Fri.Apr 14, 2023

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Reality EV: Re-Boot

CleanTechnica EVs

Back on November 25th, 2022, I wrote an article titled Reality EV Charging. To condense, it was about an evening out at the Corning Museum of Glass up in Corning, NY, and the EV charging experience that went along with it.

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bp starts oil production at Argos platform in the Gulf of Mexico; first new platform since 2008

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bp has successfully started oil production at its Argos offshore platform, strengthening bp’s position as a leading producer in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. ( Earlier post.) With a gross production capacity of up to 140,000 barrels of oil per day, Argos is bp’s fifth platform in the Gulf of Mexico and the first new bp-operated production facility in the region since 2008. bp now operates five production platforms in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico: Argos, Atlantis, Mad Dog, Na Kika and Thunder

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Zeekr X tackles Model Y with sub-$30,000 price, tech twists

Green Car Reports

Chinese automaker Geely's Zeekr brand this week unveiled its third model, a nearly Tesla Model Y-sized crossover that will sell for less than $30,000 in its home market. The Zeekr X follows the 009 van and the 001, a hatchback based on a concept originally badged for Geely's Lynk & Co. brand, in the all-electric Zeekr brand's lineup.

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EPA: US GHG emissions up 6% in 2021 from 2020

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 30 th annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2021. In 2021, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,340.2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents, or 5,586.0 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents after accounting for sequestration from the land sector—representing a 6% increase from 2020.

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

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Tesla Semi price at around $250,000 per unit: report

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The Tesla Semi is already being delivered to customers, but a lot of information about the production version of the all-electric Class 8 long-hauler is still under wraps. Following the delivery of more Tesla Semi units to PepsiCo earlier this week, however, some details about the vehicle were shared. Among the most interesting aspects of the Tesla Semi is its cost, especially considering that electric vehicles tend to be more expensive than their combustion-powered counterparts.

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Euro Manganese produces HPEMM from Chvaletice demonstration plant

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Euro Manganese has produced high-purity electrolytic manganese metal (HPEMM) from its demonstration plant at the Chvaletice Project in the Czech Republic. ( Earlier post.) An external laboratory has confirmed the first HPEMM sent for testing has met the target specifications and was at 99.9% Mn metal purity. High-purity manganese sulphate (HPMSM) is now under production in the final module and will be sent for external laboratory testing in due course.

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Babcock to support British Army with electric vehicle conversion and trials

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International defense company Babcock International has been awarded a one-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help the British Army understand the applications and constraints of electric propulsion. Partnering with UK electric vehicle (EV) conversion experts, Electrogenic , Babcock will convert four in-service military Land Rovers, two protected vehicles and two general service, from diesel-fueled to EV using a drop-in kit and modified battery system.

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Tesla receives mind-blowing interior ‘personalization system’ patent

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Tesla has received a patent for an incredible new “personalization system,” which could make its vehicles more accessible and comfortable than ever before. There is no doubt that one of the most substantial strengths that Tesla has over its rivals is its software chops. By developing so much of its technology in-house, it has quickly built up a considerable contingent of developers and engineers who are maximizing the use of its physical technology.

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Renault Group and Verkor enter long-term partnership for 12 GWh/year of EV batteries

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Renault Group and Verkor , a European manufacturer of low-carbon batteries ( earlier post ), have entered a long-term commercial partnership for the supply of batteries for electric vehicles. Verkor will supply Renault Group with the equivalent of 12 GWh of batteries each year. These batteries will be used in the upper segments of Renault Group’s brands, starting with the future Alpine 100% electric C-Crossover GT, manufactured in Dieppe, France, from 2025.

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Battery firm: Faster-charging cells could cut EV cost and weight

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StoreDot claims its fast-charging battery tech will allow automakers to design EVs with smaller battery packs—saving cost and weight. The argument seems to be that, by enabling what the company calls "extreme fast charging," allowing more frequent recharges with less inconvenience, automakers won't need to rely as much on larger battery.

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

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DOE issues $16M lab call to strengthen domestic capabilities in solid-state and flow battery manufacturing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a $16-million lab call ( DE-LC-0000027 ) for proposals to strengthen domestic capabilities in solid-state and flow battery manufacturing. The lab call requires collaboration between DOE National Laboratories and industry partners to accelerate the path from innovation to battery manufacturing scale-up and commercialization.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland candidates continue testing in California

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Tesla continues to test Model 3 Highland candidates in California, just days after the first images of the alleged vehicle were shared. Tesla started preparing for a Model 3 “Refresh” in mid-2022 , and since then, the company has continued to prepare for production at Fremont. There have been a few reports indicating what the automaker places to update on the vehicle, and with the continuous sightings, we are getting more of an idea of what Tesla plans to change.

