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Pozna? orders 25 Solaris hydrogen buses

Green Car Congress

The city of Pozna?’s public transport operator MPK Pozna? has purchased 25 hydrogen-fueled buses from Solaris Bus & Coach. The tender was for 15 vehicles, but the carrier exercised its option of extending the order by another 10 buses. The hydrogen units will join the fleet of MPK in the second half of 2023. This is the largest order so far for Solaris hydrogen Urbino hydrogen buses.

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 cut real-world fast-charging time

Green Car Reports

With the 2023 Ioniq 5 hatchback arriving this fall and the upcoming 2023 Ioniq 6 sedan arriving early next year, Hyundai is introducing a battery preconditioning feature that will help set drivers up for a more consistent experience at DC fast-charging stations. The long-range versions of the Ioniq 5 and the closely related Kia EV6 have already.

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Volvo Group to produce battery modules in Ghent by 2025

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In 2025, Volvo Group’s truck plant in Ghent, Belgium will start to produce battery modules. To date, partners supply both cells and modules to the Group. The investment decision to install battery module manufacturing capacity in Ghent is another important step for the Volvo Group to shape its future value chain for battery systems. The battery module manufacturing line in Ghent will be able to use battery cells both from partners and from the planned battery cell plant in Sweden.

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EPA directs nearly $1B for electric school buses

Green Car Reports

The EPA on Wednesday announced $965 million in grants for electric school buses, the first of a five-year, $5 billion program for zero-emission school buses. The grants will go to 389 school districts spanning all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several Native American tribes and United States territories, the EPA 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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GM secures all energy needed to achieve renewable energy goal for 2025; 25 years ahead of target set in 2016

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General Motors has finalized energy sourcing agreements required to secure 100% of the energy needed to power all its US facilities by 2025. This is in line with the accelerated target announced in September 2021, which was 5 years ahead of the 2030 target announced in early 2021 and 25 years ahead of the initial target of 2050, set in 2016. By achieving this accelerated goal, GM expects to avoid the production of an estimated 1 million metric tons of carbon emissions that would have been produc

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Report: Light pole EV charging is the low-CO2 solution for cities

Green Car Reports

A company that installs EV chargers in streetlights claims this is not only a practical way to bring charging to urban areas, but also has a lower carbon footprint than conventional charging installations. That's the conclusion of a study commissioned by U.K.-based streetlight charging company ChargeLight and conducted by consultancy.

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Speedier Hyundai Ioniq charging, streetlight chargers, electric school buses: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nearly $1 billion in funds goes toward electric school buses across the nation. Putting EV chargers on streetlight poles makes sense for cutting CO2. And Hyundai makes its astounding fast-charging claims for its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models more accessible. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai is introducing a Battery Conditioning.

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Westport and Scania preliminary testing shows H? HPDI delivers peak BTE of 51.5% at mid-load

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Westport Fuel Systems and Scania AB announced preliminary engine test results of Westport’s H? HPDI fuel system for heavy-duty vehicle applications ( earlier post ). Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology enables heavy-duty trucks to operate on natural gas with the same power, torque, efficiency, and performance as diesel engines. H2 HPDI operates the system with hydrogen.

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NIO to allow owners to swap battery packs for different capacity in China

CN EV Post

As NIO said, flexibility is the new premium, and its latest pilot means that owners can swap to a different capacity battery pack at any time. The post NIO to allow owners to swap battery packs for different capacity in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Researchers store hydrogen fuel in salts

Green Car Congress

Researchers in Germany have developed a method to store and release highly pure hydrogen by the interconversion of readily available (bi)carbonate and formate salts in the presence of naturally occurring ?-amino acids. An open-access paper on their work is published in ACS Central Science. The reversible storage of hydrogen in solid salts has emerged as a potential way to make the fuel easier to transport and handle, but the reactions to do this require precious metals as catalysts and may produ

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

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Electric cars reach 18% of new car sales in California compared to 6% in the US

