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Kongsberg launches first full-scale hydrogen-based marine propulsion system; HySeas III

Green Car Congress

Kongsberg has tested and verified a full-scale, full-size, zero-emissions drivetrain powered by hydrogen fuel cells designed for ships and ferries. The program is the third and final part of the EU-funded project HySeas (HySeas III) which has been running since 2013 to prepare and demonstrate a scalable hydrogen system for ships and ferries. Kongsberg has been the technical lead of the project, which has involved participants from Scotland, Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden and England.

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Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update with improved object detection

Electrek

Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (version 10.6) to its fleet with improved object detection. It’s the latest step in the long road to improve the FSD package and deliver on a promise to customers that has been delayed several times. more… The post Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update with improved object detection appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz eVito panel van receives updated powertrain and battery

Green Car Congress

Following in the footsteps of the Mercedes?Benz eVito Tourer, the eVito panel van will also receive a comprehensive update of its electric powertrain and a new battery with an usable capacity of 60 kWh from the beginning of December. The locally emission-free van replaces the model successfully launched on the market in 2018 and, with its significantly higher range of 242-314 kilometers (WLTP) (150-195 km), appeals to a wider range of users in commercial freight transport.

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Lithium Factory Announced Next To Tesla Giga Berlin

CleanTechnica EVs

By Charles Morris Once Tesla’s new Berlin Gigafactory starts cranking out battery packs, it’s going to require plenty of lithium, among other raw materials. We don’t know to what extent Tesla is working with German industrial planners, but we do know that European policymakers have a strategy to establish all the key elements of a […].

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

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Benchmark: lithium prices continue to rise

Green Car Congress

Lithium prices continued to rise in November, with Chinese battery-grade prices surpassing the RMB 200,000/tonne (US$31,395/tonne) mark, according to Benchmark’s Lithium Price Assessment. Source: Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. The rise in lithium carbonate prices could increase production costs of lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells by at least 16%, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence analysis shows , adding further pressure to electric vehicle (EV) makers next year.

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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta 10.6 reveals focus on vision and precision

Teslarati

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta program is getting a new version this weekend with Update Version 10.6, and the release notes show an extra emphasis on vision, object detection, and the precision of movements by the vehicle. The Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta program is a unique fleet of customer-owned vehicles that receive exclusive access to the automaker’s newest and most robust releases of its semi-autonomous driving program.

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MINI Electric Covered In Christmas Lights Touring UK & Raising Money For 3 Charities

CleanTechnica EVs

MINI just launched a cool, fun, and helpful marketing campaign in the UK. The first cool part of it is that the car is 100% electric. It’s the MINI Electric. Secondly, it’s covered beautifully in Christmas lights. Thirdly, the MINI Electric is raising money for 3 helpful charities over the course of this 5-week adventure! […].

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Lexus unveils hydrogen-engined ROV concept

Green Car Congress

Lexus revealed a new ROV (Recreational Off-highway Vehicle) Concept, a hydrogen-engined vehicle offering near zero-emissions driving combined with extreme off-road capability. It reflects a commitment by Lexus to ensure exhilarating driving can co-exist with a carbon-free society centered on responsible mobility. While tackling its carbon neutrality goals, Lexus is passionate about the enjoyment of driving cars.

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Tesla officially brings closure to the Model Y’s forgotten variant

Teslarati

Tesla has officially eliminated the possibility of the Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant ever entering production. Earlier this week, the company updated Tesla owner accounts with this vehicle reservation, advising them to change their orders. In February 2021, Teslarati revealed that the Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive configuration would not enter production , a move that came as a shock to many people who held a reservation for the vehicle.

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Rising battery costs, Nissan EV “ambition,” future Toyota EVs and Prime PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which petroleum giant partnered for battery swapping? Which automakers turned the focus to hydrogen internal combustion? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 3, 2021. By far, our biggest set of stories of the week stemmed from some recent up-close time with.

