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Project Triumph TE-1 prototype revealed; Williams Advanced Engineering battery system

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Project Triumph TE-1 was revealed in completed prototype form. The collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles through Innovate UK, was set up to create ground-breaking developments in specialist electric motorcycle engineering and innovative integrated technology design.

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Right to repair bill could allow more independent shops to work on EVs and hybrids

Green Car Reports

A right to repair has been introduced in the House of Representatives, which could help more independent shops work on electric cars and hybrids. Introduced by Representative Bobby L. Rush, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (H.R. 6570) would grant vehicle owners and independent shops equal access to tools.

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Amprius Technologies ships first commercially available 450 Wh/kg, 1150 Wh/L batteries

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Amprius Technologies, Inc., the developer of silicon anode Li-ion battery cells with its Si-Nanowire platform ( earlier post ), has shipped the first commercially available 450 Wh/kg, 1100 Wh/L lithium-ion battery cells to an industry leader of a new generation of High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS). Amprius Technologies’ high-energy-density battery cells have enabled groundbreaking capabilities in long endurance, communications, and high-resolution imaging for cutting-edge stratospheric plat

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Tesla recalls some 2020-2022 vehicles over heat-pump issue, “decreased defrosting performance”

Green Car Reports

Tesla has issued a recall for 26,681 vehicles from the 2020 through 2022 model years over an issue relating to an improperly operating heat-pump valve—an issue that can be fixed through an over-the-air update. Recall documents filed by Tesla explain that the issue “may trap refrigerant inside the evaporator and may deplete the.

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

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DHL purchases 33M liters of sustainable aviation fuel from Air France KLM Martinair Cargo

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DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has signed an agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) for the purchase of 33 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The three-year cooperation represents one of the most significant SAF purchases in the Freight Forwarding industry yet. AFKLMP has been a long-term, reliable partner and one of the leaders in the Group’s GoGreen carrier certification program for many years.

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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid: 30 electric miles, and an Alfa driving experience

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale crossover was revealed Tuesday with an available plug-in hybrid powertrain, making it the first production Alfa hybrid of any kind. Launching in North America in the first quarter of 2023, the Tonale builds on on the platform of the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X. But Alfa Romeo has always been far more focused on the.

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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid: 32-mile electric range chases RAV4 Prime, Escape PHEV

Green Car Reports

With the low-slung EV6 electric car just about to start reaching customers, Kia has just rolled out more U.S. details for a compact SUV that could serve as a gateway to going electric: the 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid. Like the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid and the Sportage Hybrid, the Sportage Plug-In Hybrid has a 177-hp, 1.6-liter turbo-4 engine as.

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Ford Pro begins shipping all-new E-Transit

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Ford Pro has begun shipping the all-new E-Transit from Kansas City Assembly Plant—the company’s first US plant to assemble both batteries and all-electric vehicles in-house. The E-Transit already has more than 10,000 orders from businesses of all sizes and Ford is working on ways to increase production. The new E-Transit is produced at Kansas City Assembly Plant—Ford’s first US plant to assemble both batteries and all-electric vehicles in-house.

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Kia Sportage and Alfa Tonale PHEVs, right to repair EVs, Tesla recall: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Kia and Alfa Romeo roll out plug-in hybrids. EV owners and independent shops might soon be able to tap into more repair details. And Tesla is recalling vehicles it already fixed. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid is on the way, and Kia on Tuesday revealed a bit more about how it will fit into the U.S.

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Tritium to build new fast charger plant in Tennessee; up to 30k units per year at peak capacity

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In an effort to increase sales, localize production and expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States, Tritium DCFC Limited announced plans for expansion of its US footprint with a new manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee. The location is expected to house up to six production lines for Tritium’s DC fast chargers, including the company’s award-winning RTM and all-new PKM150 models.

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

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Andrew Ng: Unbiggen AI

Cars That Think

Andrew Ng has serious street cred in artificial intelligence. He pioneered the use of graphics processing units (GPUs) to train deep learning models in the late 2000s with his students at Stanford University , cofounded Google Brain in 2011, and then served for three years as chief scientist for Baidu , where he helped build the Chinese tech giant’s AI group.

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Tesla Is The World’s Most Searched Car Brand, New Study Reveals

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla is the world’s most searched car brand, a new study by Confused.com found. Confused, which was reportedly the world’s first comparison site, founded in 2002, is now focused on comparing insurance options. It says that it wants to help customers move from confusion to clarity. Researchers for the site used Google search data and […].

