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NIO ES8 electric 3-row SUV obtains European whole vehicle type approval

Green Car Congress

China-based NIO received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EWVTA) for the NIO ES8, its smart electric flagship 3-row SUV. The EWVTA certification marks an essential foundation for NIO’s entry into Norway and the European market at large. The NIO ES8 S8 seats 6 or 7 (captain’s chairs or bench in second row), and features an NEDC range up to 580 km (360 miles) with a 100 kWh battery pack. with a 0-100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds.

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Maserati teases its first all-electric car, a potential Tesla Roadster rival

Green Car Reports

The next-generation Maserati GranTurismo sports coupe will be all-electric, giving the Italian automaker its first EV—and a potential Tesla rival. Maserati didn't provide any other information, only releasing photos of a camouflaged prototype and a short press release Friday. But Maserati finally joining the ranks of EV makers is still.

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Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

Green Car Congress

The Port of Los Angeles and its partners rolled out five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and introduced two hydrogen fueling stations. Under the $82.5-million Shore-to-Store (S2S) project, more than a dozen public and private sector partners have teamed up for a 12-month demonstration of the zero-emissions Class 8 trucks and will expand the project to include five more hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty trucks, two battery-electric yard tractors, and two battery-electric forklift

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Lexus NX plug-in, Model S yoke, Maserati EV, California charging infrastructure: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lexus rolled out a 36-mile plug-in hybrid that’s a luxurious cousin of the Toyota RAV4 Prime. The Tesla Model S arrived with an aircraft-style yoke, even though safety officials continue to send mixed signals. Maserati’s first EV will be a performance coupe. California isn’t planning enough chargers. And VW is working on a future.

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

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Germany and Australia to establish alliance on green hydrogen supply chain

Green Car Congress

German Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier and Federal Minister of Research Anja Karliczek, together with their Australian counterpart, Energy Minister Angus Taylor, have signed a letter of intent to establish a “Germany Australia Hydrogen Accord” to facilitate a green hydrogen supply chain between the countries. Germany is looking to the partnership as a means of enabling the import of sustainably produced hydrogen in relevant quantities.

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VW Project Trinity EV due mid-decade being developed "from the inside out"

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen's Project Trinity flagship electric car, due in 2026, will be the first car VW has "developed from the inside out," according to a recent Autocar report. That means VW is focusing on the interior and interface first, with other considerations following in priority. That's because of Project Trinity's emphasis on driver-assist tech, VW.

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Report: California needs 1.2 million EV chargers by 2030 to support vehicle targets

Green Car Reports

California is working to end sales of new gasoline cars, but to do that it will need nearly 1.2 million EV charging stations by 2030, according to a new report from the California Energy Commission (CEC). The report, released last week, was part of California Assembly Bill (AB) 2127, which looks at charging needs to support Governor Gavin Newsom's.

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Report: Egypt to invest up to $4B in green hydrogen project

Green Car Congress

Egypt is planning to invest up to $4 billion in a project to generate green hydrogen via electrolysis, according to a report in Arab News , citing the Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker. The project is currently in the feasibility studies stage, in consultation with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt and a group of concerned ministries, and will be presented next week.

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Lordstown CEO out as report confirms order scandal, deems in-wheel motors “viable”

Green Car Reports

The Ohio-based electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors announced Monday morning that both CEO Steve Burns and CFO Julio Rodriguez are stepping down from their posts. The timing corresponds to the release of a special committee investigation that was created in March after a report released by an activist short-seller, Hindenburg Research. The.

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Up-to-date information on the rebound in flying in the United States

Green Car Congress

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. Among the variables included in my ongoing monthly monitoring of key transportation indexes is revenue passenger miles for domestic flying. That monitoring has shown a huge pandemic-related drop in flying during the spring of 2020 and a gradual rebound later in 2020 and in early 2021. However, the underlying data for that analysis (from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics ) are published with a substantial lag.

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

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Tesla Model Y demand skyrockets, Long Range variant nearly sold out for Q3

Teslarati

The demand for the Tesla Model Y Long Range variant is skyrocketing as the company now outlines the soonest possible date to take delivery in September, meaning the vehicle is nearly sold out in Q3, even though it is still Q2. After releasing the all-electric crossover last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicted that the Model Y would overtake the Model 3 in terms of popularity.