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

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Legacy Combustion Vehicles Drop Below 50% Share In Germany As Plugins Grab Over A Third Of the Market

CleanTechnica EVs

Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 34.4% share in November, up from 20.5% a year ago. Full electrics (BEVs) alone took 20.3% share, well ahead of diesel at 15.8% share. Combined legacy combustion powertrains fell below 50% share for the first time. At 198,298 sales, the overall auto market was down […].

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: $700 electric bike with FIVE shock absorbers

Electrek

I’m an electric bicycle guy through and through. You’ve probably seen me riding and testing any number of dozens of electric bicycles in the last few months – hundreds in the last year or two. So I’ve seen just about everything the e-bike industry has to offer, or at least I thought I had. That was until this strange-looking contraption rolled across my screen in my latest hunt through the Chinese shopping giant Alibaba’s electric vehicle section.

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Return Of The Drive-In: EV Charging With Food Delivered To Car

InsideEVs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned this, but Electrify America is already cooperating with restaurants to make it happen.

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Rising battery costs, Nissan EV “ambition,” future Toyota EVs and Prime PHEVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Which petroleum giant partnered for battery swapping? Which automakers turned the focus to hydrogen internal combustion? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 3, 2021. By far, our biggest set of stories of the week stemmed from some recent up-close time with.

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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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Quick Charge Podcast: December 4, 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: December 4, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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4-Motor, Crab-Walking Tesla Cybertruck Coming

CleanTechnica EVs

The first CyberTrucks will feature 4 motors and 4 wheel steering,

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EVRE partners MAW to deploy more than 500 EV charging stations

Electric Vehicles India

EVRE partners MAW to deploy more than 500 EV charging stations. EVRE a leading electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider has announced that it has partnered with MAW (Mad About Wheels) to install charging infrastructure and to enable dealerships in more than 100 cities in India with more than 500 charging stations installed at the beginning.

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How Much Quicker Is A Tesla With Three Jet Engines Strapped To It?

InsideEVs

This is somewhat of an unofficial preview of the upcoming Tesla Roadster that is supposed to feature rockets for extra boost.

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Jennifer Granholm Visits CT to Promote EVs, Infrastructure and Jobs

EV Club of CT

Publicity Event Held at EVSE, LLC, a Manufacturer of Commercial Grade EV Charging Equipment Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm made two appearances in CT on December 2nd to promote the job-creation and clean energy. Read more.

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Entry-Level Polestar 2 Shines In Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge

InsideEVs

It even beats the launch edition version with a bigger battery, but despite improvements, falls behind the Tesla Model 3 SR+.

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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community to Electrify Indian Community Vehicles, In India– Two Wheeler Industry is Facing its Osborne Moment, Mercedes-Benz eVito Larger Battery Capacity

EV Obssesion

India EVs & Two Wheeler & E Bicycles Indian two wheeler industry is facing its Osborne moment EZGO’s Affiliate Company Obtains Exclusive Rights to Operate E-Bicycle Sharing Services in Tancheng, Shandong Zero Electric Vehicles, Inc. (ZEV) Partners with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community to Electrify Indian Community Vehicles.

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Watch This Ford F-150 Lightning Chase Us

InsideEVs

See impressive raw footage of the electric Ford F-150 on a demo track.

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UK Offers Array Of Incentives To Rivian To Help Secure Factory

InsideEVs

The British government is desperate for Rivian to choose the UK as the location for their European plant.

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Electric Cars Dominate 2021 Top Gear Awards

InsideEVs

Electric cars scooped up the bulk of the awards at TG’s annual event.

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Volvo C40 Recharge Gets More EPA Range Than Initially Anticipated

InsideEVs

Is it related to the switch to the EPA 5-cycle test?

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Lexus NX 450h+ Enters The Market: 37 EV Miles, 18 kWh, $55,650 MSRP

InsideEVs

The first plug-in hybrid Lexus - with a Toyota RAV4 Prime powertrain.

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Meet Vilner's Stylish Take On The Tesla Model 3

InsideEVs

Vilner's Model 3 proves subtle tweaks can have a major impact.

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