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ABS grants Alfa Laval the marine industry’s first approval in principle (AIP) for firing boilers with methanol

Green Car Congress

Maritime classification society the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Alfa Laval the first marine approval for operating boilers on methanol. Alfa Laval received an approval in principle (AIP) on 4 November 2021, based on extensive solution testing at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Center. Marine boilers generate steam for auxiliary machinery for various ship services or, in some cases, for main propulsion.

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VW confirms ID.California electric camper van

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen last week confirmed a camper version of its upcoming ID.Buzz electric van. Dubbed ID.California, the electric camper van was mentioned in a VW business update as a new "model derivative" to be manufactured at its Hanover, Germany, commercial-vehicle factory. That language, along with VW's previous confirmation that ID.Buzz models will.

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Chalmers, Volvo Group team uses dynamic stochastic route planning to minimize electric commercial vehicle energy consumption

Green Car Congress

Range anxiety with electric commercial vehicles is real, since running out of battery can have serious consequences. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, in collaboration with Volvo Group Trucks Technology, have developed a method to help electric delivery vehicles navigate strategically to use as little energy as possible. The secret lies in looking beyond just the distance travelled, and instead focusing on overall energy usage—and has led to energy savings of up to

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at $44,875 for 303-mile version, $40,925 for base model

Green Car Reports

Hyundai has released starting prices for its Ioniq 5 electric SUV, due for first deliveries later this month. The base Ioniq 5 SE with the 58-kwh battery pack and rear-wheel drive will start at $40,925, including destination, while a base SE model with the larger 77.4-kwh pack and rear-wheel drive will start at $44,875. Those represent the.

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

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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

Green Car Congress

Murata Manufacturing and Michelin have co-developed a new generation of RFID modules that are embedded into tires. The robust passive RFID tags require no external power supply and will continue to operate while being driven on for extremely high mileages. This simple yet elegant technology delivers low-cost and easy tire traceability throughout its entire lifespan, enabling the management of inventory logistics, aftermarket maintenance, and recycling operations.

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Mazda rolls out hybrids with “full self-charging” spin

Green Car Reports

Mazda this past week revealed a hybrid version of its Mazda 2 hatchback for Europe, with what’s under the hood billed as “full self-charging.” Confused? What the Mazda 2 Hybrid has is an application of Toyota’s familiar hybrid system, as already offered in the closely related Yaris Hybrid—neither of which are.

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Elon Musk is TIME Magazine’s 2021 Person of the Year

Teslarati

Elon Musk has been dubbed by TIME Magazine as its 2021 Person of the Year. The award, which the magazine gives to an individual or group who most shaped the previous 12 months, for better or worse, has been ongoing for nearly a century. Musk, however, tends to lean on the former, as his influence, from saving American taxpayers billions through SpaceX and shifting the auto industry towards electric vehicles, has been relatively positive overall. .

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Iteris and Continental unveil new V2X-enabled detection solution for smart mobility infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Iteris, a global provider of smart mobility infrastructure management, and global mobility supplier Continental launched Vantage Fusion, a hybrid traffic detection system that enables real-world vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications and advanced intersection visualization for safer, smarter and more sustainable roadways. The Vantage Fusion hybrid video and radar detection system delivers unmatched detection, tracking and classification accuracy of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, with visu

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Tesla releases new charger faceplates that matches car colors – holiday gift for Tesla owners?

Electrek

Tesla has released a new product today – Wall Connector faceplates that match its vehicle paint colors. Is it a perfect holiday gift for Tesla owners? more… The post Tesla releases new charger faceplates that matches car colors – holiday gift for Tesla owners? appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW Group announces 4 winners of Quantum Computing Challenge; algorithms for industrial challenges

Green Car Congress

In July, the BMW Group, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS), called on the global quantum computing community to develop innovative quantum algorithms for four specific industrial challenges and to test them on real quantum computing technologies. One winning team has now been selected for each of the four identified areas. In all, around 70 teams from all over the world took part.

