May, 2021

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This electric truck stop won't offer gas or diesel—just 25 MW of solar-supplemented charging

Green Car Reports

The startup WattEV aims to build a 25-megawatt electric-only truck stop in Bakersfield, California, with charging powered by a solar array. The site will be open to the public, but WattEV also plans to use the charging stations for its own fleet of vehicles. While a 25-MW capacity, with 40 charging stalls, is the long-term goal, the site will.

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Tesla Powerpacks to help power critical hospital in Haiti having issues with its solar system

Electrek

Tesla Powerpacks are currently being deployed at a critical hospital in Haiti where it is having issues maintaining sustainable power. more… The post Tesla Powerpacks to help power critical hospital in Haiti having issues with its solar system appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX Starship engine completes orbital-duration static fire test in Texas

Teslarati

A local resident and unofficial SpaceX observer has reported hearing a test of one of Starship’s Raptor engines that lasted more than five minutes at the company’s McGregor, Texas development facilities. If accurate, it could be the longest static fire of a Starship engine that SpaceX has ever completed in the two years since full-scale Raptor testing first began.

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By Stiffing Tesla, Texas Legislators Prove That They Don’t Really Value Freedom

CleanTechnica EVs

The Texas legislative session is coming to an end, and a bill that would have allowed Tesla (and other EV manufacturers) to directly sell vehicles in the state died in committee. This means that Tesla will be in the absurd position of having to ship made-in-Texas vehicles out of the state and then ship them […].

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Are EVs Charged Mostly By Coal Power in the US?

EV Adoption

No. One of the common arguments you hear from people in America who are not fans of the idea of electric vehicles is that they are mostly charged from electricity produced from coal power plants. And hence, while electric vehicles themselves produce zero carbon emissions, charging them increases the amount of electricity generated from fossil fuel energy sources such as coal.

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Elon Tweets That Rawlinson Was Never Chief Engineer At Tesla. Except He Was

InsideEVs

You need to look no further than Tesla's own website for proof.

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Candela’s P-12 electric hydrofoil water taxi unveiled, costs 85% less than gas boats to run

Electrek

Public transportation just got way cooler. Premium Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just unveiled the new Candela P-12, an electric hydrofoil water taxi. more… The post Candela’s P-12 electric hydrofoil water taxi unveiled, costs 85% less than gas boats to run appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s onboard cameras help police arrest suspect terrorizing drivers with random car shootings

Electrek

TeslaCam, Tesla’s onboard integrated dashcam system using Autopilot cameras, helped the police make an arrest in a strange case that has been terrorizing Southern California’s roads for weeks. more… The post Tesla’s onboard cameras help police arrest suspect terrorizing drivers with random car shootings appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla owners walk away with minor injuries after Model 3 gets crushed by concrete blocks

Teslarati

Company director Neil Collins and his wife Alison were driving home from their home in Bunwell to visit Holkham, England, in their Tesla Model 3 when something horrifying happened. While rounding a corner, the couple came upon a truck carrying pallets of concrete bricks, and the massive vehicle was moving pretty fast. . Too fast, in fact. As noted by Collins in later comments to local news, the truck was already leaning over while it was rounding the corner, and he could tell that something wron

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Tesla delays first Model S Plaid deliveries, Musk says one more week of ‘tweak’ is needed

Electrek

CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla is delaying its Model S Plaid delivery event as the new electric vehicle apparently needs one more week of tuning. more… The post Tesla delays first Model S Plaid deliveries, Musk says one more week of ‘tweak’ is needed appeared first on Electrek.

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

Brief

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: $2,000 electric food truck, err… trike

Electrek

Many of my favorite Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicles of the Week have been purely for fun – vehicles designed for enjoying life one underpowered mile at a time. But this week I think it’s high time that I stop fooling around so I can buckle down and get myself a real imaginary job. And I think this electric food truck might be just the thing I need!

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Tesla “Cyberliving” trailer specs and size teased anew in Cybertruck UI images

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck unveiling had, for lack of a better word, some unexpected events. Even Elon Musk himself admitted that he lost a lot of his rhythm after the vehicle’s now-infamous failed Armor Glass demonstration. The failed demo resulted in much of the latter part of the Cybertruck’s unveiling getting a bit rushed. Save for Tesla’s ATV, much of the Cybertruck’s accessories were not discussed at all. .

