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Plug Power and BAE Systems enter strategic partnership on hydrogen fuel cell buses

Green Car Congress

Plug Power Inc. announced a strategic framework agreement with BAE Systems, a premier supplier and integrator of low- and zero-emission electric propulsion systems and application integration. Under the framework, Plug Power and BAE Systems will collaborate to supply zero-emissions powertrains to heavy-duty transit bus OEMs in North America integrating Plug Power’s ProGen fuel cell engines into BAE Systems’ smart electric drive systems, as well as provide hydrogen and refueling infrastructure to

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Ford reviving F-150 Lightning for electric F-Series pickup

Green Car Reports

Ford has confirmed that it's using the F-150 Lightning name for its upcoming fully electric F-Series models due starting in 2022. The automaker disclosed little more about the electric F-150 Lightning, but it announced an official reveal date of May 19, and indicated that the model will bring "stunning innovation, technologies and capabilities" to.

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MOL Group and Mitsui E&S Machinery commence joint study to introduce hydrogen fuel cell yard crane

Green Car Congress

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Mitsui E&S Machinery, Ltd. will begin a joint study to introduce hydrogen-fueled port cargo handling machines. As part of this agreement, MOL’s group company Shosen Koun Co., Ltd. has signed a contract for a new near zero emission (NZE) rubber-tired gantry (RTG) container yard crane and will introduce it at the MOL-operated Kobe International Container Terminal (KICT).

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GM CEO: Chevy Silverado EV will be “a high-volume entry” affordable for fleets

Green Car Reports

Although the fully electric Chevrolet Silverado EV will likely be built on the same underpinnings as the GMC Hummer EV, it’s shaping up to be positioned very differently for the market—with an emphasis on affordability. “What's especially important is that this truck will be in a high-volume entry, and one of the most popular and.

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

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thyssenkrupp Steel, HKM and Port of Rotterdam jointly investigate setting up hydrogen supply chains

Green Car Congress

German steel companies thyssenkrupp Steel and HKM and the Port of Rotterdam will jointly investigate setting up international supply chains for hydrogen. In the course of their transformation paths towards climate-neutral steel making, thyssenkrupp Steel and HKM will require large and increasing quantities of hydrogen to produce steel without coal. For decades, both companies have been importing coal, iron ore and other raw materials via their own terminal in Rotterdam, using inland barges as we

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Lion plans to make electric school buses and HD trucks in Illinois, largest such plant in the US

Green Car Reports

Lion Electric announced Friday that it will open a factory in Joliet, Illinois, to build electric school buses and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Vehicle production is scheduled to start in the second half of 2022. The company claims the 900,000-square-foot plant will be the largest factory for medium-duty and heavy-duty electric vehicles in the.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQT electric minivan with interesting design

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz today unveiled its EQT concept electric minivan with an interesting design, but the electric version has only a vague timeline to production. more… The post Mercedes-Benz unveils EQT electric minivan with interesting design appeared first on Electrek.

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Study finds short-term exposure to air pollution may impede cognition; NSAIDs could help

Green Car Congress

Exposure to air pollution, even over the course of just a few weeks, can impede mental performance, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. However, these adverse effects were lessened in people taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin. The study is among the first to explore short-term air pollution exposures and the use of NSAIDs to mitigate their effects.

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Ford teases electric F150 pickup, announces ‘Lightning’ name and unveiling next week

Electrek

Ford announced today the name of the electric F150 pickup, which will be “Lightning,” and an unveiling date set for next week. Along with the name, the automaker also released a teaser image. Note, we’re hoping to have a Ford guest on the Electrek podcast on Friday. more… The post Ford teases electric F150 pickup, announces ‘Lightning’ name and unveiling next week appeared first on Electrek.

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TMRC consortium awarded second phase of DOE contract targeting production of mixed rare earth oxides from PA coal waste

Green Car Congress

Texas Mineral Resources Corp. (TMRC), an exploration company targeting the heavy rare earths and a variety of other high-value critical elements and industrial minerals, announced that the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technical Laboratory (NETL) has selected a TMRC-led consortium to continue a contract targeting the production of rare earths from Pennsylvania coal waste.

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

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Elon Musk gets ‘Saturday Night Live’ its 3rd-highest rating for its current season

Teslarati

Controversial or not, it appears that Elon Musk’s recent Saturday Night Live hosting gig was appreciated by viewers. The May 8, 2021 episode–which caught headlines in its lead-up over alleged controversies about some cast members’ stance on Musk– averaged a 4.8 household rating in Nielsen’s overnight metered markets and a 2.7 rating in adults 18-29. .

