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CritMET team examines distribution of germanium and gallium in deep-sea crusts

Green Car Congress

Using new analytical methods, the research group “CritMET: Critical Metals for Enabling Technologies” led by Michael Bau, Professor of Geochemistry at Jacobs University in Bremen has studied the distribution of germanium and gallium in iron-manganese crusts from the deep sea. The results have now been published in two journals: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta and Chemical Geology.

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Bigger batteries in EVs could lead to colossal boost in particulate emissions—from tires, study suggests

Green Car Reports

Putting bigger battery packs in EVs can boost range, but a new study suggests it could also lead to a major increase in particulate emissions—from tires. The study comes from Emissions Analytics, a U.K.-based independent emissions testing firm. It first began sounding the alarm in 2020, publishing a study showing that tire-wear particulate.

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VERBIO launches first cellulosic RNG plant in the USA

Green Car Congress

VERBIO recently officially launched the first cellulosic RNG plant in the US. The VERBIO Nevada (Iowa) Biorefinery began producing renewable natural gas (RNG) on an industrial scale in December 2021. The facility is on track to achieve full-scale production of 7 million ethanol gallons equivalent (EGE) of RNG annually by mid-summer 2022. In early 2023, the site will begin operating as a biorefinery, producing 19 million EGE of RNG and 60 million gallons of corn-based ethanol, annually.

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Analysis: Amid high gas prices, EV operating cost advantages have grown stronger

Green Car Reports

With gas prices spiking, the operating cost advantages of EVs have grown, according to new analysis. The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), an EV advocacy group, published a report Wednesday tracking the cost per mile of EVs and gasoline cars over the past six months. It found that, based on overall operating costs, EVs are much.

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

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Euro Manganese to begin assembly of demo plant in Czech Republic; production targeted for December

Green Car Congress

Canada-based battery materials company Euro Manganese (EMN) reported that the first shipment of the components of its demonstration plant to be sited in Chvaletice, Czech Republic is underway from China, where the components of the plant are being assembled. The first consignment was shipped on 30 April 2022 and the final consignment is expected to be shipped in the coming weeks.

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EV operating cost, electric RVs, batteries and tire emissions: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

EVs remain the antidote for high gas prices. Expectations are high for electric RVs, but where will they charge? And the weight of bigger battery packs causes more emissions from a source you might not expect. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Bigger batteries for electric vehicles can boost range, but the latest study from a UK-based.

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Squad Mobility officially launches its Solar City Car optimized for private and shared EV use

Electrek

Following three years of development, Squad Mobility has officially launched the SQUAD Solar City Car – a two-seater solar electric vehicle (SEV) that can be driven in several EU countries without a driver’s license. Designed for both private ownership and shared mobility, the compact SQUAD Solar City Car will soon be able to bridge the gap between passenger EVs and electric two-wheelers. more….

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Asahi Kasei to start providing carbon footprint data for synthetic rubber and elastomers

Green Car Congress

Asahi Kasei has developed a system to calculate the carbon footprint of products (CFP) for the synthetic rubber and elastomers products Asadene, Tufdene, Asaprene, Tufprene, Asaflex, Tuftec, and S.O.E. with CFP data provision to customers scheduled to begin in June 2022. CFP visualization is achieved utilizing the DEEP (Data Exploration and Exchange Pipeline) group-wide management infrastructure as a part of the System, which also enables examination of ways to further reduce CFP.

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Before Ships Used GPS, There was the Fresnel Lens

Cars That Think

Ships today use satellite-based radio navigation, GPS, and other tools to prevent accidents. But back at the beginning of the 19th century, lighthouses guided ships away from rocky shores using an oil lamp placed between a concave mirror and a glass lens to produce a beam of light. The mirrors were not very effective, though, and the lenses were murky.

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US Senators and Representatives urge EPA to finalize strongest possible clean truck rule

Green Car Congress

Last week, US Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.-44), Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Congressman Donald McEachin (D-Va.-04), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.-07) led 61 of their colleagues in both the US Senate and House of Representatives in sending a letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize ambitious clean truck standards ( earlier post ) that reduce NO x and greenhouse gas emissions and include requirements for th

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

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What’s the Plan for Carbon Pricing in California?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Policymakers see a diminished role for California’s cap-and-trade program November 14, 2012 was a big day in my book. This was the day we welcomed my son into the world … Continue Reading What’s the Plan for Carbon Pricing in California?

