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Direct lithium extraction company EnergyX secures $20M in funding commitments

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Direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology company Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. (EnergyX) has secured commitments of $20 million in financing. The company said that the funding makes it the highest-valued direct lithium extraction technology company on the market. In 2020, EnergyX announced a pilot partnership with Orocobre Limited ( earlier post ) to deliver high-quality and comprehensive solutions that will lead to a cleaner, more efficient lithium extraction.

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Study: 1 in 5 EV owners go back to gasoline, and home charging is a big issue

Green Car Reports

Fortunately, most Americans who make the shift to an electric vehicle are converts for life. As we’ve heard in so many different ways from those who’ve seen the light, there’s no turning back. But it’s not always that way. About 1 out of 5 drivers who go electric do shift back to gasoline. And that rate of.

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Auckland Transport begins 2-year trial of hydrogen bus

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Auckland (NZ) Transport is beginning a 2-year trial of a 3-axle hydrogen fuel cell bus.The trial will assess operational performance how operating costs compare to diesel and electric buses of similar configurations. The bus carries 43 seated and 31 standing adults. The bus was built by Global Bus Ventures in Christchurch and will be operated with Howick and Eastern Buses by Transdev for the initial two-year trial.

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Cute Citroën Ami EV coming to US, as part of Free2Move car-sharing

Green Car Reports

Citroën is returning to the United States, albeit on a very limited basis. Last week the Free2Move mobility service operated by the French automaker's parent company announced in a LinkedIn post that it would add the Citroën Ami EV to its Washington, D.C. car-sharing operation. Free2Move was started by the PSA Group, before the company.

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

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Aker Solutions wins FEED contract for e-Fuel plant in Norway

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Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Nordic Blue Crude (NBC) for front-end engineering and design (FEED) of a new e-Fuel facility at Herøya in Porsgrunn, Norway. The e-Fuel plant is planned to produce CO 2 -neutral fuel by using green hydrogen and furnace gas from an existing factory. The FEED work starts immediately and is planned to be completed in the third quarter of 2021.

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Viritech Apricale: Exotic-looking fuel-cell-powered hydrogen hypercar is a "statement of intent"

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United Kingdom-based startup Viritech is developing a hydrogen fuel-cell hypercar, but it doesn't plan to become a full-time automaker. Rather, the Viritech Apricale will serve as a flashy demonstrator for the startup's hydrogen tech. The Apricale was announced in January, and in April Viritech said development work would take place at the MIRA.

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EXCLUSIVE: Tesla Giga Berlin isn’t facing a 6-month delay: German Minister

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Tesla Giga Berlin is the electric automaker’s first European production facility, and it is slated to begin production of the Model Y crossover later this year. However, reports out of Germany indicate that Tesla’s German EV manufacturing facility is poised to be delayed six months due to numerous constraints that deal with battery pack output.

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UC Davis study finds discontinuance rate of 21% for California PHEV adopters, 19% for BEV adopters

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Discontinuance is the term applied to the abandoning of a new technology by someone who was once an adopter or user. A new study by Scott Hardman and Gil Tal at the University of California, Davis has found that discontinuance occurs at a rate of 21% for California plug-in hybrid adopters and 19% for California battery electric vehicle adopters. Hardman and Tal surveyed 4167 plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owners in California.

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How Tesla pivoted to avoid the global chip shortage that could last years

Electrek

Tesla explained how it pivoted to avoid the global microchip shortage that Intel now says could last for several more years. more… The post How Tesla pivoted to avoid the global chip shortage that could last years appeared first on Electrek.

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DOE awards $19M to 13 initiatives in fossil-fuel areas to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $19 million for 13 projects in traditionally fossil-fuel-producing communities across the country to support production of rare earth elements and critical minerals essential to the manufacturing of batteries, magnets, and other components important to the clean energy economy. Facing persistent shortages in domestic supply, the US has been forced to rely on imported materials, leaving clean energy technology production at greater risk of disruption.

