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Ford Performance selling Mach-E electric crate motor

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Ford Performance is offering the “ Eluminator Mac E Electric Motor ” as an electric crate engine, along with the dozens of combustion crate engines available. The Eluminator, which carries a price of $3,900, is from the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT. Specs include: Peak power: 210 kW (281 hp). Peak torque: 430 N·m (317 lb/ft). Max speed: 13,800rpm. Gear ratio: 9.05:1.

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First hydrogen fuel-cell vessel: San Francisco ferry ready to go

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A hydrogen fuel-cell ferry is currently undergoing trials ahead of planned passenger operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Owner Switch Maritime claims it will be the world's first commercial vessel powered solely by hydrogen fuel cells. Dubbed Sea Change, the ferry is a 70-foot, 75-passenger catamaran that, Switch claims, will have the same.

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Tesla’s 4680 battery cell pilot production line hits 70-80% yield: report

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Tesla has a number of programs that have the potential to change markets, and one of these is arguably the 4680 cells. Created using a dry electrode process and optimized for price and efficiency, the 4680 batteries could very well be the key to Tesla’s possible invasion of the mainstream auto and energy market. If Tesla pulls off its 4680 production ramp, its place at the summit of the sustainable energy market would be all but ensured.

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Toyota suspends all self-driving vehicles at Paralympic Games after collision with athlete

Electrek

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced an immediate halt to all of its e-Palette self-driving transportation pods operating at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The decision comes on the heels of an accident that took place in the Paralympic Village yesterday, when a Toyota e-Palette collided with a visually impaired athlete, injuring them. more… The post Toyota suspends all self-driving vehicles at Paralympic Games after collision with athlete appeared first on Electrek.

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

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HIU researchers develop extremely high energy density lithium-metal cell with good stability

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Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), founded by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in cooperation with the University of Ulm, have developed a new lithium-metal battery that offers extremely high energy density of 560 Wh/kg—based on the total weight of the active materials—with remarkably good stability. The team used a a promising combination of cathode and electrolyte: the nickel-rich cathode allows a large amount of energy per mass to be stored, while the ion

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Waymo's self-driving Jaguar I-Pace electric cars are ready for passengers

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Waymo is ready to offer rides to the public in self-driving Jaguar I-Pace electric cars, the company announced Tuesday in a blog post. The vehicles will operate in San Francisco as part of what Waymo calls its Trusted Tester program. Riders will be able to hail an I-Pace using the Waymo One app and will be asked share feedback about the.

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Tesla plans to enter Texas deregulated energy market, starts with massive 250 MW battery

Electrek

Tesla has filed to enter Texas’s deregulated energy market and become an official electricity retailer. For a change, the company sees an opportunity not to disrupt but to fix and stabilize the market. more… The post Tesla plans to enter Texas deregulated energy market, starts with massive 250 MW battery appeared first on Electrek.

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Sion Power introducing 17 Ah, 810 Wh/L, 400 Wh/kg lithium-metal battery for EVs

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Lithium-metal rechargeable battery developer Sion Power will introduce its Licerion rechargeable battery for electric vehicles at The Battery Show North America in Novi, Michigan in September. The 17 Ah Licerion Electric Vehicle (EV) cell offers more than 400 Wh/kg and 810 Wh/L in a large-format pouch cell. ( Earlier post.) The company has specifically designed Licerion-EV for next-generation electric vehicle applications, focusing on high energy density, increased cycle life, safety, and fast c

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Exclusive: Genesis GV60 will be first EV to include wireless battery charging

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The Genesis GV60—the Hyundai luxury brand's first dedicated electric vehicle, due next year—is shaping up to offer a technology first: It will be one of the first global-market EVs with original-equipment wireless charging. The hardware, claimed to be supplied by WiTricity, will initially only be offered (or enabled) in South Korea.

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Tesla Model Y becomes Norway’s best selling EV in August in less than one week

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Less than a week since its arrival, the Tesla Model Y sales have topped the charts with 790 registrations in August—as of this writing. A few days ago, Tesla started its Model Y invasion in Europe with its first deliveries in several EU territories, including Germany, Belgium, and Norway. Norway’s constantly updating registration numbers provide a glimpse into how well the Model Y is being received in a key European EV market.

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

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Tesla Is Slowly Cutting Into Pharmaceutical & Health Insurance Costs

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There are so many industries that Tesla is affecting — threatening even. There are a couple that don’t get much thought or attention, though. Although Tesla doesn’t make medicines or cure diseases, it is also having a growing effect on the pharmaceutical industry and the health insurance industry here in America. Dementia & Air Pollution […].

