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Domino’s rolling out nationwide fleet of 800 Chevy Bolt EVs

Green Car Congress

Domino’s is rolling out more than 800 custom-branded 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles at select stores throughout the U.S., making it the largest electric pizza delivery fleet in the country. Domino’s launched pizza delivery in 1960 with a Volkswagen Beetle, rolled out the DXP —a custom-built pizza delivery vehicle—in 2015, tested autonomous pizza delivery with cars and robots, and is now leading the charge in the future of pizza delivery.

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GM dealers are working on Teslas, claims thousands of repairs

Green Car Reports

General Motors dealerships have repaired thousands of Tesla electric cars, GM claimed in its annual investor day presentation. First spotted by Barron's, a slide in the presentation simply reads "11,180 repairs on Teslas" without elaboration. Tesla in the past has made it difficult for third parties to repair its vehicles, but its grip is being.

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Autonomy orders more than 2,500 Vinfast VF 8 and VF 9 EVs

Green Car Congress

VinFast has received an order from Autonomy—the US’ largest electric vehicle subscription company—for more than 2,500 VF 8 and VF 9 vehicles. This is VinFast’s largest corporate order to date, and one of Autonomy’s largest electric vehicle orders. In August 2022, Autonomy ordered 23,000 electric vehicles across 17 different global automakers, including VinFast, to operate its subscription services.

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Domino's commits to 800 Chevy Bolt EV pizza delivery cars

Green Car Reports

Domino's is rolling out a nationwide fleet of 855 Chevrolet Bolt EV pizza delivery cars, with the first 100 vehicles scheduled to arrive later this month. Wearing a lightning-bolt-infused Domino's livery, those initial 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV hatchbacks will be followed by 700 more "in the coming months," Domino's said in a press release. The.

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

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Argonne report on characteristics of light-duty plug-in electric vehicles in US

Green Car Congress

A new report from a team at Argonne National Laboratory examines the changing characteristics for light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) from 2010-2021, evaluating range, energy efficiency, costs, and performance. The report estimates miles driven, electricity consumption, petroleum reduction, and greenhouse gas emissions attributable to electric vehicles.

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Test drive: 2022 Toyota Prius leads with the mpg numbers

Green Car Reports

The hybrid-vehicle landscape is changing quickly. The Prius lineup did get a Prius AWD-e all-wheel-drive version and a much better Prius Prime plug-in hybrid in its current and outgoing version, but it remains a pared-down family, with the Prius C and Prius V long gone. Further, direct aero-efficiency rivals like the Chevy Volt and the Honda.

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Tesla Cybertruck reaches 1.5 million pre-orders – Can it live up to the hype?

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck is getting closer to production, and as the automaker’s first new model in three years, the company badly needs it to gain its momentum back. But can the electric pickup truck live up to Elon Musk’s hype and the 1.5 million pre-orders? more…. The post Tesla Cybertruck reaches 1.5 million pre-orders – Can it live up to the hype? appeared first on Electrek.

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JERA, NYK and MOL to cooperate in developing ammonia supply chain and large carriers

Green Car Congress

In Japan, JERA concluded memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) related to cooperation in transporting fuel ammonia for the Hekinan Thermal Power Plant, expected to begin commercial operation in the late 2020s. JERA is a 50-50 joint venture between TEPCO Fuel & Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), and Chubu Electric Power.

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NIO ET7 wins new award in Denmark

CN EV Post

The NIO ET7 has won the Technological Frontrunner award from Auto Awards Denmark, beating out rivals including the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Tesla Model Y. The post NIO ET7 wins new award in Denmark appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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LG Chem to invest $3.2B to build NCMA cathode plant in Tennessee; 120,000 tpa

Green Car Congress

LG Chem today has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the state of Tennessee to establish a new cathode manufacturing facility in Clarksville with an investment of US$3.2 billion. The new Clarksville plant will be the largest of its kind in the United States, covering 420 acres with a production target of 120,000 tons of cathode material annually by 2027 to power batteries in 1.2 million pure electric vehicles with a range of 310 miles (500 km) per charge.

