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Rheinmetall wins two-digit-million-euro orders for fuel cell components

Green Car Congress

Rheinmetall AG has received major orders in the two-digit-million-euro range to supply fuel cell components. Leading fuel cell manufacturers have turned to the company for hydrogen recirculation blowers and cathode flaps. The order package marks a further success for the Group’s hydrogen strategy as it systematically expands into alternative drive technologies.

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Tesla tops 10% market share in California—an eighth of EV maker’s global deliveries

Green Car Reports

Heard Californians say that the Model 3 is the new Prius? No exaggeration, they’re everywhere. Tesla surged to a 10.5% market share in California in the fourth quarter of the year, and it maintained an overall 6.5% market share in California for all of 2021, compared to 2.1% for the U.S. as a whole. The figures were part of a quarterly.

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mtu Hybrid PowerPack from Rolls-Royce enters passenger rail service

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Rolls-Royce, Porterbrook and Chiltern Railways have put a hybrid diesel-battery-electric train that reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 25% into passenger service in the UK. The HybridFLEX train is powered by two mtu Hybrid PowerPacks and is operated by Chiltern Railways on the route between London Marylebone and Aylesbury. Together with the leasing company Porterbrook and Chiltern Railways, Rolls-Royce has converted a Class 168 DMU into the HybridFLEX train.

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Tesla (TSLA) gets $1,350 price target from Piper Sandler amid 1.58M vehicle delivery expectations

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Piper Sandler analyst Alex Potter recently increased Tesla’s price target from $1,300 previously to $1,350, maintaining a BUY rating. Potter’s price increase is based on Tesla’s recent 10-K annual filing. Piper Sandler forecasts that Tesla will deliver 1.58 million vehicles in 2022, implying a 69% growth compared to 2021. For reference, Tesla had a total of 936,172 vehicles last year, very close to 1 million cars and over 50% more than 2020 when it delivered precisely 499,550.

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

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Norwegian Post orders 29 Volvo electric trucks

Green Car Congress

The Norwegian Postal Service has ordered 29 electric trucks from Volvo, making the order one of the largest ever for Volvo Trucks in Europe. All the trucks have the same driveline but will come in different configurations of the Volvo FL and FE models, with two and three axles respectively. The Norwegian Postal Service has previously placed an order with Volvo for 13 biogas-fueled and three electric trucks.

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is beginning to come to life in deep space

Teslarati

NASA has published some of the first recognizable photos taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the most capable space telescope ever created. . On December 25th, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope launched into orbit from South America’s Kourou, French Guiana spaceport, catching a ride on a European Ariane 5 rocket. After a 30-day voyage from the launch pad to an operational orbit approximately 1 million miles from Earth; weeks of maneuvering, orienting, and deploying hundreds

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The Importance of Thermal Management Systems In EVs

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Most people are aware of the necessity to cool a standard ICE vehicle: the ignition of fuel in the cylinders and the friction between moving components generate heat, which is managed by lubrication, coolants along with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. But as a matter of fact, ICE engines prefer it hot, hence these systems only cool the engine to roughly 95 degrees Celsius during typical operation.

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Hexagon Purus to supply battery packs to Hino for serial production of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks; lifetime sales value of $1B

Green Car Congress

Hexagon Purus, a world leading manufacturer of zero emission mobility solutions, has signed a long-term binding letter of intent (LOI) with Hino Motors Manufacturing US. Hexagon Purus will provide battery packs for multiple Hino truck platforms with serial production planned from 2024. The total sales value over the life of the agreement is estimated at US$1 billion.

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Tesla recall for heater and defroster systems issued by Transport Canada

Teslarati

Transport Canada issued a recall for the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, and Model S on February 3, 2022, the agency told Teslarati recently. The recall was issued after the agency discovered an issue with the heat system in certain Tesla vehicles. Transport Canada reported that a little over 2,084 Tesla vehicles were affected by the recall. The recall affects 2021 and 2022 Model 3s and Model Ys.

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2nd Tesla Gigafactory in China?

