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CSIRO receives $1 million in funding for hydrogen refueling station as part of VH2

Green Car Congress

The government of the state of Victoria in Australia is providing more than $1 million in funding to CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, that will enable it to partner with Swinburne University of Technology to establish the Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2). The $10-million VH2 project is designed to bring researchers, industry partners and businesses together to test, trial and demonstrate new and emerging hydrogen technologies.

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Tesla existed before Elon Musk: Founders on how they pitched the idea

Green Car Reports

While he's the face of the electric-car maker today, Elon Musk did not start Tesla. Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning were co-founders of Tesla, aiming to produce what became the Tesla Roadster. They attracted investment from Musk, who was granted a chairman of the board position with his investment in 2004, during Tesla's first funding round.

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Front Group For Oil Company Representatives In Congress Celebrates All White Heritage; Called Out By Greenius, “CO2 Was At 395ppm When Shultz Endorsed Their B t. It’s 416ppm today.”

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

EV Adoption

Under promise, over deliver. That phrase is a business principle that leaders of customer-centric companies live by. But in the automotive world and especially when related to electric vehicles, deliveries frequently fall well short of what was promised. In particular, we often see production delays and reduced volumes from what the market was initially led to believe and what may often be well below actual consumer demand.

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

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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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Bombardier Transportation (now part of Alstom) introduced a variety of green innovations to reduce CO 2 emissions and pollution in the railway sector. One of our first sustainable mobility solutions was a dual-mode Autorail à Grande Capacité (AGC) train, designed and developed by its Crespin site in France; the AGC was the world’s first hybrid train when it entered service in 2007.

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Toyota confirms US arrival for two electric vehicle models in 2021

Green Car Reports

Toyota’s all-electric vehicles are coming to America—in 2021, the company confirmed in an announcement Wednesday. That includes an arrival for two battery-electric vehicles, according to Toyota North America, and an additional plug-in hybrid model. By 2025, Toyota’s goal is to have 40% of new U.S. vehicle sales be electrified.

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Overview of Electric Vehicle Platforms in 2021

Charged Future

The rise of electric cars has been at a slow, but steady rate. The modern-day electric vehicle (EV) pioneers such as the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, and Tesla Model S showed the public a glimpse into the potential electric future.

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First charging station for EVs using second-life batteries from Irizar e-mobility is in service

Green Car Congress

The first charging station for EVs that uses energy storage based on second-life batteries from Irizar e-mobility is up and running. This charging point, developed by Repsol and Ibil , has been installed in a Repsol service station on the N-I road where it goes through the city of Tolosa in Gipuzkoa. Irizar e-mobility and Ibil earlier signed a collaboration agreement to give a second life to electric bus batteries.

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Shell admits it's past peak oil, eyes carbon offsets as a business opportunity

Green Car Reports

Royal Dutch Shell says it is already past peak oil. In a Thursday press release, the company said "oil production peaked in 2019," and that it expects an annual decline of 1% to 2% per year. That's something Shell has anticipated for some time, and it's hoping a combination of new businesses will keep it from going the way of the dinosaurs whose.

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My many strange and unusual cars

Gavin Shoebridge

My first car: 1976 Honda Civic I reckon cars have greatly improved my life since my very first car back in 1995,[.]. The post My many strange and unusual cars appeared first on GavinShoebridge.com.

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

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New ID.3 Pro brings additional motor option and lower entry price to Volkswagen’s EV

Discover EV

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is available to order now, bringing the electric hatchback’s entry price to £28,670, whilst maintaining the 260+ mile range of its more expensive counterparts.

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EC approves second major battery innovation project; €2.9B (US$3.5B) from 12 member states

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The European Commission has approved , under EU State aid rules, a second Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research and innovation in the battery value chain. The project, called “European Battery Innovation” (EuBatIn) was jointly prepared and notified by Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden.

