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ion Ventures and LiNa Energy conclude successful test of solid-state sodium-nickel battery platform

Green Car Congress

ion Ventures, a modern utility and energy storage infrastructure specialist, and LiNa Energy , a solid-state battery technology developer, concluded their first successful trial of LiNa’s proprietary solid-state sodium-nickel battery platform at an undisclosed location in South East England last week. LiNa Energy is commercializing a safe, ~$50kWh (at mass manufacturing), cobalt-free battery platform that is suited to grid storage and the electrification of transportation. ion Ventures is leadin

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Toyota creates hydrogen fuel-cell module to power buses, trains, ships

Green Car Reports

In addition to selling hydrogen fuel-cell cars, Toyota hopes to become a supplier of fuel-cell tech to other companies. To that end, the automaker has developed a modular fuel-cell system for use in other types of vehicles, including buses, trains, and ships, as well as stationary generators. The goal is to grow the use of fuel cells by making a.

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Ensuring Equity in California’s Energy Transition

Energy Institute at HAAS

Residential electricity prices in California are on an unsustainable path. The year 2021 has already had its fair share of energy and climate news: a slew of executive orders in … Continue Reading Ensuring Equity in California’s Energy Transition.

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Top 8 two-seater electric vehicles

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Urban mobility is an increasingly important part of this, so we’ve taken a look at what two-seater EVs are available, and what’s to come.

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

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Haldor Topsoe to build large-scale SOEC electrolyzer manufacturing facility to meet customer needs for green hydrogen

Green Car Congress

Haldor Topsoe will invest in a manufacturing facility producing highly efficient solid oxide electrolyzers (SOEC) with a total capacity of 500 megawatt per year with the option to expand to 5 gigawatt per year. With efficiencies above 90%, Topsoe’s proprietary SOEC electrolyzers offer superior performance in electrolysis of water into hydrogen—e.g., 30% greater output—when compared to standard alkaline or PEM electrolyzers.

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VW plans to scale up process to recover 95% of EV batteries' raw materials

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen is just starting to ramp up production of electric cars based on its MEB platform, but the automaker is already thinking of how to recycle battery packs once those vehicles have reached the end of their lifecycles. VW announced on Tuesday that it will scale up a process for recovering raw materials from used EV batteries. The automaker.

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Hospitals Around the World Are Beginning to Realize the Importance of EV Charging Stations

Sema Connect

In the healthcare industry, an increasing number of hospitals and doctor's offices are now installing EV charging stations as an amenity. The post Hospitals Around the World Are Beginning to Realize the Importance of EV Charging Stations appeared first on Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.

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Cummins introduces new heavy-duty natural gas powertrain: ISX12N + Endurant HD N

Green Car Congress

Cummins Inc. and Cummins Westport Inc. announced that the ISX12N+Endurant HD N powertrain from its Integrated power portfolio is now available for heavy-duty customers, delivering a fully integrated natural gas powertrain. The combination of the ISX12N near zero natural gas engine and the Endurant HD N 12-speed automated transmission from Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is well suited for heavy-duty regional haul fleets looking to lower emissions and improve their sustainabilit

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Could an "electric fuel" tax for EV use help states solve the gas-tax dilemma?

Green Car Reports

The gas tax remains one of the main funding sources for road infrastructure, which has led to cries that electric-car drivers aren't paying their fare share of road maintenance costs. Minnesota's solution? Consider electricity a fuel. A new bill circulating through the Minnesota legislature calls for an "electric fuel" tax for EVs. It even calls.

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Europe’s Most Financed Luxury Car Brand

EV Info

Latest research from Specialist Car Finance Experts, Forza Finance , has revealed that BMW is the most popular luxury car brand to finance in 16 of Europe’s 44 countries including the UK & Ireland based on finance rather than sales or units. With research based entirely on Google Search records this can not be deemed as highly significant, however it’s good clean fun.

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

Brief

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6 Important Considerations When Hiring an EV Charging Station Installer

Charged Future

Hiring an EV charging station installer can be hard work. There are many out there, however, not all have the proper electric vehicle (EV) expertise to make the best recommendations. Finding one that aligns with your business goals takes both time and experience. What Is the Process for Getting EV Charging Stations?

