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bp begins shipping LNG from Mozambique’s first LNG project and first FLNG platform

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bp has successfully loaded the first LNG cargo from Mozambique’s offshore Coral Sul FLNG (floating liquefied natural gas) facility, the country’s first LNG project and first floating LNG facility deployed in the ultra-deep waters of the African continent. FLNG vessels are floating LNG production, storage and offloading units. The Coral field, discovered in May 2012, is located within Area 4 and contains approximately 450 billion cubic meters (16 TCF) of gas in place.

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VW has delivered 500,000 of its ID EVs despite supply strains

Green Car Reports

Despite supply chain issues that have affected the entire auto industry, Volkswagen claims to have reached a delivery goal for its ID-family electric cars early. VW on Monday said it had passed 500,000 global deliveries of ID models since the first European-market ID.3 hatchbacks were handed over to customers in October 2020. It claims to have.

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Volta Trucks and Cake Electric motorcycles partner to provide electric mobile micro hub for last-mile delivery

Green Car Congress

Volta Trucks , the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, and Cake , the Swedish maker of premium lightweight, electric motorcycles, are collaborating to decarbonize and decongest last mile deliveries, while also improving service to end customers. The first trial, planned in Q1 2023 in Paris, will be with the H&M Group, a fashion and design family of brands and businesses.

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Lucid suggests Gravity will be the electric SUV range king

Green Car Reports

Lucid on Tuesday revealed a few more details regarding its upcoming Gravity electric SUV—and it’s promising to shake up the world of electric SUVs much in the same way it has with its range- and efficiency-topping Air sedan. The Gravity will be built on the same platform and underpinnings of the Air, and even though it will follow a.

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

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Archer Aviation selects site in Georgia for eVTOL manufacturing facility

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11/14/2022 The selection of the site for its manufacturing facility represents a key next step as Archer works towards its goal of being first in the industry to bring up a high-capacity production facility. Archer plans to initially build out a 350,000 square-foot facility, capable of producing up to 650 aircraft per year. Construction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024, with initial production expected to begin later that year.

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Lucid Air Touring bows: 425 miles with smaller battery than Model S

Green Car Reports

California's Lucid has delivered the first example of its Air Touring, while confirming important details of this new version of its electric luxury sedan. In a press release confirming the start of deliveries, Lucid said further development has reduced the coefficient of drag (Cd) of new Air models to 0.197, which the company claims is a record.

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EVgo network woos Tesla drivers with "seamless" charging

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EVgo is looking to woo Tesla drivers away from the automaker's Supercharger network by emphasizing a "seamless" experience rivaling what it provides. The Tesla Plus Promo program is open to all Tesla drivers—including newcomers and those who already have an EVgo account—through December 31, 2022, according to an EVgo press release. It.

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Liquefied gas electrolyte company South 8 expands manufacturing facility; new pilot production line

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South 8 Technologies, Inc., the developer of a novel liquefied gas electrolyte. product—LiGas( earlier post )—recently expanded its manufacturing facility, corporate offices and team of experts as interest grows in LiGas. The new 12,500 square feet facility allows for team expansion and for the construction of a small pilot production line where South 8 plans to fill lithium-ion batteries with its LiGas electrolyte.

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Lucid Air Touring and Air Pure Now Ready for the Road with Market-Leading Range

Electric Cars Report

Lucid Group today unveiled the production-specification Lucid Air Pure and Air Touring and delivered the first Air Touring to a customer. Lucid also announced that the development of Air Pure and Air Touring has brought about key changes across the entire model line that drops the coefficient of drag for Lucid Air models down to […] The post Lucid Air Touring and Air Pure Now Ready for the Road with Market-Leading Range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen ID. models crack half-million mark; delivery target met one year earlier than planned

Green Car Congress

One year earlier than planned, Volkswagen has delivered 500,000 vehicles from the ID. family worldwide, despite the persistently strained supply situation. The first ID.3 models were handed over to customers in October 2020. Delivery of half a million ID.s confirms that the Volkswagen models are being well-received by our customers— over the world.

