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Cummins and Versatile partner to bring 15L hydrogen engines to ag market

Green Car Congress

Cummins and Canada-based Buhler Industries , a leading tractor manufacturer under the Versatile brand, signed a letter of intent for plans to integrate the Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engines in Versatile’s equipment to lead the decarbonization of the agriculture market. Cummins M15H. Since 1967, Versatile has used Cummins engines exclusively in all four-wheel drive tractors.

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Researchers find original USPS analysis on electric mail trucks "significantly flawed"

Green Car Reports

University of Michigan (U-M) researchers claim "significantly flawed" analysis led the United States Postal Service (USPS) to downplay the environmental benefits of electric mail trucks. The Postal Service has used its analysis to justify not making its entire fleet of next-generation mail trucks electric, which has drawn criticism from the White.

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KERI researchers develop high-capacity Li-metal battery with improved rate performance and stability

Green Car Congress

A research team at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed a high-capacity Li-metal battery with improved rate performance and stability using a one-dimensional Li-confinable porous hollow carbon host. The paper is published as a cover paper in ACS Nano. While the current Li-ion batteries generate energy by taking Li-ions in and out of the graphite anode based on an intercalation mechanism, the Li-metal battery does not rely on this bulky and heavy graphite but uses metal

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SparkCharge expands its on-demand EV charging, reports new investment

Green Car Reports

SparkCharge announced a new round of funding Monday that will help enable a continued expansion of the firm’s unique on-demand charging services. The company essentially uses portable hardware to help fill gaps in infrastructure or help EV owners with unforeseen charging needs. Through its Currently app, SparkCharge has been allowing EV.

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

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LOTTE, Sumitomo of Americas and Syzygy Plasmonics to partner on photocatalytic cracking of ammonia to produce hydrogen

Green Car Congress

Syzygy Plasmonics , LOTTE Chemical and LOTTE Fine Chemical (LOTTE Chemical HQ), and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) announced a joint development agreement to test a photocatalytic reactor for clean hydrogen production. The reactor will be installed and brought online in the second half of 2023 at LOTTE Chemical HQ facilities in Ulsan, South Korea.

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Tesla, Genesis top study of in-vehicle tech experience

Green Car Reports

Tesla was the highest-scoring brand in J.D. Power's 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study, which evaluates advanced-tech features in new cars. The study ranks brands by problems per 100 vehicles, the same metric used in J.D. Power's annual Initial Quality Study, which is considered an industry benchmark. Included for the first time, Tesla achieved.

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NIO ET5 has accumulated nearly 200,000 pre-orders, report says

CN EV Post

The figure is a projection by NIO's sales staff based on the number of the company's sales outlets in China and the average number of orders received per person, according to local media. The post NIO ET5 has accumulated nearly 200,000 pre-orders, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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MintAir and Jaunt Air Mobility partner on slowed-rotor eVTOLs for S Korean market

Green Car Congress

MintAir Co. Ltd. signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Jaunt Air Mobility LLC to form a strategic partnership and to purchase Jaunt Journey electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. MintAir has agreed to order up to 40 of Jaunt's aircraft to bring air mobility services to the Korean markets. MintAir will serve as Jaunt’s exclusive Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) partner in the Korean market.

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Tesla battery fire and crash were faked by insurance company in bizarre showcase

Electrek

An insurance company has faked a Tesla battery fire and crash as part of a bizarre showcase to show that electric cars cause more accidents. more…. The post Tesla battery fire and crash were faked by insurance company in bizarre showcase appeared first on Electrek.

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Aemetis India Plant to supply $41M of biodiesel in two-month period to OMCs and India oil refiners

Green Car Congress

Aemetis announced that its Universal Biofuels subsidiary in India, owner and operator of a biodiesel plant located near the Port of Kakinada on India’s east coast, was selected by the three government-controlled oil marketing companies (OMCs) and a major oil refiner to supply approximately 8,000,000 gallons of biodiesel over the next two months. The combined revenues from the shipments are expected to be about $41 million and are scheduled to require the Aemetis biodiesel/glycerin production pla

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

Brief

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Spy photos show NIO testing SUV suspected to be new ES8 with LiDAR

CN EV Post

NIO will transform its existing 866 models into its new NT 2.0 platform next year, which will boost sales in the second half of 2023, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu's team. The post Spy photos show NIO testing SUV suspected to be new ES8 with LiDAR appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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LG Energy Solution, Honda forming JV for EV battery production in US; $4.4B, 40GWh plant

Green Car Congress

LG Energy Solution and Honda Motor have agreed to establish a joint venture (JV) company to produce lithium-ion batteries in the US to power Honda and Acura EV models for the North American market. With this agreement, LGES and Honda will invest a total of US$4.4 billion and establish a new JV plant in the US. The plant aims to have an annual production capacity of approximately 40GWh.

