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S&P Global: US faces new challenges meeting increased demand for critical minerals spurred by IRA

Green Car Congress

The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is accelerating demand for critical minerals (lithium, cobalt and nickel) and copper that are vital to energy transition technologies. However, ensuring enough qualifying supply to meet that demand faces “considerable challenges,” according to a new analysis by S&P Global. The new study finds that US energy transition demand will continue to accelerate and be materially higher for lithium (+15%), cobalt (+14%) and nickel (+13%) by 2035 than was projected befo

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Review: 2023 Rivian R1S hits Rocky Mountain highs

Green Car Reports

In the Rocky Mountain town of Salida, Colorado, adventure calls. Rafting in the summer, skiing in the winter, cycling and brewing year round, it’s a gateway to high mountain fun at 7,000 feet above sea level. It’s also a place where Rivians outnumber Teslas, at least two to one. So it seemed upon my arrival with the 2023 Rivian R1S.

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Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla’s NACS, driven by GM’s adoption

Electrek

Honda has confirmed that its and Acura’s vehicles in North America will adopt NACS, a charging connector designed by Tesla’s NACS. That move is driven by GM’s own adoption of th charging standard and Honda’s dependence on GM’s EV platform in North America. more… The post Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla’s NACS, driven by GM’s adoption appeared first on Electrek.

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Crew Dragon Endurance arrives at LC-39A ahead of Crew 7 launch

Teslarati

NASA and SpaceX are moving closer to the launch of Crew 7 to the International Space Station as Crew Dragon has arrived at Launch Complex 39A to be attached to the Falcon 9 second stage. The launch is currently scheduled just one week from now, on August 25th, and is scheduled for 3:49 a.m. ET (07:49 UTC). The Crew has already begun their quarantine to ensure they don’t get sick or bring any illnesses up to the Space Station and are scheduled to arrive in Florida on August 20th.

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

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General Fusion announces funding to build new fusion machine targeting scientific breakeven by 2026

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Canada-based General Fusion announced a new Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) machine that will fast-track the company’s technical progress. To be built at the company’s new Richmond, British Columbia headquarters, this machine is designed to achieve fusion conditions of more than 100 million degrees Celsius by 2025, and progress toward scientific breakeven—the point at which the energy produced through a fusion reaction equals or surpasses the energy required to sustain and initiate that rea

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Dual-Motor Rivian R1S, R1T earn up to 352-mile EPA range

Green Car Reports

Official EPA range ratings for Dual-Motor versions of the Rivian R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck are in—with both models maxing out at 352 miles. The maximum range rating is achieved with the 135-kwh Large Pack and 21-inch wheels. Opting for 22-inch wheels drops range to 341 miles for both the R1S and R1T. Either way, that.

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How Much My Tesla Model 3 Depreciated In 4 Years

CleanTechnica EVs

We used to produce a lot of total cost of ownership analyses for the Tesla Model 3 and other electric vehicles, but especially the Tesla Model 3. Something I learned from that is that one of the biggest cost of ownership factors — or the biggest — is depreciation.

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Production of renewable diesel restarted at the expanded part of Neste’s Singapore refinery after operational shutdown

Green Car Congress

The production of renewable diesel at Neste’s Singapore refinery expansion has been restarted in early August, according to the company’s plans. The production line at the expanded part of the refinery was shut down in June for unexpected equipment repairs. The ramp-up of the production at the expanded part of the refinery continues and is planned to be completed by the end of the year.

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Rivian R1S tackles Rubicon off-road trail, a production EV first

Green Car Reports

Rivian claims its R1S electric SUV is the first EV to tackle the Rubicon off-road trail, long considered a yardstick for hardcore off-road vehicles. Located in El Dorado County California due west of Lake Tahoe, and approximately 80 miles east of the state capital of Sacramento, the Rubicon Trail is often listed at 22 miles long, but about half of.

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Lamborghini Lanzador Electric Crossover Concept Debuts at Monterey Car Week

Electric Cars Report

Lamborghini unveiled Lanzador electric concept at Monterey Car Week, a concrete vision of a future purely-electric fourth series production Lamborghini. The Lanzador concept car introduces a high ground-clearance GT with 2+2 seats, featuring clear, purist and technical forms, with a brand-new concept in terms of performance and unprecedented on-board experience, staying true to Lamborghini’s unmistakable […] The post Lamborghini Lanzador Electric Crossover Concept Debuts at Monterey Car We

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

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Podcast: new software-locked Tesla Model S/X, univeral charger, Acura ZDX, and more

Electrek

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, Seth is on vacation and it’s just me, Fred, so we are going to discuss EV news as usual, but we are also going to make the episode more interactive by taking more questions from you, the audience. more… The post Podcast: new software-locked Tesla Model S/X, univeral charger, Acura ZDX, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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Optimized heavy-duty CI engine fueled with DME delivers diesel performance, significantly reduces engine-out emissions

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A team from Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology and FPT Motorenforschung reports in an open-access paper in the journal Fuel on the performance and emission characteristics of an 11-liter heavy-duty compression ignition engine which was optimized specifically for DME (dimethyl ether) combustion. The DME engine was based on an FPT Cursor 11 serial-production-engine.

