Mon.Sep 27, 2021

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Wrightbus unveils two new single-deck fuel-cell- and battery-electric buses

Green Car Congress

Wrightbus unveiled the new new single-deck GB Kite Hydroliner fuel-cell-powered bus and single-deck GB Kite Electroliner battery-powered bus last week at the Millbrook Proving Ground. The GB Kite Hydroliner is powered by a 70 kW or 100 kW Ballard FC Move fuel cell, paired with a 30 kWh or 45 kWh battery system. The new buses were developed following the award of funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator (ARMD) Competition.

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Michigan announces wireless charging pilot, state-funded EV charging network

Green Car Reports

Over the past decade, Michigan, the traditional home of the U.S. auto industry and a hub for manufacturing, has seemed perfectly fine ceding leadership in electric vehicle infrastructure to the West Coast. Last week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Witmer introduced two projects that could go a long way to turn that impression around: one involving.

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MAHLE Powertrain and Bramble Energy launch Phase 1 PCBFC demonstrator vehicle; range-extended EV

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MAHLE Powertrain and Bramble Energy have agreed to continue their collaboration to develop Bramble’s Printed Circuit Board Fuel Cell (PCBFC) hydrogen fuel cell technology. ( Earlier post.) The phase 1 demonstrator vehicle was launched at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle show. Bramble Energy’s innovative PCBFC technology significantly reduces the manufacturing cost of hydrogen fuel cell powertrains.

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400-mile electric British roadster: UK funds enable a glimpse of the future

Green Car Reports

At an event last week focusing on low-carbon and fuel-cell innovation, a consortium of four suppliers together revealed the Aura, a fully electric sports car that combines a series of ideas that may point to the future in which automakers put a higher priority on weight reduction in EVs. Funded by the UK’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles.

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

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Sandia team uses computational approaches to develop high-entropy alloys with attractive hydrogen storage properties rapidly

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Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories and international collaborators used computational approaches, including explainable machine learning models, to elucidate new high-entropy alloys with attractive hydrogen storage properties and direct laboratory synthesis and validation. Solid-state hydrogen storage materials that are optimized for specific use cases could be a crucial facilitator of the hydrogen economy transition.

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Electric British roadster, Mercedes batteries, leather-free Volvo EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes is joining Stellantis for batteries in Europe. Michigan plans a dynamic wireless charging pilot. A UK project envisions a lightweight British sports car. And Volvo will go leather-free in its EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo announced plans to make all of its fully electric models completely leather-free by 2030, and.

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With Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis’ battery venture for Europe more than doubles

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz announced Friday that it plans to join Automotive Cells Company (ACC), the venture between Stallantis and TotalEnergies, creating “a European battery champion for electric vehicles.” With the new stakeholder, ACC will aim for a 120-gigawatt-hour annual capacity, more than doubling the previous target, and boosting the.

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INEOS investing additional $1.4B in Grangemouth complex in next phase of GHG reductions; blue hydrogen

Green Car Congress

INEOS will invest an additional £1 billion (US$1.4 billion) in Grangemouth, its integrated refinery and petrochemicals complex in Scotland, in the next phase of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2045. Grangemouth. Grangemouth, one of Scotland’s largest manufacturing sites, is owned and operated by INEOS and Petroineos, a joint venture formed between INEOS and PetroChina in 2011.

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Ford announces giant new electric pickup truck factory plus three new battery gigafactories

Electrek

Ford made a massive announcement today about accelerating electric vehicle production with a giant new factory to produce electric pickup trucks in Tennessee and three new battery gigafactories. The massive new project is called ‘Blue Oval City’ more… The post Ford announces giant new electric pickup truck factory plus three new battery gigafactories appeared first on Electrek.

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EMT Madrid adds 30 more Irizar e-mobility electric buses

Green Car Congress

The Municipal Transport Company of Madrid (EMT Madrid) has awarded Irizar e-mobility an order for another 30 electric buses. This fourth order means that EMT Madrid will now have a total of 85 zero-emission Irizar buses in its fleet. Once again, the model chosen is the 12-meter Irizar ie bus, which has been running on Madrid’s roads since 2019. The vehicles will be powered by Irizar batteries and have 2 doors, 28 passenger seats, 1 driver’s seat plus 2 wheelchair areas.

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

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Tesla Cyberquad is alive, new trademark application for the electric ATV

Electrek

We haven’t heard anything about the Tesla Cyberquad since it was unveiled, but it is apparently still alive as the automaker applied for a new trademark application for the electric ATV. more… The post Tesla Cyberquad is alive, new trademark application for the electric ATV appeared first on Electrek.

