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ACIA Aero Leasing LOI with Universal Hydrogen for up to 30 regional aircraft conversions to hydrogen power

Green Car Congress

Universal Hydrogen Co. ( earlier post ) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a regional aircraft lessor with offices in Ireland, France, Canada, Mauritius, and South Africa. ACIA expects to place 10 firm orders for Universal Hydrogen’s ATR 72 conversion kits with additional purchase rights for 20 more conversion kits of various turboprop types.

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Tesla Model Y base price breaks $60,000, tops original price of Model S

Green Car Reports

The base price of the Tesla Model Y now tops $60,000, which is more than the original base price of the Model S from 2012. A recent perusal of Tesla's website showed the base Model Y Long Range now starting at $60,190. This version has 318 miles of range, dual-motor all-wheel drive, and can do 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, per Tesla. The Model Y.

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Toray, LG Chem to establish battery separator film joint venture in Hungary

Green Car Congress

Toray Industries and LG Chem have agreed to form a battery separator film joint venture in Hungary. LG Chem will invest US$375 million (around ¥43 billion) in Toray Industries Hungary Kft. (THU), a 100% subsidiary of Toray engaged in manufacture and sales of battery separator film, which would then establish LG Toray Hungary Battery Separator Kft. (LTHS), in which Toray and LG Chem each will hold a 50% interest.

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Hyundai Grandeur EV restomod dresses up 1980s design with Ioniq models' pixel lighting

Green Car Reports

Hyundai recently unveiled an EV restomod of its 1980s Grandeur flagship sedan, incorporating design elements from the upcoming Ioniq electric models. Launched in 1986, the Grandeur was Hyundai's first attempt at a flagship luxury sedan, setting the stage for today's Genesis luxury brand. The formal-looking sedan retains most of its period design.

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

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Tesla starts deploying Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations

Electrek

Tesla has started to deploy Starlink antennas at Supercharger stations in an apparent effort to offer satellite-based internet to owners while charging. more… The post Tesla starts deploying Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk’s Tesla stock sales are designed for maximum taxation

Teslarati

The past week has seen Elon Musk offload his Tesla shares in a steady stream, resulting in some of the company’s supporters wondering why the CEO appears to be bleeding out his sales of TSLA stock over a period of time. As explained by Musk recently on Twitter, however, his low basis share sale rate is designed to be closer to maximum taxation. .

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Tesla Superchargers get Starlink internet, increasing station accessibility

Teslarati

Starlink dish installations have been reported in a few Supercharger stations across the United States in Connecticut, Florida, and New York. Elon Musk shared that Tesla still aimed to offer free WiFi to its stations in the Supercharger Network a month ago, and it seems the company is pushing through with its plans. Model S owner Brandon Starr spotted a Starlink dish installed at a Supercharger in Lisbon, Connecticut.

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NFI Expands Its Partnership With Li-Cycle To Recycle Heavy-Duty EV Batteries At Scale

CleanTechnica EVs

NFI Group has announced the expansion of its partnership with Li-Cycle, which will facilitate heavy-duty battery recycling at scale as heavy-duty EV adoption continues to grow. The partnership is built upon the successful completion of an EV battery recycling pilot program between New Flyer of America, Inc, a subsidiary of NFI, and Li-Cycle, which is […].

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Closer look at Juiced Bikes’ new 28 MPH ‘fun-sized’ RipRacer electric bike

Electrek

Last week the San Diego-based electric bicycle company Juiced Bikes unveiled its newest e-bike , the RipRacer. The bike features a smaller frame and 20″ wheels, making it ideal for for either smaller riders or city dwellers that want an elevator-friendly, space-conscious ride. more… The post Closer look at Juiced Bikes’ new 28 MPH ‘fun-sized’ RipRacer electric bike appeared first on Electrek.

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New Mexico Utilities Can Invest Over $11 Million Into EV Infrastructure & Education

CleanTechnica EVs

The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project has announced that the Public Service Company of New Mexico can invest $10 million in a suite of EV programs with over $3 million focusing on low-income families. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) approved plans for the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and El Paso Electric […].

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

Brief

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COP26 ends with Glasgow Climate Pact – and we still need to work harder

Electrek

COP26 , the 26th meeting of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change’s Conference of Parties has ended with the successful negotiation of the Glasgow Climate Pact, which updates the landmark Paris Agreement with new climate goals ( full text here ). The new Pact moves forward timelines for updating national goals for carbon reduction and for the first time explicitly calls for a “phase-down” of coal globally.

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The Anti-Tesla: Why Toyota Remains Hung Up On Hydrogen

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Toyota didn’t rise to the pinnacle of the global auto industry by chance. Throughout its history, it’s been an extremely innovative, forward-looking company. Books have been written, and college courses taught, about its engineering excellence. That’s why the company’s vaunted revamp of its Mirai fuel cell–powered sedan has so many […].

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Toyota Forms ‘Team Japan’ To Help Keep Combustion Engine Alive

InsideEVs

Toyota has assembled a team consisting of themselves and four other Japanese marques in an effort to keep ICE vehicles relevant.