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Proton Motor Fuel Cell and Aumann AG expand partnership to series production of hydrogen fuel cells

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Since 2017, Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH has been working with Aumann AG as part of the larger EU program “ Fit-4-AMandA ” (Fit for Automatic Manufacturing and Assembly) on hydrogen fuel cell stack production with financing from the agency FCH JU (Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking). Aumann is a leading international manufacturer of innovative special machines and automated production lines with a focus on electromobility.

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Lucid Air Dream Edition: 500-mile rating likely for Range version

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The California company Lucid has announced that its flagship model, the Air luxury sedan, will be made in two different top-line Dream Edition versions—one optimized for performance, the other for range. In driving range, Lucid has some records to set—especially now that Tesla appears to have ceded the range race to Lucid by canceling.

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200 Years Ago, Faraday Invented the Electric Motor

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In 1820, the Danish physicist. Hans Christian Ørsted threw electromagnetic theory into a state of confusion. Natural philosophers of the day believed that electricity and magnetism were two distinct phenomena, but Ørsted suggested that the flow of electricity through a wire created a magnetic field around it. The French physicist André-Marie Ampère saw a demonstration of Ørsted's experiment in which an electric current deflected a magnetic needle, and he then developed a mathematical theory to e

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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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How Tesla’s Autopilot Team Refines An Unfathomable Amount Of Data Is Pretty Cool

CleanTechnica EVs

While attending Tesla’s AI Day event, I learned, along with the rest of the world watching the event on the livestream, that Tesla’s Autopilot team sees an unfathomable amount of data. Along with Elon Musk, Tesla’s Autopilot team presented Tesla’s latest achievements in the field of artificial intelligence, data, and supercomputers.

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Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

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Researchers at Monash University in Australia have conducted a lifecycle analysis and net energy analysis (LCA/NEA) of a hypothetical large-scale solar-electrolysis plant for the production of green hydrogen. The open-access paper on the study is published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science. Process flow diagram and construction phase boundary.

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Amid Bolt EV recall, GM CEO emphasizes multiple future battery options

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As it undertakes a massive recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars due to alleged defects in battery cells, General Motors is talking up the benefits of multiple battery suppliers for future EV production. In an interview with Bloomberg released Thursday, GM CEO Mary Barra indicated the automaker would continue using LG as a battery supplier.

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Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated

Electrek

Tesla has vindicated after a Model Y was wrongly blamed for a fire that happened earlier this year in Texas. A video emerged showing that the fire didn’t originate from the electric vehicle. more… The post Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla cameras absolve Model Y from previous Texas “explosion” claims

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Back in March, reports from Texas emerged stating that a brand new Model Y had caught fire and took down a garage as a result. The news spread in social media quickly, with Dallas Texas TV even noting that the blaze, which “everybody saw all over Dallas,” was caused by a Tesla “basically exploding.” . While such a narrative is nothing new, there were some strange parts to the story.

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HyPoint, Piasecki Aircraft partner to deliver next-generation hydrogen fuel cell systems for eVTOLs

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HyPoint, a company developing turbo air-cooled hydrogen-fuel-cell systems for aviation and urban air mobility, entered into a multi-phase collaborative development agreement with Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC), a pioneer in advanced rotorcraft and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) platforms and technologies, for the development and certification of a hydrogen fuel cell system for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle applications.

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Toyota will make hydrogen fuel-cell modules in the US starting in 2023

Green Car Reports

Toyota announced Wednesday that it plans to make hydrogen fuel-cell modules in the U.S., starting in 2023. The fuel-cell stacks, in modular form, will be part of a kit that will essentially replace a traditional heavy-duty diesel engine in big Class 8 semi trucks. The system is capable of delivering up to 160 kw (214 hp) of continuous power.

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Audi announces ‘Vorsprung 2030’ electrification strategy, sets 2033 expiry for ICE models

Electrek

In its continued journey toward vehicle electrification, Audi has announced goals to become a sustainable, social, and technological leader by 2030. This is all part of a new corporate strategy from Audi called “Vorsprung 2030,” with the goal of accelerating the automaker’s electrified transformation originally slotted for 2026. Furthermore, Audi will continue to phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle production, approaching an end date of 2033. more… The post

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Tesla shares rare look at its electric motor and battery pack line in Giga Shanghai

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One of the most remarkable things about Tesla’s facilities is that they progressively get better. The company’s purchase of the Fremont Factory allowed it to transition from a niche sports car maker into one that made mid-volume production cars. Giga Shanghai took this a step further by coming right out of the gate with the mass production of the Model 3, and later on, the Model Y. .

