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Report: total investment of $8.1T in nature required over next 3 decades; tripling current investments needed by 2030

Green Car Congress

A total investment of $8.1 trillion in nature is required over the next three decades to successfully tackle the climate, biodiversity, and land degradation crises, according to the State of Finance for Nature report released by the World Economic Forum, UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Economics of Land Degradation (ELD) Initiative hosted by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in collaboration with Vivid Economics.

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Which electric vehicles include free road-trip fast-charging?

Green Car Reports

With summer approaching, a holiday weekend upon us, and stir-crazy families looking toward post-pandemic road trips, it's as good a time as ever to survey which electric vehicles include free fast-charging. Quite a few of them do, although some automakers only offer a limited amount of free charging—often based on kilowatt-hours—rather.

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Maersk selects Wärtsilä HY Module hybrid solution for AHTS vessel conversion

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Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä HY Module , a containerized hybrid battery power and energy storage system to Maersk Supply Service, the Denmark-based provider of offshore marine services and integrated solutions for the global energy sector. The Wärtsilä system will support Maersk’s goal of reducing the carbon intensity of its fleet by 50% before the end of this decade.

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Tesla Powerpacks to help power critical hospital in Haiti having issues with its solar system

Electrek

Tesla Powerpacks are currently being deployed at a critical hospital in Haiti where it is having issues maintaining sustainable power. more… The post Tesla Powerpacks to help power critical hospital in Haiti having issues with its solar system appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Electric Circuit adding 4,500 new charging stations in Québec by 2028; Hydro-Québec assistance up to $12k per station

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The Electric Circuit, in partnership with Québec’s municipalities, will be rolling out 4,500 standard charging stations (240 V, 7 kW) by 2028, to meet the needs of electric vehicle drivers who do not have access to home charging. To support this initiative, a grant program is being offered exclusively to municipalities, through which Hydro-Québec is providing financial assistance of up to $12,000 per standard charging station.

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Tesla delivers new Model Y without passenger lumbar support, and it’s unclear why

Electrek

New Tesla Model Y owners are reporting that their electric SUVs are being delivered without lumbar support on the passenger side. It’s unclear if it’s a problem with production, or if Tesla removed the feature that generally comes standard in premium vehicles. more… The post Tesla delivers new Model Y without passenger lumbar support, and it’s unclear why appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla cameras help catch suspect behind BB gun shootings in CA freeways

Teslarati

Anaheim resident Jesse Leal Rodriguez was recently charged with three counts of attempted murder and three counts of assault on a person causing great bodily injury, as per the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Rodriguez is suspected of being the man responsible for a string of attacks involving BBs shot through vehicles’ windows on freeways in the Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. .

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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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The European Commission’s Joint Research Center recently published a report analyzing research and innovation (R&I) in low-emission alternative energy for transport in Europe. The analysis focuses on selected EU-funded projects from TRIMIS with end dates from 2019 onwards. The Transport Research and Innovation Monitoring and Information System (TRIMIS) is the analytical support tool for the establishment and implementation of the Strategic Transport Research and Innovation Agenda (STRIA), and is

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Candela’s P-12 electric hydrofoil water taxi unveiled, costs 85% less than gas boats to run

Electrek

Public transportation just got way cooler. Premium Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just unveiled the new Candela P-12, an electric hydrofoil water taxi. more… The post Candela’s P-12 electric hydrofoil water taxi unveiled, costs 85% less than gas boats to run appeared first on Electrek.

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MIT study: people globally follow a “visitation law”; inverse relationship between distance and frequency of visits

Green Car Congress

A new paper by an MIT team and colleagues in Singapore, China, Italy and Denmark, drawing on global data, finds that people visit places more frequently when they have to travel shorter distances to get there. By examining cellphone data on four continents, the researchers were able to arrive at a distinctive new finding in the urban studies literature.

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

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Tesla’s onboard cameras help police arrest suspect terrorizing drivers with random car shootings

Electrek

TeslaCam, Tesla’s onboard integrated dashcam system using Autopilot cameras, helped the police make an arrest in a strange case that has been terrorizing Southern California’s roads for weeks. more… The post Tesla’s onboard cameras help police arrest suspect terrorizing drivers with random car shootings appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk explains Tesla’s lumbar support removal, price increases for Model 3 and Model Y

Teslarati

For several months now, Tesla has been implementing price increases for the Model 3 and Model Y. Elon Musk recently explained why Tesla has raised the price of its vehicles despite removing features from its products, specifically the lumbar support for the passenger seat of the Model Y. . Recently, longtime Tesla supporter @Ryanth3nerd expressed his displeasure via Twitter at Tesla’s price increases and removal of lumbar support for the Model Y.

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Arcimoto FUV 3-wheeled electric vehicle: Joyriding in this electric fun-mobile (with video)

Electrek

The market is seemingly flooded with impressive new electric offerings in both the four-wheel and two-wheel varieties. But what about three-wheeled electric vehicles? I recently took a test ride on the Arcimoto FUV and its chopped-top rebel cousin, the Arcimoto Roadster, to see what this wild and wacky EV could do. more… The post Arcimoto FUV 3-wheeled electric vehicle: Joyriding in this electric fun-mobile (with video) appeared first on Electrek.

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2021 CleanTechnica Car of the Year — Last Chance to Vote

CleanTechnica EVs

I will soon be closing the voting for the 2021 CleanTechnica Car of the Year award. If you would like to vote but haven’t yet, go here and vote. Below is a reminder of who the contenders are, some core specs, and the guidelines for voting on the 2021 CleanTechnica Car of the Year (which […].

