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JUNE 14, 2022

Korea-based SK innovation has invested $30 million in ammonia-based fuel cell startup Amogy ( earlier post ); the two also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation, and agreed to cooperate to develop ammonia-based fuel cell system technology and expand the market. Amogy, established in 2020, is focused on producing an ammonia-based fuel cell system and applying it to industrial transportation.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 14, 2022

Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Fiat, among many other brands, has revealed a Fiat 500 electric car that can travel at “typical highway speeds” without using energy from its battery pack—potentially greatly extending range. Or, to map it out a bit differently, at slower speeds, the test vehicle might.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

Canada Post has earmarked $1 billion to cut emissions and transform its fleet. With nearly 14,000 vehicles and Canada’s largest retail network of close to 6,000 post offices, Canada Post acknowledges its footprint is significant. The Corporation will transform its fleet to non-emitting transportation, with commitments to reach a 50% electric fleet by 2030 and 100% by 2040.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 14, 2022

Tesla has about 18 months to maintain its spot of number-one EV maker in the world. And then other automakers—especially VW—have a good chance of catching up. That’s one of the predictions from a Bloomberg Intelligence report out today, looking at the battle for EV market dominance between a range of global players. Globally.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

At the EVS Symposium in Oslo, Vitesco Technologies is presenting an externally excited synchronous electric machine (EESM) which does not require the use of rare earth metals and which is specifically designed for high ranges, faster driving on highways, and thus for future long-distance electric vehicles. Permanently excited synchronous machines (PSM) are the general standard in vehicle electrification.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 14, 2022

Although an attempted expansion of the federal EV tax credit has failed—multiple times, in recent years—in a renewed effort, automakers are asking Congress to please try again. In 2009, Congress set a 200,000-vehicle cap of qualifying vehicles—including plug-in hybrids—for each automaker, and the framework hasn't changed.

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

LG announced that it is investing $450 million into producing 4680 battery cells, a format pioneered by Tesla. While the Korean battery manufacturer didn’t confirm that the new cells will be for Tesla, it is extremely likely. more…. The post LG invests $450 million in producing Tesla’s 4680 battery cell format appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

Chevrolet announced that it will reveal the 2024 Blazer EV on 18 July. The new EV—the first Chevy EV to feature a performance SS model—will be available in the Spring of 2023. Exterior image of the Radiant Red Metallic Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 14, 2022

Ford has halted deliveries of the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV due to an issue with its high-voltage system that might lead to a loss in power. The issue affects 48,924 of the vehicles built from May 2020 through late May 2022. “On affected vehicles, Direct Current (“DC”) fast charging and repeated wide open pedal events can cause.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

bp has agreed to sell its 50% interest in the Sunrise oil sands project in Alberta, Canada, to Calgary-based Cenovus Energy, the other owner of the Sunrise project. As part of the deal, bp is acquiring Cenovus’s interest in the Bay du Nord project in Eastern Canada, adding to its sizeable acreage position offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. In Canada, bp will no longer have interests in oil sands production and will shift its focus to future potential offshore growth. bp currently holds an inter

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 14, 2022

Automakers want Congress to consider the EV tax credit yet again. Dynamic wireless charging gets put to another test. GM teased a first picture of its Blazer EV. And Tesla is on top for another year or two. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A group of four automakers—GM, Ford, Toyota, and Stellantis—have sent a letter to Senate.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

Schaeffler is introducing 4in1 electric axle drives. Until now, up to three drive components were assembled in one compact unit. With the 4in1 electric axle, Schaeffler is now going one step further by integrating the thermal management system as well as the electric motor, power electronics, and transmission into the axle drive. This makes the axle drive more compact and lighter and ensures greater comfort.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 14, 2022

Automakers want Congress to consider the EV tax credit yet again. Dynamic wireless charging gets put to the test. And Tesla is on top of the world—in EVs—for another year or two. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A group of four automakers—GM, Ford, Toyota, and Stellantis—have sent a letter to Senate and House of.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

Electreon, a provider of wireless and in-road wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology for commercial and passenger EVs, announced the successful completion of the final phase of the company’s Electric Road System (ERS) pilot as part of the “Arena of the Future” project. Electreon says that its technology is now ready for commercialization.

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

Walmart has long offered an interesting array of low-cost electric bicycles. Some of the bikes have even dipped down into ultra-budget territory with prices below $400. It can be a good option for those that want the utility of an electric bicycle but don’t have a lot of spare cash. But while Walmart is known for its super cheap e-bikes, the company has never offered higher-end e-bikes with nicer features like mid-drive motors.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

DARPA has selected multiple teams of university researchers for the Recycling at the Point of Disposal ( RPOD ) program. RPOD will evaluate the technical feasibility of recovering multiple low-volume fraction critical elements present in end-of-life electronics hardware (e-waste). The program seeks to develop small-footprint platforms with greatly reduced energy consumption and waste generation in the extraction process.

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

Elon Musk says that electric vehicle startups Lucid and Rivian are tracking toward bankruptcy unless something changes. more…. The post Elon Musk says that Lucid and Rivian are tracking toward bankruptcy appeared first on Electrek.

