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EIA forecasts US fossil fuel production to reach new highs in 2023

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After declining in 2020, the combined production of US fossil fuels (including natural gas, crude oil, and coal) increased by 2% in 2021 to 77.14 quadrillion British thermal units. Based on forecasts in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects US fossil fuel production to continue rising in both 2022 and 2023, surpassing production in 2019, to reach a new record in 2023.

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Want to try life with an EV? Subscribe to a Tesla Model 3

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Adopting the electric-car lifestyle requires a change in mindset, especially with respect to charging. And if you think you’re ready for an EV but want to test how living with one works, there are now a few ways to try before you buy (or lease)—with a Tesla Model 3, of course. One of those ventures offering the Tesla Model 3 for.

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V2X company Fermata Energy raises $40M in recent round

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Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology services provider, recently raised $40 million to accelerate the company’s growth with investment from new partners, including funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle and Verizon Ventures. The company’s V2X software technology aims to transform electric vehicles into energy-storage assets, making EV ownership more cost effective.

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Is Switzerland’s Electric Vehicle Story A Preview For The Rest Of The Globe?

CleanTechnica EVs

For a long time, Norway was the ultimate trendsetter when it came to the future of electric vehicle adoption. Now there’s another country worth admiring. Known for exquisite chocolates, fine watches, secretive banks, and Roger Federer — Switzerland is now making some waves on the EV scene. It turns out that last year, an electric car sold […].

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

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TriEye collaborates with Tier 1 Hitachi Astemo to accelerate launch of SEDAR SWIR system for ADAS

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Tel Aviv-based TriEye, a fabless semiconductor company that developed the first CMOS-based Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing solution, is collaborating with Tier 1 automotive supplier Hitachi Astemo to enhance the capabilities of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for adverse weather and low-light conditions by accelerating the commercialization of TriEye technology.

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SpaceX Dragon departs International Space Station to return to Earth

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SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule C209 has undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) and is now on track to reenter Earth’s atmosphere and splash down in the Gulf of Mexico as early as Monday, January 24th. As always, the timing and location of Dragon’s splashdown are both extremely sensitive to weather conditions in the area. NASA and SpaceX prefer daytime recoveries and the stillest sea and wind conditions possible, which is to say that current plans for Dragon C209 to splash do

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Tesla Model X Plaid proves quicker than claimed in real-world 0-60 mph test

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The Tesla Model X Plaid may not usually receive as much attention as its sibling, the Model S Plaid, but the six-seat all-electric SUV is nothing to scoff at. With 1,020 horsepower and three electric motors, Tesla claims that the vehicle could go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds. That’s enough to give some supercars a run for their money. If a recent real-world test is any indication, however, it appears that Tesla actually understated some of the Model X Plaid’s capabilities.

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Redwood Materials To Launch Anode Copper Foil Production

CleanTechnica EVs

Redwood Materials is planning to start up its anode copper foil production facility in the first half of this year and start shipping to customers, the company reports. Earlier this month, Redwood also announced that Panasonic would begin including its copper foil that is produced from recycled materials in new battery production at Giga Nevada. […].

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SpaceX static fires Falcon 9 rocket for Italian radar satellite launch

Teslarati

SpaceX has successfully tested a Falcon 9 rocket tasked with launching Italy’s CSG-2 Earth observation satellite as early as 6:11 pm EST (23:11 UTC), Thursday, January 27th. For any European Space Agency (ESA) member state, launching a spacecraft on a non-European rocket is a rarity. Because the Ariane and Vega rockets that ESA has helped fund and European countries help build are simply no longer capable of consistently competing with SpaceX’s Falcon pricing, Arianespace and ESA hav

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6 Sustainability Stories to Watch in 2022 — From Promises to Action

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published on WRI’s Resource Institute. By Sadof Alexander During these unprecedented times, there’s a great deal of uncertainty about the future. The COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, and people across the planet continue to face inequity. And that’s just what’s happening on the global stage, not to […].

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

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Behind the scenes look at Juiced’s low-cost 28 MPH RipRacer electric bike production in China

Electrek

San Diego-based Juiced Bikes unveiled and then launched its newest e-bike model, the RipRacer, last November. Now the company’s founder and CEO Tora Harris is taking us on a behind-the-scenes look at how production is moving along in China. more… The post Behind the scenes look at Juiced’s low-cost 28 MPH RipRacer electric bike production in China appeared first on Electrek.

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Large Corporations Present EV Blueprint To Top Auto Manufacturers

CleanTechnica EVs

Members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance have presented a roadmap for developing the types of EVs that companies plan to buy in the US over the next five years to top automotive manufacturers, Ceres, a nonprofit that works with capital market leaders to solve sustainability challenges has announced. Some of the auto manufacturers included […].

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The best (and worst) US states for EV charging

Electrek

The electric vehicle is here to stay. As EV sales grow year-over-year in the US and the rest of the world, charging infrastructure is growing with it. In the US specifically, certain states are far better equipped than others to support the rising number of EV drivers on their roads. Below is a breakdown of some of the best states for EV charging along with some of the… less than best. more… The post The best (and worst) US states for EV charging appeared first on Electrek.

