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DOE: Small SUVs halve lifetime GHG emissions as EVs vs. gas

Green Car Reports

A small electric SUV with 300 miles of range produces 52% fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Greenhouse gas emissions from production and distribution are currently around double that of gasoline production and distribution, the DOE notes, but that's more.

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Is Streetlight EV Charging the Future? Los Angeles Finding Out

CleanTechnica EVs

A full 10 years ago, on a cleantech tour in Germany, I and a handful of other journalists met with German startup ubitricity. The company had a dream — widespread charging access via light poles. The company wanted to install its charging technology in streetlights so that city dwellers without. [continued] The post Is Streetlight EV Charging the Future?

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Tesla Cybertruck Arctic Expedition a resounding success for electric vehicles

Teslarati

The Arctic Cybertrek Expedition—a 5,500-mile journey from Florida to the end of the Dempster Highway in Canada—is a resounding success. What was particularly impressive about the expedition was that the two Tesla Cybertrucks that participated in the journey were able to reach the Arctic Ocean with pure electric power. The journey to the Arctic Ocean was undoubtedly challenging.

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EVs Take 20.6% Share In Germany — Tesla Model Y Top

CleanTechnica EVs

August saw plugin EVs take 20.6% share in Germany, down from (an outlier) 37.0% share YoY. BEVs are now around the level they were in 2022, though PHEV share has halved since then. Overall auto volume was 197,322 units, down some 28% YoY, and far below 2015–2019 seasonal norms (~273,000. [continued] The post EVs Take 20.6% Share In Germany — Tesla Model Y Top appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Elon Musk reveals when SpaceX Starship will go to Mars for first time

Teslarati

Elon Musk just revealed when SpaceX will send Starship to Mars for the first time. Starship is SpaceX’s mega-rocket that the company has been test-launching for about a year now. It will eventually carry humans to Mars, if all goes according to plan, becoming a vessel to make life interplanetary. SpaceX aces fourth Starship flight test Musk has bold plans for Starship, as he announced the bold timeline for when the rocket will start making trips to Mars.

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Volvo CE opens new facility to support production of electric wheel loaders

Electrek

The construction industry’s shift takes another step forward as Volvo CE inaugurates a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to support the production of electric wheel loaders at its plant in Arvika, Sweden.

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NBA legend Shaq O’Neal gets second Tesla Cybertruck, and it looks amazing

Teslarati

As it turns out, some Tesla owners could love their Cybertruck so much, they would end up buying it twice. This seems to be the case with NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal, who recently took delivery of his second Tesla Cybertruck. This time around, Shaq’s Cybertruck was delivered completely set up, black wrap, 26-inch rims, and red underlights included.

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Amprius Claims Big Step Forward on Next-Gen Li-ion Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve been covering Amprius for … 12 years. From its early roots at Stanford (in 2008), to former US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu joining the board of directors (in 2014), to significant expansion of high-energy-density battery production at its facility in California earlier this year (an event we attended), [continued] The post Amprius Claims Big Step Forward on Next-Gen Li-ion Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck conquers muddy hole, helps out stuck Toyota pickup

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is simultaneously the most eye-catching and most hated vehicle on the road today. The misinformation surrounding the all-electric pickup truck is also so substantial that a good number of people on social media sincerely believe that the Cybertruck is so fragile that it gets bricked after it goes through a car wash. All this negativity surrounding the Cybertruck’s capabilities just means that it becomes extra satisfying when videos emerge showing the Cybertruck performing e

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Zion becomes first national park with an all-electric shuttle bus service

Electrek

Zion National Park’s shuttle fleet has become one of the first bus fleets in the US to go all electric, and the first at a National Park.

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

Brief

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Tesla Cybertruck lands newest frunk feature, but here’s why it’s even better

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck is evidently going to receive the newest frunk feature that the automaker rolled out to some of its other vehicles earlier this weekend, but it might be even better than the version that made its way to the others. Yesterday, we reported that Tesla made its frunk better than ever with an extremely simple yet effective feature that activates the front trunk by just standing near it.

