Mon.Jul 12, 2021

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CAE and Volocopter partner to train eVTOL pilots

Green Car Congress

CAE, a global leader in aviation training, and urban air mobility (UAM) company Volocopter signed a strategic partnership, subject to definitive agreement, to develop, certify, and deploy an innovative pilot training program for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations. This eVTOL pilot training program will develop the pilot workforce of the future and ensure safe introduction of eVTOL operations globally by leveraging CAE’s advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence

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Foxconn and Fisker confirm talks about making $30,000 EV in Wisconsin

Green Car Reports

Foxconn and Fisker are in talks to build a $30,000 electric car in Wisconsin, local newspaper The Journal Times confirmed Thursday. Known as a contract manufacturer for the Apple iPhone, Foxconn announced plans for a Wisconsin factory in 2017, originally for large LCD screens. Reports about the Wisconsin factory as a possibility for EV production.

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bp Statistical Review shows 4.5% drop in primary energy consumption in 2020; mainly driven by oil

Green Car Congress

bp released the 70 th annual edition of the bp Statistical Review of World Energy ; the data collected in this year’s edition includes energy data for 2020. The Review captures the significant impact the global pandemic had on energy markets and how it may shape future global energy trends. Both primary energy consumption and carbon emissions from energy use fell at their fastest rate seen since the Second World War, while renewable energy continued its trajectory of strong growth, with wind and

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As EV charging networks grow, Nio plans to keep boosting battery swapping

Green Car Reports

Chinese automaker Nio is the only company to achieve any real success with battery swapping, and it has no plans to stop anytime soon, according to a recent Reuters report. Nio plans to have 4,000 battery-swapping stations globally by 2025, according to the brief report, which quoted Nio president Qin Lihong. The company also plans to have 700.

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

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McMaster switched reluctance motor spinout Enedym closes $15M funding round

Green Car Congress

Enedym, a switched reluctance motor (SRM) spinout from McMaster University, closed a $15-million financing round from an international group of strategic investors within the US, Canada, Europe, and India, including P&A Paletta Giving Inc., TRIO Capital Group Inc., Napino Group, KWG Capital Inc., Pathfinder Asset Management Limited, and others. The new investment will be used to accelerate Enedym’s patented motor development technology and increase its footprint within the electric motor market.

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50-mpg new cars, Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV, Fisker in Wisconsin, Nio battery swapping: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Fisker and Foxconn have confirmed that they’re in talks with Wisconsin as the potential manufacturing location for Fisker’s $30,000 electric vehicle—although a series of broken promises from Foxconn could get in the way. The Chinese EV maker Nio is the only automaker around the globe to have found some measure of success with.

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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid: First plug-in SUV arrives in August, ahead of Ioniq 5 EV

Green Car Reports

Although Hyundai is getting plenty of well-earned attention for its Ioniq 5 crossover EV, and anticipation builds around the Santa Fe–sized Ioniq 7 electric SUV expected next year, with a total of 10 electrified vehicles due for its U.S. lineup by then, Hyundai is just getting ready to roll out its first plug-in hybrid SUV. That’s the.

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bp and Pure Planet launch new digital carbon-information services for householders and motorists

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In the UK, 100% renewable energy supplier Pure Planet and bp launched a new digital service that allows households and drivers of gasoline, diesel and electric cars to see accurately the financial cost and the emissions of their personal energy use. The new service is free to all Pure Planet Members on their app and gives users. insights into their energy consumption, ways to reduce energy use and save money.

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Tesla Vision Sees Better Than Radar?

CleanTechnica EVs

I chatted with my Twitter friend WholeMarsBlog earlier and he shared his thoughts on Tesla Vision and how better it is than the Tesla FSD using radar. Whenever a new, seemingly crazy idea is pitched, the masses, out of fear and caution, shut it down. Many thought Elon Musk was nuts when he first confirmed […].

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Alfa Laval acquires minority stake in an ship air lubrication technology company

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Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has acquired a minority stake in the Netherlands-based technology company Marine Performance Systems (MPS). MPS’ air lubrication technology (FluidicAL) significantly reduces ships’ friction when sailing, resulting in fuel savings. The patented solution can be installed on vessels of any size or fuel type and is also suitable for retrofit.

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

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What Is OCPP & Why Is It Important To The Future Of Electric Cars?

CleanTechnica EVs

By Darya Oreizi, founder at Charged Future. Edited by Matt Pressman at EVANNEX Electric vehicle charging stations are an emerging technology. As such, charging station site hosts and EV drivers are quickly learning all the various terminology and concepts. For example, J1772 at first glance may seem like a random sequence of letters and numbers. Not so. […].