CleanTechnica EVs

A news report out of China claims that Tesla is at least testing the waters regarding a second gigafactory in the country. The report centers around an update from Liaoning Province’s official WeChat account. As summarized by CarNewsChina, the report indicates that Shenyang City is working on laying the foundation for a Tesla vehicle project […].

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

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Tesla’s next facility in China may be located in Shenyang: local gov’t announcement

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On Friday, February 11, the Liaoning Province hinted that Tesla was searching for a second Gigafactory in China. One of the potential locations for Tesla’s next factory is the District of Shenyang. Liaoning Province released an announcement on its official WeChat account. It published an article with a title roughly translating to “Five Grasps of Dadong District of Shenyang City, Striving to be the Pioneer in Revitalization Development.” The article lists five goals Liaoning Pr

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Australia’s Liberal Party: From FUD to Greenwashing

CleanTechnica EVs

Australian politicians have moved from FUD to “greenwashing.” Major companies are also fudging the numbers and using vague terms to “greenwash” their production. “They won’t tow your boat. They’ll ruin your weekend. There are no utes for tradies.” Those are things right-leaning politicians are saying. “The sun doesn’t always shine and the wind doesn’t always […].

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Porsche buys (yet another) electric bike company, showing how serious it is about e-bikes

Electrek

Porsche isn’t playing around when it comes to electric bikes. Not only has the German automaker already launched its own line of electric bicycles , but now we’re getting word that Porsche has bought up yet another company in the e-bike industry. more… The post Porsche buys (yet another) electric bike company, showing how serious it is about e-bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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NREL To Help With National Electric Vehicle Charging Network Rollout

CleanTechnica EVs

NREL experts in transportation electrification are helping launch the new Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, a new federal office focused on strategically and equitably expanding EV infrastructure to create a national network so everyone can drive electric.

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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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Super Bowl Commercials: Watch The Best EV Ads Before The Big Game

InsideEVs

The Super Bowl features some of the best commercials of the year, and this year, there's a focus on electric cars.

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Electric Car Sales Surge As Overall Sales Slip – A Game Changing Trend?

CleanTechnica EVs

Original title: US Electric Car Sales Surge As Overall Car Sales Slip — Temporary Blip Or Game-Changing Trend? (w/ Video).

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Electric Car EPA Efficiency Mega Comparison (US): Feb 13, 2022

InsideEVs

All the models currently available (and multiple upcoming ones) sorted from the most to the least efficient.

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“Don’t Look Up” actor confirms Elon Musk was inspiration for “dangerous” billionaire character

Teslarati

There is a reason why the apocalyptic black comedy film Don’t Look Up is now being considered as one of the nominees for Best Picture in the 2022 Academy Awards. The movie’s message is timely, its satire is frighteningly realistic, and its characters are very compelling, from Leonardo DiCaprio’s exasperated Dr. Randall Mindy to Sir Mark Rylance’s dangerous billionaire tech CEO Peter Isherwell.

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Tesla Model S Plaid With $150,000 Damage After Road Rage Attack

InsideEVs

This Model S Plaid owner tried to avoid a road-raging truck and ended up totaling his brand-new car.

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Build Back Better Plan Gives Arizona 55,000 New Clean Tech Jobs

CleanTechnica EVs

Arizona residents can expect a significant economic gain if the Biden Administration is able to pass its “Build Back Better Act”, with more than 55,000 new sustainable, clean tech, and electric car jobs coming to the state to support the historic infrastructure bill. That’s according to a new NRDC analysis published this week, the findings […].

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Here's How Tesla Model Y Compares To Other Electric Crossovers/SUVs

InsideEVs

YouTuber Cleanerwatt compares the Model Y to its electric SUV competition across a range of categories.

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Tesla Model 3 Put Through The Paces In A Blizzard

InsideEVs

How does a Model 3 accelerate in snowy conditions?

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BMW iX xDrive50 Achieves Impressive Range In Cold Weather

InsideEVs

Bjørn Nyland reports close to 500 km (311 miles) at 90 km/h (56 mph).

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Stellantis Issues Chrysler Pacifica PHEV Recall Due To Fire Risk

InsideEVs

Almost 20,000 2017-18 models are being recalled following several fires.