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JUNE 14, 2022

Chevron Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition of Renewable Energy Group (REG) following approval by REG stockholders. ( Earlier post.) The new Chevron segment will be called Chevron Renewable Energy Group. We have brought together companies with complementary capabilities, assets, and customer relationships to make Chevron one of the leading renewable fuels companies in the United States.

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

Charging technology provider EV Safe Charge has unveiled ZiGGY – a mobile robot that can charge an EV wherever it’s parked. Through its ability to recharge itself via different energy sources and its summoning feature, ZiGGY can alleviate the need to install specific parking stalls for EV charging , as any spot can now become a spot to recharge. more….

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JUNE 14, 2022

Tesla bull ARK Invest added 2,800 shares of the electric automaker’s stock on Monday morning, equating to a roughly $1.8 million investment. Tesla shares were up over 2 percent just after noon on Tuesday in New York, rebounding from a tough five-day stretch last week where shares dropped roughly 10 percent. ARK added the Tesla shares to its ARKQ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), which is comprised of companies in Autonomous Technology and Robotics.

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

West Lafayette, Indiana-based Purdue Research Foundation recently completed a licensing agreement with an international energy company – the name of which was not disclosed – for the commercialization of a new process discovered at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) for the biological production of green hydrogen from food waste. A second licensing agreement with a company in Indiana is under negotiation. more….

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 14, 2022

Postal service’s fleet of 14,000 vehicles to be fully electric by 2040 Canada Post [last week] laid out its key commitments for the Corporation to reduce its environmental footprint and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Canada Post has earmarked $1 billion to cut emissions and transform its fleet. With nearly 14,000 vehicles and Canada’s largest […].

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

Following its initial debut at CES 2022, the BLUETTI EB3A solar generator has officially gone on sale starting today. This lightweight power station is ultra portable, while still delivering 268 Wh of stored energy and the ability to recharge at “turbo” speeds. All while delivering an output of 600 watts. Get yours from BLUETTI today! more…. The post BLUETTI begins sales of EB3A power station with 268Wh capacity and 600W inverter appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 14, 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared what he thinks is the fundamental value of Tesla in an interview with Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley club leaders. I’ve covered the first interview here and recently touched upon the second interview with a focus on the DOE loan that you can read here. The Fundamental Value of […].

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, Polestar will showcase multiple EVs, including a prototype of its upcoming Polestar 5 sports sedan. Joining it will be the original Precept concept that inspired the Polestar 5 as well as a limited-edition Polestar 2. more…. The post Polestar 5 prototype to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed next week appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 14, 2022

Electric vehicles are a swift-moving trend in the luxury auto market, and rising gas costs are causing some consumers to consider how much they could save by making the switch. In a new analysis of gas and electric cars, one publication posits that now may be an ideal time to electrify your driveway. EVs are […].

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Overair has announced the acquisition of an additional $145 million in funding from aircraft technology specialists Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Aerospace. In addition to its continued investment, Hanwha will provide electric motors and battery packs for Overair’s Butterly eVTOL prototypes, which remain on track to take to the sky next year. more….

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 14, 2022

In a recent press release, Ford tells us that it is expanding a training program for community colleges in two exciting ways. First, it’s going to include three new community colleges so that more students can get the skills to work on today’s vehicles. Perhaps more importantly (especially for our readers), Ford is expanding the […].

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Teslarati

JUNE 14, 2022

The Tesla Semi was spotted on California Highway 580 earlier today, testing on public roads ahead of the truck’s initial production. The Semi was spotted by a member of Tesla Owners Club Silicon Valley and showed a Semi running in the fast lane, hauling what appears to be cut-down trees behind it. It is the first sighting of the Semi since April and the first since Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced during the Q4 2021 Earnings Call that the automaker would not introduce any new products into i

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

BMW is going to be testing an iX electric SUV with 600 miles (965 km) of range enabled by a new battery chemistry from Our Next Energy (ONE). more…. The post BMW is testing iX electric SUV with 600 miles of range thanks to new battery chemistry appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JUNE 14, 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just left the world’s most exclusive club. Until recently, Musk has been the last and only member of the $200 billion net worth club, which used to be populated with fellow billionaires like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. But amidst the pressures in the market today, even Musk’s net worth has fallen below the $200 billion threshold.

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

Amsterdam-based Urban Arrow has just updated its Family Cargo line of electric bicycles, making these family-centric electric cargo bikes better than ever for replacing a car in your garage. more…. The post Is Urban Arrow’s new family electric cargo bike the luxury SUV of the e-bike world? appeared first on Electrek.

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JUNE 14, 2022

Since the F-150 Lightning’s debut, Ford has made it a point to highlight the fact that the all-electric pickup truck could be used as a backup power supply during emergencies. Promotional materials on the vehicle showed the Lightning powering whole houses and job sites, thanks to the vehicle’s Pro Power Onboard feature. . The Ford F-150 Lightning comes with large battery packs that are worthy of the vehicle’s size.

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2022

Ford has told its dealerships to stop delivering Mustang Mach-E as it found a defect in recent models. It doesn’t have a fix yet, but it is preparing a safety recall. more…. The post Ford stops Mustang Mach-E deliveries ahead of safety recall without fix for now appeared first on Electrek.

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