Sat.Aug 28, 2021

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Liverpool City Region orders 20 ADL second-generation hydrogen buses

Green Car Congress

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, has been selected by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as supplier for 20 zero-emission hydrogen double deck buses following a competitive tendering process. This is the first order for ADL’s H2.0 second-generation hydrogen platform, which has been designed to be more energy-efficient to cover greater distances between refueling.

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Confusion brews as retro-style EV startup Alpha Motor turns on the charm

Green Car Reports

The electric vehicle startup Alpha Motor Corporation posted a video this week that showed the “launch” of its Alpha Wolf electric pickup concept. In it, Joshua Boyt and Jay Lijewski appear together on stage, riffing on ideas the way we’ve seen Silicon Valley types and executives do in a wide range of product debuts. No titles are.

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24 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses enter service in Darmstadt

Green Car Congress

HEAG mobilo, a transport operator in Darmstadt, Germany, is planning to replace almost its entire bus fleet with vehicles that are 100% electrically driven in the next four years. As a step toward that goal, 24 fully-electric Mercedes-Benz city buses have officially begun operations. The battery technology of the 24 eCitaro—11 solo and 13 articulated buses—is based on second-generation nickel manganese cobalt cells (NMC).

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Gas Cars Are Declining Significantly & Full Electrics Rising In USA

CleanTechnica EVs

We may have experienced peak fossil car sales in the USA, and the peak year wasn’t even very recently. It appears that the year that will go down in history as the peak year for fossil-powered light-duty vehicle sales was 2016. Ironically, that’s also the year the Tesla Model 3 was unveiled. Fully-electric vehicle sales […].

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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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Geely’s Zeekr EV brand raises $500M in Pre-A from 5 partners; Intel leading investor

Green Car Congress

Geely’s Zeekr electric vehicle brand ( earlier post ) has raised $500 million in Pre-A funding from five strategic partners: Intel Capital; CATL; Bilibili; Cathay Fortune Group; and Boyu Capital. Intel is the leading investor amongst all five partners. The Zeekr brand is owned jointly by Geely Automobile Holding Ltd. and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding).

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XPeng P7 Gets Highest Active Safety Score of All EVs Sold in China — 98.51%

CleanTechnica EVs

XPeng is on a bit of a roll. After passing the 50,000 vehicle milestone with the P7, setting new sales records two months in a row, and leading the Chinese EV startup market, the Guangzhou-based company has announced that the XPeng P7 has the absolute highest safety rating of all electric vehicles sold in China. […].

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3 Electric Vehicles Are Class Leaders In California — Chevy Bolt, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y

CleanTechnica EVs

As reported earlier today, electric vehicles are seeing a higher share of auto sales in California than ever before. The Tesla Model Y is the 2nd best selling vehicle in the state across the board! The Model 3 is the 12th best selling vehicle. Overall, plugin vehicles accounted for 11% of all new auto sales […].

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Nissan to launch all-electric minivehicle in early FY2022 in Japan

Green Car Congress

Nissan Motor plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric minivehicle in Japan in early FY2022. The vehicle is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and is being planned and developed by NMKV Co., Ltd. NMKV is a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies engaged in product planning and project management for minivehicles sold in the Japan market.

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Tesla Model Y — 2nd Best Selling SUV In California, & Model 3 The 5th Best Selling Car

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla Model Y is now the 2nd best selling SUV or truck in California, based on registration data from the first half of 2021. The Model 3, meanwhile, is the 5th best selling car in the Golden Staten, and the 12th best selling light-duty vehicle. Together, those two models as well as Tesla’s older, […].

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Elon Musk’s meme skills recognized by Walt Disney Co’s Executive Chairman

Teslarati

Elon Musk is many things. He’s a visionary, an engineer, and an optimist to a fault. But more than this, he is also, at his Twitter core, an absolute meme enthusiast. In between insights on SpaceX’s remarkable feats at Starbase and updates on Tesla’s most ambitious projects like Full Self-Driving, Musk tends to post memes on a consistent basis, at times as an apparent form of social commentary and sometimes just for plain, old fun.

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

Brief

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The Waiting List to Own a Tesla is Growing

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Tesla’s infamous waiting lists are back. For most models, if you order today, you may be lucky to see your new Tesla this year. Deliveries of Tesla Model Y manufactured by Giga Shanghai have just started in China. Model Y is on the way home! #Tesla #ModelY pic.twitter.com/JJbYMH1H7F — […].

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Tesla Model Y pre-production units start rolling out in Giga Texas

Teslarati

When Gigafactory Texas was starting its construction, officials in the area started to fondly describe the project’s pace as the “Speed of Elon” on account of its rapid progress. This “Speed of Elon” seems to have never let up since Giga Texas broke ground about 13 months ago as the first image of a pre-production Tesla Model Y was just shared online. .

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: Knockoff Ford Model T Electric Car

Electrek

Most of the fun and wacky electric vehicles I discover while wasting time perusing the infinite abyss of creativity that is the Alibaba shopping site are of the ultra modern variety. But every now and again something that is decidedly vintage catches my eye, as was the case with this funny little electric car that appears to be heavily inspired by the original Ford Model T.

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Tesla Effect: Japan’s AC giant innovates to prepare for Elon Musk’s HVAC project

Teslarati

There’s something remarkable about the “Tesla Effect” in the way that it fosters innovation not only on segments that the company is already competing in but in markets that the electric car and energy company is still yet to enter. This seems to be the case in the home HVAC segment, with a recent report from Japan stating that air conditioner maker Daikin is now innovating its business model to prepare for the likely entrance of Tesla into the home HVAC space.

