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Chalmers team develops structural battery that performs 10x better than previous versions

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Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, have produced a structural battery that performs ten times better than all previous versions. It contains carbon fiber that serves simultaneously as an electrode, conductor, and load-bearing material. The new structural battery, which is described in an open-access paper in the journal Advanced Energy & Sustainability Research , features an energy density of 24?

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Lightning eMotors taps Proterra batteries for commercial electric vans

Green Car Reports

Lightning eMotors, a Colorado-based company that offers electric conversions for commercial vans is partnering with electric-bus maker Proterra to electrify commercial vans. Lightning will use Proterra batteries in re-powered Ford Transit vans, with the first vans scheduled for delivery later this year, Proterra said Thursday in a press release.

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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

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The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). ChargeForward is the first smart charging program to offer customers incentives for maximizing the integration of renewable energy while optimizing their EV charging. This advanced smart charging initiative is available to all BMW’s battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) drivers in Northern and Central

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In pivot to electric trucks, will Detroit automakers have a manufacturing advantage?

Green Car Reports

The Tesla Model S took established automakers by surprise, allowing Tesla to carve out a niche in the marketplace. But things might be different with the upcoming crop of electric pickup trucks from Tesla and others, according to a Bloomberg analysis. The central argument is that Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis will be able to leverage.

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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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U Nebraska study finds no observable negative effects from E30 use in non-flex fuel vehicles

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The University of Nebraska’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering recently released results of a study of 50 non-flex fuel vehicles from the State of Nebraska to determine the adaptability, economic feasibility, and environmental impact of using E30 (30% ethanol blend). Twenty-six vehicles were fueled by E15, and 24 vehicles were fueled by E30.

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Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid rated at 28 electric miles, 33 mpg

Green Car Reports

Nearly a year after its planned arrival, the plug-in-hybrid Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring has just been given official EPA ratings. Lincoln’s second plug-in vehicle—after the release of the Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid last year—will go an EPA-rated 28 electric miles on a charge, followed by 33 mpg as a hybrid. The.

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A Canadian wanting to learn about car conversions

DIY Electric Car

I'm a retired vintage car restorer and have one last car I want to convert to electric. A 1949 Riley Roadster. I'm looking to give it nice power with at least a 250 Km range. Any help, thoughts or prayers would be welcomed. Jorgen.

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GM sets new goal to reduce water intensity by 35% by 2035

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General Motors plans to reduce water intensity of its operations by 35% by 2035, compared to a 2010 baseline, which could result in enough savings to fill about 4,254 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The automaker has also signed the CEO Water Mandate—a UN Global Compact initiative—joining other global business leaders to address key challenges around water security and further aligning to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Kelly Controller CAN

DIY Electric Car

Hey guys, I am an newbie when it comes to motor controllers. I was wondering if anyone had any luck connecting their motor controller to CAN through arduino. I'm currently in the design phase so I have yet to actual get my hands on the parts. If anyone has any advice with CAN, please let me know. Thanks.

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DOE awards $27.5M to 16 water infrastructure projects

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $27.5 million to 16 water infrastructure projects. Modern technology has the potential to reduce energy use in aging water infrastructure, particularly in wastewater treatment, which demands up to 2% of domestic electricity use each year. These projects, operating in 13 states, have the potential to reduce carbon emissions and water-treatment costs while improving water quality and equity of distribution nationwide.

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

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For Sale: em57 leaf motor couplers

DIY Electric Car

Hello everyone! im over in the openinverter forums but thought i might post this here as might be helpful to others. About a year ago I scored a great deal on a gen2 leaf motor, which changed my ev plans. Being there was no good way to adapted to the motor shaft, I spent a good long time designing this coupler. As a result i got a small batch of them made and still have a few left for any one interested. gen 2 leaf motor (EM57) shaft coupler. untested on gen 1 leaf.

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TRATON Group to increase investment in emobility to €1.6B by 2025; scaling back conventional drives

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Comercial vehicle manufacturer the TRATON Group will invest a total of €1.6 billion in research and development for e-mobility by 2025. An e-mobility investment of €1 billion had been planned originally over this period. At the same time, TRATON is scaling back investments in conventional drives for these to make up less than one-fifth of its product development in 2025.

