Fri.Jan 13, 2023

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IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

Green Car Congress

Renewable energy sources are central to the energy transition toward a more sustainable future. However, because sunshine and wind are inherently variable and inconsistent, finding ways to store energy in an accessible and efficient way is crucial. While there are many effective solutions for daily energy storage, the most common being batteries, a cost-effective long-term solution is still lacking.

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Study: Pace of US EV adoption requires 8X charger growth by 2030

Green Car Reports

Keeping up with anticipated U.S. EV sales growth will require a lot more chargers, according to a new S&P Global Mobility study. Even accounting for home charging, which is how most EV drivers currently charge most of the time, the U.S. public charging network will need to quadruple in size between 2022 and 2025, and grow more than eight-fold.

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Moscow has 1,050 electric buses serving 79 bus routes

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The number of electric bus routes in Moscow continues to increase. Now 1050 electric buses serve 79 bus routes in Moscow. Every day they transport more than 430,000 passengers. Recently the Russian manufacturer KAMAZ started to produce improved electric buses at the SVARZ eco-plant. The updated models have more visible route numbers, the doors of the electric bus open faster, and the electric buses are equipped with the heater and long-lasting floor covering.

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Tesla cuts prices across the board up to 20%

Green Car Reports

Tesla has once again lowered prices. As of Thursday the automaker's online configurator shows price cuts for every model in its lineup. The Model Y received the biggest cut, of about 20% across the lineup. Including the new, higher $1,390 destination fee, the base Model Y Long Range now starts at $54,380, while the Model Y Performance now starts.

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

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Nuvera Fuel Cells and Urban Mobility Systems partner on fuel cell powertrains

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Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, a provider of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell engines for on- and off-road mobility, signed a memorandum of understanding with Netherlands-based clean technology engineering company Urban Mobility Systems (UMS). The MOU includes the initial sales of Nuvera E-Series Fuel Cell Engines to UMS and an agreement to explore the development, sales and support of standardized zero-emission fuel cell powertrains for commercial applications.

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Mercedes reportedly plans to drop EQ badging for EVs

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz could drop its EQ badge for electric cars as it moves toward an EV-only lineup, a German business newspaper reported. EQ was launched in 2016 as a sub-brand that would serve as a launch point for EVs, but Mercedes plans to drop the EQ nomenclature from the end of 2024, according to Handelsblatt (via Automotive News Europe). The.

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This 240t electric mining haul truck can charge in 30 minutes

Electrek

A 240-tonne mining haul truck is about to be fitted with a 1.4 megawatt-hour (MWh) prototype battery system that global green energy company Fortescue has developed with equipment maker Liebherr. more…. The post This 240t electric mining haul truck can charge in 30 minutes appeared first on Electrek.

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Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE EV to lead Pole-to-Pole expedition

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Nissan is preparing to undertake the world’s first all-electric driving adventure from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole on board a modified Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE ( earlier post ), due to be unveiled in February. In partnership with British adventurer, Chris Ramsey, the Ariya will travel 27,000km, navigating some of the world’s most extreme conditions.

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Tesla’s aggressive pricing strategy was explained by Elon Musk last month

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There’s no denying that Tesla’s new pricing strategy is aggressive. In recent days, the electric vehicle community has witnessed Tesla practically go for its competitors’ jugular by giving its current vehicle lineup significantly lower starting prices. This was quite evident with the Tesla Model Y, which received notable price reductions across the globe. .

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Graphex and Northern Graphite partner on large-scale graphite processing facility site evaluations in Québec

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Graphex Technologies LLC, the US subsidiary of Graphex Group Limited, and Northern Graphite Corporation announced that Graphex will participate in Northern’s previously announced selection process for a site suitable for the construction of a large-scale graphite processing facility in Baie-Comeau, approximately 420 km north-east of Québec City. The plant is planned to supply coated spherical graphite anode material to the EV/battery markets in North America and beyond.

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

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Chinese solar firm to open a US factory – a manufacturing win for Biden

Electrek

China’s JA Solar , the world’s fourth-largest solar panel maker by capacity, is going to open its first factory in the US – a major win for the Biden administration, which has created a domestic clean energy manufacturing growth boom with laws passed late last year. more…. The post Chinese solar firm to open a US factory – a manufacturing win for Biden appeared first on Electrek.