Electrek

California announced that electric car sales represent nearly 18% of new car sales in the state compared to 6% for the whole of the United States. more…. The post Electric cars reach 18% of new car sales in California compared to 6% in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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CARB announces $130M 2nd round for Volkswagen Mitigation zero-emission transit, school, and shuttle bus funding

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that the second installment of funding for the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Zero?Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus program is available. Applications for transit and shuttle bus funding continue to be accepted and applications for school bus funding is reopening. This solicitation is open to eligible bus owners throughout California, and funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket passes static fire test three years in the making

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After knocking out some figurative cobwebs, SpaceX has test-fired a Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time since June 2019. Shortly before the static fire, NASASpaceflight’s Thomas Burghardt reported that Falcon Heavy’s first launch in 40 months – a mission for the US Space Force known as USSF-44 – had slipped from October 28th and October 31st to no earlier than (NET) 9:40 am EDT (13:40 UTC), Tuesday, November 1st.

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EPA awarding $965M to 389 school districts for clean school buses

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency, through its Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, is awarding nearly $1 billion to 389 school districts spanning 50 states, Washington, DC, and several Tribes and US territories. The funding will help school districts purchase more than 2,400 clean school buses that will accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and produce cleaner air in and around schools and communities.

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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 Powerwall powered 44,000 homes in Puerto Rico during latest grid outage

Electrek

Tesla Powerwall was powering 44,000 homes in Puerto Rico during the latest island-wide grid outage due to a hurricane. The number of Powerwalls on the island is much higher than expected. more…. The post Tesla Powerwall powered 44,000 homes in Puerto Rico during latest grid outage appeared first on Electrek.

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PG&E to offer US’ first vehicle-to-grid export rate for commercial electric vehicles

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has received approval to establish the nation’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) export compensation mechanism for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging customers in its California service area. The V2G export rate promotes EV adoption by providing upfront incentives to help commercial customers offset fleet costs and delivers an innovative solution for these vehicles to export power back to support the grid during peak energy demand periods.

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Jidu launches limited edition of its robocar: Priced at $55,253, limited to 2,000 units

CN EV Post

Jidu ROBO-01 Lunar Edition offers powerful performance at an attractive price point, laying the groundwork for gaining the first and most loyal owners. The post Jidu launches limited edition of its robocar: Priced at $55,253, limited to 2,000 units appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Volkswagen focuses development for autonomous driving

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen is focusing its development activities for autonomous and highly automated driving. In the area of autonomous driving as a service (MaaS/TaaS), the Group is consolidating its development partnerships. Volkswagen will no longer invest in Argo AI. In individual mobility, Cariad is continuing to drive forward the development of highly automated and autonomous driving together […] The post Volkswagen focuses development for autonomous driving appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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XPeng begins deliveries of G9 SUV

CN EV Post

XPeng today delivered the first G9 vehicles to consumers at one of its delivery centers in Guangzhou, where it is headquartered. The post XPeng begins deliveries of G9 SUV appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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How Electric Vehicles May Be Able To Provide Backup Power For Homes

CleanTechnica EVs

One legacy automaker is set to pilot a project to use electric vehicles as backup power sources for homes. While Tesla has yet to delve into this specific area, the automaker’s other energy operations have been popular new energy solutions, but it’s another company that hopes to create a lot more small power plants out […].

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SKF and NIO expand strategic cooperation

Electric Cars Report

SKF and Chinese premium smart electric vehicle manufacturer NIO have strengthened their strategic cooperation. As part of the agreement, SKF will be a preferred supplier of ceramic ball bearings and provide wide-ranging technical expertise to support NIO’s product development and global expansion plans. In 2021, NIO delivered over 90,000 vehicles, mainly in its domestic market. […] The post SKF and NIO expand strategic cooperation appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The largest American solar panel maker is going to build a $270M thin film PV R&D center