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Canoo debuts its electric pickup truck; deliveries in 2023

Green Car Congress

Canoo Inc. debuted its fully-electric pickup truck during the Motor Press Guild’s Virtual Media Day (VMD) in partnership with Automobility LA. The production version of the pickup truck will open for preorders in Q2 2021, with deliveries beginning as early as 2023. Canoo is developing purpose-built electric vehicles (EVs) using a proprietary and versatile platform architecture; the pickup is the third, following the eponymous Canoo lifestyle vehicle and the Multi Purpose Delivery Vehicle (MPDV).

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VW confirms next-generation EV due in 2026: Long range, short charging, automated driving

Green Car Reports

As the first electric cars based on its MEB platform roll out in Europe and the United States, the Volkswagen Group is looking ahead to its next generation of EVs. The automaker on Friday confirmed more details of its Project Trinity flagship electric car, including a launch date of 2026. The car will be a "sporty sedan" that will set "new.

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Kia offers glimpse of its first purpose-built EV - the EV6

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Kia EV6 brings with it all-new EV technology and a brand new naming strategy

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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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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

EV Connect

With the Joe Biden administration’s commencement, the U.S. is full steam ahead on renewable energy across the board. In addition to directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to tighten fuel efficiency standards, President Biden has made supporting electric vehicles a top priority, expanding consumer tax credits for EV purchases and mandating that the entire federal fleet of vehicles be converted to electric.

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Romania orders 123 Solaris electric buses

Green Car Congress

In a government tender run by the Romanian Ministry for Public Works, Development, and Administration (Ministerul Lucr?rilor Publice, Dezvolt?rii ?i Administra?iei), with seven local towns and cities as beneficiaries, Solaris has been awarded an order for 123 out of 131 electric buses. The total value of the contract stands at nearly €65 million. The 123 12-meter Solaris e-buses are destined for six locations: the towns and cities of Ia?

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Bollinger electric truck chassis starts at $55,000, batteries range up to 402 kwh

Green Car Reports

Michigan-based Bollinger Motors has released starting prices for its Chass-E and Chass-E Cab models that could be the basis for a wide range of heavy-duty trucks, including commercial and government purposes. Coinciding with a presentation from CEO Robert Bollinger at “Work Truck Week,” an event from the National Truck Equipment.

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What is ISO 15118?

Driivz

The “formal” name for ISO15118 is “Road Vehicles – Vehicle to Grid Communication Interface.” At its most basic, ISO 15118 is an international standard that defines the communications protocol between the charging station and the electric vehicle, whether using AC, DC, wireless, or pantograph charging. The protocol enables plug & charge , where the EV driver simply plugs the vehicle into the charge point.

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The #1 working mum’s guide to buying the perfect electric car

My Energi

Who wants to hear yet another article on ‘daddy owns a flash car’?… me neither, particularly as it is mothers day! Let’s change things up a little. Buying the perfect electric car for Mums. “Mum, Get a Tesla!”. Kid’s ramble, like never before. Modern-day kids are engrossed in a world of rambling Youtube stars and have adopted that same approach in daily conversation.

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GMC to unveil HUMMER EV SUV in April

Green Car Congress

GMC will unveil the battery-electric HUMMER EV SUV on 3 April. Customer reservations will open on the same date. HUMMER EV SUV teaser. The 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 truck will be the first vehicle in production with GM’s all-new Ultium battery architecture. This new architecture provides the framework to integrate advanced technologies for optimal driving range and—in the case of the HUMMER EV—will enable performance and capabilities that would not be possible with a conventional

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Kia EV6 electric car: Teaser photos for 300-mile EV due by late 2021

Green Car Reports

Kia has released an official look at the silhouette of its first fully electric model, called EV6—the model expected to arrive in the U.S. later this year, with a range of about 300 miles and 20-minute fast-charging. Unlike Kia’s other electric vehicles to date, the EV6 won’t be another version of a model that also uses gasoline.

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EVgo and Driivz Extend Partnership to support the Rapid Growth of the EVgo Fast Charging Network

Driivz

EVgo , the largest public fast charging network in the United States, has signed a long-term agreement with Driivz, a leading EV charging and energy management software platform provider. “Driivz has been our trusted partner for years. Their platform enables us to keep up with our rapid growth and to realize EVgo’s technology vision via a hybrid approach where we will work together to complement each other’s technical strengths.” said Ivo Steklac, COO and CTO of EVgo.

