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EIA: US crude oil exports reached record levels in 2020 and remain high in 2021

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Despite volatility in global oil markets, US crude oil exports reached a record high in 2020, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). As of 9 July 2021, US crude oil exports have averaged 3.00 million barrels per day (b/d). The most recent four-week rolling average of US crude oil exports reached 3.51 million b/d, according to EIA’s Weekly Petroleum Status Report.

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Musk: Tesla Supercharger network will be “open to other EVs” in 2021

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has at various points in the company’s history suggested that its Supercharger network might be opened up either to other automakers on a brand basis, or to other EVs in general. On Tuesday Musk appeared to take that step, indicating via Twitter that the company will be “making our Supercharger network open to other.

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ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

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The ICCT has conducted a comprehensive global and temporal life-cycle assessment of GHG emissions from a variety of alternative passenger car powertrains and fuels. The results show there is no realistic pathway to full decarbonization of internal combustion engine vehicles, and that only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways.

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Report: 1 in 10 drivers burn nearly a third of US gasoline

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A small group of drivers are responsible for a disproportionately high amount of gasoline consumption in the United States, according to a new report from advocacy group Coltura. These so-called gasoline "superusers" constitute just one in 10 U.S. drivers, but burn 32% of gasoline used in U.S. light-duty vehicles, according to the report. That's.

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

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GKN Automotive accelerating advanced development of next-generation 800V eDrive technologies

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GKN Automotive is accelerating its development of next generation eDrive technologies in response to the rapidly increasing global demand for electrified vehicles. These future systems, utilizing 800V technologies, are already at advanced stages of development and being tested in real-world conditions. GKN Automotive says it is now working with the leading automotive manufacturers to bring these advanced eDrive systems to production.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving is now a $199 subscription

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Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving bundle of driver aids is now available through a monthly subscription, per the company's website. The automaker charges $10,000 to enable Full Self-Driving from the factory, but is now adding a pay-as-you-go option for customers who bought lower-level versions of Tesla's driver-assist tech. Owners of cars with.

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Gasoline superusers, Tesla Supercharger network for other brands, FSD subscriptions: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Gasoline superusers guzzle more than their share of gasoline. Tesla is preparing to open its Supercharger network to other EVs. And will Tesla get a lot of takers interested in its Full Self Driving features at $199 a month? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has started to offer its Full Self Driving suite of features as a.

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DOE awards $125M to bring clean energy technologies to market

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding a total of $125 million to support 110 clean energy technology projects (DE-FOA-0002381). Within that total, DOE’s Office of Energy and Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) will award $57.6 million to 53 projects by 51 small businesses and entrepreneurs with phase II funding based on the initial success of their phase I awards, including follow-on awards to support projects closer to market.

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Study dispels myth that electric cars pollute as much as gas-powered cars due to ‘dirty’ grid

Electrek

A new study dispels the persistent myth that electric cars pollute just as much as gas-powered cars because they charge on a “dirty” electric grid, and mining for battery materials is polluting. more… The post Study dispels myth that electric cars pollute as much as gas-powered cars due to ‘dirty’ grid appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen Group more than doubles deliveries of all-electric vehicles in first half year to 170,939 units

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The Volkswagen Group continued to gain momentum with its electric offensive in the first half of 2021. In total, 170,939 BEV models were delivered throughout the world up to the end of June—more than twice as many as in the prior-year period (+165.2%). The following new BEV models were launched in this period: Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.6, ŠKODA Enyaq iV, Audi Q4 e-tron, Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, Audi e-tron GT2 and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.

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

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Tesla signs nickel supply agreement with Australian mining company

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Tesla and BHP, a global mining company in Australia, signed a nickel supply agreement with each other recently. BHP will supply Tesla with nickel from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia. The mining company assured that its Nickel West asset is one of the most sustainable and lowest carbon emission nickel producers in the world. We are partnering with @Tesla to supply some of the most sustainably produced nickel in the world from our Nickel West asset in Western Australia.

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Li-Cycle partners with Univar Solutions OnSite Services for Li-ion battery waste management

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Li-Cycle Corp., the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, is partnering with Univar Solutions OnSite Services, a leader in waste management, to provide waste management solutions for lithium-ion batteries. Through the partnership, Li-Cycle and Univar Solutions customers will benefit from a waste management solution for lithium-ion battery waste across multiple manufacturing verticals, including the growing North American electric vehicle manufacturing market.