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Tesla shares stunning images of extreme heat and durability testing in Dubai

Electrek

Tesla shared some rare and stunning images of its internal vehicle testing; this time, for extreme heat and durability testing in Dubai. more…. The post Tesla shares stunning images of extreme heat and durability testing in Dubai appeared first on Electrek.

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DOE issues RFI on implementation of $335M Li-ion battery recycling programs

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains Office in collaboration with the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office issued a Request for Information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0002833 ) to help guide the implementation of $335 million in investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for lithium-ion battery recycling programs.

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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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Rumor: Tesla To Remove Drive/Reverse/Neutral/Park Stalk On Model Y & Model 3

CleanTechnica EVs

Back when Tesla introduced the fact that the refreshed Model S would not have a stalk for changing between drive, reverse, neutral, and park (a “DRNP stalk”), some of us freaked out. “But how will your car know what to do?” … “It’ll be so annoying pressing D, R, N, or P on the touchscreen!” […].

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Avaada Group signs MoU for US$5B green ammonia plant with Rajasthan government; 1 million tons per year

Green Car Congress

India’s Avaada Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan to set up a green ammonia facility with a production capacity of 1 million tons per annum and a renewable energy power plant in Kota, Rajasthan. The MoU, signed as part of the investment promotion strategy for the Investment Rajasthan Summit held in New Delhi, proposes an investment of Rs 40,000 crore (US$5 billion) while also providing direct employment opportu

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Mary Barra confident in GM’s self-driving vehicle tech and goal to beat Tesla in EVs

Electrek

As we roll along in the third quarter of 2022, GM’s long-promised EV lineup is beginning to materialize and gain some serious momentum. The American automaker now has several EVs on the market and has even more in its production pipeline. In recent media appearances, CEO Mary Barra has relayed confidence in GM’s autonomous technology and has reiterated the company’s goal to usurp Tesla as the leader in EV production.

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Genesis and Tesla tech, on-demand charging, USPS EV analysis: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Charging on demand comes to more cities. A new study sees the USPS electric mail-truck analysis as flawed. And which brands are impressing buyers the most in terms of tech features? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla and Genesis were among the top-performing brands for advanced-tech features, according to J.D. Power, while Hyundai was.

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Tesla's entry-level Model Y wait times in China reduced to less than 1 month

CN EV Post

On August 18, Tesla just shortened the wait times for all available models in China. The post Tesla's entry-level Model Y wait times in China reduced to less than 1 month appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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MG MG4 Electric is the new best value electric car

Push EVs

The MG Mulan (MG4 Electric) is the new best value electric car – to be sold not only in its home country China, but also in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, South America and the Middle East. Let’s see some details. Standard range version. Length : 4.287 mm. Wheelbase : 2.705 mm. Width : 1.836 mm. Height : 1.516 mm. Gross vehicle weight : 2.062 kg.

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ChargePoint (CHPT) exceeds Q2 expectations, forecasts 100% YOY Q3 growth as EVs gain momentum

Electrek

ChargePoint (CHPT), a leading EV charging provider, released its fiscal Q2 2023 earnings on Tuesday as industry expectations pick up on the heels of significant investments. The EV charging company beat forecasts as demand for electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure accelerates. more…. The post ChargePoint (CHPT) exceeds Q2 expectations, forecasts 100% YOY Q3 growth as EVs gain momentum appeared first on Electrek.