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ZF signs multi-year supply agreement with STMicroelectronics for silicon carbide devices for new inverters

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The technology group ZF will, from 2025, purchase silicon carbide (SiC) devices from STMicroelectronics. Under the terms of the multi-year contract, ST will supply a volume of double-digit millions of silicon carbide devices to be integrated in ZF’s new modular inverter architecture going into series production in 2025. ZF will leverage ST’s vertically integrated silicon carbide manufacturing in Europe and Asia to secure customer orders in electromobility.

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Global wind energy will exceed 1 TW by the end of 2023

Electrek

Global wind energy will pass the 1-terawatt (TW) threshold for installed capacity by the end of 2023, according to the newest market outlook from Wood Mackenzie. more… The post Global wind energy will exceed 1 TW by the end of 2023 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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Proterra launches cloud-based EV fleet charging software platform with Delaware Transit Corporation

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Proterra announced the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), operator of DART transit services, as its first customer to operate Proterra’s new fully-integrated fleet and energy management software platform, Valence. Valence is a cloud-based, software-as-a-service platform designed to optimize commercial electric vehicle fleet deployments. Valence provides a comprehensive suite of solutions to commercial electric vehicle fleet operators, including tools for data analytics and reporting, vehicle an

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The 82kWh BYD Seal Joins The Dolphin In Europe!

CleanTechnica EVs

A few days ago, BYD announced that its new 60 kWh C-segment hatchback, the Dolphin, is coming to Europe. Now BYD has announced that its D-segment sedan, the Seal, is also coming to Europe later this year.

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Wind turbines are headed to Antarctica – here’s how that works

Electrek

Three new wind turbines will be installed on Ross Island in Antarctica, where they’ll power stations that belong to New Zealand and the US. more… The post Wind turbines are headed to Antarctica – here’s how that works appeared first on Electrek.

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Didi Shows DiDi Neuron Autonomous Drive Concept

Electric Cars Report

DiDi Autonomous Driving, the self-driving technology arm of DiDi Global, announced today during its Shanghai Autonomous Driving Day event plans to introduce its first mass-produced Robotaxi to DiDi’s ride-hailing platform by 2025. DiDi Autonomous Driving also shared a number of new initiatives and updates during the event, including the latest commercial development for its Robotaxi […] The post Didi Shows DiDi Neuron Autonomous Drive Concept appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Rivian (RIVN) stock tumbles after bullish analyst drastically cuts price target

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) shares fell Friday after bullish analyst Alexander Potter of Piper Sandler downgraded the EV maker’s stock. Although Potter is still a fan of Rivian’s Tesla-like strategy, he noted deteriorating market conditions and widening losses as reasons for the lower price target. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) stock tumbles after bullish analyst drastically cuts price target appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD: A Look At The Other Side Of The Ocean & The Dynasty

CleanTechnica EVs

Battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles are called New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in China. BYD is the leader in terms of NEV sales worldwide. Last year, BYD sold 1,868,543 NEVs. These sales were made up of 911,140 BEVs and 946,239 plug-in hybrids, which means that full BEVs accounted for 48.

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Elon Musk is rumored to be starting new AI startup after saying Tesla would play a role in AGI

Electrek

Elon Musk is rumored to be starting a new AI startup to compete with OpenAI after he left the organization, which he co-founded, supposedly because of a conflict of interest with Tesla’s own artificial intelligence effort. Now it sounds like he is funding a startup that could compete with Tesla, based on his latest comments. more… The post Elon Musk is rumored to be starting new AI startup after saying Tesla would play a role in AGI appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 Prototype Targets New NHRA World Records For Electric Vehicles

Electric Cars Report

Ford Performance unveiled the continued evolution of its electric-powered motorsports efforts with the Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800, an aggressive revision to the NHRA world record-holding Mustang Cobra Jet 1400. It is targeted to best the Cobra Jet 1400’s standing world record for full-bodied electric vehicles in the quarter-mile, 8.128 seconds at 171.97 miles per […] The post Electric Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 Prototype Targets New NHRA World Records For Electric Vehicles appeared fir

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Tesla Cybertruck’s giant frunk has been spotted

Electrek

A new image of the Tesla Cybertruck has emerged revealing the giant frunk (front trunk) of the electric pickup truck. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck’s giant frunk has been spotted appeared first on Electrek.

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Fast Growing EV Sales Around The World In 2022 — Charts!

