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JCB unveils hydrogen engine at Conexpo

Green Car Congress

JCB publicly unveiled its new port fuel injected, 4.8L inline-four hydrogen combustion engine (448 ABH2)—the company’s zero-carbon emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment—at the Conexpo 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE). JCB is investing £100 million in the project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines.

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Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya dances with e-4orce AWD, delivers on comfort

Green Car Reports

The Ariya e-4orce is one of a growing cohort of dual-motor electric crossovers offering up all-weather traction and 0-60 mph times of less than five seconds. But as the e-4orce badging hints, it’s gone about its priorities in an entirely different way. Across the market, these dual-motor models have their tradeoffs and aren’t always.

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Yamaha Motor invests in CO? removal biotechnology startup Andes

Green Car Congress

Yamaha Motor made an investment in Andes Ag, Inc. , a US-based startup pursuing research into beneficial microorganism technologies to remove CO₂ from the air. This marks the first investment made through the US$100-million Yamaha Motor Sustainability Fund established in June last year specifically for investing in early stage companies working to address climate change.

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Funding crunch puts Oregon EV rebates on hold

Green Car Reports

Unprecedented EV sales and a lack of funding to keep pace with them have put Oregon EV and plug-in hybrid rebates on hold. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently announced that it is temporarily suspending the state's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program due to projections showing that it will be oversubscribed by late spring. April.

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

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Lehigh team develops new more effective carbon capture sorbent; seawater effective regenerant

Green Car Congress

A team from Lehigh University has developed a Lewis acid-base interaction–derived hybrid sorbent with polyamine-Cu(II) complex (Polyam-N-Cu 2+ ) enabling more than 5.0 mol of CO 2 capture/kg sorbent—nearly two to three times greater capacity than most of the DAC sorbents reported to date. The sorbent is mechanically strong, chemically stable, and amenable to efficient regeneration by salt solutions at an ambient temperature, including seawater.

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Agility’s Latest Digit Robot Prepares for its First Job

Cars That Think

This morning at the ProMat conference in Chicago, Agility Robotics is introducing the latest iteration of Digit, their bipedal multipurpose robot designed for near-term commercial success in warehouse and logistics operations. This version of Digit adds a head (for human-robot interaction) along with manipulators intended for the very first task that Digit will be performing, one that Agility hopes will be its entry point to a sustainable and profitable business bringing bipedal robots into the

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Potential to locate life on Mars with Artificial Intelligence

Innovation News Network

Researchers have found that AI can help identify hidden patterns within geographical data that could indicate life on Mars. The post Potential to locate life on Mars with Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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New Kia Concept EV5 previews all-electric SUV for Chinese market

Electric Cars Report

Kia Corporation today unveiled the Concept EV5 at Kia Chinese EV Day. The all-electric SUV concept took center stage at the event to present the brand’s strategy to establish global leadership in electrification. Inspired by Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, the Concept EV5 provides a preview of a production all-electric SUV model that will be launched […] The post New Kia Concept EV5 previews all-electric SUV for Chinese market appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Peakers Out, Batteries In?

Energy Institute at HAAS

A new paper suggests this may not be economical in many cases – yet. I realize that on this blog we often pour cold water on what at first glance … Continue Reading Peakers Out, Batteries In?

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China NEV insurance registrations for week ending Mar 19: BYD 38,414, Tesla 18,712, NIO 1,775

CN EV Post

Insurance registrations for China's NEVs were 113,000 last week, up from 108,000 the week before. Insurance registrations for new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China increased last week compared to the previous week, with a mixed performance from major EV makers. From March 13 to March 19, insurance registrations for all passenger vehicles in China were 321,000 units, up from 308,000 units the previous week, according to figures shared by several car bloggers on Weibo.

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

Brief

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Why Tesla’s move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry game changer

The Driven EV News

Tesla's announcement that it's working on a new low voltage system architecture will bring many benefits and might set a new benchmark for industry. The post Why Tesla’s move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry game changer appeared first on The Driven.