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EGEB: Switching only 20% of US school buses to electric is a missed opportunity

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): 68% of Americans support a spend of $20-$25 billion to adopt electric school buses. Let’s adopt more. New York State announces $52 million for community solar projects for underserved communities. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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JRC publishes recommendation for the collection and recycling of light-EV batteries

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A study recently published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Center assesses how best to identify at the European level an additional fifth category of batteries—those used for Light Means of Transport (LMT) such as e-bikes and similar new products—which would ensure their appropriate collection and recycling. The current 2006 Batteries Directive identifies three categories of batteries.

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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 now provides full ‘Tesla Energy ecosystem’ to third-party installers to accelerate expansion

Electrek

Tesla has now added solar panels to its offering to third-party solar installers in what is now described as the full “Tesla energy ecosystem.” Inspired by Tesla’s partnership with third-party roofing companies for solar tile installations, the move aims to accelerate Tesla Energy’s expansion. more… The post Tesla now provides full ‘Tesla Energy ecosystem’ to third-party installers to accelerate expansion appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford patents mobile charging solution for EVs like the Mach-E — by towing them

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Electric vehicles are prevalent now, but long-distance travel using EVs that are non-Teslas still tends to be challenging. This was, at least, the conclusion drawn by motoring publication Car and Driver following its “EV 1000” test, which evaluated how long mainstream electric vehicles today can complete a 1,000-mile journey. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, for one, ended up completing the event faster than rival EVs from other legacy companies, but it was still several hours behind the e

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ŠKODA Enyaq iV Now Available For Emergency Services

CleanTechnica EVs

The ŠKODA Enyaq iV has been a hot item in Europe since it launched earlier this year. A friend of mine who is in charge of transitioning a large corporate fleet to electric vehicles in Poland recently told me that it is a model he favors in this process, for all the reasons we assumed […].

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SpaceX Crew Dragon set to make room for Boeing’s Starliner do-over

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SpaceX and NASA are on track for the Crew-2 Dragon spacecraft currently docked to the International Space Station (ISS) to perform a “port relocation” maneuver early Wednesday, effectively opening the door for Boeing’s Starlink flight test do-over. Scheduled to launch on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket no earlier than (NET) July 30th, Boeing’s Starliner will be flying for the first time since the spacecraft’s near-catastrophic Orbital Flight Test (OFT)

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Building Charging for Electric Vehicles Can Create Good Jobs

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published on NRDC Expert Blog. By Patricio Portillo, Transportation Analyst, Climate & Clean Energy Program A booming clean energy economy is a persistent bright spot in the pandemic economy, employing hundreds of thousands of Americans. Building the infrastructure network required to charge electric vehicles (EVs) at a scale needed to dramatically reduce both local and […].

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Tesla (TSLA) sells back Maxwell Technology’s ultracapacitor business to former executives

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has sold back Maxwell Technology’s ultracapacitor business and brand after acquiring it just over two years ago. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) sells back Maxwell Technology’s ultracapacitor business to former executives appeared first on Electrek.

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EU’s Proposed Green Deal Is A Big Victory For Fossil Fuel Companies

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On the 14th of July 2021, the EU Commission published its proposal for dealing with the climate crises and biodiversity crises, using money made available to counter the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The mix of climate crises, biodiversity crises, and economic recovery makes this packet something where many people find bits to be […].

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. With that, the preeminent U.S. computer maker launched another revolution in computing, though few realized it at the time. Press coverage of the announcement was lukewarm. Soon, though, the world began embracing little computers by the millions, with IBM dominating those sales.

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Tesla’s generous FSD subscription cancellation policy is perfect for summer trips

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It appears that Tesla’s FSD subscriptions are designed to be as friendly to consumers as possible. This is hinted at in the company’s cancellation policy for the advanced driver-assist system, which could be described as fairly generous. Tesla’s FSD subscriptions cost $99 to $199 per month, depending on whether a vehicle is equipped with Enhanced or Basic Autopilot.

