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IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

Green Car Congress

As the world contends with a global energy crisis, nuclear power has the potential to play a significant role in helping countries to securely transition to energy systems dominated by renewables, according to a new special report by the IEA. In countries that choose to continue or increase their use of nuclear power, it can reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, cut carbon dioxide emissions and enable electricity systems to integrate higher shares of solar and wind power.

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GM issues retroactive discount for Chevy Bolt EV models bought new in 2022

Green Car Reports

General Motors is issuing a retroactive discount for Chevrolet Bolt EV models bought in 2022, reimbursing owners who bought their cars before a big price cut announced one month ago. First reported by Automotive News (subscription required), GM will give eligible buyers up to $6,000 back, in line with the discount applied to the 2023 Bolt EV.

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Tesla shows off cool solar range extender trailer with Starlink dish

Teslarati

Range extenders are nothing new, though they typically involve the use of a small internal combustion engine that can help an all-electric vehicle travel farther. Tesla appears to have scoffed at the idea, as the team featured a solar-powered range extender trailer as part of its exhibit at the 2022 IdeenExpo in Hanover, Germany. Held at the Hanover Exhibition Center, the IdeenExpo is a massive event for children, teenagers, and young adults that features workshops and exhibits from various nota

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Tesla vehicles are now scanning for potholes and rough roads to help avoid them

Electrek

Tesla confirmed in a new software update that its vehicles are now scanning for rough roads, like potholes, to help avoid them damaging the vehicles by adjusting the suspension. more…. The post Tesla vehicles are now scanning for potholes and rough roads to help avoid them appeared first on Electrek.

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Polestar 2 leads June EV sales as Tesla gears up for busy second half

The Driven EV News

Polestar tops electric vehicle sales in June, but the overall share of EVs in the new car market falls to 1.1 per cent as Tesla sales slow to a trickle. The post Polestar 2 leads June EV sales as Tesla gears up for busy second half appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla unveils solar range extender trailer with SpaceX Starlink internet terminal

Electrek

Tesla has unveiled a new solar range extender trailer with a SpaceX Starlink internet satellite system at an exposition in Germany, but don’t expect to be able to buy it anything soon. more…. The post Tesla unveils solar range extender trailer with SpaceX Starlink internet terminal appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO has provided 10 million battery swaps as it reaches 998 stations

CN EV Post

If all of NIO's battery swap stations start charging, a battery swap station providing 50 services per day could reach the break-even point, an executive previously said. The post NIO has provided 10 million battery swaps as it reaches 998 stations appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Genesis GV60: Pricing, specs and details of luxury EV officially revealed

The Driven EV News

Genesis finally breaks cover on GV60 luxury electric crossover official specifications, pricing and other details, including vehicle to load. The post Genesis GV60: Pricing, specs and details of luxury EV officially revealed appeared first on The Driven.

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Elon Musk explains why he is pro-nuclear energy

Teslarati

Elon Musk is arguably the world’s biggest clean energy advocate, and his company, Tesla, has built some of the biggest battery storage systems on the planet. Yet in recent comments, Musk has highlighted that he believes it’s a mistake to stigmatize nuclear energy today, especially as renewables like solar and batteries are still ramping up. Apart from leading Tesla into new milestones, Musk is also funding the $100 million XPRiZE Carbon Removal competition.

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“Huzzah!” Fonz electric scooters can now claim stamp duty rebates

The Driven EV News

Fonz electric scooters now qualify for stamp duty exemption after backflip by NSW state government. The post “Huzzah!” Fonz electric scooters can now claim stamp duty rebates appeared first on The Driven.

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

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BMW i7 xDrive60 rolls off the production line at Dingolfing

EV Specifications

The first series-produced vehicles of the new BMW 7 Series have rolled off the production lines of BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, including the fully electric BMW i7 xDrive60. The BMW Group invested over €300 million to ready the Dingolfing vehicle plant for the production of the new BMW 7 Series. For the first time, the BMW Group is piloting automated maneuvers within the production environment by.

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Stockholm’s “flying” electric water taxis to offer quicker, quieter and cheaper transport

The Driven EV News

Stockholm to trial Candela's "flying" electric water taxis - a quicker, quieter and cheaper option for people to get around the city. The post Stockholm’s “flying” electric water taxis to offer quicker, quieter and cheaper transport appeared first on The Driven.

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Amazon to use walking, electric cargo bikes to replace thousands of van deliveries

Electrek

E-commerce giant Amazon has found a simple solution to replace thousands of its van deliveries: smaller electric cargo bikes and good old-fashioned walking. more…. The post Amazon to use walking, electric cargo bikes to replace thousands of van deliveries appeared first on Electrek.

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Solar-powered Tesla trailer could help allay “range anxiety”

The Driven EV News

Tesla range-extending solar trailer with Starlink could possibly make it the perfect answer to range anxiety in the outback. The post Solar-powered Tesla trailer could help allay “range anxiety” appeared first on The Driven.