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China EV industry sell-off creates opportunity, says Morgan Stanley

CN EV Post

Li Auto leads the pack with superior execution, but risk-reward increasingly favors XPeng and NIO after a drastic sell-off this year, Morgan Stanley said. Shares of major Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have generally suffered a sell-off so far this year, as the sector's weak sales at the start of the year and recent widespread price wars have raised investor concerns.

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Nissan Ariya e-4orce review, Oregon EV rebates, workplace charging and solar: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Workplace charging should be emphasized by policy to take advantage of daily solar production, a study suggests. Oregon’s EV rebates may be on hiatus due to funding. And we bring you some first driving impressions of the Nissan Ariya e-4orce. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce, we.

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Lithium prices see biggest drop this year in China as decline accelerates

CN EV Post

NIO 's management previously said they expect lithium carbonate prices to fall back to RMB 200,000 per ton this year, boosting gross margins. The price of lithium, a key raw material for batteries, is accelerating its decline. The price of battery-grade lithium carbonate in China today was down RMB 12,500 per ton ($1,814 per ton) from last Friday, with the latest average price quoted at RMB 312,500 per ton, according to My Steel.

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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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LiveWire ONE Electric Motorcycle Launches in Europe

Electric Cars Report

LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle division, announces its entry into the European market, an exciting step in the company’s geographic expansion strategy and the electrification of motorcycling around the world. The company introduced the LiveWire ONE to four European markets; Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. LiveWire ONE reservations of €100 will secure priority […] The post LiveWire ONE Electric Motorcycle Launches in Europe appeared first on Electr

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“This thing is amazing:” Flying school uses electric plane for pilot training

The Driven EV News

Korum Ellis is on a mission to put "bums in seats" of electric planes so pilots can experience how much better they are than fossil fuelled aircraft. The post “This thing is amazing:” Flying school uses electric plane for pilot training appeared first on The Driven.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E And Tesla Model Y Achieve Good Ratings In New Test By IIHS

Electric Cars Report

The Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y have both earned overall ‘good’ ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after successfully completing updated front overlap crash testing. Of 13 midsize SUVs tested, only four — the Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Subaru Ascent and Tesla Model Y — earn good ratings. IIHS recently updated […] The post Ford Mustang Mach-E And Tesla Model Y Achieve Good Ratings In New Test By IIHS appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Strategic EV Charging Might Eliminate The Need For New Power Plants

CleanTechnica EVs

What can be done to minimize EV's impact on the grid? A recent MIT study concludes that coordinated BEV charging is a potential tool for mitigating the "duck curve" and the need for other storage.

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IONIQ 6 is first Hyundai model to feature Intelligent Front-lighting System

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor recently launched IONIQ 6, the second model in its IONIQ line-up brand dedicated to battery-electric vehicles. The Electrified Streamliner has an aerodynamic profile for outstanding efficiency and makes innovative use of sustainable materials to reflect EV customers’ values. IONIQ 6 is also equipped with an array of advanced technologies, personalised space and features, […] The post IONIQ 6 is first Hyundai model to feature Intelligent Front-lighting System appeared first on

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Kia enters China's crowded EV market, 1st model expected to launch in Aug

CN EV Post

The Kia EV6 will be brought to China as an import and is expected to go on sale in August this year. It will also launch the EV5 in November, its first model to be produced in China. Kia Motors, an affiliate of Hyundai Motor Co, is entering China's increasingly crowded electric vehicle (EV) market. The South Korean automaker announced its official entry into the Chinese EV market at a launch event today, unveiling the EV5 Concept, EV9 Concept and EV6 GT.

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7-Eleven’s 7Charge App Works Very Well

CleanTechnica EVs

Convenience stores are important players in the transition to electric vehicles due to their ability to provide more than just charging services. As we’ve covered before here at CleanTechnica, convenience stores across the country are already beginning to install public chargers, both Level 2 and Level 3 DC fast charging.

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Acer (yes, the computer company) is building a fancy electric bike with built-in AI

Electrek

Meet the Acer ebii, a lightweight electric bike built by computer component maker Acer. The company looks to be coming in hot with several innovative features that we have rarely seen in the e-bike industry. more… The post Acer (yes, the computer company) is building a fancy electric bike with built-in AI appeared first on Electrek.