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TES closes deal on 10,000 sqm battery recycling facility in Port of Rotterdam

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TES, one of the world’s largest providers of sustainable technology lifecycle services, has agreed to a deal that secures the future of a 10,000 square meter (approx. 110,000 sq. feet) recycling facility in the Port Of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest seaport. The facility, strategically located adjacent to the waterways of the port of Rotterdam and with an option to extend onto a neighboring plot that will increase the site to more than 40,000 square meters (approx. 430,000 sq. ft), already has a ba

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Tesla Cybertruck is rumored to be behind ~$400 million camera deal with Samsung

Electrek

Reports coming out of Korea state that Samsung has signed a massive $436 million deal to supply cameras to the “number 1 American EV manufacturer” for a vehicle unveiled in November 2019. It would indicate the deal is to supply cameras for the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup truck. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck is rumored to be behind ~$400 million camera deal with Samsung appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck reportedly will use Samsung cameras in massive $400M deal

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is reportedly going to be utilizing Samsung Electro-Mechanics camera modules, according to new reports. The potential deal between Tesla and Samsung is worth over $400 million. According to reports from news outlets in South Korea, including The Korea Economic Daily , Tesla and Samsung have reached a deal to have camera supply modules that will be outfitted on the new Tesla Cybertruck, which will begin production in late 2021.

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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: Tesla Vision to soon detect turn signals, hazard & police lights, & even hand gestures

Electrek

Elon Musk announced that Tesla Vision would soon detect turn signals on other vehicles, hazard lights, police and ambulance lights, and even hand gestures. The move comes as the automaker tries to cover every possible driving situation on the road to delivering a full self-driving system. more… The post Elon Musk: Tesla Vision to soon detect turn signals, hazard & police lights, & even hand gestures appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Vision will capture hazards, turn signals, hand gestures, and more, says Musk

Teslarati

In a recent set of posts on Twitter over the weekend, CEO Elon Musk shared some capabilities that Tesla Vision could receive in the near future. These include the ability to detect turn signals, hazards, police and ambulance lights, and even hand gestures. Musk’s update initially came as a response to a video from FSD Beta tester Eli Burton , who spent the weekend testing the capabilities of FSD Beta V9.

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EGEB: World’s largest offshore wind turbines chosen for first commercial project

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Germany’s first subsidy-free offshore wind farm pre-selects huge Vestas wind turbines. Nova Scotia sets a target of reaching 80% renewable energy by 2030. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Volkswagen Is Selling A Stake In Electrify America, Looking For $1 Billion Investment

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen is selling a stake in Electrify America, Reuters has reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. The article noted that Volkswagen is looking for outside funds to build more infrastructure for battery-powered vehicles. It’s currently working with Citi to find a co-investor to invest around $1 billion into the division. The sources added […].

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Tesla’s US-made Model Y gets Bioweapon Defense Mode with hospital-grade HEPA filter

Teslarati

Earlier this year, Tesla started rolling out the Made-in-China Model Y to local customers. Unlike the US-made version of the all-electric crossover, the Model Y produced in Gigafactory Shanghai was equipped with a large HEPA filter and a dedicated Bioweapon Defense Mode. Recent images shared of a Model Y produced at the Fremont Factory suggest that the highly-regarded feature is now rolling out to Tesla’s US-made crossovers as well. .

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How ‘unusable’ capped landfill can gain a second life as a solar farm

Electrek

Landfill, aka garbage dumps or tips, can, under the right conditions, be converted into solar farms once they’re capped. (Capping means putting a cover or barrier between the contaminated material and the surface.) There has been a nearly 80% increase in landfill solar projects built in the US over the past five years. But there are some factors that first need to be considered. more… The post How ‘unusable’ capped landfill can gain a second life as a solar farm appeared

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Tesla Model Y Standard Range is a hit in China

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range has attracted flocks of people to Tesla stores in China. Over the weekend, China-based EV enthusiasts shared photos of potential buyers in Tesla stores to see or test drive the Model Y SR. Tesla China officially launched the base Model Y trim this month with a killer price of RMB291,840 before incentives. With incentives, the MIC Model Y SR would cost RMB276,000 (about $42,600).

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Audi to unveil its Tesla-fighting electric car from Artemis project at IAA

Electrek

Audi is preparing to unveil the first vehicle developed by its new Artemis project, a more nimble startup-like group within the automaker to create more efficient electric vehicles that will compete with Tesla. The first Artemis EV is expected to be unveiled at IAA in Munich in September, according to German reports. more… The post Audi to unveil its Tesla-fighting electric car from Artemis project at IAA appeared first on Electrek.

