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Renewable hydrogen rules established by the European Commission

Innovation News Network

The European Commission has unveiled new rules for renewable hydrogen by adopting two Delegated Acts under the Renewable Energy Directive. The post Renewable hydrogen rules established by the European Commission appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ram reveals all-electric Ram 1500 REV pickup in Super Bowl ad; on-line reservations open

Green Car Congress

The Ram Truck brand unveiled its Ram 1500 REV battery-electric truck for the first time in a Super Bowl commercial yesterday. The commercial also signaled the official opening of customer reservations for a place in line to per-order the truck at RamRev.com. The 60-second commercial, “Premature Electrification,” features Emmy-nominated actor Jason Jones as he addresses some potential electrification anxieties that consumers may have about purchasing an all-electric vehicle, including range, powe

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Tesla took 11% of 2022 California market—only EVs, no pickups

Green Car Reports

Tesla had 11.2% of the 2022 California new-car market, making it the second-highest-selling brand in the state with a lineup of only EVs, according to a report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). The 2022 results put Tesla behind Toyota's 17.3% and ahead of Ford, which took 8.4% of the market. But Tesla is gaining, as it saw.

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CATL to adopt Toyocolor’s conductive carbon nanotube dispersions

Green Car Congress

Toyocolor, the colorants and functional materials arm of the specialty chemicals company Toyo Ink Group of Japan, announced that the company’s Lioaccum conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersions ( earlier post ) have been selected by the world’s largest battery manufacturer CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) for use in CATL’s next-generation high capacity li-ion batteries (LiB).

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

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What are LFP batteries and why will some Ford EVs soon have them?

Green Car Reports

Ford announced on Monday that it’s planning the installation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries into its Mustang Mach-E starting later in calendar year 2023 and its F-150 Lightning in calendar year 2024. The shift will potentially bring lower EV prices, although that will “depend on what happens with the market,” according.

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SJTU team investigating ammonia HCCI combustion in free piston engine

Green Car Congress

Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University are investigating ammonia-fueled HCCI combustion in a free piston engine. In a paper published in the journal Fuel , they report an optimal compression ratio (CR = 25) for ammonia igniation and an optimal piston trajectory (symmetric trajectory with Ω = 0.5) for ammonia HCCI combustion to enhance thermal efficiency and NO x reduction simultaneously.

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Toyo Ink establishes second US production site for Lioaccum CNT dispersions

Green Car Congress

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., the parent company of the Tokyo-based specialty chemicals group Toyo Ink Group, has established a new manufacturing subsidiary, LioChem e-Materials LLC, for the production of Lioaccum conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersions used in lithium-ion battery (LiB) cathodes. The Lioaccum dispersion is a key material for increasing LiB capacity and for extending the cruising range of electric vehicles (EVs)—in particular luxury electric automobiles.

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All-electric Ram 1500 REV Unveiled In Production Form, Customer Reservations Now Open

Electric Cars Report

The all-new Ram 1500 REV – the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from the Ram Truck brand – made its world debut today in a 60-second Big Game commercial. “The Ram brand has redefined the pickup truck segment before and will once again with the all-new Ram 1500 REV,” said Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand […] The post All-electric Ram 1500 REV Unveiled In Production Form, Customer Reservations Now Open appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Rheinmetall PolyCharge JV wins first customer with multimillion-euro order for DC-link capacitors with NanoLam technology

Green Car Congress

Rheinmetall PolyCharge GmbH , a joint venture of Rheinmetall AG and PolyCharge America, Inc., has received its first order in the mid double-digit million euro range one year after it was founded. Its first customer, a well-known, globally operating supplier to the automotive industry, has ordered two different DC-link capacitors for applications in the 900V range, which are produced with the innovative NanoLam technology.

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Ford batteries, Ram premature electrification, Tesla sales dominance: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla passed Honda and GM in California sales. A DOE loan will help Redwood Materials ramp up. Ford is expected to announce LFP battery production in Michigan. And the first Ram electric truck won’t look as revolutionary as teased. This and more, here at Green Car Reports Leading into a Super Bowl ad yesterday about “premature.