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XPeng-backed HT Aero unveils urban usage scenarios for flying vehicle

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HT Aero, an urban air mobility (UAM) company in which China-based EV manufacturer XPeng is an investor, unveiled future urban usage scenarios for its fifth-generation flying vehicle XPeng X2, including autonomous flight take-off and landing for specific city scenarios, back-end scheduling, charging and flight control. In its first debut at an aerospace exhibition, X2 will be shown on 28 September at the 13 th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2021) in Zhuhai, Gua

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The world’s longest subsea cable will send clean energy from Morocco to the UK

Electrek

A 10.5 gigawatt (GW) solar and wind farm will be built in Morocco’s Guelmim-Oued Noun region, and it will supply the UK with clean energy via subsea cables. The twin 1.8 GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cables will be the world’s longest. more… The post The world’s longest subsea cable will send clean energy from Morocco to the UK appeared first on Electrek.

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Betolar and JA-KO Betoni to use Keliber’s lithium mine side streams for lower-carbon concrete

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Betolar, a Finnish material technology company that offers sustainable and low-carbon concrete production, and concrete company JA-KO Betoni, are assisting Keliber ( earlier post ), which is preparing a lithium mine in Kaustinen, Finland, in utilizing the massive side streams typically produced in the mining industry. Tailings produced as a side stream in Keliber’s minerals processing and analcime sand produced later in the lithium production process will be used in concrete production as aggreg

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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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Elon Musk: ‘This will be Tesla’s (TSLA) most intense delivery week ever’

Electrek

Elon Musk said that this week will be Tesla’s (TSLA) “most intense delivery week ever” in a new email to employees. more… The post Elon Musk: ‘This will be Tesla’s (TSLA) most intense delivery week ever’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y production at Giga Shanghai surges to 1.6k units per day in Sept: report

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It appears that Gigafactory Shanghai has achieved a notable milestone this September. As per recent local reports, Tesla’s China-based electric vehicle plant reportedly hit a production rate of 1,600 Model Y per day in September. This was a substantial increase from Giga Shanghai’s Model Y output in August, when the company produced 1,000 units of the all-electric crossover daily. .

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Plugin Vehicles Hit 22% Market Share In Europe In August!

CleanTechnica EVs

The European passenger plugin vehicle market is staying in the fast lane. More than 155,000 plugin vehicles were registered in August — which is +60% year over year (YoY). This performance is even more impressive when we consider that the overall auto market is in the doldrums. August 2021 was the weakest August since 2014, […].

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Tesla’s Elon Musk shares FSD Beta rollout strategy, V10.2 release date

Teslarati

Tesla officially released its long-awaited request Full Self-Driving Beta button a few days ago. Elon Musk also clarified how Tesla plans to roll out the FSD Beta button to drivers, while explaining how the Safety Score system will be used. Elon Musk explained via Twitter that drivers seeking eligibility to use Tesla’s FSD Beta button will need high scores in the Safety Score system.

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Polestar is the latest electric car company to go public

Electrek

Polestar, an all-electric car brand that spun out of Volvo, announced that it is going public through a SPAC. It becomes the latest of many electric car companies that have chosen to go that route over the last year. more… The post Polestar is the latest electric car company to go public appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla investors advised to ditch Kimbal Musk, James Murdoch by ISS in Shareholder vote

Teslarati

Tesla investors ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) are advised not to re-elect Kimbal Musk or James Murdoch in the coming Annual Shareholder Meeting by proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). Because Musk and Murdoch received large compensation packages from Tesla’s board, ISS believes the two non-executive board members do not present any advantages to the automaker’s general Governance.

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German Plan For Charging Infrastructure Turns Capitalism On Its Head

CleanTechnica EVs

A Great Plan First, a little history: about two years ago, the German federal government realized that the growth of charging infrastructure was not keeping up with the growth of battery electric vehicles on the road. In particular, the growth of high-performance charging (HPC) stations was lacking. The incentives made available to charge point operators […].

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Tesla Megapack project in Victoria to resume testing after July fire

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Tesla and Neoen received the all-clear to resume the commissioning process of the 300 MW/450 MWh Victorian Big Battery near Geelong. Neoen owns the Victorian Big Battery (VBB) and the batteries at the Hornsdale Power Reserve. The Victorian Big Battery uses Tesla Megapacks, while the Hornsdale Power Reserve uses Tesla’s Powerpacks. Tesla and Neoen were given the green light to continue testing the VBB after regulators finalized their investigation into the July fire involving two Tesla Mega

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Toyoda’s “Fixed Mindset,” Michelin’s Airless Tires, Cutting Fossil Car Use — CleanTechnica Top 20

CleanTechnica EVs

My older daughter recently came home from school and told us about something she had learned in her class — the difference between a “fixed mindset” and a “growth mindset.” Not doing the comparison justice, part of the difference was that people with a fixed mindset don’t want to learn, don’t want to try new […].