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Tesla vehicles without radar still have Autopilot safety features despite what the media is saying

Electrek

Tesla’s new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles with Tesla Vision and no radar are still equipped with Autopilot’s active safety features despite what the media are saying and some organizations dropping their Tesla safety ratings. Here’s what happened. more… The post Tesla vehicles without radar still have Autopilot safety features despite what the media is saying appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck UI patent hints at 610-mile range, eye tracking mirror adjustments

Teslarati

During its unveiling, the Tesla Cybertruck’s tri-motor configuration was announced with some very impressive specs, including a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds, a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, and a top speed of 130 mph. But beyond this, the tri-motor Cybertruck was also announced with 500+ miles of EPA estimated range. A 500+-mile range is extremely impressive considering the Cybertruck’s massive size and likely weight.

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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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Tesla activates its camera-based driver monitoring system

Teslarati

Tesla has activated its vehicles’ camera-based driver monitoring system. The presence of the new feature was shared by Tesla owners who recently took delivery of his Model Y. As shared by new Tesla owner Kevin Smith , his vehicle was equipped with the company’s pure vision Autopilot system. This meant that some features such as Smart Summon and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance were temporarily disabled, and Autosteer was limited strictly to 75 mph.

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Cambridge launches driverless electric shuttle buses

Electrek

The first driverless electric shuttle buses hit the roads in the city of Cambridge in the UK yesterday as part of ground-breaking trials. more… The post Cambridge launches driverless electric shuttle buses appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX sends reused Falcon 9 booster west for first California Starlink launches

Teslarati

SpaceX has shipped the first of one or two flight-proven Falcon 9 boosters from Florida to California in the latest sign that the company is preparing to begin dedicated polar Starlink launches in the near future. On May 27th, a Reddit post revealed a Falcon 9 booster arriving at Vandenberg Air/Space Force Base (VAFB), the home of SpaceX’s West Coast SLC-4E launch pad.

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Tesla Cybertruck UI patent hints at new accessories, features, and even up to 610 miles of range

Electrek

A new patent application for the Tesla Cybertruck user interface has revealed a bunch of potential new accessories, features, and even a range of up to 610 miles for the electric pickup truck. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck UI patent hints at new accessories, features, and even up to 610 miles of range appeared first on Electrek.

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GM Has A Plan To Encourage Australians To Switch To Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

General Motors may be having a bit of a challenge in Australia as it tries to convince its market there to make the switch to electric vehicles. The Brisbane Times notes that people are refusing to even sit in a Tesla that a coal-miner-turned-activist is using to help break down barriers around electric vehicles. Although […].

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South Africa’s Draft Green Paper On New Energy Vehicles Is A Step In The Right Direction

CleanTechnica EVs

In 2019, we wrote an article raising the alarm that South Africa’s inertia in incentivising the adoption of electric vehicles could make it miss out on the incredible opportunities presented by the electric vehicle revolution. The motor vehicle assembly and motor vehicle component manufacturing industry is one of the key pillars of South Africa’s economy. […].

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Tesla Armor Glass patent reveals ‘bulletproof’ secret to Cybertruck durability

Teslarati

Tesla rolled out several new patents related to the Cybertruck today, one of them being the “bulletproof” Armor Glass that CEO Elon Musk talked about on several occasions. The Cybertruck’s durability has been one of the vehicle’s most notorious features. The patent describes the multi-layered design that Tesla will use across several of its cars to prevent owners from spending big bucks on new windshields or windows after a scratch, crack or chip.

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Tesla Cybertruck retractable solar bed cover revealed in patent

Electrek

Tesla’s plan for a retractable solar bed cover on its Cybertruck electric pickup truck has been revealed in a new patent application. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck retractable solar bed cover revealed in patent appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Powerpack battery steps in after coal plant explodes in Australia

Teslarati

On Tuesday, an explosion at the Callide Power Station , a coal-fired power plant in central Queensland, Australia, resulted in mass power outages from the New South Wales (NSW) border to Cairns. More than 470,000 customers were affected, particularly as the explosion caused a cascading impact on the Queensland grid. . The chaos created a frequency excursion that had to be immediately addressed.