CleanTechnica EVs

Just 5–10 years ago, I’d say 90% of EV enthusiasts were underestimating how much electric vehicle share of the overall auto market would grow in Europe and China. (The US is currently … quite far behind. But EV market share is growing here, too.

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Makita’s 19-inch cordless electric mower with four 5Ah batteries hits low of $499 in New Green Deals

Electrek

If you’re not ready to drop thousands on a cordless electric riding mower yet, then consider ditching gas and oil this year by picking up a. It might not be riding, but the 19-inch cutting path will handle most yards pretty easily. Plus, it comes with four 5Ah batteries that deliver up to 55 minutes of cutting time before it’s time to charge. Plus, no gas or oil is required, helping reduce your reliance on fossil fuels in 2023.

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“15 Years” With The Tesla Model 3

CleanTechnica EVs

What’s it like owning a Tesla Model 3? Furthermore, we all know what’s great about a Model 3, but what should a new owner watch out for or be aware of? It depends on who you ask — different owners have different experiences.

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BYD launches 2 new EVs in Europe : BYD DOLPHIN and BYD SEAL

Electric Cars Report

Chinese biggest EV maker BYD strives to make appealing, high-tech, intelligent electric driving more affordable and accessible for European motorists. After launching three full-electric vehicles in Europe: the BYD ATTO 3 (C-Segment SUV), the BYD HAN (E-segment sedan) and the BYD TANG (E-segment SUV), the BYD DOLPHIN and the BYD SEAL are the next full-electric […] The post BYD launches 2 new EVs in Europe : BYD DOLPHIN and BYD SEAL appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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SWTCH Energy Unveils SWTCH Control To Solve EV Charging Capacity Challenges At Aging Multi-Tenant Buildings

CleanTechnica EVs

The launch of SWTCH Control, an energy management tool that dynamically modifies the energy used by EV chargers based on a building’s actual energy consumption, was announced today by SWTCH Energy, a pioneer in developing electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for multi-tenant buildings across North America.

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HiPhi X Ready for European Sales with Homologation by TÜV SÜD

Electric Cars Report

HiPhi, the Chinese luxury EV automotive brand owned by Human Horizons, had its vehicles tested by TÜV SÜD to obtain approval for its revolutionary HiPhi X – one of the best-selling luxury EVs in China. The approval marks a first step into European markets for HiPhi, which was first established in December 2017. The all-electric […] The post HiPhi X Ready for European Sales with Homologation by TÜV SÜD appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Podcast: leaked Tesla Model 3 refresh, Powerwall 3, new EPA rules, and more

Electrek

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the leaked Tesla Model 3 refresh, the upcoming Powerwall 3, new EPA rules, and more. more… The post Podcast: leaked Tesla Model 3 refresh, Powerwall 3, new EPA rules, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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B–ON Partners With EO Charging For Commercial Charging Services In Europe

Electric Cars Report

Extending its charging capabilities and network, full-service fleet electrification solution provider B–ON has signed a partnership with one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle charger manufacturers, EO Charging, to allow B–ON customers to access EO’s commercial charging infrastructure and services in Europe. Available through B–ON’s comprehensive Electrification-as-a-Service offering, the partnership will enhance the EV charging […] The post B–ON Partners With EO Charging For Commercial

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Human Horizons’ HiPhi brand moves closer to bringing its ultra-futuristic EVs to Europe

Electrek

Human Horizons’ automotive brand HiPhi announced its flagship X EV has completed TÜV SÜD testing overseas to allow for the sale of the electric SUV in Europe. With a second model already making digitized waves in China and a third to be announced at the Shanghai Auto Show next week, Human Horizons will look to bring more of its HiPhi EVs to European markets in the future. more… The post Human Horizons’ HiPhi brand moves closer to bringing its ultra-futuristic EVs to Europe appeared first on Elec

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Video Friday: Ingenuity’s 50th Flight

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Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Robotics Summit & Expo : 10–11 May 2023, BOSTON ICRA 2023 : 29 May–2 June 2023, LONDON RoboCup 2023 : 4–10 July 2023, BORDEAUX, FRANCE RSS 2023 : 10–14 July 2023, DAEGU, KOREA IEEE RO-MAN 2023 : 28–31 August 2023, BUSAN, KOREA CLAWAR 2023 : 2–4 Octobe

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Lucid (LCID) EV deliveries slip in Q1, suggesting weaker-than-expected demand

Electrek

EV startup Lucid Motors (LCID) revealed Q1 production and delivery numbers Thursday showing weaker-than-expected results as competition in the electric vehicle market heats up. more… The post Lucid (LCID) EV deliveries slip in Q1, suggesting weaker-than-expected demand appeared first on Electrek.

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