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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

Green Car Congress

A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. “ Comprehensive total cost of ownership quantification for vehicles with different size classes and powertrains considers vehicle purchase cost, depreciation, financing and fuel costs, in addition to aspects missing from previous technical a

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Chevy Silverado EV tech, Model 3 off-road, Rivian Texas, electrified trailer, EV highway: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which electric vehicle maker is focusing in on Texas for a second factory? Which EVs are union made and made in the USA? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 13, 2021. With resistance to the inclusion of EVs incentives and green energy in a federal infrastructure bill.

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Micro Bird acquires controlling interest in electric vehicle drivetrain integrator Ecotuned

Green Car Congress

Micro Bird Holdings, a Blue Bird and bus distributor Girardin joint venture and North American market leader in the Type A school bus market, has acquired a controlling interest in the EV drivetrain integrator and supplier GranTuned Automobiles (Ecotuned). This strategic acquisition firmly positions Micro Bird for substantial growth in the light- and medium-duty EV market by bringing core electrification-expertise and value to both Micro Bird and the broader Blue Bird Corporation.

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Tesla FSD Beta vs Mercedes-Benz DrivePilot comparison shows big difference in tech

Teslarati

Tesla typically catches flak among critics because its Autopilot system and FSD Beta are still classified as SAE Level 2 driver-assist systems. This means that while the vehicles are able to handle most driving tasks, drivers must have their hands at the steering wheel so they could take over the vehicle’s controls at any time. Unfortunately for Tesla, other automakers are now rolling out features classified as SAE Level 3 systems , which allow hands-free operations.

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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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Port of Corpus Christi, Howard announce to convert Javelina refinery services facility to blue hydrogen production

Green Car Congress

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (Port of Corpus Christi) and Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC (Howard/HEP) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) stating their intention to convert Howard’s Javelina refinery services facility into the region’s first blue hydrogen production facility. Howard’s Javelina facility is strategically positioned in the Port of Corpus Christi with pipeline connectivity to all six of the local refineries.

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FedEx Orders 120 Xos Electric Trucks

CleanTechnica EVs

The electric truck market has been a hot topic in the past year or so. But have you heard of Xos? No, you haven’t. (If you have, I apologize, and I commend you.) Of course, this is not the pickup truck market we’re talking about. Xos produces electric Class 5 and Class 8 commercial trucks, […].

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Volkswagen Takes 3 Out Of Top 4 Spots In July In Germany — Plugin Vehicle Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

The German plugin vehicle market scored over 55,000 registrations last month, with both plugin powertrains slowing down their growth (+52% year over year for BEVs and +58% year over year for PHEVs, compared with 185% and 182% respectively in the 2021 tally). As a result, last month’s plugin share ended at 24% (11% BEV), and […].

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GAC Aion V Can Charge 0-80% In 8 Minutes At Almost 500 kW

InsideEVs

If the numbers prove accurate, then that’s almost as quick as filling up a gas car with fuel.

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Argonne Study On Costs & Benefits Of New Transportation Technologies The Most Comprehensive To Date

CleanTechnica EVs

A new Argonne study offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Advanced vehicle technologies are sometimes more expensive to purchase than conventional technologies but often pay for themselves in reduced operational costs.

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Quick Charge Podcast: August 14, 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: August 14, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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

Brief

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Tesla’s ‘Not a Model Y’ lands in Europe

Teslarati

Tesla’s Model Y, or not so Model Y, has finally landed in Europe after some speculation on whether the all-electric crossover would arrive on the continent ahead of production at Giga Berlin. Last week, we reported that Tesla was sending Model Ys produced at the company’s Giga Shanghai production facility in China to Europe ahead of Giga Berlin’s initial production phases.

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: this ridiculous $2,100 electric car

Electrek

The Chinese are the undisputed leaders in the tiny electric car industry , but even top dogs can have an off day. I’m guessing the factory manager wasn’t walking the floor when this thing rolled off the line. It may have a face only a mother could love, but that has also earned it a coveted spot as the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week!

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Tess Goes To The Mechanic, & The EV Transition Gets Personal

CleanTechnica EVs

Tim has looked after my two Hyundais and my classic Wolseley for the past 20 years. He has taken care of everything from regular servicing to rescuing me from the mountain when my automatic gearbox stopped working halfway up Cunningham’s Gap on the way to Warwick. I respect him and trust him. When I got […].

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UK Government Wants EV Charge Points To Become A 'British Emblem'

InsideEVs

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps hopes new chargers will be as "iconic" as red phone boxes and black cabs.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Wireless EV Charging For Highways — Does Indiana Have The Solution?

CleanTechnica EVs

INDOT, Purdue to Develop Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Solution for Highway Infrastructure.

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Hyundai Tucson PHEV Gets EPA Range Rating

InsideEVs

The EPA Combined EV range is 33 miles (53 km), while the total is 420 miles (676 km).

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Helping To Design More Sustainable Electric Vehicle Motors

CleanTechnica EVs

Pitt Researchers Partner with Powdermet Inc. to Design More Sustainable Electric Machines for the Department of Energy.

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Kia Sorento PHEV Gets 32 Miles Of EPA EV Range

InsideEVs

It beats its cousin - the Hyundai Santa Fe - by a few miles.

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VW ID.4 Vs Ford Mustang Mach-E: The No Holds Barred, Full Tilt Boogie Road Test

CleanTechnica EVs

Autoblog has done a side by side comparison between the ID.4 and the Mach-E. You decide who the winner is.

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Lilium & Azul intend to enter Negotiations to Build an Exclusive eVTOL Network in Brazil To start in 2025

EV Obssesion

Lilium holds Capital Markets Day, announces plan for $1 billion commercial deal & strategic alliance with leading Brazilian airline Azul and the appointment of new board members following business combination with Qell Lilium and Azul intend to enter negotiations to build an exclusive eVTOL network in Brazil expected to start in 2025 Lilium plans to […].

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Rivian R1T Preorder Holder: 'Let’s See What This Thing Can Do'

InsideEVs

Rivian took its customers to the off-road track.

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Argonne Study on Costs & Benefits of New Transportation Technologies the Most Comprehensive to date

EV Obssesion

A new Argonne study offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Advanced vehicle technologies are sometimes more expensive to purchase than conventional technologies but often pay for themselves in reduced operational costs.

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US: All-Electric Car Market Share Expands To 2.5% In H1 2021

InsideEVs

About two-thirds of all new BEVs are Teslas.

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Tesla Ruined Cars: Model Y Performance is Too Good

My EV Review

Coming from driving the Mercedes GLE maxed out and Audi S4, this isn’t even in the sale hemisphere. It starts and ends with software. No one is close. And this thing eats a Ferrari off the line with your clubs and groceries in the back.

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Ola electric scooter specification | Ola electric scooter price | Ola electric scooter range

Electric Vehicless

Ola electric scooter is a big name in the Indian market. Within 24 hours booked 1,00,000 units online at a price of 499 INR. Some of the main features. Biggest in class boot space. App based keyless access. Category leading long range charge. Ola electric scooter launch date. Ola electric scooter launch date 15 august 2021. Ola electric scooter specification.

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Lilium intends to enter $1B alliance with Azul airlines for electric aviation in Brazil; partnership with CUSTOMCELLS

Green Car Congress

Lilium GmbH, a developer of regional electric air mobility solutions ( earlier post ), intends to enter into a $1-billion commercial deal and strategic alliance with Brazilian airline Azul. Lilium plans to work with Azul to transform high-speed regional transportation in a country which sees close to 100 million domestic air passengers a year and is currently one of the world’s leading civilian helicopter and business aviation markets.

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