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EIA: Proved reserves of US natural gas increased 32% during 2021

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Proved reserves of natural gas in the United States grew to a new record of 625.4 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in 2021, a 32% increase from 2020, according to the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) recently released Proved Reserves of Crude Oil and Natural Gas in the United States, Year-End 2021 report. US proved reserves had previously decreased 4% in 2020 as a response to prices that fell with decreased consumption during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 rated at 361 miles, tops Model 3 Long Range

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is EPA-rated at up to 361 miles of range and 140 MPGe combined, Hyundai confirmed Tuesday. Those figures apply to the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD Long Range model with the larger 77.4-kwh battery pack (a 53.0-kwh pack is the base offering). Opting for all-wheel drive results in 316 miles of range and 121 MPGe. Note that the SE.

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€24M EU project HyInHeat researching use of hydrogen in aluminum and steel industry

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The EU project HyInHeat is researching the use of hydrogen in the aluminum and steel industry. The EU is contributing €17.7 million in funding to the €24-million project. The main objective of HyInHeat is the integration of hydrogen as fuel for high-temperature heating processes in the energy-intensive industries. While some of the equipment is already presented as hydrogen-ready, the integration of hydrogen combustion in heating processes still needs adoption and redesign of infrastructure, equ

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TA TravelCenters hosts road-trip EV charging stops, 50 miles apart

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Electrify America on Monday announced plans to install EV fast-charging stations at TravelCenters of America (TA) locations beginning later this year. An agreement between the two companies calls for approximately 1,000 individual chargers at 200 sites along major highways to be installed over five years, according to an Electrify America press.

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

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Ford to increase production of Mustang Mach-E in 2023, cut prices across the board

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With its new EV supply chain coming online, Ford says it is significantly increasing production of the Mustang Mach-E this year to help reduce customer wait times and to take advantage of streamlined costs to reduce prices across the board, making Mustang Mach-E even more accessible to customers and keeping it competitive in the marketplace. The production increase is a key part of the Ford+ Plan, underscoring the company’s commitment to increase the value of its EVs for customers, continuing to

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2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid beats Toyota Highlander to PHEV punch

Green Car Reports

Mazda just potentially leapfrogged Toyota, which as of yet has no Highlander Prime in sight. On Monday, the Japanese automaker unveiled the 2024 Mazda CX-90 lineup, consisting of a plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid, and three rows of seats with three different seating configurations. Mazda said all variants of the 2024 CX-90 will arrive in dealerships.

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First of heaviest Hummer SUV ever auctioned for Tread Lightly cause

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The first 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV has been auctioned off to benefit conservation nonprofit Tread Lightly, generating $500,000 for the group despite being incapable of treading lightly. In Edition 1 launch spec with Moonshot Green Matte paint, the first Hummer EV SUV was auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson at the company's Scottsdale, Arizona, event.

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GM investing $650M in Lithium Americas; offtake agreement from Thacker Pass

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General Motors and Lithium Americas will jointly invest to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, which is the largest known source of lithium in the United States and the third-largest in the world. ( Earlier post.) Under the agreement, GM will make a $650-million equity investment in Lithium Americas, which represents the largest-yet investment by an automaker to produce battery raw materials.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk gives Cybertruck seal of approval after production beta review

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It does appear that Tesla is steadily making progress in the development and upcoming production of the Cybertruck. This was hinted at by CEO Elon Musk, who noted that he recently reviewed the all-electric pickup truck’s production beta. Musk’s recent comment about the Cybertruck came as a response to a post on Twitter from a user who noted that the all-electric pickup would be his personal vehicle once it’s released.

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S Korean government approves POSCO Chemical use of cathode core technology in overseas plants

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POSCO Chemical can now use its cathode manufacturing technology, a national core technology, in its overseas production bases. South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy recently held an Industrial Technology Protection Committee meeting and approved the overseas export of “technology used in designing, manufacturing, and processing cathode with nickel content of over 80%,” a national core technology owned by POSCO Chemical.