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

Brief

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Tesla now has 7 electric vehicle variants approved in India, but no clear timeline for launch

Electrek

Tesla has just received approval for three more trims of its electric vehicles in India –bringing the total to seven versions approved in the country. However, there’s still no clear timeline for a launch in the market. more… The post Tesla now has 7 electric vehicle variants approved in India, but no clear timeline for launch appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen Group creates European company for its battery business

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen is establishing a European company (Société Européenne) to consolidate activities along the value chain for batteries—from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European gigafactories. The company’s scope will include new business models based around reusing discarded car batteries and recycling the valuable raw materials they contain.

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Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire to become first publicly traded electric motorcycle company

Electrek

Thanks to a new merger deal, Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle company known as LiveWire will become the first publicly traded electric motorcycle company in the US. more… The post Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire to become first publicly traded electric motorcycle company appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai to expand India lineup to 6 BEVs by 2028

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) recently outlined its electrification roadmap with the expansion of its line-up to 6 Battery-Electric Vehicles (BEVs) for the Indian market by 2028. Further, Hyundai will also introduce its dedicated BEV Platform—E-GMP—in India. Hyundai’s line-up of 6 battery-electric vehicles will cater to multiple segments including mass-market and mass-premium segments.

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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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White House releases plan to grow US’s EV charging network to 500,000 stations

Electrek

The White House released today its plan on spending the $7.5 billion on electric vehicle infrastructure with the goal to grow the US’s national EV charging network to 500,000 charging stations. more… The post White House releases plan to grow US’s EV charging network to 500,000 stations appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla will build Nevada’s largest Supercharging Station at Primm Valley Resort

Teslarati

Tesla will build Nevada’s largest Supercharging Station at the Primm Valley Resort just south of the Las Vegas Strip, according to Clark County permits. Tesla is planning the “installation of a commercial electric vehicle charging station in an existing parking lot,” Permit BD21-60355 of the Clark County, Nevada Building and Planning Commission says.

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Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022

Electrek

Following a successful pilot program in Africa, Uber and EV developer Opibus have entered into a strategic partnership to promote EV adoption across the continent. As part of the agreement, Opibus will provide 3,000 of its unique electric motorcycles to support Uber’s growing demand for emissions-free drivers across the continent. more… The post Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Giga Berlin: Water consumption lawsuit threatens 2022 production

Teslarati

Environmental Associations filed a lawsuit against the State Environment Agency that threatens Tesla Giga Berlin’s electric vehicle production plans. . The environmental associations sued the Brandenburg Environment Agency after it approved increased water abstraction in Eggersdorf in 2020 without testing. The Strausberg-Erkner water association pumps most of its water from the Eggersdorf waterworks, located 13 km (8 miles) from Gigafactory Berlin. .

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World EV Sales, Solar Tiles, Crowdfunded EV Chargers — Top CleanTechnica Stories

CleanTechnica EVs

What were the best solar energy, electric vehicle, battery, and autonomous vehicles stories of the past week on CleanTechnica? Well, that’s a very subjective question. As far as purely the most popular articles, those are listed in our weekly newsletter. However, as chief editor of the site, I’m sharing here what I consider to be […].

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Tesla Shop releases Giga Texas Belt Buckle for $150

Teslarati

The Tesla shop released a Giga Texas Belt Buckle for $150 recently. The Tesla Giga Texas Belt Buckle marks the latest time the EV manufacturer released a new product in the last few weeks. . The Tesla Giga Texas Belt Buckle features the same design released when Elon Musk announced that the Austin-based Gigafactory was the company’s new headquarters in the USA.

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Magna introduces EtelligentReach connected powertrain, set to debut on new entrant EV in 2022

Electrek

Manufacturing juggernaut Magna International has shared details of its EtelligentReach EV powertrain, set to debut on a new entrant vehicle in 2022. The new powertrain technology joins a growing list of electrification components Magna is developing and implementing into OEM vehicles to help further accelerate EV adoption. more… The post Magna introduces EtelligentReach connected powertrain, set to debut on new entrant EV in 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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VW electric camper van, Mach-E production bump, “self-charging” hybrids: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford is aiming to ramp up production of the Mustang Mach-E. Mazda is in on the “self-charging” marketing spin. And VW plans an electric camper van. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is planning to more than triple production of its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by 2023, with an additional ramp-up that will start next year.