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Greener Steel Production Requires More Electrochemical Engineers

Cars That Think

In the 1800s, aluminum was considered more valuable than gold or silver because it was so expensive to produce the metal in any quantity. Thanks to the Hall-Héroult smelting process , which pioneered the electrochemical reduction of aluminum oxide in 1886, electrochemistry advancements made aluminum more available and affordable, rapidly transforming it into a core material used in the manufacturing of aircraft, power lines, food-storage containers and more.

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Electric SUV Reviews — Chevy Blazer EV, Volkswagen ID.4, And Honda Prologue

CleanTechnica EVs

The electric SUV market segment now offers more choices than ever before, Here are comparisons of three of them. The post Electric SUV Reviews — Chevy Blazer EV, Volkswagen ID.4, And Honda Prologue appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lunatic hero builds electric kart with nearly 700 lb-ft of mind-bending TQ [video]

Electrek

The mad scientists over at Critical have taken a high-torque electric motor from an obscure motorcycle brand, stuffed it into a go-kart chassis, and created a life-altering wheelie machine that is truly and completely bonkers.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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New Fleet Of Electric Buses For US National Park

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric buses are rolling into Zion National Park, one of five incredible National Parks featured in the new National Graphic TV series. The post New Fleet Of Electric Buses For US National Park appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Japanese Government Certifies Toyota’s Solid-State Battery Production Plans

InsideEVs

The plan states that Toyota will begin solid-state battery production in 2026, although the initial ramp-up will be slow.

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Apparent Tesla Robotaxi training vehicle sightings are inreasing

Teslarati

Sightings of Tesla engineering vehicles with unique camera setups seem to be increasing amidst the countdown to Elon Musk’s highly-anticipated Robotaxi unveiling event on October 10. The vehicles, which are typically Model 3 sedans, feature a camera setup for a car that is definitely neither Model S3XY nor Cybertruck. One of these recent sightings was shared at the r/TeslaMotor s subreddit by u/Shoddy_Expert8108 , who noted that he is seeing more of the Tesla engineering vehicles as of la

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We Thought Automakers Would Give Up On Hydrogen. BMW's Betting On It

InsideEVs

Electrification might be the current focus for automakers, but BMW is betting hydrogen will still be the next big thing.

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1,000 Workers In Spring Hill Vote To Form A Collective Bargaining Unit

CleanTechnica EVs

Spring Hill, Tennessee, used to be known for its avant-garde Saturn plant — the GM fan fav division was designed to compete in the 1980s with Japanese imports. Now Spring Hill has notoriety for another reason: a majority of workers at the Ultium Cells plant there have signed cards to. [continued] The post 1,000 Workers In Spring Hill Vote To Form A Collective Bargaining Unit appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2.5 Million Volvos Will Get This Big Software Update

InsideEVs

Volvo debuted its new infotainment interface on the EX90 and XC90 SUVs. Via OTA updates, millions of older Volvos will get it too.

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Stellantis to showcase new Opel Movano HYDROGEN at IAA 2024 in Hanover

Electric Cars Report

The new Opel Movano Electric can already be ordered as a battery-electric vehicle – now Opel is opening the next chapter for the large van. The new Opel Movano HYDROGEN will celebrate its world premiere at the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover. With the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, Opel will show from September 16 to 22 how an innovative drive concept with fuel […] The post Stellantis to showcase new Opel Movano HYDROGEN at IAA 2024 in Hanover appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving Is Finally Coming To Europe And China In 2025

InsideEVs

Tesla is making good on its plans to bring its more advanced driver assistance system to two new continents.

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Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth Goes Electric

Clean Fleet Report

Autopia and More! One of Disneyland’s original attractions, Autopia , will see the ride’s cars go from using a 270cc, 8.5 horsepower Honda gasoline engine, with a top speed of 6.5 mph, to quiet and clean all-electric cars sometime in 2026, confirmed in press reports by Jessica Good, Disneyland spokesperson. Disnyland 1955 – Day 2 Disneyland in Anaheim opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955.