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

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E-Diesel Truck Costs 47% More Than Electric Truck — Counting Operation

CleanTechnica EVs

Expensive, scarce, and less green — e-fuels for trucks will slow down the transition to zero-emission road transport, a new study by NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) shows.

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CerebrumX to use Ford connected vehicle data to help transform auto insurance in N America with usage-based insurance as-a-service

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CerebrumX Lab Inc. ( CerebrumX ), an AI-driven automotive data services & management platform, will incorporate Ford connected vehicle data to support data-driven usage-based insurance (UBI) as-a-Service model for Insurers. This model offers a quicker and more cost-effective implementation of UBI programs by using embedded telematics for eligible Ford and Lincoln connected vehicles.

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Porsche PPE platform, Lucid Air Touring, Tesla at EVgo, ID EV deliveries: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Lucid Air claims to break a new record for aerodynamic efficiency. EVgo is seeking Tesla traffic at its chargers. VW tallies its ID EV deliveries. And Porsche gives us an inside look at its PPE platform for premium models—starting with the Macan Electric. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The first Porsche electric SUV, the 2024.

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All-electric Ford E-Transit named as What Car? Van of the Year for 2023

Electric Cars Report

The all-electric Ford E-Transit has been named What Car? Van of the Year at the consumer title’s annual Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards. Judges praised the E-Transit’s long electric range of up to 196 miles, its effortless acceleration, and the fact that it can carry larger payloads than rivals while saving buyers potentially thousands of […] The post All-electric Ford E-Transit named as What Car?

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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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Oil giant BP launches EV charging brand, plans 600 stations across Australia

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Oil major bp launches its EV fast charging brand in Australia, as global CEO flies in with promise of 600 charging stations. The post Oil giant BP launches EV charging brand, plans 600 stations across Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 First Edition sold in less than 24 hours

Electric Cars Report

Ahead of the official launch of the highly anticipated IONIQ 6 at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, pre-sales of the First Edition model started on 9 November in Hyundai’s key EV markets – Germany, the UK, France, Norway, and the Netherlands. Since the world premiere of IONIQ 6 on 14 July, the second model in […] The post Hyundai IONIQ 6 First Edition sold in less than 24 hours appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Gigafactory Texas construction workers sue for labor violations, claim unsafe conditions

Electrek

Construction workers at Tesla Gigafactory Texas are suing for labor violations amid claims of unsafe conditions at the sprawling site. more…. The post Tesla Gigafactory Texas construction workers sue for labor violations, claim unsafe conditions appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Lucid Gravity luxury electric SUV revealed

Electric Cars Report

Lucid Group today announced new details about Gravity, the first luxury electric SUV from Lucid. Gravity will land in 2024, with reservations opening in early 2023. Lucid is currently finalizing the vehicle design and specifications, in parallel with continuing the expansion of its AMP-1 factory in Casa Grande, AZ. Gravity builds upon Lucid’s core DNA […] The post 2024 Lucid Gravity luxury electric SUV revealed appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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BYD to launch extra new brand besides Yangwang, chairman says

CN EV Post

NIO hopes to enter the mass market with two sub-brands, while BYD will enter the premium market with two new brands. The post BYD to launch extra new brand besides Yangwang, chairman says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz crowned Best Van-Based MPV at What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards 2023

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ all-electric ID. Buzz has been crowned Best Van-Based MPV at the What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards 2023. Judges praised the Volkswagen ID. Buzz for a combination of its electric driving performance, green credentials and spacious interior, making sustainable mobility both practical and comfortable for families and everyday use.

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Lucid Debuts 410-Mile Range Air Pure And 425-Mile Air Touring In LA

InsideEVs

The Lucid Air Touring is the most efficient Air model to date; plus, all Air models now have a class-leading drag coefficient of 0.197.