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Rivian R1T crowned MotorTrend’s 2022 Truck of the Year

Teslarati

Rivian has landed a massive accolade with the R1T, its first vehicle and the first all-electric pickup to make it to the United States auto market. MotorTrend named the R1T the 2022 Truck of the Year, calling it “the most remarkable pickup we’ve ever driven.” The R1T is the “first mass-produced electric truck to hit the U.S. market,” which is a massive achievement for Rivian, a startup from Normal, Illinois.

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Polestar Says Goodbye To An Icon & Looks To The Future

CleanTechnica EVs

Polestar charged into the world of electrified vehicles with the release of the iconic Polestar 1 and continues to push forward at a breakneck pace. The Polestar 1 is a high performance plug-in hybrid, with the Polestar 2 entering the fray as the first fully electric vehicle from the new brand. The Polestar 1 was […].

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See How A 2015 Tesla Model S 70D Holds Up After 424,000 Miles

InsideEVs

The original owner used it for Uber, which explains the high mileage; the battery was changed under warranty at 250,000 miles.

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Here’s why Elon Musk is TIME’s 2021 Person of the Year

Electrek

TIME magazine has named Elon Musk its 2021 Person of the Year. Here’s why it selected the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. more… The post Here’s why Elon Musk is TIME’s 2021 Person of the Year appeared first on Electrek.

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Are U.S. Heating Fuels Becoming Unaffordable?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Despite recent hyperbole, U.S. heating fuel prices are not high by historical standards. I wasn’t reading a lot of energy news during the 1973-74 oil crisis, but I can’t remember … Continue Reading Are U.S. Heating Fuels Becoming Unaffordable?

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“Massless” Carbon Fiber Batteries Will Help Future Solar EV Designs

CleanTechnica EVs

As most readers know, Tesla plans on introducing structural battery packs at some point in the near future. By using the battery pack’s container and the battery cells themselves for rigidity, the overall weight of the vehicle can be reduced. Advantages include greater range per kWh of battery pack installed, better handling, and great potential […].

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Hyundai shares Ioniq 5 pricing alongside new Standard Range trim available under $40k

Electrek

Hyundai has shared pricing for its much anticipated Ioniq 5 EV ahead of its launch in North America in 2022. Additionally, Hyundai has announced a Standard Range RWD trim for the Ioniq 5, which includes a 58 kWh battery pack and 220 miles of range for under $40,000. more… The post Hyundai shares Ioniq 5 pricing alongside new Standard Range trim available under $40k appeared first on Electrek.

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“Suspicious death” at Tesla’s Fremont Factory prompts police investigation

Teslarati

The Fremont Police are investigating a suspicious death at Tesla’s Fremont Factory. The Fremont Fire Department responded to a call from Tesla on Monday December 13, 2021 at approximately 3.26 p.m about a subject down in the facility’s parking lot. . The Fremont Police Department sent out an advisory email about the incident at around 4:30 p.m.

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DHS To Start Testing Ford Mustang Mach-E Police Vehicles In 2022

InsideEVs

The Department of Homeland Security will begin field testing the Mach-E for use in its law enforcement fleet.

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Rivian R1T 210kW peak DC charging, lack of heat pump, confirmed in EPA filings

Teslarati

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test documents have revealed a number of interesting tidbits about the 2022 Rivian R1T and R1S, including the vehicles’ peak DC charging rate and their absence of a heat pump. . The documents, which could be viewed here , were initially shared in the Rivian Owner’s Forum. As could be seen in the documents, the 2022 Rivian R1T and R1S have a peak DC charging rate of 210 KW, which is right in line with what the company quoted for its proprietar

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EV Standouts at the 2021 LA Auto Show

EV Match

Below is an overview of the November 2021 LA auto show, where electric vehicles (EVs) stole the spotlight! Most of us on the team at EVmatch are EV drivers, and we all are EV enthusiasts! . When we aren’t working on our mission to accelerate EV adoption by making charging easy, reliable, and accessible to all, you might find us sharing photos of cool and unique EVs we encounter in our day-to-day lives with one other on our Slack channel.

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MotorTrend Names Rivian R1T Its 2022 Truck Of The Year

InsideEVs

It's history in the making, and the proliferation of EVs is just beginning to charge forward.

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