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CARB: CA’s 100-station hydrogen refueling station target could be met by end of 2023

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the 2021 issue of its Annual Evaluation of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Deployment and Hydrogen Fuel Station Network Development , pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 8 (2013). This report is the eighth annual publication. This year’s report is the first to find that the 100-station target of AB 8 could be met by the end of 2023 based on stations that are currently Open-Retail or under development.

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Affordable, all-electric: The 5 lowest-priced new EVs in the US

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Falling battery costs will soon help make EVs cheaper than combustion models—not just in overall ownership costs, but in up-front sticker price. But if you’re looking only for the lowest-priced new EVs on the market, without driving range a top priority, the options are surprisingly limited. Most of the new EVs being introduced are.

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Tesla ends its referral program for everything except solar roof

Electrek

Tesla has now officially ended its referral program for its vehicles and everything else except its solar roof. We expect a new version of the program to launch in the near future. more… The post Tesla ends its referral program for everything except solar roof appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla delivery forecast set to surge 33% in 2022: Wedbush

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Tesla’s ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) delivery forecast is set to surge by one-third in 2022 from 2021, according to a new investor note from Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. Ives, a Tesla bull, believes the company’s delivery numbers could grow by as much as 300,000 vehicles in the next year, as the company focuses on meeting the one million vehicle delivery mark this year.

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

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Barcelona adds 24 more Solaris electric buses

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Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB), the public transport operator for the Barcelona metropolitan area has ordered 24 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses, which will arrive by the end of 2022. The value of the contract, concluded as a result of a tender, stands at more than €12 million. The public already has 19 articulated Urbino 18 electric buses; this bus family will grow by 24 standard-length units,—i.e., the Urbino 12 electric buses.

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California projects 100 retail hydrogen stations by the end of 2023

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) predicts continued slow expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in the state. It recently issued a report projecting 100 retail hydrogen stations in operation in the state by the end of 2023. That exceeds expectations, a CARB press release said, and anticipates that development of the California hydrogen.

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Tesla shares rare look at Cybertruck’s giant updated windshield in new video

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When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in late 2019, Elon Musk brought out a prototype of the vehicle that featured flat panels everywhere, from its thick steel body to its massive glass components. The truck’s windshield was a great example of this, as it was just a massive flat pane of thick glass designed to weather the worst that the road can offer.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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The Citroën ë-Berlingo Van is now available to order. The electric version of the Berlingo, the second biggest seller in its segment in Europe, offers a driving range of up to 275 km (WLTP) from its 50 kWh battery and a volume of up to 4.4m³. ë-Berlingo Van is targeted in particular at SMEs, delivery companies, craftsmen and tradesmen who make a lot of short-distance trips and need free access to their loading area in regulated zones.

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GM asks Chevy Bolt EV drivers to park 50 feet from other vehicles, due to fire risk

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As it works to replace battery modules in Chevrolet Bolt EV models to address battery-fire concerns, General Motors is asking owners not to park within 50 feet of other vehicles or on the open levels of parking garages, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The automaker started a recall, which now encompasses all of the roughly 140,000 Bolt EV and Bolt.

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Tesla (TSLA) is expected to reach 1.3 million deliveries in 2022

Electrek

According to a new analysis from Wedbush, Tesla (TSLA) is expected to reach 1.3 million deliveries in 2022. The automaker is apparently getting ahead of current supply chain issues plaguing the auto industry. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) is expected to reach 1.3 million deliveries in 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Elon Musk: Tesla FSD Beta Button Going Out Next Friday

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A couple of years ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk talked about the Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) package soon becoming “feature complete” in customer cars — by the end of 2019 was the clear target. Well, there were some unforeseen hurdles along the way. Numerous Tesla owners who ponied up the extra charge for this software […].

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Researchers use chemical looping process to produce hydrogen from hydrogen sulfide gas

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Researchers at The Ohio State University have used a chemical looping process to produce hydrogen from hydrogen sulfide gas—commonly called “sewer gas”. Hydrogen sulfide is emitted from manure piles and sewer pipes and is a key byproduct of industrial activities including refining oil and gas, producing paper and mining. The process is detailed in a paper in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemical Engineering.

