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SEI team finds heavy-duty battery-electric trucks more economically feasible than thought

Green Car Congress

If fast charging is available, the competitiveness of battery electric trucks compared with diesel trucks can actually improve with larger trucks, according to a new study by Björn Nykvist and Olle Olsson from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). In a study published in the journal Joule , the two researchers model high-power fast charging for trucks, enabling smaller batteries.

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Hummer EV SUV will gain 100 miles in 12 minutes, factor in charging on off-road routes

Green Car Reports

The GMC Hummer EV lineup’s performance credentials are staggering: an expected 0-60 mph time of 3.0 or 3.5 seconds in its Ludicrous-like Watts To Freedom (WTF) mode, the diagonal dance enabled by Crab mode and its four-wheel steering, the heavy suspension lifting of Extract mode, and an EPA range targeted at more than 300 or 350 miles in the.

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Rio Tinto achieves battery-grade lithium production at Boron plant

Green Car Congress

Rio Tinto has commenced production of battery-grade lithium from waste rock at a lithium demonstration plant at the Boron mine site in California. The demonstration plant is the next step in scaling up a breakthrough lithium production process developed at Boron to recover the critical mineral and extract additional value out of waste piles from more than 90 years of mining at the operation.

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Polestar aims to make the first climate-neutral car by 2030

Green Car Reports

Polestar has set the goal of producing the first climate-neutral car by 2030, eliminating emissions not only from driving, but from every aspect of production and sales. The so-called "Polestar 0 Project" will genuinely eliminate emissions, not merely offset them with activities like planting trees, the automaker said in a press release.

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

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Polestar announces goal of climate-neutral car by 2030

Green Car Congress

Polestar, the premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding, has set a goal of creating the first climate-neutral car by 2030. The Polestar 0 project will drive a ‘design towards zero’ focus by eliminating emissions rather than offsetting by planting trees. The company made the announcement in its first annual review.

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Elon Musk’s NeuraLink releases video of monkey playing games with his mind

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s NeuraLink recently released a video of Pager, a nine-year-old Macaque, playing Pong with his mind. The video reveals how much progress NeuraLink has made since last year’s livestream event. . Pager had a NeuraLink implanted into his brain six weeks ago. He was taught to play games with a joystick. Pager was well compensated for his gameplay with banana smoothies.

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Tesla Semi electric trucks to power log-hauling program in Canada

Electrek

Tesla Semi electric trucks are going to power a log-hauling pilot program in Canada that is aspiring to be the first zero-emissions log trucking operation. more… The post Tesla Semi electric trucks to power log-hauling program in Canada appeared first on Electrek.

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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

Green Car Congress

Lightning eMotors signed a new exclusive partnership with Soderholm Bus & Mobility in Hawaii to provide Lightning eMotors’ zero-emission powertrains for their commercial van and bus customers. Soderholm Bus & Mobility, headquartered on Oahu, is the Nº 1 bus distributor in the Pacific Islands and has sold more buses over the last 30 years than any other dealer.

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Tesla sales in Japan rise 1,300% year-over-year, propelled by a wave of Model 3 orders

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Tesla is starting to gain some serious momentum in Japan, thanks to a wave of Model 3 orders. In March alone, the number of Teslas sold in Japan increased by 1,300% year-over-year, thanks in part to the car-buying public’s warm reception to the Model 3. . Japan has been a rather elusive market for Tesla, with the company only selling 44 cars in March 2020, as per data from the Japan Automobile Importers Association.

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Apex Clean Energy ordering 19 electrified F-series pickups from XL Fleet

Green Car Congress

Apex Clean Energy has ordered 19 electrified Ford F-series pickup trucks from XL Fleet, including ten plug-in hybrid electric and nine hybrid electric systems for pickups in its service fleet, for delivery in the second quarter of 2021. Apex is a leading clean energy company that develops, constructs, and operates utility-scale wind and solar power facilities throughout North America.

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

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Morgan Stanley explains why Tesla (TSLA) is a “must own” stock now

Teslarati

In a recent appearance at Bloomberg Markets , Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas explained why Tesla is a “must-own” stock today. The analyst’s points listed some of Tesla’s key advantages in the mobility sector, several of which have been highlighted by TSLA bulls over the years. The Bloomberg Markets hosts asked Jonas if there have been any fundamental changes in Tesla, considering that he gave TSLA an “Underperform” rating over the summer.