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

Brief

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Asian Development Bank Sees Increase In EV Sales In The Region, Recommends Strategies

CleanTechnica EVs

“Fully harness the EV momentum,” says the Asian Development Bank (ADD) in its “E-Mobility Options for ADB Developing Member Countries,” which both forecast and recommended the quick shift to electric vehicles in the region to stem both climate change issues and the rising cost of fuel. The report noted how in the People’s Republic of […].

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Nissan reveals UK specs and pricing for Ariya electric crossover

The Driven EV News

Nissan releases UK pricing for electric Ariya crossover - a prelude perhaps to the car arriving on Australian shores. The post Nissan reveals UK specs and pricing for Ariya electric crossover appeared first on The Driven.

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3 New Electric SUVs Coming From Jaguar

CleanTechnica EVs

Jaguar is developing a new electric car chassis that will be the basis for three new SUVs from the company due in 2025.

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Tesla expands Green Traffic Light Chime – cutting down on road rage

Electrek

Tesla is bringing its Green Light Chime feature, which previously was only for people with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta to most of its cars, helping cut down on road rage at traffic lights. more…. The post Tesla expands Green Traffic Light Chime – cutting down on road rage appeared first on Electrek.

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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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NIO to hold NIO Power Day 2022 event online on July 6

CN EV Post

This is another major annual event for the company in addition to NIO Day, which is expected to provide an update on NIO's plans to build its replenishment system. The post NIO to hold NIO Power Day 2022 event online on July 6 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Polestar CEO Wants to Build O2 Electric Roadster

CleanTechnica EVs

Polestar's CEO – along with everyone else – wants the little roadster to happen!

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax. The current approach of the fuel tax is simple, fair, and the collection and payment infrastructure is in place.

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Lifecycle Emissions of EVs & CO2: Debunking TED Talk Video

CleanTechnica EVs

By David Waterworth with Paul Wildman Recently, Paul Wildman, a well-educated friend of mine who also happens to own a Tesla, happened upon a TED talk. He was most concerned that the car he had purchased because it was environmentally friendly might have turned out to be the antithesis of that? So, was more CO2 […].

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Revamped Jaguar Will Rely On Three New Electric SUVs Here In 2025

InsideEVs

The automaker is essentially starting over with a completely new lineup of models all built on the same Panthera platform.

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The Struggle with the Inner Scotsman at the Servo

CleanTechnica EVs

This opinion piece by Greg Bray published in Regrow Queensland 22 June 2022 Issue 22 Vol 3 epitomizes what many car buyers are dealing with in Australia and beyond. Sourced and edited by David Waterworth and shared with permission. Folks, like a lot of you, I’m pulling some interesting faces at the petrol pump each […].

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US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Reached New Record In June 2022

InsideEVs

Close to 3,000 units were delivered last month and almost 14,000 cumulatively.

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Tesla to shut down production at Gigafactory Berlin to upgrade the factory and add a shift

Electrek

Tesla is reportedly going to shut down production at Gigafactory Berlin in order to upgrade the factory and add a shift to achieve higher production capacity. more…. The post Tesla to shut down production at Gigafactory Berlin to upgrade the factory and add a shift appeared first on Electrek.

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Global Computer Chip Shortage May Be Easing

CleanTechnica EVs

Suddenly, the computer chip shortage appears to be easing as demand for smartphones and laptop computers shrinks.

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Bafang’s New Automatic 3-Speed Transmission Looks To Simplify E-Bikes

InsideEVs

Bafang’s newest tech aims to do away with shifters and cables completely.

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France Plugin EV Growth Slows, But Still Rocking

CleanTechnica EVs

France saw plugin electric vehicles take 19.8% market share in June, up marginally from 18.7% YoY. Full electrics saw healthy growth whilst plugin hybrids fell. The overall auto market fell over 14% YoY, to 171,085 units. The Peugeot e-208 was the #1 best selling full electric in June, though Renault took 3 of the top […].

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Road Test: 2022 BMW i4 M50

Clean Fleet Report

BMW Finally Puts Its Marker in the EV Race. A conversation starter. BMW’s newest EV delivers unique style and world-class performance. BMW has been a pioneer in the EV business for more than a decade with quirky vehicles like the i3 city car and outrageously high-tech and performance-oriented i8 plug-in hybrid. These cars appealed to niche drivers, but hardly to the mainstream luxury EV buyer.

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Ducati MotoE prototype details revealed

Electric Cars Report

Ducati unveiled the technical details of the MotoE project in a video in which the prototype is illustrated by the team that has overseen its creation and is following its development. “V21L” in Borgo Panigale identifies Ducati’s first electric motorcycle, a prototype that starting from 2023 will compete in the FIM MotoE World Cup, of […] The post Ducati MotoE prototype details revealed appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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BMW 7 Series Begins Production in Dingolfing

CleanTechnica EVs

BMW is coming for the premium electric sedan market with a sharp-looking, ultra-luxurious new 7 series – and production begins this week!

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Launching LHC Run 3: Expanding the LHC physics programme

Innovation News Network

CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) Run 3 is set to launch after three years of upgrade and maintenance work. A new period of data collection begins Tuesday 5 July 2022 for experiments at the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), after more than three years of upgrade and maintenance work. Beams […]. The post Launching LHC Run 3: Expanding the LHC physics programme appeared first on Innovation News Network.