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

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Volkswagen Had A Great 2022: 26% More EVs, More Than 15,000 Rapid Charging Stations

CleanTechnica EVs

While still far behind EV leader Tesla, Volkswagen is making progress on electric vehicles. During 2022, it managed to make a significant increase in EV production and by the end of the year Volkswagen had put in a total of 15,000 EV rapid charging stations (so far).

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Emirates operates demo flight with 100% SAF in one engine

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Emirates has operated a demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines 100% with Neste’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight took off on 30 January from Dubai International Airport (DXB) flying for more than one hour over the Dubai coastline. It is the first demonstration flight in the Middle East and North Africa in which one of the aircraft engines was powered by 100% SAF.

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Lucid Unveils New Racing Drive Unit, Expands Retail Presence In Canada

CleanTechnica EVs

Some exciting news for Lucid fans recently came across the CleanTechnica desk. Not only is Lucid expanding its operations in Canada with a new retail location, but it also has a new drive unit that’s made for racing. And, this comes after announcing record production that exceeded financial guidance previously released by the company.

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POSCO Chemical wins 10-year, $32.6B (40T won) order for NCA cathode materials from Samsung SDI batteries

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South Korea-based POSCO Chemical signed a contract to supply Samsung SDI with high-nickel NCA cathode materials for electric vehicle batteries for 10 years from this year to 2032. This 40-trillion won ($32.6-billion) contract is the largest and longest-term order since the creation of POSCO Chemical. With this contract, POSCO Chemical has expanded its product portfolio to NCA in addition to NCM•NCMA materials that have been mainly produced so far, and has secured Samsung SDI, which supplies batt

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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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2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, Mazda CX-90 PHEV debut, fast-chargers at TA: Today’s Car News

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The SUV version of the GMC Hummer EV pledges to Tread Lightly. Electrify America plans to install more chargers at roadside travel centers. And Mazda’s flagship makes its debut in plug-in hybrid form. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mazda has revealed its flagship CX-90 SUV plug-in hybrid, with seating for up to eight, and a.

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NIO begins EL7 SUV deliveries in Europe

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NIO has started deliveries of the EL7 in the Netherlands, and deliveries of the SUV model in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway are also about to begin. The post NIO begins EL7 SUV deliveries in Europe appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla (TSLA) stock among S&P 500’s best-performing stock in January

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Despite a painful 2022, Tesla stock ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) saw a strong rebound this January. Tesla’s recovery has been so strong that the electric vehicle maker became one of the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 index for the month. After its 65% drop last year, TSLA stock completed January 2023 with a 41% gain, its best monthly performance since October 2021.

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Tesla opens its Supercharger to non-Tesla EVs in Australia

Electrek

Tesla continues the gradual opening of its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles – now with a few stations in Australia. The timing of the launch of the pilot program in North America is still unknown. more… The post Tesla opens its Supercharger to non-Tesla EVs in Australia appeared first on Electrek.

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Plugin Electric Vehicles Get 30% Share Of Auto Market In Another Record Month In China

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles in China once again ended the year with a record month, growing by 83% year over year (YoY) in the last month of the year to a record 671,000 units. Interestingly, full electric vehicles (BEVs) had a slow month, growing just 13%, to 471,000 units.

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National Express West Midlands invests £150 million in 300 UK-made electric buses

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National Express West Midlands is investing £150 million in 300 UK-made electric zero emission buses, for delivery by the end of December 2024. The buses will be deployed across the West Midlands. This investment is part of National Express delivering on its commitment to have a completely zero emission bus fleet in the UK by […] The post National Express West Midlands invests £150 million in 300 UK-made electric buses appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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NIO working on plants for 2 sub-brands, F4 plant won't be in Hefei, source says

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NIO's F4 plant for its sub-brand codenamed Firefly will be located in Chuzhou, Anhui province, while the F3 plant for the ALPS project will remain in Hefei, a source said. The post NIO working on plants for 2 sub-brands, F4 plant won't be in Hefei, source says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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GM makes $650M equity investment in Lithium Americas

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General Motors and Lithium Americas announced they will jointly invest to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, which is the largest known source of lithium in the United States and the third largest in the world. Under the agreement, GM will make a $650 million equity investment in Lithium Americas, which represents the largest-ever […] The post GM makes $650M equity investment in Lithium Americas appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Kenya Power Plans Special E-Mobility Tariffs In Latest Move To Promote Electric Mobility

CleanTechnica EVs

Kenya Power Lighting Company PLC (Kenya Power) owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in Kenya. Kenya Power sells electricity to over 8,9 million customers.

