Tue.Aug 24, 2021

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Sion Power introducing 17 Ah, 810 Wh/L, 400 Wh/kg lithium-metal battery for EVs

Green Car Congress

Lithium-metal rechargeable battery developer Sion Power will introduce its Licerion rechargeable battery for electric vehicles at The Battery Show North America in Novi, Michigan in September. The 17 Ah Licerion Electric Vehicle (EV) cell offers more than 400 Wh/kg and 810 Wh/L in a large-format pouch cell. ( Earlier post.) The company has specifically designed Licerion-EV for next-generation electric vehicle applications, focusing on high energy density, increased cycle life, safety, and fast c

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2022 Ford Mach-E will get a range boost, confirms chief engineer

Green Car Reports

Ford is already planning updates for the 2022 Mustang Mach-E, chief engineer Donna Dickson confirmed in a recent interview with industry analyst Sandy Munro on the latter's YouTube channel. First spotted by Design News, the full interview runs just over 38 minutes, with the discussion of range and efficiency improvements starting around the 26:00.

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Proton Motor Fuel Cell and Aumann AG expand partnership to series production of hydrogen fuel cells

Green Car Congress

Since 2017, Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH has been working with Aumann AG as part of the larger EU program “ Fit-4-AMandA ” (Fit for Automatic Manufacturing and Assembly) on hydrogen fuel cell stack production with financing from the agency FCH JU (Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking). Aumann is a leading international manufacturer of innovative special machines and automated production lines with a focus on electromobility.

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2022 Porsche Taycan charges faster on road trips, parks itself, plays well with Android

Green Car Reports

Porsche on Tuesday outlined a series of improvements due in 2022 Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo models set to arrive at U.S. dealerships later in the year. Although it appears that the Taycan carries over its performance and driving range, Porsche reports that both thermal management and charging functions have been improved. It now includes a.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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FTXT, partners deliver 100 heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks for demonstration project in Xiong’an New Area

Green Car Congress

FTXT Energy Technology , a Great Wall Motor (GWM) subsidiary, along with partners Dayun, Dongfeng and Foton, has successfully delivered a fleet of 100 hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks for the Xiong’an New Area construction project in Hebei Province, China. The heavy trucks are fitted with high-power 111 kW hydrogen fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage, all by FTXT.

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Report: Kia EV6 is only first of at least two other electric SUVs by 2025

Green Car Reports

The 2022 Kia EV6 is only the first of multiple electric crossovers the automaker plans to launch by 2025, according to a recent Auto Express report. At least two other models are in the works, according to the report. The next one in the queue will be a large SUV aimed specifically at the United States, Kia European product boss Sjoerd Knipping.

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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV: 100-mile electric car will start at $34,645

Green Car Reports

Mazda is carrying the natural, sporty driving experience that its lineup of gasoline vehicles already has to its upcoming MX-30 EV, it says. However with an EPA estimated range of just 100 miles, many of the MX-30’s California owners might end up spending a lot of that drive time more concerned about where they’re going to charge next.

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Union Pacific approved to use up to 20% biodiesel in EMD locomotives, up from 5%

Green Car Congress

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, has approved the use of up to 20% biodiesel blend (B20) in specific EMD locomotive series operated by the Union Pacific railroad. Previously, the locomotives were approved to operate at 5%. The EMD SD80ACe features the reliable 710 Series engine—20-cylinder, two-stroke, turbocharged—and operates on B20.

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What’s Up With The Myths About Tesla Government Subsidies?

CleanTechnica EVs

There has been so much misinformation published about Tesla and Elon Musk over the years that there are numerous people who spend much of their day, almost every day, debunking such misinformation and defending, ironically, one of the most valuable companies on Earth and one of the richest people in the history of the world. […].

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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV to start at $33,470 in California this fall

Green Car Congress

The 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV—the first step toward the brand’s commitment to electrification—will initially launch in California dealerships this fall with a starting price of $33,470. The front-wheel drive 80.9 kW electric motor will deliver an output of 107 kW (143 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 271 nm (200 lb-ft). The MX-30 EV is equipped with a 35.5 kWh lithium-ion battery that supports an EPA-estimated range of 100 miles on a full charge.