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11 EV Models Test the State of Highway Charging in Long-Distance Race — Guess Which Brand Won

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. by Charles Morris When did the first EV race take place? Shortly after the second EV was built, says conventional wisdom. Since the dawn of modern EVs, a few groups have staged Cannonball Run–style events, and many more individuals have documented long-distance road trips, often with a goal of demonstrating the prevailing state of […].

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Goldman Sachs predicts Tesla (TSLA) revenue growth after raising EV demand outlook

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Goldman Sachs believes Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) is well-positioned for revenue growth and margin expansion after raising its EV demand outlook. . On Wednesday, the European Commission announced its plans to end the sale of polluting vehicles by 2035. Following the EU’s proposal to end the sale of ICE and hybrid cars by 2035, Goldman Sachs released a research note forecasting a 20% rise in EV sales for the next 20 years.

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Stratospheric Balloons Take Monitoring and Surveillance to New Heights

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Alphabet's enthusiasm for ­balloons deflated earlier this year, when it announced that its high-altitude Internet company, Loon, could not become commercially viable. But while the stratosphere might not be a great place to put a cellphone tower, it could be the sweet spot for cameras, argue a host of high-tech startups. The market for Earth-observation services from satellites is expected to top.

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Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2021 earnings call preview: What Wall Street expects

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Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) is expected to release its second-quarter earnings results this coming Monday after markets close. Tesla’s Q2 earnings report is highly-anticipated, especially as the company posted record numbers in the second quarter despite headwinds like a global chip shortage that has adversely affected the automotive industry worldwide. .

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What Will Happen To Old ICE Vehicles In The Electric Era?

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David Waterworth “Disabled & Elderly Parking Only.” That’s what the sign said, so he parked his ICE Corolla there. We saw the vehicle as we exited the restaurant and walked towards where we had parked our Tesla. When I pointed it out to my friend, he said, “In 20 years they’ll be using that car […].

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Tesla ‘a disproportional beneficiary’ of China’s incoming green tidal wave: Dan Ives

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Tesla is set to be “a disproportional beneficiary” of China’s growing adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable energy, according to Wedbush analyst and Tesla bull Dan Ives. After navigating through a difficult few months in China, where Tesla combated unfair PR on several occasions that brought the safety of the company vehicles into question, Ives now believes that the automaker can now focus on expanding on its already solid foundation in the region.

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XL Fleet partners with eNow to power electric refrigerated trailers

Electrek

XL Fleet has announced a partnership and investment in eNow, a solar and battery power system provider, to power electrified refrigerated commercial trailers. Under the terms of the agreement, XL Fleet will supply battery and power electronics systems for the first 1,000 units of eNow’s electric Transport Refrigeration Units (eTRUs), designed for Class 8 commercial trailers. more… The post XL Fleet partners with eNow to power electric refrigerated trailers appeared first on Electrek.

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Sam Bruneau, Taiga SxS ATVs, & $50 Million Canadian

CleanTechnica EVs

Last week, we covered Taiga Motors and the $50 million the company would be receiving from the Canadian government to build a first-of-its-kind, vertically integrated factory in Quebec. This week, I was lucky enough to be able to catch up with Taiga’s co-founder and CEO, Sam Bruneau, and talk about what that new factory is […].

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Japan sets a new clean energy target to nearly 40% by 2030

Electrek

Japan aims to increase its clean energy use to nearly 40% by 2030, according to a new Basic Energy Plan draft released by the Japanese government today. The country also plans to reduce its use of fossil fuels. more… The post Japan sets a new clean energy target to nearly 40% by 2030 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s 2016 SolarCity Acquisition Was Approved By 85% Of Tesla’s Shareholders

CleanTechnica EVs

One of the top cleantech stories of recent weeks (or months) in the mainstream media has been Elon Musk’s trial regarding Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity. We haven’t covered it, because we covered the acquisition years ago in depth and we don’t typically cover lawsuits, but since it’s been so broadly covered, let’s touch upon some […].

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Rivian partners with Tennessee to deploy charging stations at all state parks

Electrek

Rivian has announced a new partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to deploy charging stations at all state parks. It’s the electric automaker’s latest move toward deploying charging stations in a place where its electric buyers can have adventures. more… The post Rivian partners with Tennessee to deploy charging stations at all state parks appeared first on Electrek.

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