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

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First year of production for Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ sold out

Electric Cars Report

The entire first year of production of the Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ – the world’s first all-electric luxury roadster – has already sold out. Since the order book opened in September last year, demand from customers worldwide has been exceptional, with the two-seater now allocated for the first year of production. Production will commence in 2024 […] The post First year of production for Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ sold out appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford announces $3.5B EV battery production plant with CATL’s help

Teslarati

Ford has announced that it will build a $3.5 billion battery production facility in the Marshall Township of Western Michigan. The plant comes with an agreement Ford recently confirmed with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL). Ford has the ambitious goal of producing 2 million EVs annually by 2026, and a key element to that plan is a rapid expansion of production.

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Volvo to start making electric trucks at Australia’s biggest vehicle factory in 2027

The Driven EV News

Volvo says that it will start making fully electric trucks in Australia from 2027, although numbers will be influenced by a change in design rules to allow wider vehicles. The post Volvo to start making electric trucks at Australia’s biggest vehicle factory in 2027 appeared first on The Driven.

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PG&E and Angel Island Ferry Partner to Launch California’s First Zero-Emission, Electric Short-Run Ferry

Electric Cars Report

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is partnering with the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company (Angel Island Ferry) to support the electrification of The Angel Island vessel, which plans to operate as California’s first zero-emission, electric propulsion short-route ferry beginning in 2024. The electrification project represents an important milestone for PG&E’s Electric Vehicle Fleet Program, expanding […] The post PG&E and Angel Island Ferry Partner to Launch

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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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New RoadRunner Pro electric scooter hits 50+ mph speeds while sitting down

Electrek

Remember that little seated electric scooter that looked almost like a toy, yet could do a solid 34 mph (54 km/h)? Well it’s back, in an even higher performance version. The new RoadRunner Pro from VoroMotors answers the question, “What happens if we took the already ridiculous RoadRunner and tricked it out even more?!” more… The post New RoadRunner Pro electric scooter hits 50+ mph speeds while sitting down appeared first on Electrek.

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Riders on the Strom*? 

Energy Institute at HAAS

Public Transport Ridership Is In Serious Trouble. We know that having the average American commuter move an average car weighing 4,000 pounds 41 miles across a highway is an inefficient … Continue Reading Riders on the Strom*?

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Existing data too biased to provide accurate global biodiversity trends

Innovation News Network

Current monitoring data is unable to provide a precise global picture of local biodiversity richness trends. The post Existing data too biased to provide accurate global biodiversity trends appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla secures massive new 1 GWh Megapack project in Canada

Electrek

Tesla has secured a massive new 1 GWh Megapack order for a large-scale energy storage project in Canada. more… The post Tesla secures massive new 1 GWh Megapack project in Canada appeared first on Electrek.

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Robotaxis from Zoox Hit California Streets

CleanTechnica EVs

Autonomous driving companies are a dime a dozen. Autonomous driving companies bought by Amazon, on the other hand — well, there’s Zoox. It was almost three years ago that Amazon took Zoox in-house. Since then, there’s been some news here and there, but not much. What has been happening at Zoox? That’s been the question.

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BYD Secures 52-unit Electric Bus Order from Transdev in Sweden

Electric Cars Report

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has been awarded a substantial eBus order from public transport operator, Transdev AB, in Sweden. The order for 52 BYD electric buses is the largest order that Transdev has placed with BYD for electric buses since 2015 when it first introduced the BYD brand to its fleet. Transdev is one […] The post BYD Secures 52-unit Electric Bus Order from Transdev in Sweden appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Why Aren’t Energy Flows Diagrams Used More To Inform Decarbonization?

CleanTechnica EVs

The primary energy fallacy is the assumption that all of the energy in all of the oil, gas and coal we burn today must be replaced. We don't need to replace it, we need to replace the unwasted energy services.