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

Brief

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Top Programming Languages 2021

Cars That Think

Learn Python. That's the biggest takeaway we can give you from its continued dominance of IEEE Spectrum 's annual interactive rankings of the top programming languages. You don't have to become a dyed-in-the-wool Pythonista, but learning the language well enough to use one of the vast number of libraries written for it is probably worth your time. Once you've got the basics of Python down, it's all about the ins and outs of particular libraries for things like embedded projects and large-scale A

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WAE collaborating with Molicel, Nyobolt on current and future power-optimized battery cells

Green Car Congress

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) and Molicel have agreed on a strategic collaboration to support the next generation of high performance, superior quality, lithium-ion power battery cells. Earlier, in July, WAE and niobium-based battery start-up, Nyobolt ( earlier post ), also announced an engineering and systems integration partnership designed to support and advance an additional solution for the next generation of high-power battery systems.

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Tesla Autopilot and Ford BlueCruise compared in brutally honest critique

Teslarati

Automotive teardown specialist Sandy Munro is a brutally honest veteran who tells things as they are. This is one of the reasons why he regularly criticizes Tesla for its vehicles’ inconsistent build quality, and, more recently, why he came away unimpressed after operating Ford’s upcoming BlueCruise driver assist system, which allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel in designated “blue zones” across the United States. .

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TotalEnergies to introduce 100% renewable fuel at FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC); ethanol/ETBE blend

Green Car Congress

TotalEnergies is developing a 100% renewable fuel for motorsport competition, to be introduced from next season at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), including the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2022, and at the European Le Mans Series (ELMS). This 100% renewable fuel to be offered by TotalEnergies will be produced from bioethanol made from wine residues (e.g., wine lees and grape pomace) from the French agricultural industry.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Why I Think The New BYD Dolphin Will Convince Millions To Go Electric

CleanTechnica EVs

This article was inspired by the recent YouTube video above by a relatively new channel called the Electric Viking. This channel from Australia has only been around 6 months and I’ve only been following them for a month or so, but they have some of the best English language coverage of the electric vehicle market […].

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Germany launches call for funding for construction and operation of a development platform for power-to-liquid fuels

Green Car Congress

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) has launched a call for funding for the construction and operation of a development platform for power-to-liquid (PtL) fuels with a production capacity of up to 10,000 tons of PtL fuel per year. By switching to electricity-based fuel, we can save millions of tons of CO 2 emissions.

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Tesla leads EV sales to more than double in the US, still account for only 2.5% of auto market

Electrek

Electric vehicle sales have more than doubled during the first half of the year in the US. Tesla is leading the charge with still a majority of the market, but EVs still only account for 2.5% of the overall auto market. more… The post Tesla leads EV sales to more than double in the US, still account for only 2.5% of auto market appeared first on Electrek.

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Group14 Technologies and InoBat partner to deliver customizable lithium-silicon batteries to automotive OEMs

Green Car Congress

Group14 Technologies, a global provider of silicon-carbon composite materials for lithium-ion markets, and Inobat Auto, a European battery R&D and manufacturing company, are partnering to custom-manufacture high energy density batteries for automotive applications. To deliver on the promise of electric vehicles, automotive OEMs are turning to drop-in-ready technologies such as high-capacity silicon-based anode materials, which deliver greater energy density than traditional lithium-ion-based bat

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Regenerative Braking & Energy Storage Without Batteries? Hobbyists Are Figuring It Out

CleanTechnica EVs

One of the best thing about electric and hybrid vehicles is that the energy doesn’t get completely wasted when you need to brake. By using an electric motor as a generator, you can slow a vehicle down and put some of that kinetic energy into a battery pack so you can use it again later. […].

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Older Tesla vehicles to get UI performance boost thanks to famed video game engineer

Electrek

Tesla is working with famed video game engineer John Carmack to improve the interface performance in older vehicles. more… The post Older Tesla vehicles to get UI performance boost thanks to famed video game engineer appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla starts hunt for team that will work its humanoid “Tesla Bot”

Teslarati

During AI Day, Tesla announced its plans to make a humanoid robot that could perform tasks that are generally repetitive, dangerous, or boring. Recently, Tesla posted jobs on its Careers page for the humanoid robot, hinting at how serious the EV maker is about the project. Elon Musk announced that Tesla aims to unveil a prototype of the Tesla Bot in 2022.

