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Eneco to install 240 charging connections this year at Albert Heijn supermarkets in the Netherlands and Belgium; 2,000 by 2025

Green Car Congress

Albert Heijn and Eneco—a producer and supplier of natural gas, electricity and heat—will be working together on the installation of rapid charging stations at Albert Heijn stores in the Netherlands and Belgium. Before the end of this year, 120 rapid charging stations with a total of 240 charging connections will be available for customers of the supermarket chain to charge their cars.

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Airstream eStream: Electric travel trailer could boost range or mpg, upgrade the whole experience

Green Car Reports

Airstream and its parent company Thor Industries surprised and excited RV enthusiasts and EV enthusiasts alike last month with an eStream electric travel trailer concept that might essentially go off the grid for days, boost the range or mpg of the tow vehicle, and potentially maneuver itself into a camping or charging spot. Now the company has.

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bp acquires 30% stake in Green Biofuels, UK’s largest provider of hydrogenated vegetable oil fuels

Green Car Congress

bp has acquired a 30% stake in Green Biofuels Ltd (GBF), the UK’s largest provider of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). GBF’s products are made from renewable feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal oils and fat. The product range includes Gd+ HVO, a sustainable renewable paraffinic diesel substitute that can be used as a direct drop-in replacement for diesel.

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9 of 14 Major Travel Booking Sites Include a Search Filter for EV Charging

EV Adoption

In a recent EVAdoption analysis of 14 of the most popular travel and hotel booking sites, we found that 9 of them (64%) included some variation of “EV charging station” as an option in their amenity search filter. Of the 5 travel sites that did not include an EV charger filter, 3 were the popular Hotwire, Priceline, and Trivago. While the percentage of hotel direct bookings is increasing, online travel and hotel booking (OTA) sites still account for roughly 50% of hotel bookings.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Verkor to build first gigafactory in Dunkirk

Green Car Congress

French industrial company Verkor has selected the port city of Dunkirk (Hauts de France) for the construction of its first Gigafactory for the development of low-carbon battery cells designed to support Europe’s net-zero goals. First delivery of low-carbon high performance batteries for electric vehicles is scheduled for July 2025; manufacturing capacity will expand from 16 GWh in 2025 to 50 GWh by 2030.

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Popular e-bike maker reveals data showing electric bikes offer similar exercise benefits to pedal bikes

Electrek

Belgium-based urban electric bicycle manufacturer Cowboy has shared interesting data gleaned from its ridership, providing insight on how much fitness benefit is offered by electric bikes. more… The post Popular e-bike maker reveals data showing electric bikes offer similar exercise benefits to pedal bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX preparing the ultimate backdrop for Elon Musk’s Starship update

Teslarati

For the third time, SpaceX has installed Super Heavy Booster 4 (B4) on Starbase’s lone orbital launch mount, kicking off preparations for CEO Elon Musk’s upcoming presentation. In a decision that is difficult to logically explain, however, SpaceX chose to install Super Heavy on the ‘orbital launch mount’ with a crane instead of a complex pair of giant arms explicitly designed to lift, stack, and catch Starship hardware that the company has spent the last several months in

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New high-speed German electric scooter offers modern styling, breaks from competitors

Electrek

In a sea of Vespa-styled electric scooters coming out across Europe, the newly unveiled Naon Zero-One electric two-wheeler offers a unique and fresh design. The fresh styling just may help differentiate it from the ubiquitous classically designed scooters still commanding significant market share. more… The post New high-speed German electric scooter offers modern styling, breaks from competitors appeared first on Electrek.

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Opinion: Tesla Model S Plaid’s ‘packaging symphony’ shows need for a flagship design update

Teslarati

When rumors of the Tesla Model S Plaid started emerging, many were excited to see the company’s new flagship sedan. It takes something special, after all, to dethrone the Model S “Raven” Performance, a vehicle that is already capable of humbling supercars on the quarter-mile. But while the specs of the Plaid definitely did not disappoint, one could not deny that the car’s exterior left much to be desired.

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How Car Companies Bribe Journalists (Video)

EV Obssesion

Do car companies bribe journalists, and if so, how exactly do they do this? In a video by Sam Alexander shared on YouTube titled “How Car Companies Bribe Journalists,” Sam addressed the legal ways that car companies such as Toyota, Honda, GM, Ford, Volkswagen, and others are able to bribe journalists for positive coverage. Sam […].

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

Brief

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The Boring Company’s Prufrock-1 TBM surfaces at Resorts World for Vegas Loop station

Teslarati

On Saturday, February 5, The Boring Company’s (TBC) Prufrock-1 surfaced at Resorts World after laying the groundwork for the Vegas Loop’s first station. . TBC published a video on Twitter of Purfrock-1 emerging from the ground near Resorts World over the weekend. Prufrock-1’s latest achievement officially connects the Las Vegas Convention Center to Resorts World via the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop and the Vegas Loop.