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

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Tesla now has 40,000 Superchargers around the world

Electrek

Tesla confirmed that it now has 40,000 Superchargers in operation around the world, making it the largest global DC fast-charging network. more…. The post Tesla now has 40,000 Superchargers around the world appeared first on Electrek.

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UTM Offshore signs FEED agreement for Nigeria’s first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility

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UTM Offshore signed an agreement for the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for Nigeria’s first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility with engineering firms KBR, JGC Corporation and Technip Energies. The FLNG facility will have a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) nameplate production capacity of 1.2 million metric ton per annum and a storage capacity of 200,000 cubic meters, as well as ancillary facilities to be located 60km from the shore of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

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GM plans to launch over 15 EV models in China by 2025

CN EV Post

GM's Ultium-equipped plant in Wuhan will go into production by the end of this year. The post GM plans to launch over 15 EV models in China by 2025 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Domino’s Pizza to add 800 Chevrolet Bolt EVs to its fleet

Electric Cars Report

Domino’s Pizza, the largest pizza company in the world, is electrifying pizza delivery! More than 100 custom-branded 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are arriving at select franchise and corporate stores throughout the U.S. this month, with an additional 700 rolling out in the coming months, making it the largest electric pizza delivery fleet in the country. “Domino’s launched pizza […] The post Domino’s Pizza to add 800 Chevrolet Bolt EVs to its fleet appeared first on Elec

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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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Maryland Transit System Gets Solar + Storage Microgrid For Charging Its Electric Buses

CleanTechnica EVs

One of the big objections to electric vehicles, and even more to clean energy, is that the power grid isn’t always up. Severe storms? You can’t charge your EV. Sun not shining? You can’t use solar power! Who thought any of this was a good idea?? How much government cheese is going into this crap?! […].

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Mazda to electrify all its models by 2030

Electric Cars Report

The Mazda Motor Corporation today announced an update to the Mazda mid-term management plan update and management policy up to 2030. The announcement highlighted that Mazda is positively responding to the highly uncertain business environment and is renewing its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality in all its operations by 2050. In recent years, the environment […] The post Mazda to electrify all its models by 2030 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Panasonic Strikes Battery Minerals Deal In Canada

CleanTechnica EVs

Rare earth minerals and other battery materials are crucial for global politics. As this article explains, China’s power over the worlds clean technology advancements and medical progress came to a head in 2010 when it cut off supplies to Japan. This ultimately left Japan defenseless, and with no choice but to cave on the border […].

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Abarth goes electric and more global with New Abarth 500e

Electric Cars Report

Abarth is ushering in a completely new era by debuting the fully electric New Abarth 500e to enrich its model range and entering into Brazil with the successful launch of the New Abarth Pulse for more Abarth than ever. The New Abarth 500e is the most responsive and exciting Abarth in urban driving and the […] The post Abarth goes electric and more global with New Abarth 500e appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Digital tools to revolutionise agriculture

Innovation News Network

Digital tools can assist sustainable production, but farmers must weigh opportunities and risks when deciding whether to embrace such tools. The post Digital tools to revolutionise agriculture appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Are The Wrong Americans Buying Electric Vehicles?

CleanTechnica EVs

Are the wrong Americans buying electric cars? Well, yes. But also no. Between electric car superusers and EV hoarders, some households that have more than one electric car in the driveway may be driving up the price of EVs for the average Joe, while keeping electric-only miles lower than they could be. In a recent […].