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Tesla Model S Plaid modded by Unplugged Performance hits over 150 mph on Laguna Seca racetrack

Electrek

A brand-new Tesla Model S Plaid modded by Unplugged Performance hit over 150 mph on the Laguna Seca racetrack – and it passed several million-dollar hypercars. more… The post Tesla Model S Plaid modded by Unplugged Performance hits over 150 mph on Laguna Seca racetrack appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model S Plaid racecar bares its fangs by overtaking hypercars in Laguna Seca

Teslarati

This weekend’s Hypercar Invitational at Laguna Seca was, for the most part, an opportunity for professional racecar driver Randy Pobst and Tesla tuning house Unplugged Performance to test out how their race-spec Model S Plaid performs on the track. The Model S Plaid did not disappoint, and it did not shy away from baring its fangs either. Over the course of the weekend, the modified four-door family sedan overtook some of the world’s most iconic hypercars around one of the world̵

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Elon Musk elaborates on Tesla’s new electric motor, teases even crazier motor for new Roadster

Electrek

Elon Musk has elaborated on details of Tesla’s new electric motor, the Plaid carbon-wrapped motor, and even teased an even crazier higher RPM version coming to the new Roadster. more… The post Elon Musk elaborates on Tesla’s new electric motor, teases even crazier motor for new Roadster 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 still has some hope for Tesla Bitcoin transactions

Teslarati

Recently, Elon Musk corrected some inaccuracies reported by a media outlet about Tesla’s Bitcoin transactions. The Tesla CEO’s recent comments about Tesla and Bitcoin reveal that Tesla may resume Bitcoin transactions in the future. CoinTelegraph reported that Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka criticized Elon Musk for allegedly pumping and dumping Bitcoin stock. “What we have seen with Bitcoin is price manipulation by one very powerful and influential individual,” said the Sygnia

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Ideanomics acquires EV tractor manufacturer Solectrac

Electrek

Minority stakeholder Ideanomics has announced that it has now acquired 100% of Solectrac, a zero-emission tractor manufacturer based in the US. With the full acquisition, Ideanomics plans to continue to support Solectrac in scaling toward becoming a global supplier of clean agricultural equipment. more… The post Ideanomics acquires EV tractor manufacturer Solectrac appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s battery tech shines as new Model S Long Range gets stellar EPA rating

Teslarati

The 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range received a stellar EPA rating of 405 miles of total range with a combined city/highway MPGe of 120. Tesla’s Model S Long Range refresh showcased the company’s improving battery technology throughout the years. As shown through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s website , the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus has an EPA rating of 402 miles and a combined city and highway MPGe of 117.

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The Shyft Group introduces fully electric, purpose-built chassis platform

Electrek

Specialty vehicle manufacturer The Shyft Group recently announced plans to bring its own Class 3 all-electric chassis platform to market to serve a wide range of medium-duty trucks. This includes commercial trucks , recreational vehicles, passenger buses, and last-mile delivery fleets. more… The post The Shyft Group introduces fully electric, purpose-built chassis platform appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s carbon-wrapped motor to pave way for new Roadster improvements

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to have shared one of the key updates that would be rolled out to the next-generation Roadster, an all-electric supercar that’s expected to be the company’s undisputed halo car. In a series of posts on Twitter, Musk explained that some of the Model S Plaid’s key innovations could pave the way for unlocking even more power for the next-generation Roadster. .

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Here’s what happened when a Tesla owner built a robot to plug in his car

Electrek

A Tesla owner built a robot to automatically plug his electric car for overnight charging — something that Tesla has previously announced that it is working on. Here’s what happened. more… The post Here’s what happened when a Tesla owner built a robot to plug in his car appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX Starship launch tower grows to more than half its full height

Teslarati

SpaceX has installed another prefabricated segment of a new Starship ‘launch tower,’ raising the skyscraper-sized framework to more than half its full height. Measuring some 86 meters (~280 ft) tall after the latest segment was craned on top, the growing launch tower is now the tallest structure SpaceX has ever built (or had built) – outclassing the 81m (265 ft) ‘high bay’ constructed nearby to shield Starship and Super Heavy booster assembly from the worst of the c

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Lordstown’s electric pickup plans hit another snag as CEO and CFO resign

Electrek

Lordstown Motors is again finding itself in hot water on the road to try to bring to market its ambitious electric pickup as both the CEO and CFO are leaving. more… The post Lordstown’s electric pickup plans hit another snag as CEO and CFO resign appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX drone ship to ride transport vessel through the Panama Canal

Teslarati

After a quick jaunt from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas, SpaceX drone ship Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) has been loaded onto the deck of a much larger semi-submersible transport vessel. Known as Mighty Servant 1 (MS1), it appears that OCISLY will be carried from the Bahamas through the Panama Canal – and possibly all the way to Port of Long Beach, California – on the back of the transport ship.