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

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EGEB: The world’s most powerful wind turbine passes the typhoon test

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbines are awarded typhoon certification. United Auto Workers union says only US-made EVs should get tax incentives. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Williams Advanced Engineering partners with Italdesign to create complete high-performance EV solution

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Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) and Italdesign are parterning to provide the upper premium automotive sector with a complete high-performance EV production solution. Combining a composite electric vehicle rolling chassis from WAE with turn-key vehicle development services from Italy’s world-famous Italdesign, the joint venture will enable both newcomers and established OEMs in the automotive sector to benefit from the expertise of two global leaders in EV engineering and vehicle design, supp

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USA: Half Of States Now Have At Least 1,000 Non-Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Units

CleanTechnica EVs

As of March 2021, there are 25 states that have at least 1,000 non-residential electric vehicle (EV) charging units (public and private). California has by far the greatest number of non-residential EV chargers with nearly 37,000 units. New York, Florida, and Texas had well over 4,000 each, while 11 other states had more than 2,000. […].

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Researchers develop Na-ion direct formate fuel cell for co-production of electricity and hydrogen

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Researchers at Xi’an Jiaotong University in China have developed a Na-ion direct formate fuel cell to co-produce electricity and hydrogen (e-h 2 Na-DFFC). A paper on their work is published in the Journal of Power Sources. Using formate—a solar fuel that can be readily synthetized from carbon dioxide—the researchers reported that a proof-of-concept e-h 2 Na-DFFC yielded a peak power density as high as 168 mW cm ?

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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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Sweden’s April Plugin EV Share Above 43% – VW ID.4 Overall Best Selling Vehicle

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Sweden saw plugin electric vehicle market share reach 43.1% in April 2021, up almost 2x year-on-year, with full electric vehicles alone at a record 22.2% share. This puts full electrics ahead of plugin hybrids for the first time in years. Volkswagen’s new ID.4 was the overall best selling vehicle in Sweden. Auto market volume as […].

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Another devastating Chevy Bolt fire just days after fix announced

Electrek

There were 6 Chevy Bolt fires last year that led to a recall, and the ink is still wet on the “final fix” announcement. Today news comes of another Chevy Bolt fire that occurred in Ashburn, Virginia on May 1st. We always note that electric vehicle fires are many times rarer than internal combustion engine fires per car even if there is an issue like this. more… The post Another devastating Chevy Bolt fire just days after fix announced appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Autopilot vs. Bad Drivers: 25 Stories of How Autopilot Saved Lives (Video)

CleanTechnica EVs

“Wham Baam Teslacam” has shared a video compilation of 25 stories of Tesla Autopilot saving lives during 25 crashes. In the video are clips of how FSD Beta, Enhanced Autopilot, and AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) have saved lives, avoided crashes, and reacted to different challenging situations. Teslacam Stories is a channel on YouTube where Tesla […].

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Elon Musk’s 10-year Tesla market cap target is 91% complete-after just 3 years

Teslarati

Back in 2018, Elon Musk and Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) proposed a compensation plan that was just about as insane as the vehicles that the company produces. Dubbed as one of the most radical CEO payment plans in corporate history, it required Musk to hit a series of market cap and operational targets before he is compensated. If he succeeds, he is paid heartily, making him one of the wealthiest persons in the world by net worth.

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Elon Musk Couldn’t Get the Job He Wanted, So He Got Busy Changing the World

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. For many kids after college, getting a job isn’t so easy. Even if you’re Elon Musk. It turns out that Musk had failed in his efforts to land a job in the internet industry back in 1995. Elon Musk at Tesla Model Y unveiling. According to News18, “Musk, now known for revolutionizing the electric vehicle market, […].

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Tesla Model 3 taxis drive NY’s approval for more all-electric yellow cabs

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The New York Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) approved a pilot program to introduce more electric taxis into the city’s yellow cab industry. TLC approved the program with caution, noting that its rules “do not explicitly permit the use of fully electric vehicles as yellow taxis,” However, the Commission did recognize that one BEV model has the permission to be used as a yellow taxi.

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Now 20 Fully Electric Vehicle Models On US Market (50 Plugins) — But Tesla Still Dominates

CleanTechnica EVs

The US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy recently published a note highlighting that nearly 50 light-duty plugin electric vehicle models were on the US market in 2020. It included a chart showing the progress from year to year (above). I dug into the updated 2021 data source and counted 50 […].

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Tesla releases specs for its new Powerwall+ energy storage system

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Tesla is releasing the specifications for its new Powerwall+ energy storage system, according to a new product information sheet that a potential customer posted. Tesla’s Powerwall is the energy storage system that the company utilizes for Solar customers. The Powerwall stores excess energy that is captured by solar panels or from the grid and keeps it reserved for power outages, nighttime hours, or peak rate times to save money.