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Toyota Motor Europe to supply fuel cell modules for train project as member of FCH2RAIL consortium

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Fuel Cell Business will supply and integrate fuel cell modules into a zero-emission train prototype as part of the FCH2RAIL project in Europe. The main objective of the FCH2RAIL project is to develop, build, test, demonstrate and homologate a scalable, modular and multi-purpose Fuel Cell Hybrid PowerPack (FCHPP) applicable for different rail applications (multiple unit, mainline and shunting locomotives) also suitable to for retrofit existing electric and diesel trains,

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Zeekr – Geely Launches New Premium EV Brand in China

CleanTechnica EVs

Geely has been making some wild business moves in recent years. Ever since buying Volvo from Ford back in 2010, the company seems to have gone from strength to strength, posting growing sales numbers, spinning off Polestar, and snapping up iconic industry brands like Daimler and Lotus Cars along the way. The company’s offerings seem […].

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Clean Energy Ventures leads investment battery startups Nth Cycle and Volexion; upstream, downstream

Green Car Congress

Clean Energy Ventures , a $110-million venture capital firm investing in early-stage climate tech startups, is leading the investments in two battery startups: one in the upstream ( N th Cycle ) and one in the downstream ( Volexion ). N th Cycle extracts cobalt, nickel and other critical battery metals from discarded batteries, e-waste and mining waste to make new batteries using a new technology that’s cheaper and more efficient than conventional methods.

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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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Cyberlandr Pop-Up Camper Turns Tesla Cybertruck Into Mobile Home For Four

CleanTechnica EVs

If one industry has benefitted from the current pandemic, it’s the RV and camper industry. Shying away from air travel, more people are hitting the roads in cars, trucks, vans, and RVs to get a break from the monotony of home confinement. And though Tesla’s Cybertruck hasn’t made it into production yet, many see it […].

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Hydro exploring hydrogen opportunities for internal demand and external market

Green Car Congress

Hydro is exploring the potential for developing and operating hydrogen facilities to meet large internal demand as well as serving an external market, leveraging the company’s industrial and renewable power expertise. We see a substantial potential for industrial hydrogen consumption. Taking a developer and operator role in the hydrogen sector represents an opportunity for Hydro to reduce industrial CO 2 emissions and develop a profitable and sustainable business based on hydrogen.

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Volkswagen Still Focused On Becoming A Software Leader. What Does That Mean?

CleanTechnica EVs

Last month, Volkswagen announced Strategy ACCELERATE. It continues — or further formalizes — what the company has been saying its path into the future is. It’s about becoming a leader in software, digitalization, autonomy, and the various new business models that pop out of that. It wants to make “software integration” and “digital customer experience” […].

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EGEB: These energy storage startups just got a big cash injection

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Battery materials and second-life battery recycling trailblazers just secured millions in VC funding. The Biden administration wants to replace fossil fuel subsidies with clean energy incentives. Community solar marketplace PowerMarket launches a redesigned website. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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SpaceX’s plans to test and fly the first upgraded Starship are quickly taking shape

Teslarati

After SpaceX unexpectedly used a Monday road closure to deliver its first custom-built rocket fuel tank , plans for the next Starship test campaign and launch have begun to solidify. Most importantly, the initial schedule for Starship serial number 15’s (SN15) test campaign appears to be clear. As of Wednesday, April 7th, road closures filed by SpaceX suggest that the first of a new group of upgraded Starships will be transported from build site to launch pad as early as 11am-1:30pm CDT (U

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Germany Plugin Electric Share Hits 22.5% In March — 2.4× Year-On-Year Share Growth

CleanTechnica EVs

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles reach 22.5% share in March 2021, a growth of over 2.4× from March 2020 (9.2% share). Provisional estimates have Volkswagen brand vehicles taking the top two full electric spots for Q1, just ahead of the Tesla Model 3. Overall auto volumes, at 292,349, recovered year on […].

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Formula E races in Rome this weekend; new electric Mini safety car

Electrek

After a six-week break, Formula E returns this weekend with another double header in Rome. Better yet, races are planned to continue every two weeks from now until at least through the start of June. We’ve also got some Formula E news that’s happened in the last month, including long-term commitments to the series from Porsche and Nissan and the announcement of a new race-modified electric Mini safety car (perhaps a sign of things to come to the showroom floor ?).

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China × Cleantech — March 2021

CleanTechnica EVs

Welcome to China × Cleantech — March 2021 edition. Our China x Cleantech series covers top cleantech stories in China each month. EV Sales Tesla Model Y Ramps Up In China, $4400 Wuling EV Still #1 On the 18th of March, José Pontes reported on the sales numbers of the Chinese EV market in February of 2021. […].

