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Cummins fuel cell technology powers Coradia iLint fleet in Germany

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Cummins is powering the world’s first fleet of hydrogen trains in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. The Alstom Coradia iLint trains ( earlier post ) are outfitted with Cummins fuel cell systems and will run on the world’s first 100%-hydrogen train route in passenger operation. The first zero-emissions passenger trains in the 14-train fleet arrived in mid-summer.

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Toyota and DOE look at how hydrogen fuel-cell tech could help smooth the grid

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Toyota announced last week that it’s collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to provide a new proof point for hydrogen fuel-cell tech—in a megawatt-scale, multitasking power-generation package that might potentially be used for renewable energy storage and smoothing the grid.

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NIO spotted shipping ET5s in China, first deliveries to begin Sept 30

CN EV Post

The NIO ET5 will be available in showrooms starting September 9 and will begin allowing consumers to lock in their orders, with its open test drive coming after that date. The post NIO spotted shipping ET5s in China, first deliveries to begin Sept 30 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla’s cool Cyberquad for Kids is a 2022 Toy of the Year finalist

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Tesla’s Cybertruck-inspired Cyberquad for Kids has been listed as one of the finalists for the 2022 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. The premium-priced, futuristic all-electric ATV was among the toys that made it to the list of finalists for the awards’ “Ride-On” category. The Cyberquad for Kids was launched last December as a $1,900 electric ATV that was made in collaboration with Radio Flyer , the same company that makes Tesla’s other ride-on toys like the Mode S fo

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

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CATL in 5-year agreements with ZEEKR, SERES; EVs to be powered by Qilin CTP batteries

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CATL announced 5-year cooperation agreements with ZEEKR and SERES, with both EV makers announcing that mass-produced Qilin batteries—based on the third generation of CATL’s cell-to-pack technology ( earlier post )—will power upcoming EV models. ZEEKR 009 will be the world’s first car with Qilin inside, and ZEEKR 001 will be the world’s first model equipped with Qilin batteries.

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Sono hits 20,000 reservations for its $30,000 Sion solar EV

Green Car Reports

Germany’s Sono Motors confirmed on Thursday that it has 20,000 direct consumer reservations for its upcoming Sion solar-supplemented EV that, if you don't drive much, might seldom if ever cost you anything to "fuel." Sono says that the Sion, which is due to be produced by Valmet Automotive in Finland starting in the second half of 2023, has.

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BMW Starts Production of Fuel-Cell Systems for its iX5 Hydrogen SUV

Electric Cars Report

German luxury automaker BMW AG has started producing fuel-cell systems for its iX5 Hydrogen SUV at the company’s competence center for hydrogen in Munich, Germany. The combination of fuel cell and high-performance battery is set to enrich the company’s portfolio by adding a unique form of drive system for the premium segment. The BMW Group is playing a […] The post BMW Starts Production of Fuel-Cell Systems for its iX5 Hydrogen SUV appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Delhi startup develops air-purifying motorcycle helmet

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An anti-pollution helmet developed by a Delhi-based startup can help 2-wheeler riders breathe cleaner air. The helmet developed by Shellios Technolabs has a Bluetooth-enabled app that lets the rider know when the helmet requires cleaning. The helmet titled PUROS is integrated with air purifying accessories which include the patented innovations of the startup: a Brushless DC (BLDC) blower fan, H13-grade HEPA filter ( EN 1822 ), electronic circuit, and microUSB charging port for the Li-ion batter

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Geely’s Zeekr will deliver EVs with 600+ mile range, CATL battery tech in Q1 2023

Green Car Reports

China-based Zeekr announced Saturday that it will be the first global brand to take advantage of the Qilin battery and third-generation cell-to-pack technology from CATL, the largest EV battery supplier in the world. It said that the battery tech will first be used in its Zeekr 009, which it calls "the world's first electric luxury MPV," with.

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Nvidia says it got US permit to export key chips in updated filing

CN EV Post

The US government authorized A100 and H100 order fulfillment and logistics through the company's Hong Kong facility through September 1, 2023, Nvidia said. The post Nvidia says it got US permit to export key chips in updated filing appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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

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EV chargers to be mounted on power poles to help households with no parking

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ARENA funds trial of 50 EV chargers mounted on power poles. There could be demand for 190,000 such EV chargers once everyone goes electric. The post EV chargers to be mounted on power poles to help households with no parking appeared first on The Driven.