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Is Louisiana Planning To Charge EV Owners $400/Y While Rejecting Increased Gas Taxes?

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Louisiana is well known for having severely bad roads. You can always tell when you cross the state line–the roads are smoother in Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas. Recently, there was a bill proposed to increase gasoline taxes and tax EV owners $400 per year to own an EV in the state. For hybrid owners, that […]. The post Is Louisiana Planning To Charge EV Owners $400/Y While Rejecting Increased Gas Taxes?

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Arrival partners with Uber to design an EV for ride-share drivers

Electrek

EV startup Arrival has announced a new partnership with Uber to design and develop a purpose-built EV specifically for ride-share drivers. Arrival plans to invite Uber’s drivers to participate in the design process to ensure this new “Arrival Car” meets their needs. The new partnership also looks to further a strategic relationship together in primary markets like the UK and the EU. more… The post Arrival partners with Uber to design an EV for ride-share drivers appeared

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Tesla Myth: “Tesla Is Losing Money Making Cars”

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Around the end of April, Car and Driver reported that Tesla “continues to lose money making vehicles,” which is completely opposite of the truth. The article noted that Tesla shared good Model 3 and Model Y delivery numbers and then focused on the media reports of a Model S that crashed with “nobody at the […].

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Tesla said to be facing 6-month delay in opening Gigafactory Berlin, based on German report

Electrek

Tesla’s issues in Germany have now reportedly resulted in a six-month delay of the start of production at Gigafactory Berlin, according to a local industry paper. more… The post Tesla said to be facing 6-month delay in opening Gigafactory Berlin, based on German report appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Energy gets positive outlook over its solar and batteries’ momentum

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Canaccord Genuity maintains a positive outlook for Tesla Energy’s future after TSLA’s Q1 2021 earnings call. In a note shared by Street Guru , Canaccord wrote that Tesla is becoming “The Brand” in energy generation and storage. Canaccord maintains a BUY rating for TSLA but reduced its price target from $1,071 to $971 to reflect near-term headwinds. The company arrived at its price point by applying 60 times their 24 EV/EBITDA estimate of $18 billion. .

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The refrigerant industry asked for HFC phase-out, and the EPA just delivered

Electrek

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and more than 35 other industry and environmental organizations, including the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers , petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in April to set national targets to curb the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in refrigerators, air conditioners, and other appliances.

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Tesla’s prefab Superchargers are solving a rarely-addressed problem

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Inasmuch as Tesla has a vast network of Superchargers that are capable of charging its vehicles’ batteries quickly and conveniently, long-distance travel could still be challenging at times. For example, things become a bit aggravating when drivers end up having to use small Supercharger V2 stations during a long trip, and some stalls end up being offline. .

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California: Incentives for Clean Trucks & Buses

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Originally published by the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP): The Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) will open to new voucher requests at 10 a.m. Pacific on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. The FY20-21 Implementation Manual is now available at www.californiahvip.org/im. Dealers and other participants should familiarize themselves […].

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F-150 Lightning, Citroën EV in America, Apricale fuel-cell hypercar, electric rejecters: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Citroën EVs might soon be available in some U.S. cities. Another hydrogen-tech company is planning a fuel-cell supercar. The fully electric F-150 might be badged F-150 Lightning. And not everyone who goes electric stays electric. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is reportedly bringing back the F-150 Lightning name for its fully.

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Ermenegildo Zegna Teams with Stellantis

The Truth About Cars

Today, the Ermenegildo Zegna Group announced its affiliation with Stellantis. By 2025, the Zegna Group’s entire fleet of 200 will go green. A new green-car policy has gone into effect at the company, well known for its pricy clothing and accessories. “The quality of our products must go hand in hand with our respect for nature. […]. The post Ermenegildo Zegna Teams with Stellantis appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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Ford & BMW Bank On Solid-State Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford and BMW bank on solid-state batteries to power a new generation of longer-range, faster-charging, lower-costing electric vehicles.

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Tesla Chief Designer takes Arcimoto’s FUV for a spin

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Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen test drove an Arcimoto, a pure electric “fun utility vehicle” or FUV. The designer of the iconic S3XY line could be heard comparing some aspects of the Arcimoto to a Tesla vehicle in a video shared via Twitter. Franz von Holzhausen, who has designed most of Tesla’s trademark vehicles, including the Cybertruck, shared a video of himself cruising in an Arcimoto FUV recently.

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