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Watch Tesla’s driver monitoring system detect driver attention in real time

Electrek

A new video shows Tesla’s AI-based driver monitoring system can detect driver attention in real time using the cabin-facing camera in its vehicles. more… The post Watch Tesla’s driver monitoring system detect driver attention in real time appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid Air takes on NYC in urban testing session with CEO Peter Rawlinson

Teslarati

Lucid Motors’ introductory all-electric vehicle, the Air, is primed for imminent release that is set to occur later this year. Until then, Lucid is refining the details that set the Air apart from its competitors, and its CEO Peter Rawlinson is also getting his hands dirty. Recently, he took the Air to Manhattan in New York City to test the vehicle’s performance in sleek, slender, and challenging urban settings.

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XL Fleet will install up to 1,000 EV charging stations at UBS Arena

Electrek

EV charging solutions company XL Fleet announced a partnership with UBS Arena and the New York Islanders that could create one of the largest EV charging sites in the US. The partnership will allow XL Fleet to install up to 1,000 charging stations at UBS Arena’s 43-acre site, which is the future home of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. more… The post XL Fleet will install up to 1,000 EV charging stations at UBS Arena appeared first on Electrek.

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The Tesla Semi is about to electrify Canada’s logging sector

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The Tesla Semi is about to electrify Canada’s logging industry, with Vancouver Island-based Mosaic Forest Management announcing that it had placed an order for three Tesla Semis. The company plans to use the all-electric Class 8 trucks for its logging activities. . The Tesla Semis would be used as part of a pilot program to see how all-electric trucks could perform in the log hauling sector.

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Tesla Model X vs. Model Y: How Tesla’s larger EVs size up

Electrek

In its quest to offer an electric vehicle (EV) option to suit everyone on the planet, Tesla has expanded the size and scope of its carbon-conscious repertoire over the past 17 years. Tesla currently manufactures two sport utility options – the mid-sized offensive lineman of the Tesla family, the Model X, and the new(er) crossover kid on the block Model Y.

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Tesla takes two big steps to secure a future in India

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Tesla is taking a couple of relatively large steps to secure a place in India, where the automaker has been rumored to be working to establish a presence for several months. With most of the major developments in Tesla’s India operation coming in the last few months, it was reported earlier today that the electric car company is now scouting for retail locations in India in major cities.

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Tesla $25,000 electric car: Franz von Holzhausen features in Tesla China chief designer recruitment video

Electrek

Tesla chief designer Franz von Holzhausen features in a new recruitment video for a chief designer for Tesla China. That person will be expected to lead the design of the automaker’s upcoming $25,000 electric car. more… The post Tesla $25,000 electric car: Franz von Holzhausen features in Tesla China chief designer recruitment video appeared first on Electrek.

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Ampersand Secures Sub-Saharan Africa’s Largest-Ever Private Investment In Electric Mobility

CleanTechnica EVs

The transition to electromobility is now well underway across the globe. While record market shares in developed nations such as Norway, Germany, and the United Kingdom have been catalyzed by generous incentives and progressive policy, the transition in Africa will most likely be driven by the unit economics in key sectors. In east Africa for […].

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Tesla grows frustrated with the ‘outdated’ approval process for Gigafactory Berlin as production gets closer

Electrek

Tesla is growing frustrated with the approval process for Gigafactory Berlin as the automaker is almost done with building the factory, which is supposed to be about to start production in a few months. more… The post Tesla grows frustrated with the ‘outdated’ approval process for Gigafactory Berlin as production gets closer appeared first on Electrek.

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President Biden’s $174 billion EV package broken down dollar by dollar

Teslarati

President Joe Biden’s $174 billion aid package for electric vehicles has been broken down in an email sent by officials from the United States Department of Transportation. Biden’s plan to increase EV production and adoption across the U.S. is fueled by the massive spending package that aims to woo car buyers away from petrol and gas-powered engines, favoring electric cars instead.

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Quick Charge Podcast: April 8, 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: April 8, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla calls for a change in Germany’s approval process for factories

Teslarati

The first phase of Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin is nearing completion, and for all intents and purposes, the massive electric vehicle factory is on track to start producing the Made-in-Germany Model Y soon. But before the facility could begin manufacturing the all-electric crossover, it would need to secure the necessary permits from authorities first.

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