: April 15, 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla attracts Federal attention following privacy leak report

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Two U.S. Senators have signed a letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk following a report that Tesla employees were breaching consumer data privacy. Tesla has attracted considerable criticism following the allegations that its employees had allegedly accessed the video feeds of customer vehicles , with videos and pictures of people being privately shared between employees in a group chat between 2019 and 2022.

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Greek Engineer Files NHTSA Petition To Require Tesla Software Update To Every Tesla Sold Since 2013

CleanTechnica EVs

A Tesla can shift into reverse from drive without the driver first applying the brakes. An engineer tells NHTSA that is dangerous.

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Lancia Pu+Ra HPE - the first vehicle of the new Lancia era - goes official

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Stellantis unveiled the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE - the brand's manifesto for the next 10 years, in terms of timeless design, feel-good factor, durability, electrification, and technology. A 100% electric car with targeted autonomy of more than 700 km, the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE is the first car inspired by the world of furniture, thanks to the collaboration with Cassina, for a typically Italian "home feeling".

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power.

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Hyundai Motor Plug-In Car Sales Doubled In March 2023

InsideEVs

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 sales increased and are nearly as high as in the case of the Ioniq 5.

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Fastned, Grow As Fast As You Can — Avoid Making Profits As Long As You Can

CleanTechnica EVs

Fastned annual report 2022 was so good it makes me eager for the 2023 report.

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Ram CEO Suggests Small EV Pickup Is In The Works

InsideEVs

Ram's first electric pickup, the 1500 REV, is expected to arrive in Q4 2024.

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Comment on Tesla prices: Here's how Model 3 and Model Y compare in China vs other markets by J Frazier

CN EV Post

Is it all about China? China will have more competition than any other country.

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Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Surged To New Record In March 2023

InsideEVs

The all-new Kia EV9 emerged in the stats for the very first time.

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Can We Identify a Person From Their Voice?

Cars That Think

At 6:36 a.m., on 3 December 2020, the U.S Coast Guard received a call over a radio channel reserved for emergency use: “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. We lost our rudder.and we’re taking on water fast.” The voice hiccupped, almost as if the man were struggling. He radioed again, this time to say that the pumps had begun to fail. He said he’d try to get his boat, a 42-footer with three people on board, back to Atwood’s , a lobster company on Spruce Head Island, Maine.

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Mercedes-Benz All-Electric Car Sales Increased 88% In Q1 2023

InsideEVs

One in ten new cars from Mercedes-Benz is already all-electric.

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Quantum Technology’s Unsung Heroes

Cars That Think

In a world where quantum technologies are on the rise in computing , cryptography , materials , sensors , telecom , biomed , and AI , it’s easy to forget that not so long ago the words “quantum” and “technology” rarely fit comfortably into a sentence together. A range of trailblazers imagined quantum physics turning into quantum engineering turning into quantum user tech—or, for those working before the quantum era, imagined far-off theoretical horizons coming into range of practical application

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Tesla Model S And X Arrive In South Korea Ahead Of First Deliveries Later This Year

InsideEVs

This comes shortly after the S and X were launched in China.

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Tesla Model 3 project shatters Buttonwillow lap record, nears hypercar time

Teslarati

An extensively modified Tesla Model 3, nicknamed “Bionic Phoenix,” has taken its first lap record at Buttonwillow Raceway. Unplugged Performance has been on the bleeding edge of Tesla vehicle performance since its inception. The company’s incredible suspension offerings and aerodynamic upgrades allow owners to get every last drop of performance from whatever Tesla vehicle they have.

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Lancia Pu+Ra HPE Concept Debuts As All-Electric Coupe With Stratos-Inspired Design

InsideEVs

It's the Italian brand's manifesto for the next 10 years.