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Nel to provide 1.25 MW containerized PEM electrolyzer for nuclear power plant; DOE H2@Scale project

Green Car Congress

Nel Hydrogen US, a subsidiary of Nel ASA, has received a contract for a 1.25 megawatt (MW) containerized PEM electrolyzer from a leading utility in the US. The client will be installing an MC250 electrolyzer at a nuclear power plant for self-supply of hydrogen to meet turbine cooling and chemistry control requirements. Nel launched the MC250 and MC500 containerized PEM electrolyzers earlier this year.

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Report: Globally, internal combustion car sales have already peaked

Green Car Reports

Global sales of internal-combustion cars have already peaked, while electric cars are on their way to attaining two thirds of the global car market by 2040, according to a new Bloomberg report. EV adoption is gaining momentum thanks to falling battery costs, expanded charging infrastructure, and government clampdowns on the dirtiest cars.

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GEV signs MOU with the HyEnergy project to study green hydrogen exports from Australia

Green Car Congress

Global Energy Ventures entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Province Resources and Total Eren (together the HyEnergy Project partners) to support a technical and commercial feasibility study on exporting green hydrogen from the HyEnergy Project , located in the Gascoyne region, in Western Australia, to nominated markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Fuel-cell group presents 2035 vision of 200 California hydrogen stations for 70,000 trucks

Green Car Reports

A hydrogen fuel-cell trade group wants to put 70,000 heavy-duty fuel cell trucks on California roads by 2035, and build 200 hydrogen stations to support them. In a press release, the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) called this an interim step toward a goal of 100% zero-emission trucks by 2045 that California adopted in 2020. Heavy-duty.

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

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MOL, Origin Energy to undertake joint study of Australia’s green ammonia business supply chain

Green Car Congress

Mitsui OSK Lines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a joint study to build a supply chain of renewable energy-derived ammonia (green ammonia) with Australian energy company Origin Energy. Origin is pursuing a number of green ammonia and hydrogen projects, including a green ammonia export project in Bell Bay, Tasmania, with first cargo targeted for 2026.

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US safety regulator NHTSA opens Tesla Autopilot probe

Green Car Reports

The NHTSA has opened a formal safety probe into Tesla Autopilot after a series of crashes involving emergency vehicles, Reuters reported Monday. The probe covers an estimated 765,000 vehicles from model years 2014 to 2021, including Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y EVs, according to the report. The agency said that since January 2018.

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First drive review: 2021 BMW 530e earns its hybrid halo, misses the mark as a plug-in

Green Car Reports

Is this the new middle of the luxury market? Plug-in hybrids like the 2021 BMW 530e might be much closer to the norm four years from now than they are today, if the 2023-2026 Biden fuel economy rules presented this past week take form the way they’re proposed. Those rules target an estimated 38.2-mpg fleet average in 2026 and emphasizing.

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Russian researchers develop wasteless joint processing of electric furnace and ladle slag to produce pig iron and clinker

Green Car Congress

Scientists of Ural Federal University and the Institute of Metallurgy of the Ural Branch of RAS (Russian Academy of Sciences) have developed and successfully tested the technology of joint non-waste processing of electric furnace and ladle slag to obtain pig iron and Portland cement clinker. A paper on their work is published in the journal Steel in Transition.

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Tesla Autopilot probe, BMW 530e review, California fuel-cell trucks, camping trailer as mobile charger: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The federal government is investigating Tesla over Autopilot. Global internal combustion sales have peaked, according to at least one analysis. A group plans to put 200 hydrogen-fueling stations for trucks in place by 2035. We take a look at a different way of electrifying travel trailers. And we drive the BMW 530e plug-in hybrid sport sedan and.

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World’s largest solar-powered battery system is now 75% complete

Electrek

The Florida Power and Light (FPL) Company’s Manatee Energy Storage Center, the world’s largest solar-powered battery system capable of powering Walt Disney World for around seven hours, is now 75% complete. more… The post World’s largest solar-powered battery system is now 75% complete 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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Elon Musk Reveals His 5-Step Engineering Protocol

CleanTechnica EVs

How does Elon Musk achieve such game-changing breakthroughs in electric cars and rockets … at the same time? Running Tesla and SpaceX is quite a feat. Doing so while also being an industry leader (in both) is another thing altogether. Musk calls himself an engineer at heart. It raises the question: is there some kind […].