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FTXT, partners deliver 100 heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks for demonstration project in Xiong’an New Area

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FTXT Energy Technology , a Great Wall Motor (GWM) subsidiary, along with partners Dayun, Dongfeng and Foton, has successfully delivered a fleet of 100 hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks for the Xiong’an New Area construction project in Hebei Province, China. The heavy trucks are fitted with high-power 111 kW hydrogen fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage, all by FTXT.

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Rivian files for IPO, $80 billion target is 350 times Tesla's IPO valuation

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The electric vehicle maker Rivian confirmed Friday that it is planning to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) this fall, aiming for a valuation roughly 350 times that of Tesla’s IPO in 2010. Rivian confirmed Friday that it has submitted its S-1 registration to the U.S. SEC. Bloomberg noted that Rivian would seek roughly an $80 billion.

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Tesla releases new version of its mobile app with UI refresh and tons of new features

Electrek

Tesla is releasing today version 4 of its mobile app and it has a significant user interface refresh as well as a ton of new features. more… The post Tesla releases new version of its mobile app with UI refresh and tons of new features appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla App gets updated with new UI, fresh features, and direct access to shop

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Tesla has rolled out an update to its mobile app recently, featuring a completely revamped user interface, some novel new functions, and direct access to the online Tesla Shop. The Tesla mobile app will play a significant role once the company opens up its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles. . One of the biggest changes to the Tesla App is the Tesla Shop, which would allow owners to order accessories and other items for their vehicles directly from their mobile devices.

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Hyundai Mobis to showcase AI-controlled electric concept M.Vision X at IAA Mobility

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At IAA Mobility 2021 (7-12 September 2021), Hyundai Mobis, the global N° 7 automotive supplier, will unveil the M.Vision X , an AI-included concept car for full autonomous driving, in a European premiere. Hyundai Mobis unveiled the M.Vision X during an event earlier his year at its R&D heDquarters in Korea. The all-electric, zero-emission M.Vision X is a purpose-built 4-seater mobility vehicle.

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Electrify America makes it a lot easier to find EV chargers while you drive

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Electrify America is adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, the company announced Thursday in a press release. That should allow EV drivers to find charging stations much more easily on the go. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support allows drivers to access the Electrify America app through a car's infotainment system. Previously, in some.

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Tesla starts deliveries of Model Y RWD Standard Range – new cheapest version

Electrek

Tesla held a launch event for the first deliveries of Model Y RWD Standard Range in China. It’s the new cheapest version of the electric SUV. more… The post Tesla starts deliveries of Model Y RWD Standard Range – new cheapest version appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk explains Tesla’s LFP Battery strategy for US Model 3 SR+

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Tesla is giving Model 3 Standard Range Plus reservation holders the opportunity to get their vehicles sooner. For early delivery, Tesla owners can opt to receive a Model 3 SR+ equipped with a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack instead. As of this writing, January is the estimated delivery date of the Tesla Model 3 SR+ in North America. However, base Tesla Model 3 reservation holders could receive their vehicle as early as September if they opt to take delivery of a Model 3 SR+ with a batt

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XPeng to double EV manufacturing at Zhaoqing to 200,000 units per year

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Chinese EV manufacturer XPeng signed an agreement with the Zhaoqing Municipal Government and the Zhaoqing High Technology Industry Development Zone to build the Phase Two expansion project of the XPeng Zhaoqing Smart EV Manufacturing Base located in Guangdong Province. Zhaoqing Xpeng Motors Intelligent Industrial Park. Upon completion, the Phase Two expansion project will increase the design production capacity at the Zhaoqing Base from 100,000 units to 200,000 units per year with the financial

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Electrify America connects Yosemite visitors with very fast EV charging

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Visiting a national park free of tailpipe emissions just seems like the proper way to do things. Electrify America aims to make that easier at one of the country's most popular national parks. The Volkswagen-funded charging network announced Thursday that it is opening a new DC fast-charging site for drivers traveling to Yosemite National Park. It.

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Tesla crashes new Model S Plaid during testing at Nürburgring

Electrek

Tesla brought a new Model S Plaid to the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, attempting to break a few records. It had a setback today, however, as the vehicle reportedly crashed. more… The post Tesla crashes new Model S Plaid during testing at Nürburgring appeared first on Electrek.

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