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JULY 29, 2021

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced it will be working together with Sierra Northern Railway, Gas Technology Institute (GTI), and other technical experts to develop and test a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell engine for a switcher locomotive. ( Earlier post.). Switcher locomotives are a type of engine for trains that carry goods from ports to nearby warehouses.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 29, 2021

The Citroën DS is an icon of French automotive design that has now gone electric, thanks to United Kingdom-based Electrogenic, which specializes in electric conversions of classic cars. Electrogenic started with a 1971 Citroën DS (one of the later face-lifted models), removing the gasoline engine and replacing it with a brushless.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2021

The Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) and majority state-owned energy group ?EZ signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the construction of a gigafactory for battery cells for electric vehicles. The document sets forth the basic conditions for the establishment of the factory and is a prerequisite for agreements with other potential investors, including automakers and battery manufacturers. ?

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2021

Elon Musk’s neurotech company Neuralink announced a $205 million Series C funding round led by Vy Capital. Google Ventures, DFJ Growth, Valor Equity Partners, Craft Ventures, Founders Fund, and Gigafund, also participated in the successful private investment round, the company said. A group of other leading executives and entrepreneurs also contributed to Neuralink’s fundraising round.

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JULY 29, 2021

ExxonMobil said it made a discovery at Whiptail in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. The Whiptail-1 well encountered 246 feet (75 meters) of net pay in high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs. Drilling is also ongoing at the Whiptail-2 well, which has encountered 167 feet (51 meters) of net pay in high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs.

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2021

The Tesla Model 3 was ranked number two in Europe’s car sales figures for June, trailing only the Volkswagen Golf hatchback for the top spot. The Model 3’s catapult to the silver medal on the podium proves electromobility is here, and Europe very well may be the world’s first continent to have an electric vehicle dominate an entire automotive sector’s sales figures in a particular region.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 29, 2021

I already wrote about the rapid growth of Tesla stores, service centers, and mobile service vehicles, but the company’s Supercharger growth seemed to warrant a story of its own — for a few reasons. First of all, I think it’s important to point out that Tesla Superchargers are a pillar of Tesla’s dominance in the […].

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2021

Toyota Motor North America has joined the Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP). Formed in 1987, A/SP leverages the resources of the automotive and steel industries to pursue research, validation and education that have helped automakers enhance vehicle safety and fuel economy while improving design and manufacturing. The Auto/Steel Partnership’s ongoing mission is to achieve sustainable automotive solutions by collaboration on the intellectual and technical resources of the automotive, steel and relate

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2021

Tesla’s 2021.24 update has started rolling out, and it includes a number of welcome improvements and new features. Among these is the capability to access Disney+ through the Tesla Theater App, Car Wash Mode, Auto-Dimming Mirrors, and other novel features that would make the Tesla ownership experience even more convenient. . The following are pertinent parts of the Release Notes for Tesla’s 2021.24 update, highlighting some of the company’s newly-released features and optimizat

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2021

UKRI announced a further investment of £10 million (US$14 million) from the Faraday Battery Challenge to support collaborative R&D projects co-funded by industry and managed by Innovate UK on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This latest round of Faraday Battery Challenge funding will be shared across 17 projects being undertaken by businesses and research institutions across the UK.

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JULY 29, 2021

It is widely known that Tesla constantly innovates, from the software of its cars to the chemistry of the batteries that power them. And if a newly published patent application is any indication, it appears that Tesla’s innovations actually go all the way down to the metals used to build its cars. By using aluminum alloys that were developed by the company, for example, Tesla may be able to usher in a new breed of electric cars that are incredibly tough while being cheaper to produce. .

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2021

LG Electronics and Magna International signed the transaction agreement which establishes a joint venture between the two companies ( earlier post ). The new company, to be called LG Magna e-Powertrain, is headquartered in Incheon, South Korea. The joint venture company will manufacture e-motors, inverters and on-board chargers and, for certain automakers, related e-drive systems.

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Electrek

JULY 29, 2021

Elon Musk announces a date, August 19, for Tesla AI Day, an event to share progress in the automaker’s software and hardware development related to artificial intelligence. The CEO aims to use the event as a recruiting platform for Tesla’s AI team. more… The post Elon Musk announces Tesla AI Day on August 19 appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $60 million to 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. (DE-FOA-0002420) The projects will help decarbonize the transportation sector and enhance the infrastructure needed to support the growing adoption of zero-emission vehicles.

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JULY 29, 2021

Tesla has started to push a new software update to its fleet today, and it’s one of the bigger ones with several new features, including Disney+, Car Wash Mode, hotspot capability, and more. more… The post Tesla releases big, new software update with Disney+, Car Wash Mode, hotspot, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2021

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and LG Energy Solution have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Indonesia to establish a joint venture (JV) in Indonesia to manufacture battery cells for BEVs. With this battery cell manufacturing venture, the Group and LG Energy Solution are further strengthening a strategic partnership that started more than a decade ago.