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Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks already produced, first deliveries still due for spring 2022

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The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup isn’t due until spring 2022, but Ford on Thursday confirmed that the first pre-production examples of the Lightning are already being built at the factory that will make consumer-bound versions next year. The pre-production F-150 Lightning trucks will be used for real-world testing, Ford says.

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Tesla announces ‘Giga Fest’ to launch Gigafactory Berlin

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Tesla announced and started taking registrations for “Giga Fest,” a county fair that the automaker is organizing for the launch of Gigafactory Berlin. more… The post Tesla announces ‘Giga Fest’ to launch Gigafactory Berlin appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Want to be a Tesla FSD Beta tester? Elon Musk reveals how you can join

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk finally revealed how the company would choose its expanded population of Full Self-Driving Beta testers: Be a good driver for seven days. After revealing last week that Tesla would expand the FSD Beta testing group , a Twitter follower of Musk’s asked how owners could join the exclusive group of drivers that have access to the most robust version of Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving software. “Beta button will request permission to assess driving behavior usin

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EPA confirms 249-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro electric SUV

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Volkswagen of America announced another round of fuel economy figures for the 2021 ID.4 electric SUV. The ID.4 AWD Pro has an EPA-estimated 249 miles of range on a full charge and the AWD Pro S has an EPA-estimated 240 miles of range on a full charge. The ID.4 Pro rear-wheel-drive previously received an EPA-estimated range of 260 miles on a full charge, while Pro S rear-wheel-drive was rated at an EPA-estimated 250 miles of range on a full charge.

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Lucid Air electric car: 520-mile EPA range rating ousts Tesla from top spot

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The U.S. EPA has posted official efficiency and range estimates for the 2022 Lucid Air electric luxury sedan. Its 520-mile range rating establishes a new record, surpassing that of the highest-range Tesla by more than 100 miles. The results closely align with what California's Lucid has hinted all along. Last year Lucid presented results of a.

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Tesla will make sure you are a good driver before giving you access to Full Self-Driving Beta

Electrek

Elon Musk said that Tesla will use its telemetry data to make sure customers are “good” drivers before allowing them to access its Full Self-Driving Beta software. This is a tricky situation since those customers already paid for the software. more… The post Tesla will make sure you are a good driver before giving you access to Full Self-Driving Beta appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX shows off largest window in space after spectacular Inspiration4 launch

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SpaceX has revealed the first on-orbit view of the largest window every launched on a rocket – and provided an update on the status of its first private astronauts – after Wednesday night’s spectacular Inspiration4 launch. Around 8:03 pm EDT on September 15th (00:03 UTC 16 Sept), Falcon 9 successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, sending four private astronauts – the world’s first all-private crew on an orbital spacecraft – into low Earth orbit (LEO).

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Russian mobile rapid charger manufacturer L-Charge raises more than $1.5 M

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L-Charge, a Russian manufacturer of mobile rapid charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, has raised investment of $1.5 mln. The funds have come from private investors attracted by the ability to charge an electric vehicle with sufficient power for 100 km in just 3-8 minutes using a hydrogen fuel cell or natural-gas-fueled electrical generator.

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Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is better off-road with EV Mode

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You name it. Within reason, the Toyota RAV4 Prime can tackle it. The versatility of the Toyota RAV4 Prime continues to amaze us. It provides 42 miles of all-electric range good for the commute, runs as a perky, easygoing 38-mpg hybrid for extra long errands or weekend trips, accelerates to rival sports cars, offers good cargo space and.

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Mercedes unveils 5 new electric cars! First look at EQG, EQE, Maybach EQS, more [Video]

Electrek

As is to be expected, the German marques dominated at this year’s Munich motor show, constructing enormous stands not only in the expo centre on the outskirts of town, but in the very heart of Munich’s old town. BMW, Porsche, and Audi all gave strong showings (I particularly enjoyed Audi naming its stand the “hall of progress”), but one brand stood out among all the rest, not just for the size of their elaborate displays, but for the volume of exciting new metal on show: Mercedes. mo

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Tesla opens pre-registration for Giga Fest at Giga Berlin

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Tesla has officially opened pre-registration for Giga Fest at Giga Berlin, an event on October 9th that will allow citizens of Berlin and Brandenburg to join the automaker for a County Fair. “Tesla opens the doors of its Gigafactory in Grünheide on October 9, 2021, and invites citizens of Berlin and Brandenburg to a County Fair. Join us to experience the most advanced electric vehicle production plant in the world.