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Faraday Future has delivered one 381-mile FF91 ultra-luxury EV

Green Car Reports

Five years after it was originally promised, and five months after the start of production was announced, Faraday Future has delivered one FF91 electric SUV. The first customer vehicle was delivered August 12 to a representative of dealership Private Collection Motors at the latter's facility in Costa Mesa, California, according to a Faraday.

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Tesla Cybertruck fleet spotted at Fremont Factory

Teslarati

Recent photos shared by electric vehicle enthusiasts online have revealed that a fleet of Tesla Cybertruck units has been delivered to the Fremont Factory. At the time the photos were taken, a total of nine Cybertrucks could be seen at the electric vehicle maker’s Fremont, California plant. The Cybertruck fleet was sighted by EV advocate group The Kilowatts , which has kept a close eye on Tesla’s developments in the area.

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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 Megapack deliveries slip all the way to 2025 despite production ramp

Electrek

Tesla Megapack’s delivery timeline for new orders has slipped all the way to Q2 2025 despite the company ramping up production significantly with the new factory. more… The post Tesla Megapack deliveries slip all the way to 2025 despite production ramp appeared first on Electrek.

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New photocatalytic system converts carbon dioxide to valuable fuel more efficiently than natural photosynthesis

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A joint research team from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and collaborators have developed a stable artificial photocatalytic system that is more efficient than natural photosynthesis. The new system mimics a natural chloroplast to convert carbon dioxide in water into methane, very efficiently using light. A paper on this team’s latest work was published in Nature Catalysis.

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2024 Acura ZDX EV debuts around $60,000, 325-mile range projected

Green Car Reports

Acura on Thursday officially revealed its first fully electric vehicle, the 2024 Acura ZDX. Initial specs show this inceptive EV effort for the Honda luxury and performance brand to enter the fast lane with some impressive specs, including up to 500 hp and a projected range up to 325 miles. If it feels like Acura already revealed the ZDX, it.

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Tesla lays down the law on Cybertruck image leaks

Teslarati

Tesla has officially laid down the law on employees leaking pictures and videos of the Cybertruck, which has been one of the few ways fans have been able to keep up with the pickup’s development. For a few months, Tesla Cybertruck images and videos have emerged from within the factories, giving us looks at the latest developments regarding the vehicle.

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Dual-motor Apollo Rover launched as ‘future of urban mobility’

Electrek

Canadian electric scooter maker Apollo says its new Rover, just launched today, is the “future of urban mobility.” And considering the company is known for making innovative models that have helped push the industry into that future, it may be worth a second look. more… The post Dual-motor Apollo Rover launched as ‘future of urban mobility’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Renewable energy generation operations begin at 75MW Electrify America Solar Glow 1

Green Car Congress

Electrify America has begun commercial operation of the new 75MW Electrify America Solar Glow 1 solar photovoltaic renewable energy generation project in San Bernardino County, CA, announced last year. Electrify America Solar Glow 1 is the result of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with developer Terra-Gen. Electrify America is the largest open network of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles in the US to enter into a virtual power purchase agreement for new renewable energy ge

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Introducing the world’s first electric hyper Barchetta, B95, coachbuilt by Automobili Pininfarina

Electric Cars Report

Automobili Pininfarina opens an exciting new chapter in its history at Monterey Car Week with the introduction of the world’s first pure-electric, open top hyper Barchetta – the breathtaking new B95. The pure-electric hyper Barchetta is a design and technology masterpiece – the simplicity of its flowing open-topped bodywork contrasts with exquisite technical details to […] The post Introducing the world’s first electric hyper Barchetta, B95, coachbuilt by Automobili Pininfarina

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Tesla Supercharger Network tops J.D. Power EV public charging study

Teslarati

The Tesla Supercharger Network is one of the electric vehicle maker’s most notable accomplishments. And now that it is being opened to non-Tesla electric vehicles, the rapid charging system seems poised to become one of the key drivers of mainstream EV adoption. Back in May, veteran automaker Ford announced that it had reached a deal with Tesla so that its electric vehicles could access the Supercharger Network.

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Acura teases Electric Vision concept that could be a potential NSX sports car EV

Electrek

After releasing its first production EV this week, Acura is giving us a glimpse into its future electric sports car lineup. Acura teased the Electric Vision sports car concept this week, previewing the brand’s next-gen EV design language. Could it be an electric NSX successor? more… The post Acura teases Electric Vision concept that could be a potential NSX sports car EV appeared first on Electrek.