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Norway shows us glimpse of the future as electric cars make gas-powered car sales vanish

Electrek

Norway shows us yet another glimpse of the future as electric cars are making gas-powered car sales vanish in the market. The latest new car sales data from Norway shows a gas-powered car market disappearing at an insane pace. more… The post Norway shows us glimpse of the future as electric cars make gas-powered car sales vanish appeared first on Electrek.

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Tricking Driver-Assist Systems On 17 Vehicles — Not Just Teslas

CleanTechnica EVs

You may remember that test by Consumer Reports that showed that with a little flexibility, patience, and trickery — with some FUD thrown in for spice — one can trick Tesla’s Autopilot into thinking it had a driver when it didn’t. That was apparently some sort of scandal. Although, it’s too bad Consumer Reports didn’t […].

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Exclusive: GM to replace all battery modules in some Chevy Bolts to mitigate fire risk

Electrek

Hopefully writing the final chapter in the battery-related Bolt Fire saga, GM is set to start replacing all modules in some Chevy Bolt EV Batteries within weeks. Electrek had an exclusive sit-down with a spokesperson from GM to get some details on the upcoming program. more… The post Exclusive: GM to replace all battery modules in some Chevy Bolts to mitigate fire risk appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Decarbonization Will Require Pricing Reform

Energy Institute at HAAS

When it comes to electrification, all energy prices matter. While a lot of behavior that harms the environment is due to misguided libertarianism or selfishness, much of it also comes … Continue Reading Decarbonization Will Require Pricing Reform.

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Tesla Autopilot is being investigated by NHTSA over 11 crashes involving first responder vehicles

Electrek

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it’s opening an investigation into Tesla Autopilot over its possible involvement in 11 crashes with emergency and first responder vehicles. more… The post Tesla Autopilot is being investigated by NHTSA over 11 crashes involving first responder vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s third 6k-ton Giga Press for Model Y is about to get unboxed in Giga Texas

Teslarati

More IDRA Giga Press boxes arrived at Tesla’s Giga Texas site. The packages reportedly contain parts for IDRA’s 6,000 ton Giga Press for Model Y production. The IDRA boxes that just arrived contain Giga Texas’s third 6k-ton Giga Press for Model Y production. According to a recent video of the Tesla Texas factory, the casting machine’s place has already been prepared.

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Keemut Releases Its First Tesla Charging Stats Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Vehicles have become more intelligent and more connected. Connected cars “provide internet access to all the mobile devices used by the driver and passengers. They access the Internet via cellular or satellite communications and provide tablet-sized screens for passengers or a Wi-Fi hotspot for passengers’ own devices,” according to PCMag.

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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 dominates by commanding about 2/3 of US EV market

Teslarati

The United States’ EV segment is growing this year, thanks in no small part to an all-electric crossover from the country’s premier electric car maker. As per data shared by Experian , electric vehicle registrations more than doubled in the first half of 2021, with 214,111 new EVs being registered across the US from January to June. . This was a huge increase considering that in the first half of 2020, 98,351 electric cars were registered nationwide.

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Ask Frank: What Do I Need to Know About Electric Car Insurance?

CleanTechnica EVs

For the most part, electric cars are just “regular” cars. They go when you press the pedal and they turn when you spin the wheel, for the most part, and the only real difference is typically what you’re filling it up with to make it go. Owning an electric car can be a bit different. […].

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Tesla Giga Shanghai is on a hiring spree with focus on communication

Teslarati

Tesla China seems to be ramping its communication efforts, taking a somewhat opposite approach compared to Tesla’s operations in the United States. A photo of Tesla’s hiring campaign lists that Tesla China is beefing up its PR and legal affairs team. The list of positions includes slots on the foreign affairs team, human resources, and the legal affairs department.

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Polestar Announces More Affordable Options

CleanTechnica EVs

For decades, the automotive industry has been following a basic formula for new technologies. When a technology is new, and relatively expensive, they started by selling it in the top-end vehicles in a segment. GM did this with Cadillac, Ford did this with Lincoln, Toyota did this with Lexus, and Honda did this with Acura. […].

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NHTSA launches Tesla Autopilot investigation over crashes with emergency vehicles

Teslarati

The United States government has announced that it is formally opening an investigation into Tesla Autopilot, stating that the driver-assist system has issues spotting parked emergency vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted the probe’s announcement on Monday. . The investigation would be covering 765,000 vehicles from the start of the 2014 to the 2021 model year that were sold in the United States.