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New qubits design boosts quantum computer applications

Innovation News Network

Researchers have used qubits to design magnetic objects for the development of new quantum computer applications. The post New qubits design boosts quantum computer applications appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Polestar 3 electric SUV launches in China, starting at around $100k

Electrek

Polestar has officially stepped into the global spotlight after releasing its stunning fully-electric SUV, the Polestar 3, in China. more… The post Polestar 3 electric SUV launches in China, starting at around $100k appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla tests roll out of new remote test drive strategy

Teslarati

Tesla is testing a new remote test drive strategy in Europe, opening its first gub in Örebro, Sweden. The Tesla test drive experience is as normal as any other, but the company has taken numerous steps over the past few years to reduce contact between people and make the entire experience easier. In 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tesla started offering no-contact test drives and vehicle deliveries to reduce face-to-face contact , still allowing people to experience the vehicles or

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Tesla expands its virtual sales presence with remote test drives

Electrek

Tesla is expanding its new sales strategy of using virtual sales advisers with remote test drive locations to Europe. more… The post Tesla expands its virtual sales presence with remote test drives appeared first on Electrek.

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What is the energy density of the battery? | EV Basics

Setec Powerr

With the rapid development of electric vehicles, energy storage, and other fields, the performance of lithium batteries has also put forward higher requirements. In the case of constant battery volume and weight, the performance of battery storage energy mainly depends on the energy density of the battery. So what exactly is the energy density of a battery?

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Truck drivers don’t believe Tesla Cybertruck is a ‘real truck’

Electrek

A new survey of American truck drivers shows that many of them are getting ready to go electric, but the majority of them don’t even believe Tesla Cybertruck is a “real truck.” more… The post Truck drivers don’t believe Tesla Cybertruck is a ‘real truck’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Vehicle Progress in Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

Africa is leapfrogging centralized coal-fired power for electricity generation, but what progress is being made in the uptake of electric vehicles? Green shoots are appearing. I have written previously about buses and boda bodas, but what other vehicles are being provided for the 45 countries and more than one billion people of this vast continent?

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First look at Kia’s new EV5 all-electric SUV concept [Images]

Electrek

Kia unveiled the EV5 electric SUV concept today as the brand looks to expand its EV offerings and accelerate its position in the zero-emissions vehicle market. The EV5 concept is a preview of what we can expect from Kia’s next all-electric production SUV, set to be released later this year. more… The post First look at Kia’s new EV5 all-electric SUV concept [Images] appeared first on Electrek.

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New Toyota boss remains committed to hydrogen, but steps up EV priority

The Driven EV News

New Toyota boss says car giant will continue to pursue hydrogen fuel cell technology even as it tries to boost its battery electric efforts. The post New Toyota boss remains committed to hydrogen, but steps up EV priority appeared first on The Driven.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 is attracting premium customers as EV buyers look past brand loyalty

Electrek

Hyundai’s sleek IONIQ 5 electric SUV design and advanced features are attracting a new group of buyers that would usually stick with a premium brand. The success has even surprised company leaders, like Michael Cole, President, and CEO at Hyundai Europe, who claims “brand loyalty doesn’t seem to be as strong in EVs.” more… The post Hyundai IONIQ 5 is attracting premium customers as EV buyers look past brand loyalty appeared first on Electrek.

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California expected to move forward with diesel trucks ban

Teslarati

The EPA is expected to grant California a waiver to ban diesel trucks and a series of other regulations. California has led the nation in limiting the use of ICE vehicles, even going as far as banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles past 2035. Now, the west coast state is looking to place similar regulations on heavy diesel trucks. According to a report from the Washington Post , the EPA will likely grant California a waiver to implement the regulations in the coming weeks.

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Electric motorcycle maker Energica’s drivetrains to soon power light electric airplanes

Electrek

If you’re familiar with Energica , then you probably know all about the company’s high-performance electric motorcycles. They’re some of the fastest, most powerful, and longest-range electric motorcycles in the world. But after developing such an impressive electric powertrain, Energica isn’t stopping with two-wheelers. The company’s tech could soon be taking to the sky inside light electric aircraft. more… The post Electric motorcycle maker Energica’s drivetrains to soon power light elect