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135 Million Americans Are Exposed To Unhealthy Air Pollution

CleanTechnica EVs

With the work-from-home trend’s emergence; lockdowns and closures of various typical gathering spaces like cinemas, restaurants, cafes, and shopping centers; most of us are driving less than we did before the pandemic. Air pollution levels declined during the pandemic, but the decrease may have been overstated. Air pollution remains a public health hazard, and as […].

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EVs like Teslas will be cheaper to produce than their internal combustion rivals by 2027

Teslarati

Recent forecasts from BloombergNEF have indicated that electric cars and vans will likely be cheaper to produce than conventional, fossil-fueled powered alternatives by 2027, with smaller cars reaching the same threshold the following year. . If EVs were to reach these milestones, vehicles powered by sustainable energy would likely earn the pole position to dominate new car sales by the middle of the next decade.

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Tesla Cybertruck is equipped with a camera under front bumper

Electrek

The latest outing of the Tesla Cybertruck revealed that the electric pickup truck is equipped with a camera under the front bumper. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck is equipped with a camera under front bumper appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Elon Musk Explains the Need for a “Carbon Tax”

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. Elon Musk is working hard on a 360-degree clean energy strategy at Tesla. With solar, battery storage, and electric cars, Tesla is poised to reshape the global energy paradigm. However, Tesla’s products can only go so far. According to Mike Brown at Inverse, there’s something else — and it happens to be “the one […].

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Harbour Air looks to certify its all-electric commercial airplane

Electrek

North America’s largest seaplane airline, Harbour Air, announced a partnership with magniX and H55 to produce what it is calling “the world’s first certified all-electric commercial airplane.” The new partnership will continue to develop and certify its electric Beaver (eBeaver) commuter plane through a supplemental type certificate (STC) program in Canada. more… The post Harbour Air looks to certify its all-electric commercial airplane appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla drives Panasonic’s profit forecast up 30%, supplier to test 4680 line in 2021

Teslarati

Tesla’s demand for automotive batteries has driven supplier Panasonic’s profitability forecast up 30% this year as the Japanese company looks to rebound from lockdowns and lackluster demand in 2020 caused by the coronavirus. Additionally, Panasonic executives revealed that the battery manufacturer would set up a test line in Japan for Tesla’s 4680 battery cells, a new battery unveiled by Tesla in September 2020.

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Harley-Davidson spins off electric motorcycles into new all-electric brand LiveWire

Electrek

Harley-Davidson announced today that its electric motorcycle operations would be spun-off into a new all-electric brand known as LiveWire. more… The post Harley-Davidson spins off electric motorcycles into new all-electric brand LiveWire appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX schedules Falcon 9’s fourth Starlink launch and landing in two weeks

Teslarati

On the heels of a two-week April hiatus as SpaceX switched its focus to a crucial astronaut launch, the company has begun churning through an unending backlog of Starlink missions. Crew Dragon and Falcon 9 became the first crewed space capsule and liquid rocket booster to launch astronauts twice on April 23rd, acing NASA’s Crew-2 mission with four international astronauts.

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Porsche unveils all-electric Macan prototypes, but it makes a big mistake too

Electrek

Porsche unveiled today camouflaged all-electric Macan prototypes hitting public roads for testing for the first time. However, the German automaker also announced that the new all-electric version will come with a new generation of the Macan with an internal combustion engine. more… The post Porsche unveils all-electric Macan prototypes, but it makes a big mistake too appeared first on Electrek.

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Chevy Silverado EV price hints, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian details, Nissan Leaf range test: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rivian rolls out towing and cargo details for its R1T electric truck. GM is targeting affordability for at least some versions of its Chevy Silverado EV. The Ford F-150 Lightning is official, and due soon. And a Canadian company has big plans to build electric school buses in the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM CEO Mary Barra.

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Tesla Energy director believes Australia can become a large supplier of lithium

Teslarati

Tesla Energy director Mark Twidell believes Australia is well-positioned to become a large supplier of lithium as demand for electric cars and large energy storage units continues to rise. Mark Twidell stood in for Tesla Chairman Robyn Denholm at the Southstart entrepreneurs conference in Adelaide recently. During the event, the Tesla executive said that Australia had a big opportunity in exporting lithium around the world. . “Australia has the raw materials in abundance like no other nati

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California Targets “Diesel Death Zones” With New Rule

CleanTechnica EVs

Southern California air quality regulators approved a rule on Friday to cut down on air pollution related to the approximately 3,000 logistics warehouses that have proliferated in the region, disproportionately in and around Black and Latino neighborhoods. “You don’t only have the warehouse next door but the one down the street,” Ivette Torres, an author […].