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Rimac Nevera Hits 412km/h to Become World’s Fastest Production Electric Car

Electric Cars Report

The Rimac Nevera has set a top speed of 412km/h (258mph), making it the fastest electric production car in the world. The record-breaking feat follows on from the Nevera’s independently verified 8.582-second quarter-mile run in 2021, which made it the world’s fastest accelerating production car. The Rimac team looked specifically for an oval with straights […] The post Rimac Nevera Hits 412km/h to Become World’s Fastest Production Electric Car appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Panasonic secures massive high-nickel cathode deal with Tesla co-founder’s Redwood

Electrek

Redwood Materials, a company founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, announced that it will supply high-nickel cathode material for battery cell production in Panasonic’s new Kansas plant. The company believes that this will be the first time cathode material will be produced in North America at “Gigafactory scale”. more…. The post Panasonic secures massive high-nickel cathode deal with Tesla co-founder’s Redwood appeared first on Electrek.

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VTT is advancing sustainable materials with physics-based modelling and AI

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VTT has advanced its Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) toolbox, known as ProperTune, to fabricate sustainable materials. The post VTT is advancing sustainable materials with physics-based modelling and AI appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Australian company to make its entire fleet of 500 utes all electric within five years

The Driven EV News

Traffic management company Evolution plans to make its entire fleet of 500 utes fully electric within five years, with one third of them - mostly Toyota Hilux - to be converted. The post Australian company to make its entire fleet of 500 utes all electric within five years appeared first on The Driven.

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Introducing the world’s first commercial-scale modular and mobile lithium extraction plant

Innovation News Network

Learn how International Battery Metals has pioneered the world’s first commercial-scale modular and mobile lithium extraction plant. The post Introducing the world’s first commercial-scale modular and mobile lithium extraction plant appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Volta Trucks and Cake electric motorcycles unite to provide electric mobile micro hub for last mile delivery

Electric Cars Report

Volta Trucks and Cake, the Swedish maker of premium lightweight, electric motorcycles, have announced a collaboration aimed at decarbonising and decongesting last mile deliveries, while also improving service to end customers. The first trial, planned in Q1 2023 in Paris will be with the H&M Group, a fashion and design family of brands and businesses. […] The post Volta Trucks and Cake electric motorcycles unite to provide electric mobile micro hub for last mile delivery appeared first

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Tesla aims to produce 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year

Electrek

Tesla is aiming to produce about 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year, which is a bit higher than what was anticipated. more…. The post Tesla aims to produce 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year appeared first on Electrek.

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Genesis expands of Electrified G80 sales in four more states

Electric Cars Report

Genesis is expanding Electrified G80 sales at select retailers located in four more states: Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Virginia. Customers should contact their local retailer for details regarding availability. This step moves Genesis closer to its commitment to a more sustainable future with the brand achieving a fully electrified lineup by 2030.

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SONDORS Metacycle low-cost electric motorcycle begins shipping across the US

Electrek

The long-awaited SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle is now beginning deliveries nationwide in the US, according to the latest update from the company. more…. The post SONDORS Metacycle low-cost electric motorcycle begins shipping across the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Solaris Sells 18 More Electric Buses To Cracow

CleanTechnica EVs

Once again, European cities are outperforming American ones on the electrification of bus transit. I’ve talked about this before, but nothing has changed and they’re pulling even further ahead. Electric bus manufacturer Solaris recently sold another 18 articulated electric vehicles to public transport operator Miejskie Przedsi?biorstwo Komunikacyjne (MPK) in Cracow.

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Rimac Nevera sets new top speed record of 258 mph

Electrek

Rimac Nevera has set a new top speed record for electric production cars with an impressive 258 mph (412 km/h). more…. The post Rimac Nevera sets new top speed record of 258 mph appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Lucid Air Sapphire Does 0-60 In 1.89 Seconds, Hits 205 MPH

InsideEVs

The Air Sapphire tri-motor flagship is one-tenth of a second quicker and 5 mph faster than the Tesla Model S Plaid.

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Dandelion Energy closes a $70M funding round to scale geothermal – but it left Vermont

Electrek

Dandelion Energy today announced the closure of a $70 million B1 funding round to scale geothermal in the US, but it quietly left Vermont in the fall. more…. The post Dandelion Energy closes a $70M funding round to scale geothermal – but it left Vermont appeared first on Electrek.

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