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Eneco Installing 240 EV Charging Connections, Spirit of Ecstasy Redesigned — EV News Today

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s the weekend, so news releases aren’t exactly flying left and right. However, we do have some stories for our new daily news roundup. See below for some EV stories you might have missed. EV Charging Eneco to install 240 charging connections this year at Albert Heijn supermarkets in the Netherlands and Belgium Scania supports […].

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BMW iX, i4 Come With 2 Years Of Free Charging At Electrify America

InsideEVs

2022 model year cars will get two years of 30-minute complimentary charging sessions at all Electrify America public charging stations.

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News: Tesla Announces Annual Earnings, New Focus on Production

Clean Fleet Report

New Products Delayed as Company Shifts to Delivering Current Vehicles. Tesla is starting to appear to be a major automaker in more ways every day. At last week’s announcement of its quarterly and annual earnings after a record year, CEO Elon Musk actually downplayed the potential for this year’s profit and indicated the company’s focus would shift from introducing new models to maximizing production at its existing factories.

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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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Tesla Model 3 At 100,000 Miles And Beyond: Here's What To Expect

InsideEVs

The Model 3 came to market over four years ago, and owners are starting to rack up the miles. Let's see how this EV is holding up.

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What My Tesla Model Y Taught Me This Week

CleanTechnica EVs

During my first real road trip with my Model Y, I learned a lot of cool stuff.

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1,070 HP Dongfeng Warrior M18 EV Coming As China’s Hummer EV

InsideEVs

The Warrior is the Chinese reinterpretation of the original Hummer H1 and now they want to make it electric.

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Five EVA chapters receive funding

Electric Auto Association

NDEW grants total $13,000 to educate communities. Inland Empire Vehicle Association NDEW event. Five chapters of the Electric Vehicle Association were awarded National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) grants from Electrify America (EA) and Southern California Edison (SCE) to further the understanding of electric vehicles (EVs). Recipients included: Inland Empire Electric Vehicle Association (IEEVA): $3,000 from EA, $1,500 from SCE Central Jersey Electric Auto Association (CJEAA): $3,000 from EA Electr

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Tesla Model Y Heat Pump And Range Test In Extreme Cold

InsideEVs

Can the Model Y's heat pump handle frigid temps in Canada? What's the range loss at -27°C (-16.6°F)?

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Relativity Space “closer and closer” to first launch of a fully 3D-printed rocket

Teslarati

Relativity Space, a Long Beach, California-based aerospace startup, aims to alter the manufacturing process of rockets forever by 3D-printing almost every piece of their orbital-class Terran rockets. . The company was co-founded in 2015 by CEO Tim Ellis (departing Blue Origin) and Jordan Noone (departing SpaceX), with both engineers leaving their positions at these industry giants with one goal in mind: build and launch the world’s first 3D-printed orbital rocket. .

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Check Out The 2022 BMW Plug-In Lineup In US, Without i3 And X3 PHEV

InsideEVs

There are new all-electric models (i4 and iX), while the plug-in hybrids are now less expensive.

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USPS announces plans to order 5,000 EVs & achieve 70% fleet electrification

Teslarati

On Sunday, February 6, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced plans to submit an initial order for 5,000 electric delivery vans. The announcement was made to show that the USPS is committed to the fiscally responsible rollout of electric-powered vehicles for America’s largest federal fleet. The Postal Service also announced plans to achieve 70% fleet electrification within the decade.

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Rivian R1T Vs Toyota Tundra: How Far Can It Tow A Small Trailer?

InsideEVs

The Rivian R1T was on track to exceed half of its EPA range rating.

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UK: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Almost Doubled In January 2022

InsideEVs

Rechargeable cars accounted for more than one fifth of the market.

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Watch BMW i4 M50 Range Tested In Cold Weather

InsideEVs

Bjørn Nyland reports 385 km (239 miles) at 90 km/h (56 mph).

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Tesla Updates Supercharger Map, 35% Growth In 2021

InsideEVs

Meanwhile deliveries grew by 87% during the same period.

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Tesla Model Y Vs Icy Incline: Better Than Jeep Gladiator Rubicon?

InsideEVs

In this test, a Tesla Model Y beat a Jeep Gladiator.

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2022 Kia EV6 US Specs Compared: Battery, Range, Price And More

InsideEVs

Let's take a deep dive into the numbers.

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Report: Hyundai To Return To Japan, But Only With Electric Cars

InsideEVs

Hyundai Ioniq 5 coming to Japan?

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