Tue.May 25, 2021

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Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor Company released images of its newly upgraded XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world’s first mass-produced, heavy-duty truck powered by hydrogen. The upgraded heavy-duty XCIENT features design and performance updates. Hyundai will begin production of 2021 XCIENT Fuel Cell in August this year. 2021 XCIENT Fuel Cell is equipped with a 180-kW hydrogen fuel cell system with two 90-kW fuel cell stacks, newly modified for this heavy-duty truck model.

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Lexus plans US-market plug-in hybrid in 2021, battery electric in 2022

Green Car Reports

Lexus will begin launching its first mass-market plug-in hybrid later this year, followed by a dedicated battery-electric model in 2022, the automaker said last week in a press release announcing two million global electrified-vehicle sales. Plug-in hybrid and battery-electric models are part of a larger "Lexus Electrified" plan. Announced in.

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Solid Power unveils all-solid-state platform technology, transitions silicon cells to pilot line

Green Car Congress

Solid Power, a producer of all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, provided details on its All-Solid-State Platform technology and the three unique battery designs it enables. Solid Power has also announced the successful transition of its high-content silicon all-solid-state battery to the company’s Colorado-based production line. Solid Power’s proprietary sulfide solid electrolyte powers the flexible All-Solid-State Platform that can enable both high-content silicon and lithium metal

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10 reasons the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is irresistible

Green Car Reports

Ever since the introduction of the Hyundai 45 Concept in 2019, we’ve known that Hyundai’s first dedicated electric vehicle would be something special. The Ioniq 5, is a design throwback that nods to the most stylish hatchbacks of the 1970s and early ‘80s, yet simultaneously it’s at the leading edge in tech and design. You.

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

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Cummins selects Spain for GW electrolyzer plant, partners with Iberdrola on green hydrogen value chain

Green Car Congress

Cummins Inc. joined government leaders and partner Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest energy companies, to announce its plans for one of the world’s largest electrolyzer plants for the production of green hydrogen to be located in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. This investment in Spain comes on the heels of Iberdrola and Cummins’ decision to partner together on large-scale hydrogen production projects in Spain and Portugal.

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Nissan claims more than 200,000 hand-raisers for Ariya EV

Green Car Reports

The Nissan Ariya may not be on sale yet, but the automaker has already found an excuse for a victory lap. An Ariya prototype took to the Monaco street circuit earlier this month, shortly before Nissan claimed more than 200,000 hand-raisers for the electric crossover. That number was quoted in a Nissan financial presentation released earlier this.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 debut, Nissan Ariya interest, Lexus EV and PHEV plan: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 makes its debut in U.S. form—although there’s no pricing quite yet. Lexus is about to embrace plug-in vehicles. And Nissan has reached 200,000—hand-raisers, that is, for the Ariya. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Yesterday marked the official U.S.-spec debut of the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Although the.

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Audi plans to pilot charging hub concept for quick charging later this summer

Green Car Congress

Audi is working on a concept for quick charging for premium-level electromobility: the Audi charging hub. A pilot project in the second half of the year will provide a specific outlook and a practical test for a possible serial roll-out. For the first time, more than half of Audi’s newly introduced models are electrified. The recently introduced Q4 e-tron series offers an attractively priced step into premium electric mobility and is also an important volume building block of the electrification

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Tesla set to dominate North America’s used car market as officials ponder 2nd-hand EV incentives

Teslarati

Telsa could dominate the United States and Canada’s used car industry as politicians contemplate introducing tax credits and rebates for used electric vehicles (EVs). Transport Canada, a federal institution responsible for transportation policies and programs, is considering ways to introduce federal rebates for used electric vehicles. The United States seems to be exploring similar policies.

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PNNL IntelliVent system reduces risk of explosions in outdoor battery cabinets

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a sensor system called IntelliVent that can prevent dangerous conditions from developing in outdoor battery cabinets. Although energy storage systems with cabinet-type enclosures can be advantageous due to capacity, footprint and access, the cabinets leave little room for exhaust fans which would vent flammable gases that can result from failed cells and lead to explosion.

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

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Are EVs Charged Mostly By Coal Power in the US?

EV Adoption

No. One of the common arguments you hear from people in America who are not fans of the idea of electric vehicles is that they are mostly charged from electricity produced from coal power plants. And hence, while electric vehicles themselves produce zero carbon emissions, charging them increases the amount of electricity generated from fossil fuel energy sources such as coal.