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SpaceX moves Super Heavy booster to make room for Mechazilla arm installation

Teslarati

For the second time, SpaceX has removed the first potentially flightworthy Super Heavy from Starbase’s orbital launch mount – this time to reportedly make room for the installation of a pair of huge ‘Mechazilla’ arms. Designed with three primary purposes in mind, SpaceX has decided to outfit Starbase’s Starship launch tower – an almost 500 ft (150m) tall framework – with three massive arms that CEO Elon Musk has informally deemed “Mechazilla.”

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Junkyard Find: 2017 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell

The Truth About Cars

I have become accustomed to running into the unexpected during my junkyard travels, finding everything from a JDM Nissan Fairlady Z to a bullet-riddled Cadillac from a Mythbusters episode to a British tank. That said, I never expected to find a four-year-old hydrogen fuel-cell car, more than a thousand miles from the only state in […]. The post Junkyard Find: 2017 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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Tesla suppliers halt production as China faces power issues

Teslarati

A number of key Tesla suppliers from China are temporarily halting their production as the country deals with an ongoing power crunch. The production shutdowns are part of the companies’ efforts to comply with Beijing’s tighter energy consumption policy, which is caused by surging coal and natural gas prices, rising energy demand, and the country’s efforts to cut emissions — to name a few. .

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Affordable and stylish European electric bike Cowboy is coming to America

Electrek

Cowboy has been a popular electric bicycle brand in Europe for several years now, and it’s finally making its US debut. more… The post Affordable and stylish European electric bike Cowboy is coming to America appeared first on Electrek.

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Opinion: Tesla FSD Beta critics’ pearl-clutching and outrage are getting ridiculous

Teslarati

Tesla’s “Request Full Self-Driving Beta” button is here, and so is the Fear Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD). Over the weekend, Tesla owners with qualified vehicles and who purchased the company’s Full Self-Drivings suite were able to press a button that would allow them to apply for a slot in the company’s soon-to-be-expanded FSD Beta program.

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Climate Change Will Bring More Transportation Problems — Unitsky String Technologies Has A Solution

CleanTechnica EVs

Weather wreaks havoc on transportation systems. Commercial aircraft can’t take off and land during stormy weather. Cars and trucks can’t drive on flooded roads. Ice, snow, and strong winds make traveling by car hazardous. Unfortunately, a warming planet means there will be more weather-related disruptions in the future. Self-driving cars won’t be able to get […].

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Tesla registers Cyberquad trademark, but not for the Cyberquad itself

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Tesla has filed a new trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, but it isn’t for the Cyberquad itself. Instead, the patent covers two classes: Games, Toys and Sporting Goods, and Clothing. In November 2019, Tesla unveiled the all-electric Cybertruck. A completely electric pickup capable of insane performance specifications, CEO Elon Musk rolled out the Cybertruck with Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen at the company’s Design Studio in Hawthorne, Cali

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Relux Electric inaugurated new EV charging station in Chennai 

Electric Vehicles India

Relux Electric inaugurated new EV charging station in Chennai . RELUX Electric, a Tamil Nadu based EV charging facility provider and chargers manufacturer has inaugurated its new EV charging station on the 24th of September at Guindy, Chennai. Relux Electric charging station inauguration in Guindy, Chennai. The EV charging station is inaugurated by Mr Karthik, MD of Relux in the presence of Hon.

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Tesla Giga Berlin works with local district to establish easy commute for employees

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Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin will have a bicycle path connecting the electric car production facility to the nearby town of Erkner, establishing an easier commute route for eventual employees at the manufacturing plant. The bike path was initially thought up by the District Administration of the Oder-Spree district, which controls the Eastern portion of Brandenburg, the German state where Giga Berlin is being built.

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Gas Stations & EV Chargers — Why All The Tension?

CleanTechnica EVs

With all the EVs forecast to be on the roads within 5 years, the question emerges, How will gas station owners convert their massive network of pumps to chargers?

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Ford announces 11.4B investments on production and battery plants for its EV lineup

Teslarati

Ford announced its plans to invest $11.4 billion in Tennessee and Kentucky for its electric vehicle production line. The OEM’s battery partner SK Innovation will be contributing to the investments as well. The investments will be made via BlueOvalSK , a new joint venture between Ford and SK Innovation—pending definitive agreements, regulatory approvals, etc.

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