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HyPoint, Piasecki Aircraft partner to deliver next-generation hydrogen fuel cell systems for eVTOLs

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HyPoint, a company developing turbo air-cooled hydrogen-fuel-cell systems for aviation and urban air mobility, entered into a multi-phase collaborative development agreement with Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC), a pioneer in advanced rotorcraft and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) platforms and technologies, for the development and certification of a hydrogen fuel cell system for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle applications.

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Waymo's self-driving Jaguar I-Pace electric cars are ready for passengers

Green Car Reports

Waymo is ready to offer rides to the public in self-driving Jaguar I-Pace electric cars, the company announced Tuesday in a blog post. The vehicles will operate in San Francisco as part of what Waymo calls its Trusted Tester program. Riders will be able to hail an I-Pace using the Waymo One app and will be asked share feedback about the.

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Chalmers team develops graphite-like anode for Na-ion batteries; Janus graphene

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a nanometric graphite-like anode for sodium ion (Na + storage), formed by stacked graphene sheets functionalized only on one side, termed Janus graphene. The estimated sodium storage up to C 6.9 Na is comparable to graphite for standard lithium ion batteries. The approach, reported in an open-access paper in Science Advances , provides a way to design carbon-based materials for sodium-ion batteries.

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Toyota will make hydrogen fuel-cell modules in the US starting in 2023

Green Car Reports

Toyota announced Wednesday that it plans to make hydrogen fuel-cell modules in the U.S., starting in 2023. The fuel-cell stacks, in modular form, will be part of a kit that will essentially replace a traditional heavy-duty diesel engine in big Class 8 semi trucks. The system is capable of delivering up to 160 kw (214 hp) of continuous power.

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

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New liquid-sulfur/sulfide composite cathodes for high-rate magnesium rechargeable batteries

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Magnesium rechargeable batteries (MRBs), in which high-capacity Mg metal is used as the anode material, are promising candidates for next-generation batteries due to their energy density, safety, and cost. However, the lack of high-performance cathode materials impedes their development. Like their lithium-ion counterparts, transition metal oxides are the staple cathode materials in MRBs.

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Electrify America makes it a lot easier to find EV chargers while you drive

Green Car Reports

Electrify America is adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, the company announced Thursday in a press release. That should allow EV drivers to find charging stations much more easily on the go. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support allows drivers to access the Electrify America app through a car's infotainment system. Previously, in some.

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Electrify America support, Toyota US-made fuel cells, Waymo self-driving I-Pace: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota plans to make fuel cells in the U.S. You can at last use the Electrify America app while you’re driving. And did Jaguar I-Pace electric cars—and Waymo—already beat Tesla in the robotaxi race? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Electrify America has added Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support to its apps, the.

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Toyota to begin assembling fuel cell modules for heavy-duty trucks at Kentucky plant in 2023

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Starting in 2023, a dedicated line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) will begin assembling integrated dual fuel cell (FC) modules destined for use in hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty commercial trucks. The FC modules bring Toyota’s electrification strategy further into focus as it will allow truck manufacturers to incorporate emissions-free fuel cell electric technology into existing platforms with the technical support of Toyota under the hood.

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Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated

Electrek

Tesla has vindicated after a Model Y was wrongly blamed for a fire that happened earlier this year in Texas. A video emerged showing that the fire didn’t originate from the electric vehicle. more… The post Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated appeared first on Electrek.

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Imperial to construct major renewable diesel complex at Strathcoma refinery in Alberta

Green Car Congress

Imperial is moving forward with plans to construct a major renewable diesel complex at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta—the largest refinery in western Canada. This new complex is expected to produce more than 1 billion liters (260 million gallons US) per year of renewable diesel from locally sourced and grown feedstocks. Strathcona refinery.

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

Brief

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Tesla Is Slowly Cutting Into Pharmaceutical & Health Insurance Costs

CleanTechnica EVs

There are so many industries that Tesla is affecting — threatening even. There are a couple that don’t get much thought or attention, though. Although Tesla doesn’t make medicines or cure diseases, it is also having a growing effect on the pharmaceutical industry and the health insurance industry here in America. Dementia & Air Pollution […].