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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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EGEB: Oil giant Total rebrands as TotalEnergies, but some call it a greenwash

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): French oil giant Total changes its name to TotalEnergies to mark its shift to renewables. The first wind turbine has been erected at Hornsea Two offshore wind farm in the UK, and it will be huge. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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How Many Ford F-150 Lightnings & Mustang Mach-Es Will Ford Build?

CleanTechnica EVs

We have been enthusiastically writing about the Ford F-150 Lightning since it came out, and the Mustang Mach-E is one of our 2021 CleanTechnica Car of the Year contenders. Both vehicles seem to have what it takes to become mass-market models — not just token electric vehicles. The core question many of us have been […].

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The solar industry’s low-tech problem and how to fix it

Electrek

Kirk Edelman, chief commercial officer at New York City-headquartered solar development, construction, and asset management company Safari Energy , told Electrek about the three technologies that the solar industry needs to adopt in order to revolutionize processes and infrastructure. more… The post The solar industry’s low-tech problem and how to fix it appeared first on Electrek.

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Blimps May Be The Key To Low-Carbon Short-Range Air Travel

CleanTechnica EVs

Everything old is new again, as Hybrid Air Vehicles says it is looking to start production of its Airlander 10 blimp soon.

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Electric motorbike battery-swapping war heats up as KYMCO’s Ionex signs Super SOCO, FELO

Electrek

KYMCO is making a play for king of the battery-swapping hill, signing on two more electric motorcycle manufacturers for its Ionex battery swapping system. more… The post Electric motorbike battery-swapping war heats up as KYMCO’s Ionex signs Super SOCO, FELO appeared first on Electrek.

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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years

Electric Vehicles India

Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years. The Government of Nepal, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada announced the budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 which allocated a total of 1.64 trillion NPR ($14 billion) for the energy sector in Nepal. The government has set the growth of 6.5 per cent for the next fiscal year.

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Hyundai throws the gauntlet against Tesla and Ford, declares itself as EV charging leader

Teslarati

Hyundai is determined to be recognized as a legitimate and formidable competitor in the electric vehicle sector. And based on the South Korean automaker’s recent statements, it appears that Hyundai is setting its sights on some of the market’s most prominent players, including Tesla and Ford, both of whom have delivered and unveiled vehicles that are well-reviewed and loved by their owners, both present and future. .

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How Much Does it Cost to Install EV Charging Stations?

Charged Future

There are many benefits to installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at hotels, offices, apartments, or condos. In fact, here are three benefits to installing stations at Airbnb or vacation rentals. For many business owners, providing charging for customers, residents, or employees is well worth the initial expense. Benefits of installing EV charging stations include, … How Much Does it Cost to Install EV Charging Stations?

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Rivian’s potential IPO to target $70 billion valuation: report

Teslarati

Electric truck maker Rivian might be seeking a $70 billion valuation in its potential initial public offering (IPO). The company seems to be moving forward with its efforts to enter the stock market, with Rivian reportedly selecting underwriters for its IPO. Individuals familiar with the matter have informed Bloomberg that Rivian is working with advisers, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Morgan Stanley, for its potential IPO later this year.

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Morrow Batteries Commits To New Factory In Norway

CleanTechnica EVs

Morrow Batteries says it will build the world's most sustainable battery factory in southern Norway.

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Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 2021

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford Mustang Reimagined As Smaller 2030 Electric Coupe

InsideEVs

The project was sponsored by Ford asking designers to reimagine the Mustang as an electric vehicle in a new segment.

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Maersk Selects Wärtsilä Hybrid Solution to Support Decarbonisation Efforts

EV Obssesion

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä HY Module, a containerized hybrid battery power and energy storage system to Maersk Supply Service, the Denmark based provider of offshore marine services and integrated solutions for the global energy sector. The Wärtsilä system will support Maersk’s goal of reducing the carbon intensity of its fleet by 50 […].

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SK Innovation's Battery Business Remains Unprofitable In Q1 2021

InsideEVs

The company explains it by the initial costs of new plants. The goal is to achieve an output of 190 GWh annually by 2025.

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Facilitating Electric Vehicle Charging Urban Centers with 4,500 New Stations

EV Obssesion

Press Release courtesy of Hydro Quebec The Electric Circuit, in partnership with Québec’s municipalities, will be rolling out 4,500 standard charging stations by 2028, to meet the needs of electric vehicle drivers who do not have access to home charging. To support this important initiative, a grant program is being offered exclusively to municipalities, through […].

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EVgo Launches Reservation Program

InsideEVs

Initially, only at selected locations in Southern California, Northern California, and the Seattle area.

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How E-Rickshaws Are Bringing The Electric Revolution To India

Get Electric Vehicle

Auto rickshaws have been the face of Indian urban mobility for decades and still, they are the most preferred mobility solution in many of the Indian cities. The majority of the first and last-mile operations in India is completed by autorickshaws. At the same time being the solution for the urban mobility solutions, autorickshaws contributes significantly to polluting our cities.

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Audi e-tron GT Sets New Record In Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge

InsideEVs

It took 9 hours and 35 minutes to cover 1,000 km (including charging stops).

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Catching Up To China In The EV Race Will Require New Thinking

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. by Charles Morris Auto industry analysts disagree about the timeline for the electrification of the world’s transport system, but there’s one thing they all agree on: China has pulled far ahead of the US. A recent article in The Atlantic by Michael Schuman, the author of several books about China’s history and economy, explains […].

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Can A Tesla Model 3 Performance Go 1,000 Miles In A Day?

InsideEVs

Can any EV travel 1,000 miles in the same day? It sure puts range and charging speed to the test.

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