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V6 6ah cells

DIY Electric Car

These are similar to the V41 cells we have been selling. They are smaller, 6ah cells @ 3.7vdc. There are 35 in a box, $75 a box. Only sold in full boxes. Plus shipping. Only shipping in the continental US.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group to invest €7B in climate-neutral logistics until 2030; alternative aviation fuels, e-vehicle fleet and climate-neutral buildings

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Deutsche Post DHL Group will invest a total of €7 billion (opex and capex) over the next ten years in measures to reduce its CO 2 emissions. The funds will flow in particular into alternative aviation fuels, the expansion of the zero-emission e-vehicle fleet and climate-neutral buildings. For short distances and the last mile, the Group is continuing to drive forward the electrification of its vehicle fleet.

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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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Should I grind off the flywheel counterweights?

DIY Electric Car

My engine is (or was) externally balanced. Meaning there's counterweights on the flywheel to balance the engine components and prevent vibrations etc. Of course this isn't needed with an electric motor since there's no combustion. Should I grind off these tiny weights? They can't possibly weigh more than a few hundred grams. Also if I were to keep them would it create issues?

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Porsche is updating software of older Taycan electric cars, but at the dealership

Electrek

Porsche announced today that it is updating the software of its 2020 Taycan electric cars to add features that were introduced in the 2021 Taycan. more… The post Porsche is updating software of older Taycan electric cars, but at the dealership appeared first on Electrek.

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CHAdeMO to CCS adapter

DIY Electric Car

CHAdeMO to Combo 1 adapter, CHAdeMO to Combo 2 adapter, Our official website : www.electway-charger.com.

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Elon Musk confirms new Tesla Model S is a 7-seater despite no option yet

Electrek

Elon Musk confirmed in a comment that Tesla’s new refreshed Model S can “seat up to 7 people” despite the automaker not offering it as an option yet. more… The post Elon Musk confirms new Tesla Model S is a 7-seater despite no option yet appeared first on Electrek.

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2x Tesla Model S battery module, 24V, 250Ah,5.3kWh, Panasonic 18650 3200mAh

DIY Electric Car

2x Tesla Model S battery module, 24V, 250Ah,5.3kWh, Panasonic 18650 3200mAh ON Ebay. Price: $2,300.00. 2x Tesla Model S battery module, 24V, 250Ah,5.3kWh, Panasonic 18650 3200mAh.

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Famel motorcycle company reborn with beautiful electric version of its best selling cafe racer

Electrek

Famed Portuguese motorcycle manufacturer Famel is returning to production. This time it is giving its best selling model the electric treatment, creating a beautiful new electric motorcycle known as the Famel E-FX. more… The post Famel motorcycle company reborn with beautiful electric version of its best selling cafe racer appeared first on Electrek.

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EV-List-News posts for 20210322 through 20210328

DIY Electric Car

% Click on linked-text below to read %. groups.google.com/g/evln/c/g5iL5HaqkXo. $90k Taycan Cross Turismo EV. groups.google.com/g/evln/c/600gVCq4Iek. Audi e-tron EVs to launch in India r-wltp:`400km. groups.google.com/g/evln/c/gHv5Ex2AUjU. ID.4.de EV using free e.america EVSE to drive across.us. groups.google.com/g/evln/c/pkF2bmuSd3U. Alpha Wolf pickup AWD e-truck tow:3k-lbs r:250+mi.

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EGEB: EVs can now be charged by tidal power on this Scottish island

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): An electric charge point run on tidal energy has been installed on the Shetland island of Yell. Climate Action 100+ has issued its first net zero ratings of the world’s largest polluting companies. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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The Hyper-9 Thread

DIY Electric Car

I will try and keep this index updated, and I welcome any suggestions for things the index should include. Please, feel free to post any Hyper-9 info and questions in this thread! Hyper-9 Motor Installation, Mounts, Etc. couple to join 2 Hyper 9's. NetGain sent me 2 Hyper 9's, but nothing to couple them together. They have 1 1/8" shafts.

