Green Car Congress
MAY 24, 2021
Rare earth materials are essential to a variety of economic sectors, including healthcare and clean energy. In a new study, scientists at Argonne National Laboratory highlighted which rare earth elements may be particularly vulnerable to disruptions such as mine shutdowns. A range of devices and machines rely on rare earth elements that are mined and refined largely in China.
Green Car Reports
MAY 24, 2021
Optioned with the extended-range battery that will allow a targeted EPA range of 300 miles, the F-150 Lightning will cost just $49,974 in its base Lightning Pro work-truck guise, Ford revealed Monday morning. That’s exactly a $10,000 premium over the $39,974 base price announced for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning last week—a price that.
Green Car Congress
MAY 24, 2021
ADM and the University of Illinois announced the successful completion of the Illinois Basin - Decatur Project (IBDP), a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project designed to evaluate and test the technology at commercial scale. This is one of two CCS projects located adjacent to ADM’s corn processing plant in Decatur, Illinois. Over three years approximately 1000 tonnes/day of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), obtained from ethanol production at the ADM plant, was compressed, dehydrated, sent along a 1.9-
Green Car Reports
MAY 24, 2021
Hyundai Motor America on Monday provided first details for the Ioniq 5 electric crossover—the brand’s first dedicated EV—that will be arriving to U.S. dealerships starting this fall Although the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 was revealed in February, there have been some tweaks in how it’s positioning the model for the U.S. market.
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Green Car Congress
MAY 24, 2021
Researchers from Korea and France have shown that iron–nitrogen-doped carbon is an efficient and durable electrocatalyst for selective nitric oxide reduction into hydroxylamine. An open-access paper on the work is published in Nature Communications. Among the major pollutants, nitrogen oxide (NO x ) accumulation can cause severe respiratory diseases and imbalance in the Earth’s nitrogen cycle.
Green Car Reports
MAY 24, 2021
California has approved ambitious emissions-reductions goals for ride-hailing services, effectively requiring companies like Uber and Lyft to go all-electric by the end of the decade. Drafted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the new rules require ride-hailing companies to start ramping up electrification in 2023, reduce greenhouse-gas.
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Green Car Reports
MAY 24, 2021
The BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid SUV will offer tires made from sustainably-sourced natural rubber starting in August, the automaker announced last week in a press release. BMW claims the special 22-inch Pirelli P-Zero tires also include wood-based rayon as a strengthener and are the first to receive certification from the Forest Stewardship.
Green Car Congress
MAY 24, 2021
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has released a report that outlines the significant potential for Australia to reshape its mining sector to capitalize on its rich critical materials resources and turn them into high purity materials and products through refining and manufacturing. The Critical Energy Minerals Roadmap shows how the mining and manufacturing sectors can work together to turn critical minerals resources such as lithium and silicon into much needed products for renewable
Green Car Reports
MAY 24, 2021
We got our first chance to get up close to the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 last week in Orange County, Calif., right next to Hyundai’s offices, and it did not disappoint. Pictures and press releases don’t do this vehicle justice, it’s going to have a unique presence on the road and it serves as a worthy introduction for Hyundai’s.
Electrek
MAY 24, 2021
In court in Norway, Tesla was found guilty of throttling charging speed and battery capacity through a software update. Unless it appeals, Tesla is going to have to pay $16,000 to each of the thousands of owners affected in the country. The fine could be even more significant as other similar legal efforts are on the way in other countries. more… The post Tesla is found guilty of throttling charging speed, asked to pay $16,000 to thousands of owners appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 24, 2021
Tesla seems to be laying the preparations for its transition to a vision-only Autopilot and Full Self-Driving approach. The shift was hinted at in the company’s official US website for the Model 3 and Model Y, both of which have now been updated to remove references to radar. . Previous iterations of the Autopilot section of Tesla’s webpages for its vehicles indicate that the driver-assist system features 360 degrees of visibility, 160 meters of Forward Protection (radar), and 12 ult
Electrek
MAY 24, 2021
Tesla has released a new software update for Powerwall with better integration with Tesla’s Energy Plan and Virtual Power Plant, as well as a few more features. more… The post Tesla updates Powerwall with better Energy Plan, Virtual Power Plant integration and more appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 24, 2021
Tesla’s first-ever ‘Megacharger’ for the all-electric Semi will be installed at Frito-Lay’s Modesto, California plant, according to documents. After being unveiled in November 2017, Tesla received hundreds of pre-orders for the Semi, its first all-electric commercial vehicle. Frito-Lay was one of the first, as its parent company, PepsiCo, reserved 100 Tesla Semis on December 12th, 2017.
Electrek
MAY 24, 2021
Piaggio’s second ever electric scooter has just been unveiled ahead of the Beijing Motor Show later this week. That’s where the new Piaggio ONE will take center stage, though the brand is already unveiling the vehicle online to start the buzz. more… The post The electric Vespa-maker Piaggio unveils its second electric scooter appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 24, 2021
Russian Tesla hacker Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov will be deported from the United States after being sentenced on Monday to time already served. In March, Kruichkov pleaded guilty to a cybersecurity attack on Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada in Reno. . Kriuchkov appeared on a video conference from jail recently and apologized for his involvement with the ransomware plot on Tesla.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 24, 2021
Nissan and Turo recently announced that they’re giving new LEAF owners $350 in credit to rent vehicles, so that people who own a LEAF can borrow another vehicle for road trips, home improvement stores, and other occasions where the LEAF won’t cut it. They’re calling it “own the car they want and book the car […].