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2021

Tesla’s upcoming AI day would be held this coming August 19, 2021. The announcement was shared by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a recent post on Twitter. Musk did not share details about the upcoming event, though previous tweets about Tesla’s AI Day suggest that the company would be going over the progress it has made in software and hardware, both in terms of training and inference.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 29, 2021

Europe’s auto market saw diesel share fall below 20% for the first time in Q2 2021 from nearer 30% a year ago. Meanwhile plugin electric vehicle share more than doubled year-on-year to 16.9% in Q2. This is our first report drawing on quarterly powertrain data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). The data region […].

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JULY 29, 2021

Telsa’s Megapack project in Victoria, dubbed the Victorian Big Battery, was officially registered with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). The move marks a step closer toward Phase 3 of the operation. According to an update from Neoen Australia, Tesla is commencing energization and testing of the Megapacks already installed at the Victorian Big Battery site.

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Electrek

JULY 29, 2021

Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Indonesia to manufacture BEV batteries in the country through a new joint venture (JV). As part of the JV, Hyundai and LG will invest a total of $1.1 billion in the construction of a battery plant in Karawang, near the country’s capital of Jakarta. more… The post Hyundai and LG partner to invest $1.1 billion in Indonesian battery plant appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 29, 2021

Elon Musk just announced on Twitter that Tesla will hold “AI Day” on August 19. That’s all the info we have for now, so I wanted to pose to readers here: What do you think Tesla will cover on AI Day? What potential surprises are around the corner? Tesla AI Day August 19th — Elon […].

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Electrek

JULY 29, 2021

Trevor Milton, the founder and former CEO of Nikola, a company working on electric and fuel cell trucks, was indicted today by a grand jury on three counts of criminal fraud over false claims he made about the company. more… The post Nikola founder Trevor Milton charged with fraud over false claims about electric/hydrogen trucks appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2021

The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop is now fully operational, but while the underground transport service is already servicing passengers on a regular basis, very little is known about the Teslas that are currently used in the system. Fortunately, some details about the LVCC Loop’s fleet of electric cars have emerged recently. As per a report from TechCrunch , the LVCC Loop follows a structured set of rules.

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Electrek

JULY 29, 2021

Mercedes-Benz has announced several new electric vehicle premieres at the upcoming IAA mobility show in Munich. more… The post Mercedes-Benz to unveil EQE, first AMG electric, and several new EVs at IAA appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2021

Tesla is set to possibly receive a reduction in India’s import duties under the condition that it plans to manufacture cars in the country, government officials said. For years, Tesla has attempted to enter India as a domestic carmaker to supply its electric vehicles to potential customers in the Indian market. Upon the request of the company’s fans, CEO Elon Musk stated in late 2020 that the company would begin making an entrance.

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Electrek

JULY 29, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): London trials on-street EV chargers that sit flush with the sidewalk. Royal Dutch Shell buys Inspire Clean Energy to grow its clean energy business. 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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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 29, 2021

The number of Tesla stores or service centers keeps growing day after day. Actually, on average, one new location is added almost every other day. Yes, once upon a time, Elon Musk said on a Tesla shareholder call that Tesla would close down most of its stores. However, there was much backlash about the idea […].

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Electrek

JULY 29, 2021

To enable a future transition to electric, it’s vital that we look beyond electric cars and focus on electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes. more… The post Volta Zero – Could electric trucks take over our cities? [video] appeared first on Electrek.

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JULY 29, 2021

A federal grand jury has indicted Nikola Motor founder and former CEO Trevor Milton on three counts of criminal fraud for allegedly lying about “nearly all aspects” of Nikola’s business.” The indictment was unsealed on Thursday. . Milton, whose ambitious vision of a zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered trucking revolution caught the interest and admiration of many — including Tesla skeptics and short-sellers — was accused by the U.S.

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Electrek

JULY 29, 2021

During its “Tech Zone” online launch event, global battery maker CATL introduced its first-generation sodium-ion battery, as well as an AB solution that integrates both sodium-ion and lithium-ion cells into one pack. While this first generation of sodium-ion cells is not here to overtake traditional lithium-ion batteries, they do present a number of benefits for charging, maintaining energy, and helping to promote cleaner energy. more… The post CATL introduces first-gen sodium-

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Electric Vehicles India

JULY 29, 2021

Tata Motors launches Nexon EV in Nepal at this price. Tata Motors has launched its electric car Nexon EV in Nepal at a starting price of NPR 35.99 lacs (?22.38L). The company has partnered with Sipradi Trading Private Limited to sell the Nexon EV in Nepal. The Nexon EV will be available to the customers by booking it at a refundable amount of NPR 25,000.

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Electrek

JULY 29, 2021

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: July 28, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2021

Earlier today, it was announced that former Nikola Motor CEO Trevor Milton had been indicted on three counts of fraud by U.S. prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following comments and claims he made regarding the automaker he used to run. Through the years, Milton has gone from fictional to fraudulent, never bringing a truly functional product to the market or to demonstrations for that matter, and allegedly lying to investors along the way.

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JULY 29, 2021

50,000 plus schools, universities, nonprofits, and government agencies can now purchase SemaConnect's top-rated EV charging stations via Sourcewell. The post SemaConnect Joins Sourcewell Contract for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment appeared first on Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.

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