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Panasonic Energy is ready to commence mass production of 4680 EV batteries

EV Specifications

Panasonic Energy announced that it finalized preparations for mass production of the 4680 cylindrical automotive lithium-ion batteries, marking a much-anticipated breakthrough in the industry. The company has also revamped its Wakayama factory in Western Japan, which will serve as the mother factory for the new cells. An opening ceremony was held today to commemorate the occasion.

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2025 Volvo XC90 to live on thanks to huge facelift and advanced hybrid power for seven-seat SUV

EV Central

Volvo has overhauled its 10-year-old XC90 to ensure it lives on in the electric age alongside its state-of-the-art battery-powered EX90 seven-seat SUV. Updated in response to the global slowdown in EV sales, the facelifted Volvo XC90 could now live on until beyond 2030 and to ensure it remains relevant against much newer vehicles such as the BMW X5 and the Audi Q7.

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Top 10 SUVs in August: Brezza takes crown from Punch and Creta

Baua Electric

Maruti Brezza With a 32 per cent increase in sales year-on-year, Maruti Suzuki Brezza topped the list of SUVs in August. The carmaker sold 19,190 units of the SUV, way higher than 14,572 units it sold during the same month last year. It is also higher than 14,676 units Maruti sold in the previous month. Brezza, along with other SUVs in Maruti Suzuki’s portfolio, helped the carmaker to clock more than 1.80 lakh car sales last month.

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$42,990 Chery Omoda E5 SUV arrives to battle BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV

EV Central

Reborn Chinese brand Chery has introduced its Omoda E5 small crossover electric SUV, priced from $42,990 before on-roads. The 430km-range EV joins combustion Omodas in Chery’s line-up, and its price undercuts the strong-selling and slightly larger BYD Atto 3 (from $44,499) plus pricier Korean rivals Hyundai Kona Electric (from $54,000) and Kia Niro EV (from $66,590).

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Volvo CE opens new facility to support production of electric wheel loaders

Baua Electric

The construction industry’s shift takes another step forward as Volvo CE inaugurates a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to support the production of electric wheel loaders at its plant in Arvika, Sweden. The new facility is the latest expansion for the Arvika site, which already manufactures medium and large wheel loaders. The new facility measuring approx. 1,500 sq. m (over 16,000 sq. ft.), and was built in less than a year, following an investment of SEK 65 million ($6.3 million) i

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DOE: Small SUVs halve lifetime GHG emissions as EVs vs. gas

Baua Electric

A small electric SUV with 300 miles of range produces 52% fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Greenhouse gas emissions from production and distribution are currently around double that of gasoline production and distribution , the DOE notes, but that’s more than offset by the tailpipe emissions of gasoline vehicles, which represent nearly three quarters of their total life-cycle emissions.

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Lunatic hero builds electric kart with nearly 700 lb-ft of mind-bending TQ [video]

Baua Electric

The mad scientists over at Critical have taken a high-torque electric motor from an obscure motorcycle brand, stuffed it into a go-kart chassis, and created a life-altering wheelie machine that is truly and completely bonkers. Critical is a YouTube channel and Instagram that does all sorts of crazy powersports stuff, and this latest build has to be one of their craziest yet.

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First Tata Curvv EV delivered to P.R. Sreejesh, 2024 Olympics bronze medalist

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 08 Sep 2024, 16:30 PM Tata's Curvv EV deliveries have commenced, highlighted by P.R. Sreejesh's receipt of the first unit. The EV features two battery sizes, delivering power outputs of 147 bhp and 165 bhp, with ranges of 430 km and 502 km. --> Tata’s Curvv EV deliveries have commenced, highlighted by P.R. Sreejesh’s receipt of the first unit.

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Zion becomes first national park with an all-electric shuttle bus service

Baua Electric

Photo by NPS/Colton Johnston Zion National Park’s shuttle fleet has become one of the first bus fleets in the US to go all electric, and the first at a National Park. Zion National Park in Southern Utah is renowned for its colorful canyons and arches, and is one of the “mighty five” national parks in the region showing off Utah’s natural beauty. The park, which is largely situated around a narrow canyon, started getting more and more visitors in the 1990s, leading to traffic issues.