Teslarati
MAY 24, 2021
Tesla and fast-charging company Fastned have once again partnered up to bring sustainably-powered electric vehicle chargers to the United Kingdom. The next project will be at the Energy Superhub Oxford in the United Kingdom, where 14 fast chargers capable of peak charging rates of 300 kW will be available for electric vehicle drivers. Fastned announced the partnership with Tesla on Friday, but there are several other entities that are teaming up to bring more EV chargers to the UK.
Electrek
MAY 24, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The decline in natural gas generation in the first four months of 2021 is the first year-over-year decline since 2017. Here are 5 things US households can do this summer to ease stress on the grid and save money. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.
Teslarati
MAY 24, 2021
Tesla appears to be on the cusp of a massive delivery push for its refreshed flagship sedan, the Model S Plaid. This was hinted at by the company’s online configurator, which shows an estimated delivery date of June (2021) for Model S Plaid orders. . The Tesla Model S Plaid has met a number of delays to date. Initially expected to start deliveries in February 2021, the Model S Plaid’s customer release date was pushed back as Tesla met challenges with the vehicle’s production.
Electrek
MAY 24, 2021
A Tesla test vehicle spotted with lidar sensors has started some rumors and caused some confusion after CEO Elon Musk made it clear that the automaker wouldn’t use lidar. more… The post Tesla test vehicle spotted with lidar leads to rumors and confusion appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 24, 2021
Ford released details on the F-150 Lightning Pro variant recently. The Lightning Pro was built for commercial customers to handle tough work. It is also the all-electric pickup truck’s most affordable variant. In the legacy automaker’s own words, the F-150 Lightning Pro was “Built Ford Tough” for business owners. “Ford commercial trucks are the backbone for many of our customers’ businesses, which is why we put them through testing so harsh, some areas can onl
Green Car Reports
MAY 24, 2021
The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup will start $10,000 higher in its 300-mile form. California wants Uber and Lyft to favor EVs. BMW is switching to some special sustainable tires for one of its plug-in hybrids. And the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid is quite a deal right now to lease. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. This morning.
Electrek
MAY 24, 2021
EV startup Faraday Future is celebrating the grand opening of what it’s calling the FF Futurist Experience in New York City, allowing the public to see its upcoming FF 91 EV up-close for the first time. This experience will coincide with Faraday Future’s pending SPAC merger to promote its flagship vehicle while the deal finalizes. more… The post Faraday Future launches FF 91 viewing experience in New York appeared first on Electrek.
EV Obssesion
MAY 24, 2021
PEUGEOT has opened reservations for the new e-Boxer van, the brand’s largest full electric Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV). Available to order from 19th May, the PEUGEOT e-Boxer is available with two battery options and comes in three lengths to suit a variety of needs for both business and private users. Prices for the new PEUGEOT e-Boxer […].
Electrek
MAY 24, 2021
Tesla is accelerating its Model S Plaid delivery timeline after seemingly overcoming delays. At the same time, the automaker has stopped taking orders for the Model S Plaid+. more… The post Tesla accelerates Model S Plaid delivery timeline after delays, stops taking Model S Plaid+ orders appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Vehicles India
MAY 24, 2021
Court says govt to add hydrogen fuel cell vehicles & infrastructure in FAME II scheme. In an attempt to promote and bring hydrogen-based vehicles and infrastructure, the Delhi High Court has directed the Government of India to consider hydrogen fuel cell-based electric vehicles and hydrogen refuelling stations under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME-II) scheme.
Electrek
MAY 24, 2021
As the US inches closer toward a cherished and long-desired sense of normalcy, automakers have begun to open their doors to the public and allow writers like myself to actually see EVs up close. I kick off my inaugural in-person vehicle experience of 2021 (in May), with a sneak peak of the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 CUV. Below is everything you can anticipate to experience yourself when this EV hits the market. more… The post Here’s an up-close look at the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (video) appea
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 24, 2021
After what seems like a really, really long time since the first BYD Tang SUVs were sent to Norway on a promotional tour, the first 100 all-electric BYD models are officially on their way to Norway, and what’s more, the company plans to deliver 1500 BYD Tangs to Norwegian customers before the end of 2021! […].
Electrek
MAY 24, 2021
Hecate Independent Power (HIP) has announced it will build an enormous, $30 billion offshore wind project off the coast of Iceland that will power the UK using long subsea cables. more… The post Huge $30 billion offshore wind project launches in North Atlantic appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 24, 2021
Is the Ford F-150 Lighting the greatest idea since sliced bread or an over-priced toy for a few wealthy drivers?
Energy Institute at HAAS
MAY 24, 2021
Energy efficient air conditioners save electricity exactly when the grid is most strained. Summer is around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere and air conditioning will soon be ramping up. … Continue Reading Can Energy Efficiency Help Avoid Blackouts?
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 24, 2021
I’m probably not the only person to experience a perspective shift and a greater appreciation for things I miss during the pandemic. After months of isolation and not traveling, I realized that our virtual world — where everything but the most essential in-person tasks are done by email, phone calls, and Zoom meetings — makes […].
Teslarati
MAY 24, 2021
Fresh off of a major contract loss during a competition to build NASA’s next crewed Moon lander, Blue Origin has begun aggressively lobbying Congress for the contract NASA didn’t give it. Thankfully, albeit not at first, a modification has been made to an amendment first proposed by a Senator that has long pursued favorable treatment of Blue Origin that will prevent that legislation – if it passes – from unfairly interrupting the $2.9 billion contract NASA already awarded
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 24, 2021
Have a couple hours to waste? Me neither, but back in 2004, I did. That’s when I watched Raptor Island, a direct-to-DVD film that tried to bring back the magic of Jurassic Park, but on a budget. Fortunately, you too can experience the budget version of dinosaur magic, and only spend a couple minutes doing […].
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