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Eaton’s Vehicle Group introduces lineup of specialized differentials for electrified vehicles

Green Car Congress

Power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group has launched a lineup of specialized differentials for electrified vehicles with comparable performance to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Eaton’s Traction Control family of differentials can provide improved traction in adverse conditions, such as snow and mud, and improved stability while trailering.

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Tesla Model Y becomes Norway’s best selling EV in August in less than one week

Teslarati

Less than a week since its arrival, the Tesla Model Y sales have topped the charts with 790 registrations in August—as of this writing. A few days ago, Tesla started its Model Y invasion in Europe with its first deliveries in several EU territories, including Germany, Belgium, and Norway. Norway’s constantly updating registration numbers provide a glimpse into how well the Model Y is being received in a key European EV market.

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ENEOS begins joint study with Origin on Japan-Australia green hydrogen supply chain; MCH as transport medium

Green Car Congress

ENEOS Corporation and Origin Energy signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct a study on a potential business collaboration for the development of a CO 2 -free hydrogen supply chain between Japan and Australia. This will be achieved by utilizing Australia’s excellent potential for cost-competitive hydrogen production due to its favorable climate conditions, including wind and sunlight, and expansive land.

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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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Tesla cameras absolve Model Y from previous Texas “explosion” claims

Teslarati

Back in March, reports from Texas emerged stating that a brand new Model Y had caught fire and took down a garage as a result. The news spread in social media quickly, with Dallas Texas TV even noting that the blaze, which “everybody saw all over Dallas,” was caused by a Tesla “basically exploding.” . While such a narrative is nothing new, there were some strange parts to the story.

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Tesla starts deliveries of Model Y RWD Standard Range – new cheapest version

Electrek

Tesla held a launch event for the first deliveries of Model Y RWD Standard Range in China. It’s the new cheapest version of the electric SUV. more… The post Tesla starts deliveries of Model Y RWD Standard Range – new cheapest version appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla shares rare look at its electric motor and battery pack line in Giga Shanghai

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One of the most remarkable things about Tesla’s facilities is that they progressively get better. The company’s purchase of the Fremont Factory allowed it to transition from a niche sports car maker into one that made mid-volume production cars. Giga Shanghai took this a step further by coming right out of the gate with the mass production of the Model 3, and later on, the Model Y. .

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Audi announces ‘Vorsprung 2030’ electrification strategy, sets 2033 expiry for ICE models

Electrek

In its continued journey toward vehicle electrification, Audi has announced goals to become a sustainable, social, and technological leader by 2030. This is all part of a new corporate strategy from Audi called “Vorsprung 2030,” with the goal of accelerating the automaker’s electrified transformation originally slotted for 2026. Furthermore, Audi will continue to phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle production, approaching an end date of 2033. more… The post

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Chicago EV Charging Stations … 105 Years Ago

CleanTechnica EVs

Naturally, we tend to think of electric vehicles as a new thing. Those of us who have been learning about them for at least a few years know that electric vehicles were a big chunk of the market 100 years ago. (Things then got complicated, with the market changing for a variety of reasons.) Though, […].

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Tesla crashes new Model S Plaid during testing at Nürburgring

Electrek

Tesla brought a new Model S Plaid to the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, attempting to break a few records. It had a setback today, however, as the vehicle reportedly crashed. more… The post Tesla crashes new Model S Plaid during testing at Nürburgring appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk explains Tesla’s LFP Battery strategy for US Model 3 SR+

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Tesla is giving Model 3 Standard Range Plus reservation holders the opportunity to get their vehicles sooner. For early delivery, Tesla owners can opt to receive a Model 3 SR+ equipped with a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack instead. As of this writing, January is the estimated delivery date of the Tesla Model 3 SR+ in North America. However, base Tesla Model 3 reservation holders could receive their vehicle as early as September if they opt to take delivery of a Model 3 SR+ with a batt

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Nissan joins UN-backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign, aiming for 100% EVs by… ‘the early 2030s’

Electrek

Nissan has announced that it’s the first Japanese automaker to join a United Nations-supported “Race to Zero” campaign, which is focused on accelerating electric vehicle implementation and reaching carbon neutrality. With the long-established LEAF on the market and an all-electric crossover on the way, Nissan said it aims to make all new-vehicle offerings fully electric… but not until “the early 2030s.” more… The post Nissan joins UN-backed ‘Race t

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Tesla Model S Plaid crashes during Nürburgring testing

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A Tesla Model S Plaid crashed at the Nürburgring raceway in Germany while several vehicles were on track attempting to set time records on the taunting 12.94-mile course, according to reports. The Model S Plaid, Tesla’s fastest production vehicle, was sharing the “Green Hell” with a 2022 Corvette Z06 prototype and a BMW M8 test-mule, according to Road and Track , who originally reported the crash.