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Three-part catalyst study advances conversion of CO2 to ethanol

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An international collaboration of scientists has taken a significant step toward the realization of a nearly “green” zero-net-carbon technology that can efficiently convert CO 2 and hydrogen into ethanol. The study, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society , lays out a roadmap for successfully navigating this challenging reaction and provides a picture of the full reaction sequence using theoretical modeling and experimental characterization.

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Rivian is making R1T electric trucks for customers, hasn't detailed first deliveries yet

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe tweeted Tuesday that the company had built its first customer R1T electric pickup truck. However, while Rivian also confirmed that it has met regulatory requirements to begin deliveries, it hasn't provided any detail on how that will play out. Regulatory approvals aren't going to affect this process. Rivian confirmed to.

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Tesla unveils its ‘secret to a quiet cabin’: Proprietary ‘Tesla Glass’

Electrek

Tesla has released a new video that unveils its “secret to a quiet cabin”: its propriety Tesla Glass. more… The post Tesla unveils its ‘secret to a quiet cabin’: Proprietary ‘Tesla Glass’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Billionaire Investor Ron Baron Forecasts 300% Return on Tesla Over the Next Decade

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Iconic investor Ron Baron says that Elon Musk’s companies are “innovating at the speed of light” in a recent interview with David Rubenstein for Bloomberg Wealth. Baron has high hopes for SpaceX, and also believes Tesla could return 300% to investors over the next 10 years. Looking back, Baron predicted Tesla would evolve into a massive […].

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Aurora provides first look at autonomous Volvo VNL long-haul truck, powered by the Aurora driver

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Aurora provided a first look at the Aurora-powered Volvo VNL—Volvo’s flagship long-haul truck, integrated with the Aurora Driver’s sensor suite. This prototype is the first of the Volvo VNL fleet to be designed to operate with the Aurora Driver and represents a significant step as Aurora and Volvo begin building commercial L4 Class 8 trucks at scale for Volvo’s North American customers.

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Tesla co-founder's company focuses on "less sexy" key for US-made EVs: Battery materials

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As United States battery manufacturing increases to support greater EV production, battery materials could become a potential choke point. It's this "less sexy" element that Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel aims to address with his new company, Redwood Materials. As detailed in a recent Bloomberg profile, Straubel aims to move more of the.

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Tesla (TSLA) builds giant new delivery center in China as it expects big things to come

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has built a giant new delivery center in Beijing, the largest in China and possibly the world, as it expects big things to come in the important market. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) builds giant new delivery center in China as it expects big things to come appeared first on Electrek.

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WattEV To Break Ground On Solar Charging Station For Heavy-Duty Trucks

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California-based WattEV will begin construction next month on that state’s first solar-powered charging station exclusively for heavy-duty trucks up to 80,000 lb GVWR. Located in Bakersfield, it will feature a 5 MW solar array plus battery storage using second-life battery packs. On its website, the company says, “WattEV is speeding up the transition of US […].

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Novel inexpensive cobalt-nickel electrode for efficient water and urea electrolysis; yolk-shell nanoparticles

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Electrolytic hydrogen production powered by renewable energy is seen as an environmentally friendly means to ameliorate global climate and energy problems. In the journal Angewandte Chemie , a research team has now introduced a novel and inexpensive material for electrodes that may provide for highly efficient, energy-saving hydrogen production: porous, phosphorized CoNi 2 S 4 yolk-shell nanospheres.

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Elio Motors pivots to 150-mile Elio-E EV, gasoline version still not canceled

Green Car Reports

Last week Elio Motors put a price on a 150-mile, fully electric version of its high-efficiency, three-wheeled car: $14,900. That’s a different format—and price—than the original Elio, which still hasn’t arrived 12 years after its original announcement and 9 years after its originally anticipated arrival date. Call the.

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Tesla unveils its latest Megapack project powered by Autobidder

Electrek

Tesla has released new images of its latest Megapack project and said that it is powered by its Autobidder software. more… The post Tesla unveils its latest Megapack project powered by Autobidder appeared first on Electrek.

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