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Tesla dominates car sales in California with impressive growth in 2021 and 2 of top 5 best-selling cars

Electrek

Tesla is dominating car sales in California with impressive growth in 2021 that has resulted in having 2 of the top 5 best-selling cars in the state. more… The post Tesla dominates car sales in California with impressive growth in 2021 and 2 of top 5 best-selling cars appeared first on Electrek.

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The Tesla Model Y is gaining ground frighteningly quickly in CA’s general auto market

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When Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated back in the Q1 2021 earnings call that he believes the Model Y will “quite likely” be the world’s best-selling car in the future, many were skeptical. The Model Y, after all, is a premium car, and Tesla’s annual vehicle production output is still just a fraction of what traditional automakers could accomplish regularly.

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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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Updated ŠKODA ENYAQ, Mack’s Vehicle-as-a-Service Launch — EV News Today

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicle news from the past day comes from ŠKODA, Mack, Xcelsior, Tritium, Amprius, and more. Enjoy the link roundup below! Battery Electric Vehicles ŠKODA powers up design and functionality updates for new 2022 ENYAQ iV Mack launches Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) program for battery electric vehicles Nissan e.dams builds performance ahead of iconic Mexico City Formula […].

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Tesla’s role in America’s EV industry recognized by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Teslarati

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged Tesla’s role in the electric vehicle industry in a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box. “We admire the range of American companies that have innovated, including Tesla, which did so much to make EVs possible in America,” said Buttigieg during the interview. Buttigieg irked some Tesla supporters in August 2021 after dodging questions about Tesla’s noticeable absence during a special White House event for electric vehicles.

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Electric Cars Experience “Breakthrough Moment” Led by Tesla, According to New York Times

CleanTechnica EVs

The auto industry is poised for some big changes in 2022. According to Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette at The New York Times, “Battery-powered cars are having a breakthrough moment. … Their arrival represents the biggest upheaval in the auto industry since Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908.” “Sales of cars powered solely by […].

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SpaceX assembles world’s largest rocket with giant robot arms

Teslarati

For the second time ever, SpaceX has fully stacked a two-stage Starship rocket, once again creating the largest launch vehicle prototype ever assembled. This time around, though, SpaceX used building-sized arms installed on Starbase’s ~145-meter-tall (~480 ft) ‘launch tower’ to lift to grapple Starship, lift massive upper stage more than 80 meters (260 ft) off the ground, and lower on top of a Super Heavy booster.

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The US Army is going electric – and wants to be net-zero by 2050

Electrek

The US Army unveiled a comprehensive climate strategy including moves to lower emissions and build an electric vehicle fleet in the coming years. The Army states that this will help them confront the growing global threat of climate change and enhance safety for soldiers who are already feeling the effects of our warming globe. more… The post The US Army is going electric – and wants to be net-zero by 2050 appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk-funded drinking fountains for Flint schools finally deployed

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For the first time since 2016, students in Flint, Michigan, will drink clean water from water fountains installed in their schools. This was made possible through the efforts of The Musk Foundation, a private foundation founded by Elon and Kimbal Musk in 2002, which donated $480,350 to Flint back in October 2018. . A total of 78 hydration systems were installed across 13 buildings that are currently being utilized by Flint schools.

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Tesla is ‘feverishly’ working on new Roadster that will be an ‘exciting flying machine,’ says chief designer

Electrek

Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen gave a rare update on the often delayed Tesla Roadster. The designer says that Tesla is still “feverishly” working on the electric hypercar that will be an “exciting flying machine.” more… The post Tesla is ‘feverishly’ working on new Roadster that will be an ‘exciting flying machine,’ says chief designer appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX, NASA investigating parachute ‘lag’ during latest Dragon recovery

Teslarati

On February 2nd, NASA officials reported that a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft suffered a minor parachute anomaly during its most recent reentry, descent, and splashdown. On January 23rd, SpaceX’s CRS-24 Cargo Dragon 2 vehicle departed the International Space Station for the second time in less than six months with about 2.2 tons (~5000 lb) of science experiments, equipment, and refuse in tow.

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Harley-Davidson’s new lower-cost electric motorcycle coming in Q2 under LiveWire sub-brand

Electrek

Harley-Davidson is riding high on its positive 2021 earnings report showing a huge 32% increase in revenue. Even more exciting news for electric motorcycle fans came in the company’s announcement on the earnings call that its next electric motorcycle, the LiveWire Del Mar , would be debuting next quarter. more… The post Harley-Davidson’s new lower-cost electric motorcycle coming in Q2 under LiveWire sub-brand appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Vehicles & Hybrids Surpass 10% of U.S. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle sales in the Unites States have increased in recent months as sales of non-hybrid internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fueled by gasoline or diesel decreased. In the fourth quarter of 2021, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles collectively accounted for 11% of light-duty vehicle sales in the United States, […].