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Did The U.S. Spend Two Decades & Trillions Of Dollars In Afghanistan & Iraq Because Of Oil Addiction?

CleanTechnica EVs

I recall 9/11 vividly, as many Americans do. I was going into a morning sociology class in college. Everyone was glued to the TV — New York City’s Twin Towers had been destroyed from terrorists flying planes into them, another was soon flown into the Pentagon. As I’ve learned since then, almost everyone was shocked […].

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Paselec GS9 e-bike review: a full-suspension electric mountain bike on a budget

Electrek

When it comes to e-bikes, full-suspension electric mountain bikes are where the fun’s at. They give you the confidence and the comfort to do things you wouldn’t attempt on most other e-bikes. But that comes at a high cost – as in a high price. Budget eMTBs may not pack the same punch or performance as the top-dollar versions, but bikes like the Paselec GS9 give us normies the chance to have some real fun on a full-suspension electric mountain bike without having to sell a kidney. mor

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How U.S. Congress Can Get Cities Moving

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. By Amanda Eaken and Sarah Kline, Federal Transportation Consultant to NRDC. The Biden administration has set an ambitious climate goal for America: a 50 percent decrease in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. To reach this goal, changing the way we move must be key since transportation is the largest […].

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Ola shocks with beautiful, high tech 70 mph electric scooters the entire world needs to see

Electrek

Ola Electric teased its upcoming electric scooter for months , and has finally delivered over the weekend with the big unveil. The Ola S1 and S1 Pro models were just announced, showing off high tech features, best-in-class performance and shockingly low prices. more… The post Ola shocks with beautiful, high tech 70 mph electric scooters the entire world needs to see appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX receives first major Starship Moon lander funding from NASA

Teslarati

SpaceX has received its first major funding from NASA for the development of a crewed Starship Moon lander meant to return humans to the surface of Earth’s nearest neighbor as early as 2024. Ordinarily, funding disbursement is just a routine, mundane part of government contracting. However, soon after NASA revealed that it had selected SpaceX – both the most technically sound proposal and cheapest option by half – alone to return humanity to the Moon, former competitors Dynetic

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EGEB: Here are the 3 biggest trends in rooftop solar and battery storage

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Three standout solar, storage, and financing trends emerged between July 2020 and June 2021. India reaches a milestone of 100 gigawatts of clean energy. 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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The Kids Get It, Part 2 — An Aussie Sequel

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently collected the cans and bottles from various family members and headed for the recycling centre. I noticed a car follow me in. A young boy (about 10) and his mother got out of the car and came over to Tess and me. “I’m so glad you turned in here, my son has been […].

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Tesla Model Y to be cheaper police patrol car in just 6-18 months, says Boulder Sheriff

Electrek

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office announced that it acquired a Tesla Model Y to test as a police patrol vehicle. It justified that higher sticker price with gas savings resulting in a cheaper total cost of ownership in just 6 to 18 months. more… The post Tesla Model Y to be cheaper police patrol car in just 6-18 months, says Boulder Sheriff appeared first on Electrek.

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The New Supersonic Boom

Cars That Think

On 9 April 1945, less than a month before the end of hostilities in Europe, a young Luftwaffe pilot named Hans Guido Mutke put his jet-propelled Messerschmitt Me 262 fighter-bomber into a steep dive, intending to come to the aid of a fellow airman below. As the Messerschmitt accelerated downward, the plane began to shake violently, and the controls became unresponsive.

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Tesla again bans salvaged cars from Supercharger network in confusing situation

Electrek

Tesla has again banned salvaged cars from accessing its Supercharger network after reversing the move last week. It’s a confusing situation. Wouldn’t it be useful if we could ask Tesla what is going on? more… The post Tesla again bans salvaged cars from Supercharger network in confusing situation appeared first on Electrek.

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Elephant Robotics Expands Lightweight Robot Arm Product Line

Cars That Think

This article is sponsored by Elephant Robotics. Elephant Robotics is well known for its line of innovative products that help enhance manufacturing, assembly, education, and more. In 2020, Elephant Robotics released the world's smallest 6-axis robot arm: myCobot. Since its release, myCobot has sold over 5,000 units to clients all over the world. Following the footprint of myCobot and to fulfill the demand from more users, Elephant Robotics is now expanding its Lightweight Robot Arm Product Line.