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Largest EU battery recycling plant comes online – enough for all of Norway’s batteries

Electrek

Hydrovolt, the largest battery recycling plant in Europe, has started operations in Fredrikstad, Norway. The plant is a joint venture between two Norwegian companies – Hydro, one of the world’s largest aluminum companies, and Northvolt , a battery producer building battery factories in Sweden and Germany. more…. The post Largest EU battery recycling plant comes online – enough for all of Norway’s batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s entire existing vehicle lineup makes it to US’ EV Top 10 rankings

Teslarati

Electric vehicles are gaining ground in the United States despite the ongoing semiconductor shortage. Data from financial firm Experian indicates that EV registrations rose 60% in the United States in the first quarter of 2022. During Q1 2022, EV registrations hit 158,689 units, taking a record 4.6% of the overall light vehicle market. This was despite total vehicle registrations falling 18% in the first quarter to 3.4 million units. .

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Tesla has the top 3 electric cars in the US, and it’s not even close

Electrek

Tesla currently has the top three electric cars in the United States so far in 2022, and the competition isn’t even close. more…. The post Tesla has the top 3 electric cars in the US, and it’s not even close appeared first on Electrek.

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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 halts Cybertruck orders in China and Europe

Teslarati

Tesla appears to have gained enough Cybertruck reservations to keep its hands full for the foreseeable future. As indicated by recent observations from the Tesla community, the Cybertruck could no longer be ordered in areas such as Europe and China. The option to order the all-electric pickup truck still appears to be available for potential customers in North America. .

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It’s National Bike Month, and pedal bikes are great. But I only ride electric bikes. Here’s why

Electrek

May is National Bike Month in the United States. With a combination of more cities focusing on walkability/bikeability as well as an increasingly alarming outlook on climate change , a larger discussion on switching to smaller vehicles couldn’t come soon enough. But for those who never considered switching to a bicycle before, it may be time to take a second look.

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Twitter deal has ‘less than 50% chance’ to go through after Tesla’s market beating: Wedbush

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter may be on its way to being terminated, according to Wedbush analysts. Following Tesla’s brutal beating in the market over the past several weeks since the deal was announced, analyst Dan Ives believes Musk’s concern for Twitter bots, which caused the CEO to announce the deal was “on hold” last week, is just a scapegoat for a potential fallout of the deal.

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Tesla is now only taking Cybertruck reservations in North America

Electrek

Tesla has decided to close reservations for the Cybertruck in Europe and Asia, and it is now only taking reservations for the electric pickup truck in North America, where the vehicle is expected to come next year. more…. The post Tesla is now only taking Cybertruck reservations in North America appeared first on Electrek.

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Musk seeks Twitter deal discount, believes 20 percent of accounts are spam

Teslarati

Elon Musk may be looking for a better deal with his Twitter acquisition and $44 billion may now be sounding like a price that is just a bit too high. During a tech conference called “All In” in Miami on Monday, Musk remarked that he believes 20 percent of users on the platform are fake or spam accounts, and it may be the reason the Tesla CEO did not rule out the possibility of a deal reformation that would require him to pay a lower price.

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Uber launches new ‘Comfort Electric’ product to get Tesla and Polestar vehicles

Electrek

Uber has launched a new product called “Comfort Electric” to get people to ride in electric vehicles, more specifically the Tesla and Polestar vehicles that the ride-sharing companies have been helping its drivers get. more…. The post Uber launches new ‘Comfort Electric’ product to get Tesla and Polestar vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX launches two Starlink missions in 24 hours

Teslarati

Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets have completed back-to-back Starlink launches less than 24 hours apart, successfully delivering 106 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO). Originally scheduled just a handful of hours apart, slight delays eventually saw Starlink 4-13 and Starlink 4-15 settle on 6:07 pm EDT, May 13th and 4:40 pm EDT, May 14th, respectively.

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Fiido Beast review: Watch this powerful electric scooter turn into a hilarious 2-wheeled go-kart!

Electrek

I’ve personally tested dozens of electric scooters and covered hundreds more over the years, but never before have I rested my eyes, feet or butt on one quite as cool or weird as the Fiido Beast. It’s a novel design that, despite having a few issues, is a heck of a lot of fun to ride. That joy comes from two main advantages: a ton of power and the ability to ride it either sitting or standing. more….