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Tesla structural battery pack patent hints at clever contingencies for crashes, cell failures

Teslarati

Tesla’s next generation of vehicles like the Cybertruck and the Made-in-Texas Model Y will likely be built with a structural battery pack. Together with the company’s 4680 cells and megacasted parts, Tesla’s integrated battery system is expected to improve its vehicles’ mass and range significantly. . During Battery Day, Elon Musk explained that the use of structural batteries on electric cars could be compared to how passenger aircraft eventually used their wings to stor

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Electric car US tax credit proposed to $12,500, less for Tesla vehicles

Electrek

A new bill to reform the federal electric car tax incentive in the US has passed the US Senate Finance Committee. It includes increasing the electric vehicle tax credit to up to $12,500, but it was expertly crafted to give less to Tesla vehicle buyers. more… The post Electric car US tax credit proposed to $12,500, less for Tesla vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s Solar Panel Tonneau Cover comes to life in new patent

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck’s many features are now appearing as patents that the automaker has submitted to the United States Patent Office, and one of the most notable is the tonneau, or truck bed cover. While the retractable design of the tonneau provides convenience at the touch of a button for owners, it will protect any goods or cargo that drivers will store in the Cybertruck’s massive bed.

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52 Solar-Powered EV Chargers Ordered By State Of California

CleanTechnica EVs

The state of California recently ordered 52 solar-powered EV chargers from San Diego-based Beam Global. The off-grid clean energy chargers will provide electricity in emergency situations and charge zero-emissions state fleets. They will be paired with energy storage systems in order to provide electricity during outages, at night, and when weather reduces solar production.

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Watch as world’s cutest electric car Microlino is seen test driving in new video

Electrek

The Swiss may be better known for their precision manufacturing, but it’s the cuteness of the Microlino electric car that has captured the hearts and minds of the internet. And now the company’s latest prototype can be seen showing off its full bubble body in a new test driving video. more… The post Watch as world’s cutest electric car Microlino is seen test driving in new video appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla accepting graffiti art samples for Giga Berlin reveals how close it is to completion

Teslarati

Tesla asked artists to submit graffiti art samples to cover Gigafactory Berlin recently via its official Twitter account. The EV automaker plans to cover Giga Berlin’s concrete walls with graffiti art. “If you want to help cover Giga Berlin in awesome graffiti are, send us your work at GigaBerlinArt@Tesla.com,” the company tweeted recently. '153Design' Frankfurt-Oder pic.twitter.com/6QRnU3PMIf — @GF4Tesla.build #GigaBerlin.

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Tesla has doubled number of Powerwalls installed to 200,000 over the last year

Electrek

Tesla announced today that they have just surpassed 200,000 Powerwalls installed globally. It means that Tesla installed as many Powerwalls over the last year as it did for the first five years of the home battery pack’s existence. more… The post Tesla has doubled number of Powerwalls installed to 200,000 over the last year appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla factory construction site attacked by saboteurs who set electric cables on fire

Electrek

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin was attacked by saboteurs who set cables supplying electricity to the construction site on fire. An alleged confession letter points to political reasons targeting Tesla. more… The post Tesla factory construction site attacked by saboteurs who set electric cables on fire appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford confirms upcoming electric Explorer, Lincoln electric SUV, and maybe even a Bronco EV

Electrek

Ford has confirmed upcoming electric vehicles based on its new EV platform, including an electric Explorer and a Lincoln version based on the same electric SUV. The automaker is even hinting at an electric Bronco. more… The post Ford confirms upcoming electric Explorer, Lincoln electric SUV, and maybe even a Bronco EV appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model S fleet grows in Fremont Factory amid lead up to Plaid’s unveiling event

Teslarati

Tesla appears to have overcome the challenges that have plagued the Model S Plaid’s deliveries for the past few months. This was hinted at in a recent drone flyover of the Fremont Factory, which revealed large numbers of the flagship electric sedan seemingly being gathered for customer deliveries. . New footage of the Fremont Factory’s holding lots was provided by drone operator and electric vehicle advocate Gabeincal , who has been following the progress of Tesla’s facilities

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We Don’t Need New Miracle Technologies To Reduce Emissions — We Need Action Now

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. by Charles Morris We know what we need to do to cut carbon emissions and clean up the air we breathe — replace fossil fuel-burning vehicles with EVs, and fossil fuel power plants with renewable energy sources. Image courtesy of EVANNEX. (Photo by Casey Murphy) Stating the problem and the solution may be simple, […].

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