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NREL report shows EV charging stations continued strong growth in early 2020

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A new report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that about 12.0% and 49.6% of the necessary Level 2 and DC fast EV charging equipment (EVSE), respectively, required to meet projected demand in 2030, have been installed as of Q1 2020. As of Q1 2020, there were 13,627 public and workplace DC fast EVSE and 71,975 public and workplace Level 2 EVSE available in the United States, according to the report.

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Hyundai will have at least 10 electrified cars in its US lineup by 2022

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With an electric-vehicle sub-brand on the way starting next year, Hyundai has given another note of assurance that its mainstream models in the U.S. won’t be overlooked in the company’s latest push to electrify its vehicles. The company announced Wednesday that it will sell a total of 10 electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models in.

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Motiv Power Systems receives large follow-up order for electric delivery vans from Bimbo Bakeries USA

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Motiv Power Systems announced a renewal of its partnership with Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU), the largest bakery in the United States. This follows a successful 12-month pilot of five Motiv-powered electric trucks that performed flawlessly on real-world delivery routes. ( Earlier post.). BBU and Motiv are now strengthening their partnership, with 23 additional trucks currently in production and another 100 planned for 2021 deployments, all powered by Motiv’s EPIC F-59 chassis.

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2022 BMW iX revealed: 300-mile electric SUV is a family-size tech flagship

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The BMW iNext electric SUV has been teased numerous times, but on Wednesday we finally got the first details of the production version, along with confirmation that the name will be shortened to BMW iX for the SUV's launch in late 2021, likely as a 2022 model. The iX has retained some of the styling of the original iNext concept car, including a.

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

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IRENA report says tripling renewables investment required to reach 2050 climate goal

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Global renewable energy investment increased between 2013 and 2018, reaching its peak at US$351 billion in 2017, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). The 2020 edition of Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Finance highlights however, that while a cumulative US$1.8 trillion were invested during the five-year period, the amount falls short to achieve the global climate commitments.

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BMW iX SUV revealed, Hyundai electrified roundup, who leads a Biden EPA: Today’s Car News

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BMW revealed what’s next for its ‘i’ electric-vehicle brand. Biden’s pick to lead the EPA could be a longtime advocate of EVs. And Hyundai lists its EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids for the U.S. market. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Building on a report from last month, Mary Nichols is said to be on.

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2020 Polestar 2 review

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Jointly owned by Volvo and Geely, Polestar is now an electric car company in its own right and it’s not long delivered is second production model.

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Ford to assemble electric E-Transit van in Kansas City; building out $3.2B North American EV manufacturing capability

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Ford Motor Company announced that its Kansas City Assembly Plant will build the all-new E-Transit van, part of a more than $3.2 billion investment in Ford’s North American manufacturing facilities to produce a series of new electric vehicles for commercial and retail customers. The new E-Transit will join the all-electric F-150 announced in September and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E, which begins arriving in dealers’ showrooms next month.

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BMW reveals its next-gen electric flagship, the iX

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BMW's Vision iNEXT has undergone a metamorphosis and become the BMW iX. Sporting a bold new design, powerful EV powertrain and 300+ mile range, the iX is set to go head-to-head with cars like the Audi e-tron in the premium electric SUV segment.

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Infinitum Electric to develop hybrid assist motor for leading automotive supplier

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Infinitum Electric, developer of the printed circuit board (PCB) motor ( earlier post ), announced an agreement with a leading US automotive supplier to support the development of a hybrid vehicle. Under the agreement, Infinitum Electric will validate performance of its IEm Series motor using oil cooling techniques before building a purposefully designed motor for hybrid assist powertrains used for more efficient hybrid vehicles.

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

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A strong message from CarGurus:

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STRONGER DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES SIGNALS UK IS ACCELERATING TOWARD BORIS’ NEW 2030 PETROL AND DIESEL BAN. Demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) high ahead of anticipated 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars Three quarters of EV interest from the last 12 months was in Q3 of 2020 London named UK’s hotspot for interest in electric vehicles Greater London has nearly four times as much interest in EVs than anywhere else East of England, Scotland, Wales and the South East make top five The latest

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Volkswagen breaks ground on US lab for developing, testing of EV batteries

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Volkswagen of America marked the start of construction of its Battery Engineering Lab at its Chattanooga Engineering and Planning Center. The approximately $22-million facility will test and validate electric vehicle cells and battery packs for the North American region. The new lab will join Volkswagen Chattanooga’s under-construction 564,000 square-foot electric vehicle production expansion and 198,000 square-foot battery pack assembly facility to form Volkswagen’s hub for EV production and en

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New Suzuki Swace announced with Corolla-like exterior

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Suzuki has launched an entirely new car called the Swace

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AMPLY Power and AECOM partner to bolster bus electrification for transit agencies

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AMPLY Power and AECOM have announced a strategic partnership to help bus fleet owners address and accelerate their zero-emission initiatives. By combining AMPLY’s operational expertise and Charging-as-a-Service technology with AECOM’s specialization in large-scale transportation and utility projects, the partnership provides transit agencies with a turnkey approach to optimize their infrastructure and operations for electrification.

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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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2021 Ford EcoSport Active introduces rugged new look

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Ford has revealed a new variant of its latest EcoSport in the form of the EcoSport Active.

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Report: California clean cars crusader Mary Nichols on shortlist to be next EPA chief

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A name familiar to clean-car advocates has reportedly made the short list to lead the Environmental Protection Agency for the incoming Biden administration. Mary Nichols, currently head of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), was one of the names recommended to the Biden campaign for the EPA administrator post during the last stages of the.

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Revised Volkswagen Caddy set for 2021 arrival

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A revised Volkswagen Caddy has been unveiled, with list prices starting from ÂŁ17,800

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