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Detroit Diesel is going electric, in pivot to keep powering Freightliner

Green Car Reports

In a sign of the times, a brand that's known for its diesel engines is pivoting to become the supplier of e-axles for Freightliner's trucks. Detroit Diesel will manufacture electric powertrains for the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia semi truck and Freightliner eM2 medium-duty truck, according to a press release from Daimler Trucks, parent company.

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Select Electric Motor Show brings future tech into focus at British Motor Show in 2021

Drive EV

The British Motor Show is set to arrive at Farnborough International Expo Centre in August with a little extra this year, an entire hall dedicated to electric motoring. The Select Electric Motor Show, sponsored by Select Car Leasing , the UK’s leading vehicle leasing company, will be held in the previously named Technology Hall and will now incorporate all EV content, future tech, Retro Electric and EV suppliers.

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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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Vauxhall Combo-e Life to join brand’s EV range

Discover EV

A passenger version of the popular Combo van, the e-Life will offer much in the way of versatility and practicality alongside a few creature comforts and that all-important zero-emissions powertrain.

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TECO 2030 and Thecla Bodewes Shipyards to partner on hydrogen fuel cell river vessels

Green Car Congress

Norway-based TECO 2030 ASA is partnering with Thecla Bodewes Shipyards in Holland to develop zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell propulsion on all types of river vessels, such as push tugs, dredgers, passenger and cargo ships and low-profile coasters. The Strategic Cooperation Agreement between the two is the platform for potential joint projects to develop efficient and safe hydrogen fuel cell river vessels, including manufacturing, installation, testing and common marketing.

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Electric Jeep Wrangler concept due for March debut, serious off-road ability

Green Car Reports

Jeep has been teasing for some time that an all-electric version of its iconic off-roader, the Wrangler, is on the way; and it recently shared information about where and when such a model will debut. The brand said on its “The Road Ahead” page that it will reveal a 100% battery powered Wrangler BEV concept as part of a group of.

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PIA’s Joel Levin responds to GM/Will Ferrell “No Way, Norway” ad

Plug in America

During Sunday’s Super Bowl, General Motors ran an advertisement for their slate of electric vehicles with actor Will Ferrell, in which he comedically challenges Norway as the global leader in electric vehicles. Below, Plug In America Executive Director Joel Levin responds in his own video. Our friends at the Norwegian EV Association also responded to the GM ad below.

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Rivian Targets IPO Before Year’s End

The Truth About Cars

Rivian Automotive is seeking to go public in the fall and targeting a valuation of at least $50 billion, according to the latest reports. The all-electric startup company, supported by Amazon and the Ford Motor Company, has already amassed around $8 million from investors and was valued at $27.6 billion less than a month ago. […]. The post Rivian Targets IPO Before Year’s End appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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INL validates 1000 charge-discharge cycles from Zenlabs’ Si anode Li-ion cells; USABC program

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Zenlabs Energy, an advanced lithium-ion cell company, announced that Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has successfully tested more than 1,000 charge-discharge cycles from its high-energy Silicon anode pouch cells. Zenlabs is the recipient of a $4.8-million, 50% cost-share development contract from the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) to develop low-cost, fast-charge electric vehicle (EV) batteries. ( Earlier post.).

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Because of EV adoption, Norway nearly leads the world in per-capita electricity use

Green Car Reports

Norway's aggressive push for electric-car adoption is leading to record electricity consumption. On Thursday morning, between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., five million Norwegians used as much electricity as 10 million residents of neighboring Sweden, according to Bloomberg. That's due not only to the large number of EVs on the road, but also the.

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SemaConnect Launches New Fleet Management Software Solution for Electric Fleets

Sema Connect

Companies and governments transitioning to commercial electric fleets can manage charging and track vehicles with the SemaConnect Network. The post SemaConnect Launches New Fleet Management Software Solution for Electric Fleets appeared first on Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.

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Vauxhall Mokka-e specs confirmed

Discover EV

The Vauxhall Mokka-e is now on sale and the Luton brand has confirmed the specifications of each of the four trim levels – including a special top-spec Launch Edition.