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NYK Line invests in waste-to-biofuel company

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NYK Line has invested in Japan-based Sustainable Energy Co. Ltd. which has developed its own integrated subcritical-water organic-waste power-generation system (ISOP) system, which decomposes organic substances using subcritical-water-treating technology and ultimately produces green energy products such as biofuels. By investing in Sustainable Energy, NYK will support the commercialization of this innovative technology and jointly study the generation of energy raw materials from organic waste

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EV sales crack 15% of vehicle market in California, Tesla continues to dominate

Green Car Reports

California’s more aggressive deadline for phasing out new internal combustion vehicle sales, culminating in a 2035 shift to all EVs, might seem a tough target to achieve to those in some parts of the U.S. But it’s all about perspective. In the U.S. as a whole, EV sales accounted for 5.6% of the U.S. vehicle market in Q2 of.

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NIO ET5 has accumulated nearly 200,000 pre-orders, report says

CN EV Post

The figure is a projection by NIO's sales staff based on the number of the company's sales outlets in China and the average number of orders received per person, according to local media. The post NIO ET5 has accumulated nearly 200,000 pre-orders, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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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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Sweden Plugin EV Share At 46.1% In August

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Sweden’s auto market recorded a plugin electric vehicle share of 46.1% in August 2022, a slight drop year on year from 47.1% share. Full electrics grew their share, but plugin hybrids lost more. Overall auto volumes were 26% down on pre-pandemic seasonal norms, at 20,576 units. The Volkswagen ID.4 was the best selling full electric […].

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BMW Group commences in-house production of fuel cell systems for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich

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BMW has begun fuel cell system production at the company’s competence center for hydrogen in Munich. A small series of BMW iX5 Hydrogen cars will be entering service around the world from the end of this year for test and demonstration purposes. The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells required for manufacturing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen from the Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Leading into Labor Day weekend, California asks EV drivers to limit charging

Green Car Reports

California last week enshrined its 2035 ban on sales of new gasoline vehicles that don’t plug in. And now this week it’s telling the relatively few EV drivers in the state to hold off on plugging in during the afternoons. On Thursday afternoon, leading into the Labor Day long weekend, the state’s Independent System Operator (ISO).

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Tesla battery fire and crash were faked by insurance company in bizarre showcase

Electrek

An insurance company has faked a Tesla battery fire and crash as part of a bizarre showcase to show that electric cars cause more accidents. more…. The post Tesla battery fire and crash were faked by insurance company in bizarre showcase appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD's order backlog reaches 700,000 units, aims for 280,000 monthly deliveries by year-end

CN EV Post

The latest US subsidy bill is discriminatory, and if the US government insists on this policy, BYD will consider temporarily abandoning the US market. The post BYD's order backlog reaches 700,000 units, aims for 280,000 monthly deliveries by year-end appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). ( Earlier post.). In its analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle program, the Postal Service underestimated the expected greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles and overestimated the emissions tied to battery-

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Does Toyota's plan to convert engine plants into battery factories signal a stronger EV shift?

Green Car Reports

Earlier this week, Toyota announced a $5.6 billion investment plan to produce batteries for fully electric vehicles in Japan and the U.S. That includes a $2.5 billion expansion of a North Carolina battery factory barely under construction, adding capacity for EV batteries and very likely suggesting a future commitment to U.S.-built electric.

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Tesla unveils new virtual power plant in Japan

Electrek

Tesla has unveiled a new virtual power plant using Powerwalls home battery pack and this time, it’s on an island, Miyako-jima, in Japan. more…. The post Tesla unveils new virtual power plant in Japan appeared first on Electrek.