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Audi starts production of the Q4 e-tron electric SUV

Electrek

Audi announced today that it started production of its highly anticipated Q4 e-tron electric SUV at its Zwickau factory. more… The post Audi starts production of the Q4 e-tron electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Scratch built Porsche 550 themed EV

DIY Electric Car

Hi everyone, It has been a while since I last posted. Some of you may remember my previous projects which were budget minded autocross centred EVs. Since then our governing body has closed the gate on EVs and there is no glimmer of hope for the foreseeable future for electric vehicles under them. So my last chassis is going into retirement. I am commencing a new project which will enable me to continue my EV journey on public streets.

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Specialized launches latest Levo premium electric mountain bikes with eye-watering price

Electrek

When it comes to electric mountain bikes, Specialized is right up there with the best of them. Now, the company is pushing the limits of design and performance even further with the new Specialized Levo electric mountain bike unveiled today. more… The post Specialized launches latest Levo premium electric mountain bikes with eye-watering price appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Grants slashed overnight

EV Info

The UK Government just hit all potential EV and Plug In Buyers with a wet fish to the head. What are they thinking? On March 18th with no warning or discussion the EV grants used to help finance an EV or Plug in were removed, Plug-in car grant drops from £3k to £2.5k. Eligibility upper limit reduced from £50k to £35k . Electric cars are already expensive and adding more to the price is a dead certain to slow down the ramp.

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QuantumScape seeks additional funding to double its solid-state battery pilot line

Electrek

In a press release this week, solid-state battery manufacturer QuantumScape announced it’s seeking additional funds to expand its QS-0 pilot line. The company plans to use the funds to double the size of the originally announced pilot line. QuantumScape will use this pilot line to manufacture prototype cells for its partner Volkswagen Group and other potential automakers. more… The post QuantumScape seeks additional funding to double its solid-state battery pilot line appeared first

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Peugeot 308 launched with two plug-in hybrid options

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Peugeot’s latest 308 gain’s new styling, revamped interior and two PHEV powertrains

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Tesla Energy Plan launches in Australia to lower electricity rates with virtual power plant

Electrek

Tesla has launched a new “Tesla Energy Plan” in South Australia to try to lower electricity rates in a region notorious for high energy costs. The plan is backed by a Tesla Powerwall-powered virtual power plant. more… The post Tesla Energy Plan launches in Australia to lower electricity rates with virtual power plant appeared first on Electrek.

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VW and BMW EV Plans, Rivian Charging Networks – EV Week in Review: March 16-22

EV Adoption

Another week with automakers sharing plans to either curtail development of internal combustion engines or share their EV sales goals – in this case German luxury OEMs, Audi and BMW. We see images of the upcoming BMW i4 BEV, Jeep Wrangler Magneto BEV concept, Rivian announces their new charging networks, and much, much, more. Automakers and Models.

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Pennsylvania makes ‘largest government solar commitment’ in the US

Electrek

Pennsylvania’s state government will source 50% of its electricity from seven new solar energy arrays. It will go into operation on January 1, 2023. more… The post Pennsylvania makes ‘largest government solar commitment’ in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

Clean Fleet Report

Affordable, Subcompact Crossover. Hyundai’s crossover entry point. The 2021 Hyundai Venue is the smallest crossover in the Hyundai line-up. From largest to smallest it goes Palisade, Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson/Tucson PHEV, Nexo FCEV, Kona/Kona EV and Venue. Hyundai sees its customers being divided into four lifestyle categories of Singles/Couples, Early Family, Full Nest Family and Early Eco Adopters.

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Bluetti EP500 delivers massive clean power for emergencies [Video]

Electrek

With more eyes turning to emergency preparedness, there are great options appearing in the clean energy sector. While gas generators can help to keep the lights on when the power goes out, sound, fumes, and fossil fuels aren’t favorable to many people. Enter the Bluetti EP500. Launching on Kickstarter, we got to take a hands-on look at the massive new 5100Wh power station.

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