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Starrt-up Elinor Batteries and SINTEF sign MoU for gigafactory in Norway

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Elinor Batteries , which officially launched 12 January 2023, and Norway-based independent research organization SINTEF have entered into a Memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation, aiming to establish a giga-scale factory for production of sustainable batteries in Central Norway. Elinor plans to build the factory in modules to limit financial and technological risk.

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Tesla Could Be The Top US Vehicle Seller By The End Of Next Year

CleanTechnica EVs

I know it sounds ridiculous that the EV-only startup Tesla could sell more vehicles than giants like Ford, Toyota, and Chevrolet as soon as next year with only 6 models, but hear me out. Note that I am speculating this could happen without including any sales of Tesla’s next-generation vehicle, which may be available next […].

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FREYR Battery signs first e-mobility offtake agreement with Impact Clean Power Technology for up to 14 GWh of LFP cells

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FREYR Battery announced a conditional offtake agreement (COA) with Impact Clean Power Technology, a manufacturer of battery systems for transportation, industry and stationary energy storage for renewable energy sources, traditional power generation, rail, and telecommunications. Under the terms of the agreement, FREYR will supply 10 – 14 GWh of clean, next-generation battery cells based on the 24M Technologies SemiSolid platform to Impact from 2025 – 2030.

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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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Tesla’s flagship Model S and Model X just became a lot more competitive

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Even with their previous prices, the Tesla Model S and Model X are already formidable in their respective segments. But with their recently adjusted costs, Tesla’s two flagship electric vehicles just became a lot more competitive. . Following a recent round of price adjustments, the Tesla Model S and Model X are now more affordable. The flagship all-electric sedan now starts at $94,990 for its Dual Motor AWD variant.

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Bosch to invest around €950M in development and production of electromobility and automated driving tech in China; new JV for BEV and FCEV systems

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Bosch will invest around €950 million in the development and production of components for electromobility and automated driving in Suzhou, China. Tthe first phase of the project in the eastern city of Suzhou will be completed by mid-2024. Bosch already has four factories in Suzhou employing nearly 10,000 people. Earlier this month, Robert Bosch Venture Capital Company jointly invested with Boyuan Capital, BAIC Futian, Beijing Yihuatong and Shenzhen Fuyuan Wisdom— a venture capital platform

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EV Charging Stations In The US, Ranked

CleanTechnica EVs

More options than ever are available these days for EV public charging. Several companies have established themselves as the top go-to charging sites when you're on the road.

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Tesla price cut, US charger growth, Mercedes EQ badge: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We may need eight times the U.S. chargers by 2030 to keep up with EV growth. Mercedes might retire its EQ badge, if not brand. And Tesla cuts prices, meaning at least one popular model costs effectively 30% less. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Just days after reporting disappointing delivery figures, Tesla has cut prices for all the.

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Elon Musk: Twitter will publish code for tweet recommendations “no later than next month.”

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Elon Musk announced on Friday that Twitter would publish the code for tweet recommendations and make the account and tweet status visible no later than February. “Twitter will publish tweet recommendation code & make account/tweet status visible no later than next month.” “Transparency builds trust.” This isn’t the first time the Twitter CEO spoken of the importance of transparency for building trust in the social media platform.

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BMW CEO declares its EVs will soon be the ‘benchmark’ in charging, range, and pricing

Electrek

After previewing some of the technology on its “Neue Klasse” EV platform at CES last week, BMW’s CEO Oliver Zipse is not mixing words when speaking about the German automaker’s future in the EV market. Zipse was as bold to say that BMW’s next wave of EVs will be the industry benchmark in range, charging speeds, and pricing. Forgive us if you’ve heard this one before. more….

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Giant Parts Of 9,000-Ton Tesla Cybertruck Giga Press Arrive At Giga Texas

CleanTechnica EVs

As we reported in October of 2022, IDRA had started shipping the humongous 9000-ton Cybertruck Giga Casting machine from its plant in Italy to the United States. Now, just yesterday, two semi trucks loaded with huge containers on their trailers were spotted at Giga Texas. Since this 9000-ton Giga Press is the world’s largest die-casting […].

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More information about Tesla’s new Autopilot/Full Self-Driving hardware leaks

Electrek

Tesla is expected to release a new Autopilot/Full Self-Driving hardware suite imminently and now more details have leaked. more…. The post More information about Tesla’s new Autopilot/Full Self-Driving hardware leaks appeared first on Electrek.