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Spy photos show NIO testing SUV suspected to be new ES8 with LiDAR

CN EV Post

NIO will transform its existing 866 models into its new NT 2.0 platform next year, which will boost sales in the second half of 2023, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu's team. The post Spy photos show NIO testing SUV suspected to be new ES8 with LiDAR appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Hyliion acquires KARNO fuel-agnostic generator technology from GE for range-extended electric truck

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Hyliion, a developer of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles ( earlier post ), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a new fuel-agnostic generator (KARNO) from GE Additive for its range-extended series-hybrid powertrain. The Hyliion KARNO solution offers a next-generation powertrain option between the CNG/RNG-fueled generator used in the Hypertruck ERX and the future Hypertruck Fuel Cell.

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2023 Mercedes EQS SUV starts at $105,550, EPA range up to 305 miles for US-made EV

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz on Thursday confirmed pricing and trim levels for its upcoming fully electric flagship EQS SUV in the U.S. With the announcement, Mercedes gave a first indication of the model line’s expected EPA range—estimated at 285 to 305 miles. In U.S.-market form, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets numbers and model designations.

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Civilian AI Is Already Being Misused by the Bad Guys

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This is a guest post. The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not represent positions of IEEE Spectrum or the IEEE. Last March, a group of researchers made headlines by revealing that they had developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that could invent potential new chemicals weapons. What’s more, it could do so at an incredible speed: It took only six hours for the AI tool to suggest 40,000 of them.

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China waives about $6 billion worth of NEV purchase taxes in Jan-July

CN EV Post

China's policy is expected to exempt about RMB 100 billion of NEV purchase taxes next year. The post China waives about $6 billion worth of NEV purchase taxes in Jan-July appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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PEUGEOT estimates it will assemble up to 10,000 batteries per month for cars, 7,000 for LCVs by next year

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By 2025, 100% of PEUGEOT model line-up will offer an electrified variant. This will require a substantial uplift in the number of batteries being produced. PEUGEOT estimates it will assemble up to 10,000 batteries a month for its car range by next year, and as many as 7,000 batteries a month for its advanced LCV range. It takes roughly 60 minutes to assemble each 50kWh battery unit (pre-assembled cells and components). 90 minutes are necessary for the larger 75kWh units.

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US-made Toyota EVs, Sono solar-car reservations, Bosch fuel cells for semis: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota announced U.S. EV battery production, and that sounds like a nod to future U.S.-built EVs. Bosch intends to make fuel cells in the U.S. for semis. And Sono Motors is racking up reservations for its solar EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Sono has announced that it’s reached 20,000 reservations for its $25,000 Sion solar.

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Tesla Giga Berlin welcomes 120 apprentices and dual students for training

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Tesla has announced that it has welcomed 120 apprentices and dual students at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. The program could help young people in the area fast-track their careers by becoming familiar with the emerging electric vehicle manufacturing trade. Tesla posted about the start of the program on its official LinkedIn account. The electric vehicle maker noted that it is delighted to see so many young people starting their careers at Tesla.

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NIO delivers 10,677 vehicles in Aug, up 6% from July

CN EV Post

NIO's deliveries in August included 3,126 ET7s and 398 ES7s, with the latter starting its first delivery on August 28. The post NIO delivers 10,677 vehicles in Aug, up 6% from July appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Cummins and Versatile partner to bring 15L hydrogen engines to ag market

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Cummins and Canada-based Buhler Industries , a leading tractor manufacturer under the Versatile brand, signed a letter of intent for plans to integrate the Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engines in Versatile’s equipment to lead the decarbonization of the agriculture market. Cummins M15H. Since 1967, Versatile has used Cummins engines exclusively in all four-wheel drive tractors.

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BMW starts making fuel-cell stacks for iX5 Hydrogen

Green Car Reports

BMW has started manufacturing fuel-cell stacks for its iX5 Hydrogen SUV, which is expected to start low-volume production before the end of the year. First seen at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show as the i Hydrogen Next, the iX5 Hydrogen is essentially a BMW X5 crossover SUV that swaps out the internal-combustion engine with a fuel-cell stack that.

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“Smashed:” Record month in store for Tesla sales as seventh ship arrives

The Driven EV News

Tesla on track for record quarter of EV sales as seventh ship delivers Model Y and Model 3 in Australia. The post “Smashed:” Record month in store for Tesla sales as seventh ship arrives appeared first on The Driven.

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