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Tesla gets $4.6 billion in revenue from China in Q4, down 11% from previous quarter

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Tesla delivered 121,619 vehicles to Chinese consumers in the fourth quarter, essentially unchanged from 120,576 vehicles in the third quarter. The post Tesla gets $4.6 billion in revenue from China in Q4, down 11% from previous quarter appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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TravelCenters of America Enters Agreement with Electrify America to Expand EV Infrastructure

Electric Cars Report

TravelCenters of America, the nation’s largest publicly-traded full-service travel center network, announced today an agreement with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle charging at select TA/Petro locations with the first stations planned to be deployed in 2023. Electrify America is the largest open direct current fast-charging network in the U.S.

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Ford Cuts Mustang Mach-E Prices, Plans Production Increase, May Sell German Factory

CleanTechnica EVs

There has been a lot of news coming from Blue Oval headquarters recently. First up, Ford says in a press release that it plans to increase production of the Mustang Mach-E in 2023.

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Tesla looks to grow its certified Solar Roof installation partners

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Back in December, Tesla confirmed that its energy business had completed over half a million installations of solar panels and Solar Roof systems. This was a notable milestone, equal to ~4 GW of clean energy, but Tesla is not done, as its energy products like the Solar Roof are yet to see a ramp comparable to the company’s electric vehicles. To help ramp its Solar Roof installations, Tesla needs people to install them.

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Electrify America To Install 1000 EV Chargers At 200 TA TravelCenters

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve been watching the expansion of Electrify America since it began in 2018. While the stations often show up at Walmart stores, in many smaller towns that don’t have a Walmart, the company had to partner with somebody else like a restaurant, hotel, or other business.

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2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV Unveiled

Electric Cars Report

Mazda North American Operations today introduced the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90. Built on Mazda’s all-new large platform, the three-row crossover represents the company’s new flagship vehicle with wider, longer, and more aggressive proportions that perfectly blend its high-performance appearance with world-class refinement. Mazda CX-90 is available with all-new electrified powertrains, including an inline 6 turbo […] The post 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV Unveiled appear

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New EV Charging Stations Still Popping Up From VW Dieselgate Settlement

CleanTechnica EVs

When it comes to the Dieselgate Settlement, the most well-known outcome (at least among EV enthusiasts and investors) is probably Electrify America. As part of the punishment for cheating on emissions, VW had to spend $10 Billion (with a capital B) on EV charging.

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GM enters phase two of EV rollout after record 2022 earnings, massive new lithium stake

Electrek

General Motors beat both top and bottom-line results in the fourth quarter, leading to record earnings in 2022 as the automaker enters phase two of its EV rollout. The company continues to develop its supply chain for an EV-only future with a massive new domestic lithium investment. more… The post GM enters phase two of EV rollout after record 2022 earnings, massive new lithium stake appeared first on Electrek.

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Why I Don’t (& Won’t) Call Tesla’s Charging Plug “NACS”

CleanTechnica EVs

For the last couple of months, something has really been grinding my gears, but I figured it was a fad that was going to go away. When Tesla renamed its charging connector and called it the “North American Charging Standard,” Tesla fans adopted the NACS acronym overnight.

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Tesla’s pricing and build quality to be examined by Sandy Munro

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Automotive expert and teardown legend Sandy Munro will discuss Tesla’s advantages, the company’s build quality, and recent pricing changes this Thursday. Tesla Owners Club of Silicon Valley President John Stringer will meet with Tear Down Titan Munro to discuss Tesla’s advantage, price margins, and build quality. Very excited to have @live_munro @teardowntitan this Thursday at 7am PST to chat about the Tesla Advantage: Pricing and Build Quality.

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BMW iX Introduction

CleanTechnica EVs

The BMW iX got the introduction as the iX to tell the world BMW’s serious in making real BEVs for its best selling SUV models. Now there is an iX1 and an iX3 that are not really freshly designed fully electric models.

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