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Now Is The Time For Clean Vehicles In New Mexico

CleanTechnica EVs

New Mexico could see public health and economic benefits if the state adopts three clean vehicle rules this year: the Advanced Clean Truck rule, the Heavy-Duty NOx Omnibus rules, and the Advanced Clean Cars II rule. A new, independent analysis shows that clean truck rules will deliver $3.3 billion in total net societal benefits for […].

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Lectric eBikes fully reveals $1,499 XP Trike as latest salvo in the e-trike wars

Electrek

Lectric eBikes , the Phoenix-based electric bike maker that is known for its ultralow prices, has done it again with a new budget-friendly e-bike. This time the company rolled out an electric tricycle known as the Lectric XP Trike at far below the going market rates. But how did they do it, and what makes their e-trike so affordable? Let’s check it out. more….

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Monitoring climate-induced natural hazards with Machine Learning

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Climate induced-natural hazards can be better tracked by combining satellite technology with Machine Learning. The post Monitoring climate-induced natural hazards with Machine Learning appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Jeep Avenger Wins European COTY Award, VW ID. Buzz GTX Coming In 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

The Jeep Avenger was named the European Car Of The Year in Brussels this year, ahead of 6 rivals, most of which had gasoline engines.

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Nikola (NKLA) relocates its battery manufacturing to put all EV production under one roof

Electrek

Commercial EV manufacturing Nikola Corporation announced it is moving its battery manufacturing operation from its current site in Cypress, California to its production facility in Coolidge, Arizona. With the move, Nikola will create on holistic EV assembly process all taking place under one roof. more…. The post Nikola (NKLA) relocates its battery manufacturing to put all EV production under one roof appeared first on Electrek.

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Big US Tesla Price Reduction Across The Range, Some Models Are 20% Cheaper

InsideEVs

This applies to all models and it for instance makes the two-row Model Y LR eligible for the federal tax credit again.

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Tesla Model S Plaid Round Steering Wheel Now An Option (Instead Of Yoke)

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has re-introduced the round steering wheel for its design refresh Model S and Model X vehicles. The new Tesla Model S was launched in 2021 with a yoke steering wheel and a re-designed interior. At the time, the yoke was the default and only option for a steering wheel when anyone bought a new […].

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Dacia Spring Extreme debuts at the Brussels Motor Show

Electric Cars Report

As part of the Brussels Motor Show, Dacia revealed the brand-new Extreme trim on the Spring, giving the model an outdoor feel. The trim will be then rolled out across the brand’s four primary models (Spring, Sandero, Duster, and Jogger). Spring Extreme comes with the all-new colour ‘Slate Blue’ and a range of exclusive design features: Outside: – Copper […] The post Dacia Spring Extreme debuts at the Brussels Motor Show appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tata Harrier, Sierra, Avinya Concepts Promise To Light Up India’s BEV Market

CleanTechnica EVs

India’s electric 2-wheeler market has been booming over the last few years. However, the electric car sector has been pretty slow. India’s electric car sector is now starting to show signs of life after the slow start compared to other markets, given how large India’s auto industry is. About 4 million cars across all drivetrains […].

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 is Euro NCAP’s ‘Best in Class’ Car 2022 in the ‘Large Family Car’ category

Electric Cars Report

The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has announced the best-rated cars of 2022 in terms of safety. Last year was the independent vehicle assessment organisation’s busiest-ever year, as it tested 66 new passenger cars. In a further demonstration of Hyundai’s EV leadership, the company’s IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner was awarded ‘Best in Class’ […] The post Hyundai IONIQ 6 is Euro NCAP’s ‘Best in Class’ Car 2022 in the ‘Large Family Car’ category appeared first on Electric

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Tesla tries to claim massive price cuts are due to ‘partial normalization of cost inflation’

Electrek

Tesla has commented on the new massive overnight price cuts on Model 3 and Model Y and claimed that they are due to “a partial normalization of cost inflation.”. more…. The post Tesla tries to claim massive price cuts are due to ‘partial normalization of cost inflation’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cuts Prices In UK And Germany By As Much As £8,000, €9,100

InsideEVs

Significant price reductions have been reported in most European countries as well, especially for the Model Y and Model 3.

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