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Hyzon Motors announces strategic collaboration with Sojitz Machinery Corporation of America

Green Car Congress

Hyzon Motors Inc., a global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy vehicles, signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Sojitz Machinery Corporation of America (SMA) to partner in penetrating new markets and exploring the development of new fuel cell-powered commercial mobility applications. This comes ahead of Hyzon’s proposed business combination with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), that would result in Hyzo

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Tesla announces transition to ‘Tesla Vision’ without radar, warns of limitations at first

Electrek

Tesla today announced the official transition to “Tesla Vision” without radar on Model 3 and Model Y. In the process, the automaker warns of some limitations on Autopilot features at first. more… The post Tesla announces transition to ‘Tesla Vision’ without radar, warns of limitations at first appeared first on Electrek.

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Over 90% of Tesla China’s Model 3 and Model Y parts now sourced locally: report

Teslarati

Tesla’s localization of its supply chain for the Made-in-China Model 3 and Model Y seems to be going well, with recent reports from local media outlets stating that over 90% of the all-electric vehicles’ parts are now being sourced from domestic companies. This should help Tesla China optimize its work even further, allowing Gigafactory Shanghai to play an ever-growing role in the company’s overall operations. .

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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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Tesla has over 1 million Cybertruck reservations in latest tally

Electrek

Tesla has already accumulated over 1 million Cybertruck reservations, according to the latest tally. The electric pickup truck still has strong momentum. more… The post Tesla has over 1 million Cybertruck reservations in latest tally appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX fires up Falcon 9 rocket for fifth Starlink launch in four weeks

Teslarati

SpaceX appears to have successfully static-fired a flight-proven Falcon 9 booster for what should be the rocket’s fifth Starlink launch in four weeks. Set to be the company’s 28th operational launch of Starlink v1.0 satellites and 30th Starlink launch overall, the mission – known as Starlink L28 or Starlink-28 – is scheduled to launch no earlier than (NET) 2:59 pm EDT (18:59 UTC) on Wednesday, May 26th, less than 11 days after Starlink-26.

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Audi Unveils Battery-Powered EV Fast-Charging Hub Pilot Project

CleanTechnica EVs

It is widely accepted that the days of the internal combustion engine are well and truly numbered. Audi is wise to this fact and is now trying to position itself as one of the leaders in the charge to a completely electric vehicle world. Recognizing that as the number of electric vehicles on the roads […].

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We drove all of Daimler’s electric trucks and want to see them everywhere

Electrek

Daimler Trucks North America invited us out for a test drive of all of Daimler’s electric truck portfolio — the Freightliner eCascadia and eM2, the Jouley electric school bus, and a walk-in delivery van on the MT50e platform by Freightliner custom chassis. Coming away from the experience, we’re more excited than ever about the electric future for these fleet offerings. more… The post We drove all of Daimler’s electric trucks and want to see them everywhere appeared first

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Tesla pure vision Autopilot now rolling out in North America

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently announced that pure vision Autopilot is now rolling out in North America. Tesla has been working on its no-radar Autopilot and FSD approach for quite some time. Replying to a Teslarati Twitter post, Elon Musk announced the rollout of pure vision Autopilot in North America, along with some other details about Full-Self Driving (FSD).

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Ohio bill would let locals ban wind and solar (but not fossil fuels)

Electrek

The Ohio State Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee will consider Senate Bill 52 today , which would allow townships to designate “energy development districts” for wind and solar farms or just veto them altogether. However, locals would not have the same rights when it comes to fossil fuel plants. more… The post Ohio bill would let locals ban wind and solar (but not fossil fuels) appeared first on Electrek.

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The Ford F-150 Lightning’s Mega Power Frunk Is Cool … But Could Be Its Achilles Heel

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently wrote about why the Ford F-150 Lightning’s Mega Power Frunk could be a huge consumer attraction, and I certainly stand by that, but it could also be the vehicle’s Achilles heel. I have not seen the F-150 Lightning’s drag coefficient (Cd), but “judging a book by its cover,” the aerodynamics don’t look great. […].

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Porsche Taycan 12V battery complaints prompts NHTSA investigation

Teslarati

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Teslarati earlier today that it is investigating 2020 and 2021 Porsche Taycan models for 12-volt battery issues that are leading to a “loss of motive power,” according to an Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) Resume document. There have been nine total complaints from owners who have driven either 2020 or 2021 Porsche Taycans.