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ZF presents new e-drives for passenger cars and commercial vehicles

Electric Cars Report

The German car parts maker ZF presented the latest generation of electric drives for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. ZF says its new electric drive sets standards through outstanding power density and energy efficiency. ZF achieves this thanks to numerous innovations at both the component and system level. These include the compact design of […] The post ZF presents new e-drives for passenger cars and commercial vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Great Wall begins shipping 300 Coffee 01 PHEVs from Shanghai to Europe

CN EV Post

The first 300 Coffee 01 PHEVs will be delivered to consumers in Germany. The post Great Wall begins shipping 300 Coffee 01 PHEVs from Shanghai to Europe appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Ford Pro reveals all-new E-Tourneo Custom

Electric Cars Report

Ford Pro today revealed the all-new E-Tourneo Custom – spearheading the next-generation Tourneo multi-activity vehicle line-up and featuring an advanced all-electric powertrain. E-Tourneo Custom raises the bar in the multi-activity vehicle segment, combining a new platform engineered to deliver maximum versatility and comfort with a high-efficiency battery-electric drivetrain that can deliver a targeted driving range […] The post Ford Pro reveals all-new E-Tourneo Custom appeared first on

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New material boosts the performance and stability of organic photovoltaics

Innovation News Network

Experts from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have innovated a new material that optimises organic photovoltaics. The post New material boosts the performance and stability of organic photovoltaics appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Wiesmann reveals next generation technologies for latest Project Thunderball

Electric Cars Report

Wiesmann, the luxury sports car marque, has revealed further technical details of its highly-anticipated all-electric vehicle codenamed Project Thunderball – a vehicle that represents a return for the iconic brand with the world’s first electric convertible roadster. Designed with Wiesmann’s DNA running throughout, the car is an evolution of the exclusive German brand’s history combining […] The post Wiesmann reveals next generation technologies for latest Project Thunderball appeared firs

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Transitioning to green energy could produce more harmful carbon emissions

Innovation News Network

The construction of green energy sources consumes energy, some of which comes from the fossil fuels we are trying to eradicate. The post Transitioning to green energy could produce more harmful carbon emissions appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Thanksgiving Travel In An Electric Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

Thanksgiving is known for traffic snarls, unexpected weather, and chaotic airline delays. A new survey about Thanksgiving travel adds EVs into the equation, revealing attitudes of all-electric vehicle drivers about their intended holiday roadtrip plans.

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Battery metals, mines, and opportunities for Canada

Innovation News Network

Rich with deposits of all the necessary battery metals, Canada is well positioned to be a leading supplier of the EV revolution. The post Battery metals, mines, and opportunities for Canada appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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NIO App no longer shows wait time for ES8

CN EV Post

For a model that is five years away from its debut, the ES8 could be the first to switch to the NT 2.0 platform. The post NIO App no longer shows wait time for ES8 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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LG Chem is going to build a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US

Electrek

LG Chem today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state of Tennessee to build a $3 billion cathode factory for electric vehicles. more…. The post LG Chem is going to build a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Baidu, Pony.ai given green light to test self-driving cars with no one in front row in Beijing

CN EV Post

Baidu and Pony.ai will both put 10 test vehicles in a 60-square-kilometer test area in Beijing with no one in the front row. The post Baidu, Pony.ai given green light to test self-driving cars with no one in front row in Beijing appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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SpaceX expends third Falcon booster in one month

Teslarati

SpaceX has expended a Falcon booster for the third time this month, breaking an odd internal record for a company famous for reusable rockets. Demonstrating why SpaceX often attempts to launch even when weather forecasts predict a 10% chance of favorable conditions, Falcon 9’s second launch attempt of the day went off without a hitch after the first attempt – Cargo Dragon’s CRS-26 space station resupply mission – was scrubbed by weather six hours prior.

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Switching to an electric bike means getting more exercise, period. Here’s why

Electrek

Here at Electrek we cover all sorts of electric vehicles, from cars and trucks to planes and trains. But one type of electric vehicle outsells all others combined many times over: the humble electric bicycle. more…. The post Switching to an electric bike means getting more exercise, period. Here’s why appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk considers South Korea for next Tesla Gigafactory location: report

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South Korea’s presidential office revealed that President Yoon Suk-Yeol and Elon Musk conversed about Tesla in a video call on Wednesday, November 23. During the video call, Elon Musk reportedly told President Yoon that he considered South Korea one of the top candidates for a Tesla factory in Asia, reported Reuters. Since the beginning of the year, Musk has teased that Tesla plans to announce its next gigafactory location by the end of 2022. .