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Autonomous & Connected Vehicle Data in Adaptive Battery Pack Controls

Electra Vehicles

[link] Future automotive technologies go hand in hand as automakers realize the vehicles of the future won’t be just electric, just autonomous, or just connected, but all three. Why is it, then, that these three technologies are being developed separately? At Electra, we know these intelligent systems must interact to create the strongest future vehicles.

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Novel copolymer binder extends the life of lithium-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

One of the major causes for the drop in capacity over time in Li-ion batteries is the degradation of the widely used graphite anodes. One of the major challenges for graphite anodes is the exfoliation of the graphite framework on deep cycling at a fast current rate. Graphite thus requires a binder to prevent it from falling apart with use. The most widely adopted binder today, poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), has drawbacks that render it far from an ideal material.

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Hyundai Kona Electric battery recall: US details, timeline for full pack replacement

Green Car Reports

After announcing a global recall of 82,000 electric vehicles to replace a faulty battery pack, Hyundai and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have confirmed which vehicles in the United States are affected. The U.S. recall includes 4,694 Hyundai Kona Electric vehicles from model years 2019 and 2020, as well as two 2020.

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Real Life EV Story : Arun has abandoned his ICE cars and only uses Tata Nexon EV

Plug In India

By Atul Gopal We met Mr Arun Somya, who is owner of Tata Nexon EV in Bengaluru. He has not used his Petrol cars and only uses the Nexon EV. He loves the instant acceleration and fun of driving an eletric car. In this blog and video, we speak to him about his Tata Nexon EV story. Video : Real Life EV Story : Arun abandoned his ICE cars & only uses Tata Nexon EV Arun Somyaji is a car aficionado.

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Shell pledges half a million charge points in it’s network by 2025

Green Charging

Shell is at the forefront of becoming a net-zero emission oil firm by 2050. Well, this is in line with the UN Paris Agreement objectives. As one of the largest energy companies in Europe, Shell wants to decrease the effect of the product its consumers use and ensure its business operations are net-zero. Add a charge point to your home with Greencharging.

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Rolls-Royce to power Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric eVTOL UAM aircraft

Green Car Congress

Rolls-Royce’s technology will power Vertical Aerospace’s flagship Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft. A Rolls-Royce electrical power system will be integrated into the VA-X4 piloted all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, which will carry up to four passengers and the pilot for 120 miles at cruise speeds of more than 200 mph and is on course to certify in 2024.

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Rivian R1S electric SUV is an "awesome car-camping setup" with flat-folding seats

Green Car Reports

The Rivian R1S electric SUV is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, a point CEO RJ Scaringe tried to drive home with a recent tweet. Scaringe posted a short video showing the flat-folding seats of the three-row SUV. With the seats folded, it makes for an "awesome car-camping setup," Scaringe said. He's 6'2", and said he can lie down in the back.

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Real Life EV Story - Ampere Magnus Pro

Plug In India

By Atul Gopal PluginIndia team met Laxminarayan and Namitha in Bangalore to talk about their Ampere Magnus Pro Electric Scooter. Atul spoke with them about their daily usage and over all experience of owning and riding the vehicle. Let us first know a little about them. Laxminarayan has done his education in rural management and has now transitioned to digital marketing.

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Jaguar to go full electric by 2025

Green Charging

Recently, the new Jaguar Land Rover CEO, Ballore, announced that by 2025, Jaguar would officially become an electric car brand. Amid the same announcement, it emphasised that Jaguar will only manufacture electric cars and that JLR will leave SUVs to the Land Rover Brand. This was a huge announcement that caused other key automobile companies to rethink the cars they manufacture.

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US EIA: US crude oil production fell by 8% in 2020, the largest annual decrease on record

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US crude oil production averaged 11.3 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2020, down 935,000 b/d (8%) from the record annual average high of 12.2 million b/d in 2019, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The 2020 decrease in production was the largest annual decline in the EIA’s records. The production decline resulted from reduced drilling activity related to low oil prices in 2020.

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Congress considers mandating all-electric USPS trucks, amid contract controversy

Green Car Reports

Last month, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced a 10-year, $6 billion dollar contract with Oshkosh Defense for new mail trucks, but only 10% will be electric. Now Congress is considering legislation that would make more of the fleet electric, Reuters reports. The USPS is in desperate need of new delivery vehicles to replace its aging fleet.

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Volkswagen’s Project Trinity promises flagship EV in 2026

Discover EV

Autonomy, ultra-rapid charging and digitalisation, plus a new business model for VW