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Hyliion introduces next-generation battery module for Class 8 hybrid systems; Toshiba LTO cells

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Hyliion Holdings, a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, instroduced its next generation battery module which integrates Toshiba’s LTO cells with Hyliion’s technology to achieve longer battery life, higher charging rates and improved safety. Building on Hyliion’s proprietary battery system, the battery module will be incorporated into the next evolution of Hyliion’s Hybrid system.

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2022 Toyota electric sedan and crossover: What we know about upcoming EVs, platform

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Wednesday revealed that two new electric vehicles will be arriving for sale in the U.S. in 2021. Yes, that’s this year. While it may come as a bit of a surprise, it’s something Toyota has outlined before. It's just not a message that its U.S. organization has been boosting. In July 2019, Toyota in Japan announced that it will.

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Distribution Costs and Distributed Generation

Energy Institute at HAAS

We need to get a handle on distribution costs as we get serious about electrification. (This post is co-authored with Duncan Callaway) Our household gets unusually excited about power system … Continue Reading Distribution Costs and Distributed Generation.

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Get Excited for these upcoming Energy webinars

Green Energy Consumers

In addition to our BIG DEAL panel on Phasing Out Gasoline later this month, we've got awesome webinars coming up on climate policy, installing solar, and electric cars. And they're all free! TCI 101: How to advocate for clean transportation in MA & RI: February 10th and 11th. Electric Vehicles 101: February 10th. Intro to EnergySage: Solar Made Easy: February 17th.

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Effenco launches ultracap-based heavy-duty all-electric system at a diesel price

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Développement Effenco Inc., a Canada-based company specializing in the design of electric propulsion systems for heavy-duty vocational vehicles, has launched an all-electric system at the same purchase price as diesel alternatives. Using ultracapacitors and high-power wireless charging stations, Effenco’s solution optimizes on-board energy without sacrificing vehicle vocation and performance.

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California auto sales: EVs and hybrids surged in 2020 as PHEVs plunged

Green Car Reports

California is the trend-setter for green vehicles in the U.S. in many respects. It’s also far and wide the nation’s largest market for electric vehicles—and for plug-in hybrids. Despite the state’s efforts, PHEVs haven’t been gaining market ground in recent years. According to the quarterly report from the California.

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GM Hypes Norway’s EV Leadership

The Truth About Cars

Actor Will Farrell describes Norway’s EV leadership in one of the more amusing Super Bowl commercials, and how General Motors is looking to change all that here at home. According to a Forbes.com article, in March 2019 almost 60 percent of new cars sold in Norway were electric vehicles (EV), in a country bent on […]. The post GM Hypes Norway’s EV Leadership appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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Managing Your EV Fleet with SemaConnect Fleet Management Software

Sema Connect

The SemaConnect Network gives station owners the comprehensive management software they need for their EV fleet and shared parking. The post Managing Your EV Fleet with SemaConnect Fleet Management Software appeared first on Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.

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CA DMV issues autonomous vehicle testing permit to Vietnam’s VinFast

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued an Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit (with a driver) to VinFast (a division of Vingroup). VinFast—a Vietnamese company ( earlier post )—is the 57 th company to be issued such a testing permit. Six companies have received a permit for driverless testing (Autox, Baidu, Cruise, NURO, WAYMO and ZOOX) while only one (NURO) has received a permit for deployment.

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EV road-trip fast charging is expensive, and Massachusetts aims to tackle why

Green Car Reports

DC fast charging can make owning an electric car more convenient, but the cost of using it can be substantially higher than slower Level 2 AC charging. A new Massachusetts state law aims to address one of the main reasons why. It's not so much the hardware cost or the siting, but the so-called "demand charges"—premiums charged by utilities.

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Nissan LEAF for sale

EV Info

NOW SOLD. For the last three years we have driven a silver Nissan LEAF V1.0. With the pending arrival of a Tesla Model 3, the trusty LEAF is now for sale. This is fantastic all Electric Car in great shape. The LEAF was and still is the poster child of the EV World. The first version appeared on the UK streets 10 years ago and many hundred of thousands followed from the Nissan production line in Sunderland.