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Mass-produceable Candela C-8 flying hydrofoil electric boat debuts in ‘iPhone moment for boats’

Electrek

Candela has just revealed its latest hydrofoil electric boat, the Candela C-8. With the high-tech, ultra-premium electric boat designed for mass production, the company is calling this “an iPhone moment for the boat industry.” more… The post Mass-produceable Candela C-8 flying hydrofoil electric boat debuts in ‘iPhone moment for boats’ appeared first on Electrek.

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As EVs Are Booming, EV & Auto Stocks Are On A Roller Coaster

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris The rocket-fueled rise of Tesla stock is a well-known story, and for several years it was about the only one worth listening to in the electric vehicle realm. That is, TSLA was the only EV-related stock that most people were familiar with, or could easily buy. As the EV […].

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Tesla diagnostic software now available for purchase in the US

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Tesla quietly debuted a set of service subscriptions that could help owners work on their own vehicles. The service subscriptions could pave the way for Tesla to allow owners to repair their own cars. Tesla offers two service subscription packages. The first subscription is the Service and Repair Information package, which gives owners access to manuals, tooling catalogs, wiring diagrams, and other pertinent documents.

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Tesla sends cryptic email about accelerating Model 3 deliveries in US

Electrek

Tesla has started sending a cryptic email to Model 3 buyers in the US about an opportunity to accelerate their 3 deliveries. more… The post Tesla sends cryptic email about accelerating Model 3 deliveries in US appeared first on Electrek.

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Next-Gen Chips Will Be Powered From Below

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For a time , each new processor churned out more waste heat than the last. Had these chips kept on the trajectory they were following in the early 2000s, they would soon have packed about 6,400 watts onto each square centimeter—the power flux on the surface of the sun. Things never got. that bad because engineers worked to hold down chip power consumption.

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My very first Tesla, two months later: Here’s how it’s going

Electrek

My first Tesla was delivered on June 29, one day before the end of the second quarter (wink, wink, Tesla). So that means my husband and I have now been driving our Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus for two months. Here’s how it’s going. (Oh, and our car’s name is Nigel, since a couple of people asked.). more… The post My very first Tesla, two months later: Here’s how it’s going appeared first on Electrek.

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Connecticut Dealership Sues Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

In June, Hoffman Auto Group of East Hartford, Connecticut, sued Tesla, the Town of East Hartford, and the development company InSite to try to prevent Tesla from opening a service center in the area. Today, Hoffman Auto doubled down on that lawsuit, claiming that Tesla “seeks to open up a business in East Hartford, Connecticut […].

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EGEB: World’s largest offshore floating wind farm is now complete

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The world’s largest floating offshore wind farm, the Kincardine Offshore Wind, is now installed. The IMF is undermining global climate goals by advising countries to invest in fossil fuels. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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Ford Doubles Production Target For F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford has doubled its production targets based on higher than expected interest in the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck.

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Tesla counters Model 3 SR+ delays with LFP packs in North America

Teslarati

Tesla is countering Model 3 Standard Range+ delays by offering some potential owners the option to switch to the LFP, or lithium iron phosphate, battery packs that are available in Asia and Europe. For months, Tesla has been battling high demand for its vehicles. Forced to push back delivery dates for the SR+ Model 3, the company’s most affordable vehicle available online, to January 2022, Tesla is attempting to get Model 3s to their owners by offering the LFP packs that come standard in E

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SolarTaxi Ghana Introduces The SolarCargo Logistics Service

CleanTechnica EVs

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make up 90% of businesses in Africa. Most of these are essentially offline market places. A number of startups across Africa are working towards connecting and digitizing these small to medium enterprises. The Fin-tech and logistics spaces are therefore getting a lot of attention as startups look to offer […].

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