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Used Tesla Model 3 prices are rising in the UK

Teslarati

Second-hand Tesla Model 3 prices in the United Kingdom are rising as demand for Tesla’s vehicles increases. Recently, Teslarati talked with Vantage Leasing, which put the Tesla Model 3’s performance in the UK’s used car market into perspective. According to on-hand data based on UK banks, the residual value of Tesla Model 3 sedans has increased as a whole. .

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Lightyear One Prototype Drives 441 Miles On A Single Charge During Test Drive

CleanTechnica EVs

The Netherlands-based solar electric vehicle company Lightyear has revealed that its Lightyear One prototype car has achieved 441 miles (710km) on a single-charge test drive. We first reported on Lightyear way back in 2017, when it revealed its goal to be one of the first solar-powered electric cars for consumers. The original concept was based […].

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Tesla FSD Beta V9 nails Lombard St test in San Francisco with zero interventions

Teslarati

When Tesla initially rolled out the first iteration of its Full Self-Driving Beta to its primary batch of testers, the advanced driver-assist system was promptly put to several torture tests. Among these involved a drive through San Francisco’s famed Lombard Street, which holds the nickname “crookedest street in the world.” With eight sharp turns, Lombard Street is challenging for even human drivers.

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How much does it cost to charge a Tesla?

Electrek

When thinking about a future electric vehicle purchase like a Tesla, your first thought might be, “how much does a Tesla cost?” Well, we’ve already covered that for you. If you’re like many people and are new to the world of electric vehicles, your next question might be, “how much does it cost to charge a Tesla?” Excellent question, it costs $10.

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Elon Musk makes opening remarks in SolarCity trial, defends Tesla’s $2.6B acquisition

Teslarati

Elon Musk has made his opening remarks in a Wilmington, Delaware, courthouse on Monday morning, defending Tesla’s $2.6 billion acquisition of solar energy company SolarCity. The deal took place in 2016 and gave Tesla full possession of the solar panel maker, a move that some Tesla shareholders were not keen on, as some are alleging the move was a bailout of SolarCity.

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Is Rooftop Solar Just Like Energy Efficiency?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Sort of. More expensive, less well timed, grid-intensive energy efficiency. Here in California, rooftop solar has been in the news quite a bit lately, as net energy metering and other … Continue Reading Is Rooftop Solar Just Like Energy Efficiency?

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What Will Elon Musk Reveal During Tesla’s AI Day?

CleanTechnica EVs

An earlier version of this article was originally published on Tesla Oracle, and a revised update edited by EVANNEX. Tesla’s Elon Musk recently announced via his Twitter feed that the automaker is going to be holding a long-awaited Tesla AI Day sometime soon. The purpose of Tesla’s upcoming AI Day is to recruit fresh talent to take Full Self-Driving software to […].

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SpaceX begins installing Raptor engines on first Super Heavy booster

Teslarati

SpaceX has installed a Raptor engine on a Super Heavy booster prototype for the first time, defying expectations and setting the rocket up for two major tests as early as this week. On Thursday, July 8th, SpaceX briefly filled Super Heavy Booster 3’s (B3) propellant tanks with benign nitrogen gas. The vehicle seemingly came to life for the first time that morning when it was spotted using its tank vents – a generally incontrovertible sign that the complex mechanical system that is a

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Tesla partners with PUBG in a new video game integration

Electrek

Tesla has partnered with PUBG Mobile, a popular battle royale video game, in a new integration of Tesla’s products inside the mobile game. more… The post Tesla partners with PUBG in a new video game integration appeared first on Electrek.

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New Tesla Model 3 Price Revision In Australia Could Hint At Tesla Model Y Arrival

CleanTechnica EVs

Nash of YouTube channel “Tesla in the Gong” has noted in a new video on YouTube that the Model Y now becoming available in Hong Kong as well as a Tesla Model 3 price drop in Australia could be an indication that the Model Y will soon be available in Australia. Nash explored the Tesla […].

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Quick Charge Podcast: July 12, 2021

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: July 12, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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Jeep Claims Wrangler 4xe Is Now The Top-Selling PHEV In The US

CleanTechnica EVs

In its Q2 2021 press release issued on July 1, FCA/Stellantis had two statements that made me do a doubletake: Jeep Wrangler 4xe – No. 1 best-selling plug-in hybrid. Since the full launch of the Wrangler 4xe earlier this year, it quickly became the No. 1 best-selling plug-in hybrid in the marketplace. Wow, I thought, […].

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