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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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Tips: 6 Ways to Increase Your Fuel Economy

Clean Fleet Report

Saving Money on Your Way to Maximum MPG. This article may contain affiliate links. Whether you are seeking to develop more eco-conscious driving habits or reduce gas expenditure, there are many benefits to reducing the miles you put on your vehicle. From low-mileage car insurance discounts to reduced wear and tear on your vehicle, low-mileage driving can improve your financial standing.

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Tesla Model S Plaid at 20% battery after 40 quarter-mile runs is still a monster

Teslarati

Back when the Taycan Turbo S was released, Porsche made it a point to highlight that the all-electric sports car is capable of maintaining its performance despite multiple launches, unlike its main competitor, the Model S Performance which tended to lose power as its battery was discharged. This particular weakness does not exist anymore with the Model S Plaid, but if a recent video is any indication, it appears that Tesla’s repeatability of performance has reached absolutely insane levels

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Tips: Important Preparations When Going on a Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

Whether You’re Heading Out in a New EV or and Old Hybrid. This article may contain affiliate links. Ready to hit the road. One of the best pastimes is going on a road trip. Being able to see the world and see all the different cultures and tourist spots is a great way to spend your time. Road trips can be done as families, friends or even just you and your other half for a romantic getaway.

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Tesla Model 3 unplugged by “concerned resident” over fears of battery “blow up”

Teslarati

The words “Google it” are probably among the most annoying things that a Tesla owner could encounter today, especially when it comes to outdated and inaccurate preconceptions about EVs in general. Despite the prevalence of electric vehicles today, after all, there is still a ton of misinformation being pushed against EVs on a surprisingly consistent basis, especially with regards to the alleged “danger” they pose.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Assembly Line Update, Chip Shortage Shuts Down Production

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen has completed the installation of two new production lines for the ID. Buzz at its factory in Hannover.

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Quick Charge Podcast: August 28, 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: August 28, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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The Waiting List To Buy A Tesla Is Growing Rapidly

InsideEVs

Tesla's constraints and delays will likely get worse before they get better.

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USA’s Group 14 Rockets Into EV Batteries With Slovakia Mashup

CleanTechnica EVs

With a little assist from the US Department of Energy, new EV batteries featuring silicon are about to hit the road.

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ZEEKR Agrees to Strategic Investment Partnerships

EV Obssesion

ZEEKR Agrees to Strategic Investment Partnerships with Intel Capital, CATL, Bilibili, Cathay Fortune Group, & Boyu Capital to Support Long Term Sustainable Development 27 August 2021, Hangzhou. ZEEKR Intelligent Technology, the premium mobility solution brand, has signed investment partnerships with leading strategic investors including Intel Capital, CATL, Bilibili, Cathay Fortune Group, and Boyu Capital […].

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Odisha govt approves electric vehicles policy 2021 

Electric Vehicles India

Odisha govt approves electric vehicles policy 2021 . The Odisha government has approved electric vehicles policy to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the State and to have cleaner vehicles plying on roads. The State Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved the Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021. It aims to have 20 per cent electric vehicles on road by 2025.

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Nissan to Launch All-Electric Minivehicle in Early FY2022 in Japan

EV Obssesion

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric minivehicle in Japan in early FY2022. The vehicle is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and is being planned and developed by NMKV Co., Ltd. NMKV is a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies […]. The post Nissan to Launch All-Electric Minivehicle in Early FY2022 in Japan appeared first on EV Obsession.

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2023 Cadillac Lyriq SUV: First Look

InsideEVs

Kelley Blue Book gets up close and personal with Cadillac’s all-electric SUV.

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Renascor in non-binding MOU with POSCO for up to 30 ktpa graphite; potential equity investment

Green Car Congress

Australia-based Renascor Resources has executed a Strategic Cooperation and Offtake MOU with POSCO covering the purchase of 20,000 to 30,000 tpa of Purified Spherical Graphite (PSG) from Renascor’s planned Battery Anode Material operation in South Australia. The final annual amount to be delivered under the offtake and the term of the agreement will be finalized as POSCO and Renascor progress to a formal binding offtake agreement.

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These Two Porsche Taycan Body Kits From RevoZport Are Killer

InsideEVs

RevoZport charges $15,000 for the extreme GTZ kit and $12,000 for the less aggressive Revoluzione.

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Kia America Announces 2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid

EV Obssesion

IRVINE, Calif. – The Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) arrives for the 2022 model year wearing new Kia badging on the front grille, the tailgate, steering wheel hub and wheel center caps. Niro PHEV continues to deliver an EPA-estimated 26 miles of all-electric range on a single charge1 and remains eligible for the $4,543 Federal tax credit along […].

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France: Plug-In Car Sales Slightly Improved In July 2021

InsideEVs

which is not a bad thing, considering the market is down 35% year-over-year.

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2021 BMW X5 45e Towing Review And Video

InsideEVs

The plug-in hybrid variant of BMW’s luxury SUV proves more than capable when it comes to towing.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E ER RWD: Quick And Quiet

InsideEVs

It might be a better option than the AWD version for those that don't need the extra acceleration.

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Report: First Pre-Production Tesla Model Y Seen At Giga Austin

InsideEVs

Is series production near?

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Kia Reveals New £32,445 Soul EV Maxx In UK

InsideEVs

The new model is the only trim level available to Soul EV customers.

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