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NIO now requires a test before using assisted driving following fatal crash

Electrek

NIO has introduced a new test on its app required for all drivers before unlocking the ability to use Navigate on Pilot (NOP), the company’s assisted driving feature. The required testing comes in the wake of a fatal crash earlier this month that involved a man driving his NIO ES8 using NOP in Southeast China. more… The post NIO now requires a test before using assisted driving following fatal crash appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck to be ‘Elon Musk’s first disaster,’ according to Jim Cramer

Teslarati

Since November 2019, arguably the most frequently-discussed electric vehicle coming to the market has been the Tesla Cybertruck. The first pickup from Elon Musk’s electric car company shocked nearly everyone who tuned in to the live event streamed nearly two years ago as the Tesla frontman and the company’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen rolled out the Cyberpunk-inspired pickup onto the stage in Hawthorne, California.

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Mach-E range boost, Kia future EVs, Mazda MX-30 price and range: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The MX-30 EV is going to California with a 100-mile range, but it’s intriguing. More electric crossovers are coming to Kia dealerships. And the Mustang Mach-E is ready for some range boosts. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV has been priced starting at $34,645 and rated at 100 EPA miles, the company confirmed.

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Current EV registrations in the US: How does your state stack up?

Electrek

As many legacy automakers join a slew of new and established EV manufacturers in committing to an all-electric future for passenger vehicles, the transition for consumers continued to rise. While we are still quite a ways away from a world of roads dominated by BEVs , the graph of this transition continues to trend upward. Below is where the US currently stands in total EV registrations, broken down state by state. more… The post Current EV registrations in the US: How does your state stac

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From Model T To Mach-E, This 101-Year-Old Driver Has Seen It All

CleanTechnica EVs

Harold Baggott isn’t your stereotypical early adopter, but he’s been at the forefront of automotive technology since he was 10. That’s how old he was when he first drove in a Ford Model T. The year? 1930. Now, 91 years later, he recently took a drive in something very different: A Ford Mustang Mach-E, and […].

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Mazda launches its first electric car in the US: MX-30 EV for $33,470 and only 100-mile range

Electrek

Mazda is launching its first electric car in the US market, the MX-30 EV, and it is likely going to have a tough time with a starting price of $33,470 and only 100 miles of range. more… The post Mazda launches its first electric car in the US: MX-30 EV for $33,470 and only 100-mile range appeared first on Electrek.

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Rivian Says It Will Start R1T Deliveries In September

InsideEVs

September is going to be a historic month for Rivian because that's when its first ever customer vehicles will start shipping.

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XPeng begins shipping first P7 EVs to Norway ahead of Q4 deliveries

Electrek

Chinese automaker XPeng has officially begun its first venture overseas as it has loaded its P7 EVs on a ship headed for Norway. This initial batch of smart electric sedans represents XPeng’s commitment to a full-scale operation in Norway and an eventual expansion further into Europe. more… The post XPeng begins shipping first P7 EVs to Norway ahead of Q4 deliveries appeared first on Electrek.

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The Coming End of an Aussie Pastime

CleanTechnica EVs

Along with the backyard Barbie and the cricket set, the next most common pastime for the Aussie male (and some of our lady friends) is to take time lying under the old Holden or Ford. Many a householder has a car on blocks, in the shed, under the house (most Queensland houses are off the […].

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Elon Musk is not impressed by Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving build, but likes the next one

Electrek

Elon Musk said that Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving Beta build is “not great,” but he is currently testing the next build coming to beta testers, and he is impressed by that one. more… The post Elon Musk is not impressed by Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving build, but likes the next one appeared first on Electrek.

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Where The EVs Are – July 2021

EV Club of CT

Fairfield County is Home to 41% of EVs 7023 of 17,217 EVs in the state are registered in Fairfield County. The map at the top of the post shows the distribution of EVs across cities. Read more.

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Himiway announces 4 new electric bike models, including full-suspension e-bike

Electrek

Electric bicycle manufacturer Himiway has been riding high on its main two electric bicycle models for quite some time. Now the company says it is ready to mix it up with a slew of new e-bikes. more… The post Himiway announces 4 new electric bike models, including full-suspension e-bike appeared first on Electrek.

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The Cheap Electric Motorcycles America Needs Are Being Sold Under The Radar

CleanTechnica EVs

A few years ago, my dad had a weird motorcycle in his yard. My brother had traded a busted dirtbike or something for it. It was half fat-tire mountain bike, and half retro step-thru bicycle, but with a motorcycle engine to power the thing instead of pedals. It looked like something you’d see in Asia […].