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Porsche Macan EV begins real-world testing: Taycan-like infrastructure, release date revealed

Teslarati

Porsche announced earlier today in a press release that the all-electric Macan has started real-world testing, beginning one of the most important milestones in automotive development. Along with the announcement that the vehicle has left the proving grounds at the company’s Development Center in Weissach, Germany, Porsche also revealed when it plans to launch the Macan EV into the highly-competitive electric segment, along with some preliminary specs that are similar to the all-electric T

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The cheapest full-suspension fat tire electric bike? Testing this odd-looking entry-priced e-bike

Electrek

While electric bikes are loads of fun and make for great utility riding, they aren’t known for being cheap. Adding extras like fat tires or full-suspension only send the price higher. So I wanted to see how good one of the cheapest full-suspension fat tire electric bikes on the market could be. And to do so, I turned to the Aostirmotor S18 e-bike. more… The post The cheapest full-suspension fat tire electric bike?

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Legacy Auto Paid To Advertise EVs On SNL Last Night, While Tesla’s Elon Musk Hosted

CleanTechnica EVs

In a move that proves that Tesla is the leader of the auto industry in at least one sense, legacy automakers — Ford, Audi, and VW scrambled to get some EV advertising on Saturday Night Live last night. Lucid also joined the legacy automakers in this endeavor. This is a win for those of us […].

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Tesla (TSLA) could rally up to $1000 this year if China demand remains strong: report

Teslarati

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes TSLA could soar back up to $1,000 in 2021 because demand in China remains strong. However, the global semiconductor-chip shortage could be a temporary setback for Tesla. Ives has an “Outperform” rating for TSLA stock with a $1,000 price target. TSLA closed at $629.04 on Monday, down 6.44% compared to the last market close.

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EVs will be Cheaper than Petrol Cars in all Segments by 2027, BNEF Analysis Finds

EV Obssesion

Electric cars and vans will be cheaper to make than fossil-fuel vehicles in every light vehicle segment across Europe from 2027 at the latest, according to a new BloombergNEF study commissioned by Transport & Environment (T&E). The research found that battery electric vehicles could reach 100% of new sales across the EU by 2035, if lawmakers introduce […].

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Rivian R1T cargo space is ready for any adventure: dimensions and details

Teslarati

Rivian shared more details about the R1T’s cargo space as deliveries loom closer. Each cargo space and nook seems designed to fit an R1T owner’s various adventures. . (Credit: Rivian). What the Frunk? As with any typical battery electric vehicle, the first cargo space to look at would be the frunk. The R1T’s frunk has a total volume of 11 cubic feet and features LED lighting, a 12V outlet, a cargo net for small items, and a safety release.

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Gearing Up for Grid Modernization

Energy Institute at HAAS

Our grid investment incentive structures need some re-tooling. The Biden administration is swinging for the fences with this new infrastructure plan. There’s a lot going on in this proposal. Electricity … Continue Reading Gearing Up for Grid Modernization.

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Tesla tuner gets seal of approval from automaker by becoming authorized for official vehicle service

Electrek

Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance (UP) has just received an important and rare seal of approval from Tesla by becoming an official authorized service and repair shop for its electric vehicles. more… The post Tesla tuner gets seal of approval from automaker by becoming authorized for official vehicle service appeared first on Electrek.

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How to make money with EV charging stations

EV Box

Getting EV charging today is about more than just preparing your location for this shift in transportation—it’s also a clearcut path to attracting more customers and generating more profit. Below are a few examples of how adding public EV charging can make your existing business more profitable, as well as become a revenue stream all on its own.

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BNEF Predicts Electric Cars Will Be Cheaper In Europe Than Conventional Cars By 2027

CleanTechnica EVs

In a study for Transport & Environment, Bloomberg New Energy Finance claims electric cars and vans will cost less to manufacture in Europe than conventional vehicles by 2027.

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MG Motor gets the green light for Cyberster production

Electrek

SAIC automotive brand MG Motor has gotten the thumbs up to enter production on its Cyberster roadster concept. After debuting at the Shanghai Motor show in April, parent company SAIC announced a series production green light after a successful crowdfunding campaign. more… The post MG Motor gets the green light for Cyberster production appeared first on Electrek.

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