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Tesla Supercharger Tips, Facts, & Conversations

CleanTechnica EVs

When you first learn about (and perhaps contemplate buying) a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, you find out that they have almost no knobs or dials and everything is controlled by the center computer screen. If you are driving an older car, you don’t have any driver automation. You don’t have smart cruise control […].

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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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NHTSA Complaint: Driver Fought To Control Tesla On FSD Before Crash

InsideEVs

This has to be one of the strangest Tesla FSD-related incidents we’ve come across, but luckily nobody was hurt.

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Tesla Autopilot’s emergency vehicle response feature is addressing a deadly problem no one wants to talk about

Teslarati

Tesla is currently being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after several of its electric cars crashed into stationary emergency vehicles while Autopilot was engaged. The premise of the investigation itself is enough to whet the appetite of every Tesla skeptic since the idea of Autopilot crashing consistently into parked emergency vehicles makes for a compelling narrative.

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Amount Of EVs In US Has Risen From 16k To 2 Million In 10 Years

InsideEVs

A staggering rise in EV uptake has occurred since 2011, largely thanks to Tesla.

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Hybrid Batteries From SES, Recycled Batteries From Northvolt

CleanTechnica EVs

Advances in solid state batteries and battery recycling are accelerating.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS Exceeds EPA Rating In Edmunds Range Test

InsideEVs

They tried the EQS 450+ with the 107.8 kWh battery and easily smashed through the 350-mile EPA range.

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Boring Co LVCC Loop Capacity, KIA’s EV9, Science Looks at 3 Degrees of Global Warming

EV Obssesion

The Boring Co’s LVCC Loop capacity is still below target, but customers already love it EV Companies Kia pledges to become a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider’ and unveils roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 Kia teases Concept EV9 – a manifestation of its vision as a sustainable mobility solutions provider In case you missed […].

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MIC Tesla Model Y Now Comes Standard With Cargo Cover: Video

InsideEVs

If China is getting it, Europe probably will too. What about North America?

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Easily Hunt for Signal Errors and Save Hours of Test Time

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In "Quickly Find and Identify Hidden Signal Errors" application note you'll learn more about this first-of-its-kind oscilloscope feature that characterizes your signal, finds errors, and identifies them. Download this free whitepaper now.

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Elon Musk Explains Why Tesla Can't Produce Additional EVs In Volume

InsideEVs

There are two constraints and both must be addressed.

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Kia outlines its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045; full electrification in major markets by 2040, in Europe by 2035

Green Car Congress

At its recent “Kia Sustainability Movement” virtual presentation, Kia Corporation announced a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by 2045. Achieving carbon neutrality will be based on three key pillars: Sustainable Mobility; Sustainable Planet; and Sustainable Energy. The pillars will guide Kia in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in all operational facets, from supply, logistics, vehicle production and vehicle use through to disposal of waste.

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Watch Tesla FSD Beta Version 10.4 Testing In Downtown Detroit

InsideEVs

Tesla owner Toni takes us on a one-hour ride around downtown Detroit with Tesla's FSD Beta.

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KIT concept for simultaneous coasting and drying of two-layered electrodes could speed production and lower costs

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed and successfully tested an innovative concept for simultaneous coating and drying of two-layered electrodes. Drying times can be reduced to less than 20 seconds, which corresponds to half down to one-third of the usual production time, without capacity losses of the battery. With the help of this concept, lithium-ion batteries could be produced more rapidly and at lower cost.

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Geely's Zeekr Sold First 199 Zeekr 001 In October

InsideEVs

It might escalate to thousands per month pretty quickly.

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BLive launched its first multi-brand EV store in Hyderabad 

Electric Vehicles India

BLive launched its first multi-brand EV store in Hyderabad . BLive has announced that it has launched its first multi-brand EV store in Hyderabad. The EV experience platform aims to offer electric two-wheelers and electric bicycles (e-bikes) designed and manufactured by Indian brands at this offline store. The company is also looking to provide ease of ownership with simple interest-free EMIs, and a cardless loan facility at these stores.

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Netherlands: Plug-In Car Share Expands To 35% In October 2021

InsideEVs

Kia Niro EV strengthens its first place position.

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Ask a Scientist: While Nations Dither, US Cities, Counties, & States Are Suing Fossil Fuel Companies

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Elliott Negin President Joe Biden kicked off the United Nations’ 26th Conference of the Parties (COP) in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier this month by warning delegates that there is only a “brief window left before us to raise our ambitions, and to [rise] to meet the task that’s rapidly narrowing.

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Lucid Air Deliveries Spread Across The Country

InsideEVs

New reports are coming from California, Florida and Illinois.

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NIO Installs Its First Battery Swap Station In Norway

InsideEVs

It's the first European market where NIO cars were introduced.

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Global Passenger xEV Battery Market Doubles: Q3 2021 Report

InsideEVs

September was a record month with 31.7 GWh deployed onto roads globally.

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Northvolt Produces Its First Recycled Battery Cell

InsideEVs

The company announces Revolt Ett, a giga-scale battery recycling plant.