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Uber announces ‘Comfort Electric’ featuring Tesla and Polestar vehicles

Teslarati

Ride-sharing service Uber has launched ‘Comfort Electric,’ a new way for users to get around in style and be part of the company’s global commitment to become a zero-emissions mobility platform by 2040. Last year, Uber announced that it would be partnering with rental company Hertz to make up to 50,000 Teslas available for drivers to rent by 2023.

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Arcimoto’s fun 75 mph electric three-wheelers are NYC’s newest little right-sized delivery vehicles

Electrek

Arcimoto’s Fun Utility Vehicles (FUVs) have proven to be a versatile three-wheeled electric vehicle platform for all sorts of interesting variations. From camera cars to ambulance trikes , an FUV can be just about anything. And thanks to a new partnership with urban e-bike delivery company JOCO, New York City is about to get a fleet of delivery EVs built on Arcimoto’s ultra-versatile platform. more….

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Tesla Model Y sighted being benchmarked by General Motors

Teslarati

American veteran automaker General Motors seems to be getting extremely serious in the electric vehicle race. As indicated in recent spy photos, GM appears to be benchmarking the Tesla Model Y, likely as part of the development process of its own all-electric crossovers. . GM has expressed its intentions to launch about 30 electric vehicle models in 2025.

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Following Volvo and Ford, Renault aims to spin off its EV business into a separate company

Electrek

Last week, French company Renault announced its plan to fully review spinning off its electric car business into a separate company in 2023, in hopes of catching up with rivals Tesla and Volkswagen. more…. The post Following Volvo and Ford, Renault aims to spin off its EV business into a separate company appeared first on Electrek.

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Could Zimbabwe’s Public Transport Chaos Catalyze The Adoption Of Electric Scooters For Personal Mobility?

CleanTechnica EVs

Siemens Stiftung’s “Testing E-Mobility Business Models at WE Hub Victoria Limited in Kenya” report aptly highlights the importance of mobility in the introduction section of the report by stating that “Mobility is the basis for the overall development of a society: it gives the population access to jobs, markets, social facilities, and health care. In addition, […].

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Check out ArkHAUS – A modular, floating, solar-electric social club for members only

Electrek

If you thought Soho House was exclusive, wait until you see this. ArkHAUS is an upcoming members-only social club that is as innovative as it is stylish, offering multiple solar-powered, electrically propelled vessels than can be connected to create large floating spaces to work, socialize, and enjoy the views – all while supporting local marine research cleanly beneath the vessel. more….

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Aptera Finishes Production-Intent Battery Design

CleanTechnica EVs

While we’ve done a lot of articles about Aptera (to the point where a few readers expressed this to us, so we’re cutting back on it), and even visited its facility and took some test drives, one key detail has still been up in the air: the battery pack. This is a key component to […].

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Tesla is rumored to be near a deal for battery venture in Indonesia after new round of talks, Musk meeting the president

Electrek

Tesla is again rumored to be near a deal for a major new battery venture in Indonesia after a new round of talks with officials and even CEO Elon Musk meeting with the Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. more…. The post Tesla is rumored to be near a deal for battery venture in Indonesia after new round of talks, Musk meeting the president appeared first on Electrek.

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RI, Get Ready: the EV Rebate is Coming Back

Green Energy Consumers

This summer, the RI Office of Energy Resources is planning on launching DRIVE EV, an incentive program to help drivers access electric vehicles (EVs). This program is desperately needed, as Rhode Island has the lowest EV adoption rate in all of New England (and much of the US). Here’s what you need to know.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai remains on one closed-loop shift, ramp up delayed to next week

Electrek

Tesla has officially delayed Gigafactory Shanghai’s ramp-up back to pre-shutdown production capacity as it remains on one closed-loop shift for at least another week. This delay will likely result in Tesla missing out on about 10,000 vehicles produced this quarter. more…. The post Tesla Giga Shanghai remains on one closed-loop shift, ramp up delayed to next week appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Attempts To Help As Texas' Power Grid Is In Trouble Yet Again

InsideEVs

It seems Texas needs to get its act together and address issues with its failing power grid. Meanwhile, Tesla alerts owners to help.

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Dott scooter-sharing company makes first expansion outside of Europe, heads to Tel Aviv

Electrek

Dott, one of several leading European electric scooter-sharing companies, announced today that it is making its first expansion outside the continent. The first stop on the scooter company’s world tour? Sun-streaked Tel Aviv. more…. The post Dott scooter-sharing company makes first expansion outside of Europe, heads to Tel Aviv appeared first on Electrek.

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