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Taylor Machine Works and Cummins to integrate hydrogen engines into Taylor lift trucks and container handlers

Green Car Congress

Cummins and Taylor Machine Works, a leading US manufacturer of heavy industrial lift equipment, signed a letter of intent with plans to integrate the Cummins 6.7-liter and 15-liter hydrogen engines into the Taylor product line. This collaboration will help realize the decarbonization goals of industrial steel, wood products, concrete, oil and gas, and port operations markets. 6.7-liter hydrogen engine For 96 years, Taylor has been committed to meeting the material handling needs of its global in

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Used Car of The Day: 2005 Ford GT

The Truth About Cars

Maybe it's because we covered a $300,000 Ford Mustang last night. Maybe it's because I've always loved the looks of this generation Ford GT -- I've never driven one. Or maybe it's because I am feeling saucy on a summer Friday. Whatever the reason, today I bring you this California-based 2005 Ford GT. Before you whine about us featuring a $375,000 used car, please remember that the point of this feature isn't to sell you the car -- the point is to feature cool cars, regardless of price or conditi

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SpaceX launches 22 Starlinks from Florida, delays launch from California

Teslarati

SpaceX had its sights set on back-to-back launches from the East and West Coasts. However, only the Florida launch managed to get off the ground and into orbit. The Starlink Group 6-10 mission lifted off at 11:36 p.m. ET (03:36 UTC on the 17th) from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. That mission itself faced a couple of delays due to weather around the Space Coast, but SpaceX was able to find a window for a successful launch.

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Meyers Manx reimagines its dune buggy as an all-electric neighborhood EV for any terrain

Electrek

Veteran dune buggy manufacturer Meyers Manx has debuted a new all-electric spin on the vehicle that put its name on the map. During Monterey Car Week, the company introduced the Resorter – a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) designed for fun local trips with the entire family. more… The post Meyers Manx reimagines its dune buggy as an all-electric neighborhood EV for any terrain appeared first on Electrek.

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DigiBUILD Project: High-quality data-driven services for a digital built environment

Innovation News Network

The DigiBUILD Project combines Big Data and Artificial Intelligence tools with the aim of making the EU’s building stock climate neutral. The post DigiBUILD Project: High-quality data-driven services for a digital built environment appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Acura Debuts Performance Electric Vision Design Concept

The Truth About Cars

While Acura recently unveiled its first production EV, the 2024 ZDX crossover , during Monterey Car Week, the model didn’t quite reach the ridiculous levels of extravagance the event is known for. Fortunately, the company had something in its back pocket with the “Performance Electric Vision Design” concept it teased in tandem with the all-electric ZDX.& It’s not a production vehicle and may not even qualify as a prototype for some model Acura has yet to deliver.

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Tesla Cybertruck already changing the road, beguiles CHP Buttonwillow

Teslarati

Back in February, Tesla CEO Elon Musk noted that the Cybertruck would effectively change the look of the roads. Musk’s statement may sound hyperbolic at the time, but with Cybertruck sightings being reported across the United States in recent weeks, it does appear that the CEO’s estimates might be accurate. To state that the Cybertruck looks unique is an understatement.

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Kia unveils limited-edition forest green EV6 with 320 hp, GT-Line elements

Electrek

Kia unveiled a special limited-edition EV6 Friday at The Quail during Monterey Car Week Friday. The new dual-motor electric model features 320 horsepower and elements from the Wind and GT-Line. more… The post Kia unveils limited-edition forest green EV6 with 320 hp, GT-Line elements appeared first on Electrek.

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Corby answers the $456,000 question: Is the luxury-soaked Bentley Flying Spur the world’s most pointless plug-in hybrid?

EV Central

I don’t know about you, but when I picture climate warriors – the kind who’ll chain themselves to things, get arrested, become Senators and then realise that changing the system is about as effective as attempting to save polar bears by sleeping naked on ice – I don’t see them driving Bentleys that cost $456,000. If you’ve got that much money to drop on a luxury sedan that’s slightly larger than the barn where you keep your polo pony, chances are you live and work at the more resourc

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Nissan Dealership Handed Over 400 Charges

The Truth About Cars

On this Friday afternoon, we find ourselves adding yet another post to our ‘Dealers Behaving Badly’ tag. This time, some former employees at a Nissan dealer in North Carolina are on the hook for more than 400 charges. It was the North Carolina DMV that seems to have blown the cover off the place, taking it upon themselves to rightly look into alleged shady activity at Nissan of Shelby.

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Renewable Energy Generation Operations Begin at Electrify America Solar Glow 1

Electric Cars Report

Electrify America announced the start of commercial operation for the new 75 Megawatt Electrify America Solar Glow 1 solar photovoltaic renewable energy generation project in San Bernardino County, CA, announced last year. Electrify America Solar Glow 1 is the result of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with developer Terra-Gen. Electrify America is the largest […] The post Renewable Energy Generation Operations Begin at Electrify America Solar Glow 1 appeared first on Elec

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