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New Brazilian legislation boosts Oceana Lithium’s mining project

Innovation News Network

Oceana Lithium is set to take advantage of new Brazilian foreign trading legislation that will boost its lithium mining projects. The post New Brazilian legislation boosts Oceana Lithium’s mining project appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Cold Summer For Italy’s EV Market — Plugin Vehicles Below 8% In July

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicle sales in Italy are going through a time of turbulence. We walk you through the headwinds, tailwinds, and sidewinds in the monthly sales report below. Originally published on opportunity:energy. All is not well in this hot Italian summer, as the fourth largest European auto market keeps showing signs of weakness in the transition […].

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SKODA VISION 7S unveiled: preview of new design language and 600+ km range

Electric Cars Report

Unveiling its seven-seater VISION 7S study, SKODA AUTO provides a first view on the brand’s new design language, which combines robustness, functionality and authenticity. The VISION 7S is also the first SKODA with a matt body colour. The interior ambience is characterised by sustainable materials and interactive surfaces. The concept car boasts a range of […] The post SKODA VISION 7S unveiled: preview of new design language and 600+ km range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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?Here’s how Tesla’s first battery cathode factory progress is going

Electrek

Tesla has so many projects going on at the same time that i is often easy for one to be forgotten – like the fact that it is currently building a big battery cathode material factory in Texas. A new drone flyover shows that the building is coming together. more…. The post ?Here’s how Tesla’s first battery cathode factory progress is going appeared first on Electrek.

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Elestor’s flow battery electricity storage: The shape of things to come

Innovation News Network

electricity storage company Elestor is reshaping the world of batteries in ways that promise to transform the entire energy system. The post Elestor’s flow battery electricity storage: The shape of things to come appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Royal Caribbean will be the first in the cruise industry to adopt Starlink

Teslarati

Royal Caribbean Group announced that it plans to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet services to enhance its guests’ and crew members’ experience fleetwide. The company will install Starlink on its International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruise ships. And it will also add Starlink to all new vessels for the brands. Royal Caribbean’s president and CEO, Jason Liberty, said that Starlink demonstrated the company’s ability to continue its purpose of delivering the be

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Nissan Announces UK Pricing for Townstar Electric Minivan

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve seen electric sedans, sports cars, crossovers, and even pickup trucks, but there’s one segment of the market that’s been left out: minivans. The only minivans I’ve seen are the Nissan ENV-200 work van and the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (a PHEV). For the United States, the Nissan hasn’t been an option, but the Pacifica PHEV […].

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Sinopec builds supercharging station capable of charging 24 EVs simultaneously

CN EV Post

When the second phase of the site is completed, the number of charging spaces will be doubled to 48, and there will be a battery swap station. The post Sinopec builds supercharging station capable of charging 24 EVs simultaneously appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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BYD Atto 3 test drive: A game changer and not in ways we expect it to be

The Driven EV News

The Atto 3 delivers what a ground-up EV is supposed to – at a price getting close to what people pay for ICE cars. Here's how it changes the game in Australia. The post BYD Atto 3 test drive: A game changer and not in ways we expect it to be appeared first on The Driven.

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Baidu's robotaxi platform Apollo Go has provided over 1 million rides

CN EV Post

Apollo Go has begun to gain significant recognition in the Yizhuang area of Beijing, gaining about 10 percent of the ride-hailing market share. The post Baidu's robotaxi platform Apollo Go has provided over 1 million rides appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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How the UK is securing an independent rare earth supply chain

Innovation News Network

UK company Pensana is working to build an independent and sustainable supply of rare earth metals, used to manufacture permanent magnets. The post How the UK is securing an independent rare earth supply chain appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Steradian’s 4D Imaging Radar Aims to Make Self-Driving Cars Smarter

Cars That Think

The founders of Steradian Semiconductors saw a technology gap in the marketplace and used their know-how to fill it. Before launching the fabless semiconductor startup in 2016, the founders were working at well-known technology companies designing chipsets for mass-market radio technologies including Bluetooth, GPS, LTE cellular, and wireless LAN. They discovered that radars could be built with modern techniques, such as semiconductors and processing advances, so that they could extract shapes,

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BYD earnings beat expectations, here's what analysts say

CN EV Post

An increase in vehicle prices and an upward pivot in its product sales mix are seen as the main reasons why BYD beat earnings estimates in the second quarter. The post BYD earnings beat expectations, here's what analysts say appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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