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Tesla’s heat pump problem causing loss of heat explained in new NHTSA recall

Electrek

The problem with the heat pump leading Tesla owners to lose heat in extreme cold and the subsequent software fix that Tesla issued has now been revealed in more detail in the new NHTSA recall. more… The post Tesla’s heat pump problem causing loss of heat explained in new NHTSA recall appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW will tout all-electric iX SUV during Super Bowl following seven-year absence

Teslarati

BMW will bring an all-electric iX SUV to its star-studded Super Bowl advertising campaign during the most-watched sporting event in the United States. The commercial will portray legendary bodybuilder and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as Zeus, who decides to retire and move to Palm Springs. It is the first time since 2015 BMW is putting on a Super Bowl advertisement; the last time was for an electric vehicle, too.

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Triumph’s electric motorcycle design revealed as the bike rolls closer to production

Electrek

The Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle project is progressing even closer to production after the company showed off the latest design and announced that Phase 3 development is now complete. And it’s been a long time coming. more… The post Triumph’s electric motorcycle design revealed as the bike rolls closer to production appeared first on Electrek.

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AdQuick Exec Shares Why He Put Elon Musk’s Tweet On Times Square Billboard

CleanTechnica EVs

AdQuick Vice President of Growth Chris Gadek shared with me why he put Elon Musk’s response to President Biden on a Times Square billboard earlier this month. Going backward to provide context, President Biden shared a video last month of himself with General Motors CEO Mary Barra. The two were talking about how GM is […].

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BMW to advertise iX electric SUV during the Super Bowl with Arnold Schwarzenegger as Zeus, and a flying mini horse named ‘Peggy’

Electrek

If you tune in to the first quarter of this year’s Super Bowl on February 13, you’ll be able to catch a new ad from BMW showcasing its iX SUV before it begins sales in the US next month. The :60 spot features Arnold Schwarzenegger and Salma Hayek Pinault as Zeus and Hera as they navigate retirement from ruling the gods of Mt. Olympus. They also have a cute mini Pegasus as a pet. more… The post BMW to advertise iX electric SUV during the Super Bowl with Arnold Schwarzenegger as

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin approval delays push back production start to mid-March: rbb24

Teslarati

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin could get the official green light to begin production in mid-March, a new report from Brandenburg news outlet rbb24 suggests. The report suggests Tesla will not receive approval to begin production until mid-March at the earliest as the plant is still awaiting approval. The approval has been delayed on several occasions, most recently for the still ongoing safety precaution examinations that are being performed.

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Florida legislators want to kill solar net metering, and hundreds rallied in protest

Electrek

State legislators in Florida have approved Florida SB 1024 and HB 741 , which would require future rooftop solar panel owners to pay higher rates and curb net metering. Yesterday, solar workers traveled to Tallahassee and let legislators know what a terrible idea they think these bills are. more… The post Florida legislators want to kill solar net metering, and hundreds rallied in protest appeared first on Electrek.

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Normalcy Bias: What Dirty USPS Trucks Can Teach Us About The Climate Emergency

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent piece by my colleague Steve covered the disaster that the rollout of USPS trucks has become. I won’t rehash it all here, but I did want to focus on one of the biggest issues: efficiency. Then, I’m going to explain why societies often struggle to prepare for emergencies. Normalcy bias keeps us from […].

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Tesla to roll out software update to fix windshield defrosting issue on 26k vehicles

Teslarati

Tesla is rolling out an over-the-air software update that would allow the company to address a windshield defrosting issue present in vehicles that are equipped with a heat pump. A total of 26,681 vehicles are affected by the issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Safety Recall Report. . Vehicles that are part of the “recall” include 2021-2022 Tesla Model S, 2020-2022 Tesla Model Y, 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3, and 2021-2022 Tesla Model X.

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€25,000 EV Taxi Driver Subsidies In Ireland, Big Volvo EV Investment — EV News Today

CleanTechnica EVs

The electric vehicle revolution is unstoppable. EV news flows vigorously. Below are some top news releases and headlines from the past day or so. There is also related air and environmental news on the bottom of this post. EV News Ireland — up to €25,000 for taxi drivers to buy electric vehicles Introducing the 2022 […].

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