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VETERIA21 Project Will Transform Thermoplastics For Use In EV Battery Casings

CleanTechnica EVs

The VETERIA21, which is being developed by AIMPLAS, a plastics technology company located in Spain, is focusing on advanced manufacturing processes to obtain sustainable materials for the electric vehicle industry. The goal is to reduce the weight in electric vehicles, starting with battery casings. Composites World noted that the VETERIA21 project, which was funded by […].

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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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Volvo FH Electric Successfully Completes Green Truck Route Test

InsideEVs

The truck drove fully loaded over 343 km (213 miles) at an average speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

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Deutsche Post Offsets CO2 Emissions For Letter Mail Transport

CleanTechnica EVs

Deutsche Post Group DHL has announced that it’s offsetting carbon dioxide emissions for letter mail transport in 2022 at no extra charge. DHL noted that for the past decade, it has transported all of its parcels for its customers with climate-friendly “GoGreen” service and that, starting immediately, it’s also offsetting all CO2 emissions that are […].

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Watch Tesla Model 3 In Snow: FWD Vs RWD Vs AWD Comparison

InsideEVs

The Performance version of the car was tested in the Track Mode with 100% rear, 100% front or 50/50 power distribution.

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She’s On Her Second Tesla Model S

CleanTechnica EVs

Way, way back in 2019, which seems like about seven years ago at least, I interviewed a woman living in Europe about her Tesla Model 3. That time was obviously pre-Covid-19; the world today is quite different in many ways. In parallel to the pandemic, the presence of electric vehicles continues to expand in our […].

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Toyota’s Hydrogen Combustion Plans ‘Not Feasible’ Says Honda CEO

InsideEVs

Toshihiro Mibe says Honda tried it until a decade ago when it was abandoned.

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Interview with GreenPower Motors CEO Fraser Atkinson

CleanTechnica EVs

GreenPower Motors recently announced its plans to manufacture zero-emission all-electric school buses in West Virginia, and CEO Fraser Atkinson took the time to sit down with me and share some details of this plan and also what inspired him to found GreenPower. GreenPower Motors, he told me, designs and manufactures a suite of medium and […].

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Switzerland's Tesla Model 3 Story Is A Preview Of The Future

InsideEVs

In 2021, the Tesla Model 3 not only ruled EV sales in Switzerland, but also outsold all types of cars.

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The Unknown Unknowns of Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

CleanTechnica EVs

Since June 2020, a team from the Australian National University in Canberra has been investigating the possible integration of electric vehicles into the grid. Known as REVS (Realizing Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services), the trial is implementing vehicle-to-grid technology in a fleet of 51 Nissan Leafs in Canberra. Nissan Leafs are being used because they are the […].

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Want Home Backup Power? Don't Buy A Tesla Powerwall, Buy A Truck

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A comparison of the Ford F-150 Lightning to the Tesla Powerwall leads to a surprising conclusion.

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The ID. LIFE, Sustainable, Innovative & Timeless, Vehicle to Grid, Autonomous Battery-Electric Rail Vehicles

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The ID. LIFE01 Sustainable, Innovative and Timeless Vehicle to Grid Electric Vehicles to the grid. Known as REVS (Realizing Electric Vehicle-to-grid Services) Electric Trains, Autonomous Vehicle News Former SpaceX Engineers Raise $49.55 Million to Build Autonomous Battery-Electric Rail Vehicles Railroad Infrastructure, High Speed Rail Federal Railroad Administration Proposes New Midwest Rail Network Autonomous Vehicle News […].

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Tesla Model 3 Review: How Is It Holding Up At 132,000 Miles?

InsideEVs

Some people are worried EVs won't last as long as gas cars, perhaps due to concerns about battery degradation.

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Parallel Systems raises $50M Series A to build autonomous battery-electric rail cars that move freight

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Parallel Systems, a company founded by former SpaceX engineers to reimagine the railroad system, has raised $49.55 million in Series A funds to build autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles that move freight. The round is led by Anthos Capital, and includes investments from Congruent Ventures, Riot Ventures, Embark Ventures, and others. The funds will be used to build a fleet of rail vehicles, execute advanced testing programs and grow the team.

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Sony Wants To Transform EVs, Is Looking For New Alliances

InsideEVs

The tech giant wants to change cars into mobile entertainment pods and is seeking technology partners to help make it happen.

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Letting Robocars See Around Corners

Cars That Think

An autonomous car needs to do many things to. make the grade , but without a doubt, sensing and understanding its environment are the most critical. A self-driving vehicle must track and identify many objects and targets, whether they’re in clear view or hidden, whether the weather is fair or foul. Today’s radar alone is nowhere near good enough to handle the entire job— cameras and lidars are also needed.

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See Tesla Model Y Handle Deep Snow: Off-Road Assist & Slip Start

InsideEVs

What's the best way to tackle deep snow in a Tesla Model Y?

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Watch Rivian R1T Vs Toyota Tundra Snow Wheeling Adventure

InsideEVs

Three challenges - "snow bog", ditch crossing and staircase.

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160 Made In Germany Tesla Model Y Spotted At Tesla Giga Berlin

InsideEVs

Also, new graffiti art appeared on a stairwell.

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Factorial Energy Raises $200 Million From Mercedes And Stellantis

InsideEVs

The cash will help to accelerate commercialization of Factorial's solid-state batteries.