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Art Project: All Electric Honda Ridgeline Off-Roader

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla and GM have both revealed some of their electric truck contenders. Rivian is out there as well, and Ford just revealed its work-ready F150 Lightning electric pickup. Electric trucks are hot right now, is what I’m saying, but there’s one name out there that you’d think would be leading the high-tech charge, that just […].

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Tesla’s Elon Musk decides to sell last remaining house in California

Teslarati

Recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared some details about his current accommodations in Texas, revealing on Twitter that he is now renting a ~$50,000 house in Boca Chica/Starbase. In his update, Musk noted that he still owned a house in the Bay Area that is currently being used for events. . This has now changed. In a recent post, Elon Musk stated that he has decided to sell his last remaining house in the Bay Area.

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Phoenix Motorcars begins production of EVs using third-generation drivetrain

Electrek

Medium-duty electric vehicle developer Phoenix Motorcars has unveiled its third-generation electric drivetrain and has begun series production of commercial vehicles that utilize it. The first three vehicles were recently completed at the company’s Ontario, California, facility and will soon be delivered to fleet customers. more… The post Phoenix Motorcars begins production of EVs using third-generation drivetrain appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla dominates EU sales leaderboard in 2021 with Model 3

Teslarati

Tesla is dominating the electric vehicle sales leaderboard in the United Kingdom through 2021 so far as the company’s Model 3 continues to dominate the highly-concentrated EV market on the continent. Tesla has been experiencing exponential growth through the past several years thanks to growing demand, improving vehicle quality, world-class EV tech, and its efforts to expand production into other markets across the world.

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Xos announces new ‘Powered by Xos’ powertrain division to serve specialty vehicles

Electrek

Electric mobility company Xos, Inc. has announced a new powertrain division called “Powered by Xos” to provide, design, and integrate its own technology for other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Contrary to other Xos ventures , Powered by Xos will focus on off-highway vehicles, including commercial and industrial applications such as heavy-duty forklifts. more… The post Xos announces new ‘Powered by Xos’ powertrain division to serve specialty vehicles appea

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Canaccord cuts Tesla (TSLA) price target following Model S Plaid release

Teslarati

Tesla shares ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) have received a price target update from Cannacord Genuity, which published a note following the release of the Model S Plaid. While the investment bank and financial services firm maintained its “Buy” rating for Tesla, it did reduce its price target for the company over apparent delays with the production of 4680 cells, which were heavily speculated to be used for the now-canceled Model S Plaid+. .

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EGEB: North Carolina sets first-ever targets for offshore wind

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): North Carolina’s governor issued an executive order that sets the state’s first-ever offshore wind targets. New Zealand introduces an $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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Redwood Materials opens up new facility just miles from Tesla Giga Nevada

Teslarati

Redwood Materials, a battery and e-waste recycling venture from former Tesla executive J.B. Straubel, has opened up a new manufacturing facility in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Park, just miles from Tesla’s Giga Nevada production facility. Redwood’s new facility is just miles from Tesla Giga Nevada, where the automaker has a joint venture with Panasonic to produce electric vehicle batteries.

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New Diesel-Killing EV Batteries Put 30% Fuel Cut In US Army Sights

CleanTechnica EVs

The US Department of Defense is eyeballing energy efficient trucks and silicon EV batteries to cut down on climate-killing fossil fuels.

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The one big thing Shell needs to do in order to cut emissions

Electrek

A Dutch court ruled that Shell’s emissions targets aren’t “concrete.” This is what the oil giant must do in order to achieve a viable plan to reduce emissions and meet clean energy targets. more… The post The one big thing Shell needs to do in order to cut emissions appeared first on Electrek.

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The Road to Electrification is Paved with Convenient Chargers

Energy Institute at HAAS

We need more and better charging infrastructure to win over electric vehicle skeptics “Excuse me, do you know the way to the clean energy transition?

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