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Ford Taps Michigan For New LFP Battery Plant; New Battery Chemistry Offers Customers Value, Durability, Fast Charging

Electric Cars Report

Building on Ford’s commitment to American manufacturing, Ford announced today it is investing $3.5 billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed LFP battery plant, offering customers a second battery technology within Ford’s EV lineup. This plant – called BlueOval Battery Park Michigan – initially will employ 2,500 people when production of LFP batteries begins in […] The post Ford Taps Michigan For New LFP Battery Plant; New Battery Chemistry Offers Customers Value, Durability, Fa

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Tesla is poised to overtake Toyota as California’s top carmaker

Teslarati

There’s a reason why the Tesla Model 3 is fondly dubbed the “California Camry” in the Golden State. Data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) reveals that the Model 3, Tesla’s second-best-selling vehicle, surpassed the Toyota Camry in sales last year. The Toyota Camry was California’s best-selling car in 2021.

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Renault teams up with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits for its iconic models

Electric Cars Report

French automaker Renault, the leader in electric vehicles in France, is moving the lines, including on vintage vehicles by launching electric retrofit kits in France in partnership with R-FIT. These kits can be installed on the hugely popular Renault 4, Renault 5 and first generation Twingo. The Renault 5 electric retrofit kit will go on sale […] The post Renault teams up with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits for its iconic models appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla highlights advantages of its Scheduled Departure feature

Teslarati

Tesla does not utilize traditional advertisements, but the company employs marketing strategies. Among these are videos highlighting some of its vehicles’ key features and functions. These include otherwise minor features like Scheduled Departure. And recently, Tesla posted a new video on its official YouTube channel showcasing the advantages of its vehicles’ Scheduled Departure feature.

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Tesla is preparing to launch its new Autopilot hardware 4.0 upgrade

Electrek

Tesla is preparing to launch its new Autopilot hardware 4.0 upgrade, according to a filing with European regulators. more… The post Tesla is preparing to launch its new Autopilot hardware 4.0 upgrade appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford to build $3.5 billion LFP battery plant in Michigan with CATL's technology

CN EV Post

CATL will provide technology and service support for the production of the LFP battery plant, while Ford will be responsible for cell and vehicle integration. The post Ford to build $3.5 billion LFP battery plant in Michigan with CATL's technology appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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In a first, rooftop solar is installed on West Virginia public schools – why that’s a big deal

Electrek

Calhoun County Public Schools in West Virginia is going to install rooftop solar at two public schools – a state first. more… The post In a first, rooftop solar is installed on West Virginia public schools – why that’s a big deal appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO ES7, ET7, ET5 wait times become shorter

CN EV Post

Wait times for the NIO ES7 and ET7 have both changed from the previous 3-4 weeks to about 3 weeks, and the ET5 has gone from about 3 weeks to 2-3 weeks. The post NIO ES7, ET7, ET5 wait times become shorter appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla shows new ‘Godzilla’ robot and in-depth look at latest electric car production line

Electrek

Tesla has released an in-depth, impressive look at its latest electric car production line deployed at Gigafactory Berlin, including its new “Godzilla” robot. more… The post Tesla shows new ‘Godzilla’ robot and in-depth look at latest electric car production line appeared first on Electrek.

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Voltari Electric Performance Boat Travels 91 Miles On A Single Charge

CleanTechnica EVs

Canada-based Voltari announced in January that its VOLTARI 260 traveled 91 miles from Florida to the Bahamas on a single charge. The trip was the longest overseas journey completed by an all-electric performance boat.

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No pedals, no problem: Zoox begins first robotaxi rides on public roads in California

Electrek

Autonomous robotaxi developer Zoox has announced two major milestones this month as it inches closer to a full launch to the general public. All without a driver … or pedals … or even a steering wheel. The Amazon subsidiary has shared footage of its Zoox branded robotaxis navigating public roads for the first time in California following an approved testing permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). more… The post No pedals, no problem: Zoox begins first robotaxi rides on public roads i

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EV Battery News From CATL, Toyocolor, & Toyo Ink

CleanTechnica EVs

If there’s EV battery production news, there’s a good chance it’s about CATL, the largest EV battery producer in the world. In today’s case, the CATL news is not actually from CATL, but rather a CATL supplier namedropping the Chinese battery giant to brag a bit.

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How electric Zambonis highlight the need for zero-emission EVs on and off the ice

Electrek

Electric vehicles are better for the climate and your health, with zero tailpipe emissions. Electric Zambonis are a perfect example since they often operate in an enclosed environment. more… The post How electric Zambonis highlight the need for zero-emission EVs on and off the ice appeared first on Electrek.