Electrek

First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the United States, today announced that it will invest around $270 million in a dedicated thin film PV R&D innovation center. The new facility, which will be in Perrysburg, Ohio, is expected to be the first of its scale in the United States. more…. The post The largest American solar panel maker is going to build a $270M thin film PV R&D center appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz expands Feb recall to include EQA, EQB besides EQC in China

CN EV Post

Mercedes-Benz issued a recall in February after dozens of Mercedes-Benz EQC owners protested the motor failures they experienced in January. The post Mercedes-Benz expands Feb recall to include EQA, EQB besides EQC in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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How the world’s largest auto parts supplier is evolving its business for the EV era

Electrek

I was invited to tour Bosch’s Charleston, South Carolina, facility to see firsthand the evolution of the world’s largest auto parts supplier as the industry transitions to electric vehicles. more…. The post How the world’s largest auto parts supplier is evolving its business for the EV era appeared first on Electrek.

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Power battery giant CALB plunges over 30% in HK before greenshoe option expires Friday

CN EV Post

This sent the company's market capitalization down to HK$41.1 billion, down HK$20.9 billion from about HK$62 billion at the opening of trading today. The post Power battery giant CALB plunges over 30% in HK before greenshoe option expires Friday appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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NASA-funded rocket engine project propels space travel to new heights

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A $50,000 NASA-funded project will pioneer the fastest rocket engine to date, an advancement that will revolutionise future space missions. The post NASA-funded rocket engine project propels space travel to new heights appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Phone maker Meizu teases Flyme Auto in-car system

CN EV Post

Flyme Auto is expected to bring a better experience of connectivity with mobile devices to models under Geely's umbrella, and it could be a major reason for NIO to enter the phone-making space. The post Phone maker Meizu teases Flyme Auto in-car system appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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European Council has agreed on rules to create energy-efficient buildings

Innovation News Network

The European Council has agreed on stricter rules to develop energy-efficient buildings, important for achieving the EU’s climate objectives. The post European Council has agreed on rules to create energy-efficient buildings appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Neta partners with Nvidia to equip future models with DRIVE Orin chips

CN EV Post

Neta's flagship sedan, the Neta S, is powered by Huawei's MDC610 computing platform, and the Neta U-II, announced earlier this month, uses Horizon Robotics' Journey 3 chip. The post Neta partners with Nvidia to equip future models with DRIVE Orin chips appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The Port of Esbjerg boosts Denmark’s hydrogen economy

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Discover how the Port of Esbjerg is well-positioned to lead Denmark’s hydrogen economy as part of Europe’s green energy transition. The post The Port of Esbjerg boosts Denmark’s hydrogen economy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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EV brand founded by ex-VW exec Weiming Soh expected to debut first model on Oct 30

CN EV Post

BeyonCa has posted three Weibo posts in a week to warm up for the event. The post EV brand founded by ex-VW exec Weiming Soh expected to debut first model on Oct 30 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils eActros LongHaul for construction site deliveries

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz Trucks continues to drive the electrification of transport forward at full speed. At this year’s bauma, the world’s leading construction industry trade show that takes place in Munich from October 24th to 30th, the manufacturer presents several fully battery-electric trucks for construction site applications. At the event, Mercedes-Benz Trucks shows the concept prototype of […] The post Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils eActros LongHaul for construction site deliveries

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25 Years Ahead Of Initial Target, GM Secures All Energy Needed to Achieve Renewable Energy Goal

CleanTechnica EVs

An ambitious renewable energy goal years in the making was reached ahead of schedule, according to General Motors Wednesday. By reaching the goal, General Motors is expected to avoid the production of an estimated 1 million metric tons of carbon emissions that would have been produced between 2025 and 2030. GM has announced that it […].

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Tesla issues rare real ‘physical’ recall of over 24,000 Model 3 vehicles

Electrek

Tesla has issued a recall of just over 24,000 Model 3 vehicles over a seat belt problem. It’s a rare real “physical” recall for the automaker after many “recalls” that were just software updates. more…. The post Tesla issues rare real ‘physical’ recall of over 24,000 Model 3 vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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