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EGEB: Korean companies to spend nearly $40 billion to build EV tech in the US

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): South Korea has committed nearly $40 billion to build EV tech factories and expand R&D in the US. The UK will install 3,550 “ultra-rapid charging points” on motorways and in towns over two years. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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Tesla FSD price increase and Enhanced Autopilot’s return spotted in source code

Teslarati

Tesla sleuths recently shared some newly-discovered source code indicating that Full Self-Driving’s (FSD) price will likely increase. The code also hinted that Tesla might have plans to reintroduce Enhanced Autopilot into its software offerings. Based on the source code shared by Tesla sleuths, the EV automaker might be planning to hike up the price of FSD from $10,000 to $14,000.

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Elon Musk teases Tesla expansion in Russia and potentially even a factory in the region

Electrek

Elon Musk has teased the potential for Tesla to soon expand into Russia and even maybe establish a factory in the region. more… The post Elon Musk teases Tesla expansion in Russia and potentially even a factory in the region appeared first on Electrek.

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VW ID.4 Survives 1000 Mile Off-Road Race

CleanTechnica EVs

It turns out that the Volkswagen ID.4 is a lot tougher than the average crossover. It didn’t win any Baja races, but it did finish one without any repairs. That’s something most vehicles couldn’t do. “This was an exciting test of ID.4 technology because no other production-based EV had ever entered this event, let alone […].

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The 40 mph Ristretto electric bike puts a fresh spin on powerful mid-drive e-bikes

Electrek

While new e-bike launches are fairly common these days, powerful mid-drive electric mopeds are still a rarity. That makes the new Ristretto e-bike all the more interesting. more… The post The 40 mph Ristretto electric bike puts a fresh spin on powerful mid-drive e-bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla China to store vehicle data locally while giving drivers access to it

Teslarati

Tesla has alleviated potential security concerns in China by announcing it will store vehicle data locally in a posting on its official Weibo page, a Chinese social media site. Tesla owners will also be able to access their vehicle’s data, according to the company’s announcement. Earlier this year, it was reported that Tesla’s vehicle cameras and sensors were being subjected to extra scrutiny by some Chinese government officials.

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The Important Differences In Approach To Power Steering for EVs (& All Vehicles)

CleanTechnica EVs

Steering is an underrated thing in cars, especially electric cars. We can get so worked up about horsepower and torque numbers, range, charging speeds, and 0-60 times that we forget to think about other things. All of the big numbers we see are basically connected to the accelerator and brake pedals, but it’s easy to […].

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AMPLY Power to electrify fleets with solar overhead charging

Electrek

EV charging management provider AMPLY Power will announce a collaboration with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions focused on charging fleets of electric buses by means of solar-powered overhead charging stations. AMPLY CEO Vic Shao will introduce this solution at the VERGE Electrify virtual conference today, but he spoke with Electrek beforehand about its potential. more… The post AMPLY Power to electrify fleets with solar overhead charging appeared first on Electrek.

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Fast Charging CUV Exposed

The Truth About Cars

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 ultra-fast charging crossover utility vehicle was revealed yesterday, highlighting its Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). Ioniq 5’s 300-mile range, and 10-to-80 percent ultra-fast charging in 18 minutes showcases E-GMP technology. Outside, the ’45’ EV concept influenced the Ioniq 5’s design, while the chassis design adds more interior space.

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Russia woos Tesla as several regions compete for the right to build a Gigafactory

Teslarati

Tesla may still be facing possible delays in Germany due to the wait for Gigafactory Berlin’s final approval, but the EV maker is already receiving a far more welcome landscape in Russia. This was hinted at by several Russian governors following Elon Musk’s recent comments. . The Tesla CEO recently spoke at Russia’s New Knowledge Forum, where he discussed the company’s plans to enter the country.

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First all-electric Google Street View car is a Jaguar I-Pace with air quality sensors for Dublin

Electrek

For the past few years, Google has equipped its mapping vehicles with air pollution sensors. Google worked with Jaguar Land Rover on the first all-electric Street View car that will be tasked with measuring air quality in Dublin, Ireland. more… The post First all-electric Google Street View car is a Jaguar I-Pace with air quality sensors for Dublin appeared first on Electrek.

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All-electric Nissan Ariya Takes to the Famous Monaco Street Circuit

EV Obssesion

All-electric Nissan Ariya takes to the famous Monaco street circuit for its public driving debut Set against a fitting backdrop of the spectacular Formula E street circuit, Ariya’s first public drive marked an exciting milestone in Nissan’s electric vehicle journey MONACO (24 May 2021) – Nissan Ariya has made its first public appearance, fittingly undertaking its […].

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