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Ford unveils Maverick compact hybrid pickup truck starting at less than $20K

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Ford unveiled the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup truck. Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. Maverick, which offers ingenious design and storage solutions while enabling customization inside and out, comes with a starting MSRP of $19,995.

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Ford is making more Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs than gasoline Mustangs

Green Car Reports

Many longtime Ford Mustang fans weren’t exactly thrilled to see the fully electric Mach-E SUV made a Mustang. Considering all the rave reviews—including here at Green Car Reports, where it won our annual Best Car To Buy award—the electric Mustang has earned its place in the lineup. That said, enthusiasts who think about the.

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Could Tesla Really Have Over One Million Cybertruck Pre-Orders?

CleanTechnica EVs

It has been over a year since the Cybertruck was formally unveiled, and it still remains one of the most controversial production vehicles ever to hit the market. Its sci-fi, futuristic (albeit apocalyptic) looks have drawn questions whether the design might be far too radical to be successful. Tesla Cybertruck. Image courtesy of Tesla. Those fears were soon quelled when Musk […].

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Quickest Dodge Ever Will Be An EV To Compete With Tesla Plaid

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It's time for Dodge to put its best foot forward and compete with the Tesla Model S Plaid.

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

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Air Products announces multi-billion dollar net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta

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Industrial gases leader Air Products, and its subsidiary Air Products Canada Ltd., in conjunction with the Government of Canada and the Province of Alberta, announced a multi-billion dollar plan to build a landmark new net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex. Canada’s clean energy diversification strategy and regulatory framework make clear that hydrogen is a key enabler for carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Electrify America taps into connected home charging

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Electrify America is expanding its focus from public charging to the place most EV drivers charge the most—at home. On sale now, the HomeStation Level 2 AC charging station is Electrify America's most serious effort yet to gain a foothold in home charging, where EV owners typically charge 80% or more of the time. The HomeStation is part of.

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First look at Tesla’s new user interface

Electrek

With the release of Tesla’s new Model S Plaid, the automaker has designed a brand new user interface, and we take a first look at it in this article. It’s more intuitive and customizable. more… The post First look at Tesla’s new user interface appeared first on Electrek.

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Oshkosh Corporation unveils Volterra platform of electric fire and emergency vehicles

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Oshkosh Corporation’s Fire & Emergency segment unveiled the Volterra platform of electric vehicles with the introduction of two new trucks under the Pierce Manufacturing and Oshkosh Airport Products brands. Oshkosh Corporation has been developing electric products and equipment since the mid-1990s when the Company’s JLG Industries business launched its first electric boom lift.

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Report: Apple electric car project considering US-made batteries from BYD, CATL

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Apple is reportedly in private discussions over a potential electric-car battery sourcing agreement with two Chinese companies, CATL and BYD, according to a report from Reuters published Tuesday, citing multiple sources with knowledge of the matter. White House economic advisor Jared Bernstein also confirmed to Reuters that Apple has made U.S.

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The World’s Quickest Car, Safest Car, & Most Powerful Computer On Wheels — Tesla Model S Plaid

CleanTechnica EVs

“The public tends to respond to precedents and superlatives,” Musk once said back in 2012, the year the original Tesla Model S was introduced. A decade later, Musk unveiled the first major overhaul of Tesla’s premium sedan and he was full of superlatives. This beast will be the world’s fastest, (likely) safest, and be equipped with the most powerful computing prowess of any […].

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

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First look At The Tesla Model S New Lithium-Ion 12V Battery

InsideEVs

It should perform tremendously better than the standard lead-acid one.

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IAV unveils new battery assembly concept that is easier to recycle, with better CO2 balance

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IAV has developed a battery assembly concept that is much easier to recycle than existing battery systems and also has a much better CO 2 balance. The concept is not only interesting for future vehicles—it can be integrated into existing e-models as well. The IAV concept allows end-of-life (EOL) batteries to be dismantled in a more resource-friendly way and their valuable materials to be recycled more efficiently.

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Report: Tesla will change battery chemistry for Model Y in China

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Tesla Model Y electric cars built in China will soon start using a new battery chemistry from LG Chem, according to South Korean newspaper Business Korea (via Electrek). LG will supply NCMA (nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum) cathode material to Tesla for Chinese Model Y production beginning in July, the report said. This reportedly marks LG's.

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EGEB: American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic order e-air taxis from UK startup

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Vertical Aerospace has pre-orders for around 1,000 of its electric VA-X4 vertical takeoff aircraft. Most Americans support expanding solar and wind energy, but there’s a significant partisan split. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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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’s Plaid Event highlights a new era of self-driving vehicles: Oppenheimer

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Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) unveiled its new Plaid Model S last night and rolled out deliveries to those who have been waiting patiently to take delivery of the “Refreshed” version of the company’s flagship sedan. While there were several takeaways from the event that took place at Tesla’s Fremont Factory, Oppenheimer analyst Colin Rusch indicated that his biggest idea from the delivery event was Tesla’s donning of a new, fully autonomous era, and the company is prepping

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AqualisBraemar LOC joins HYSEAS III hydrogen fuel-cell vessel project for vessel design

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AqualisBraemar LOC has been appointed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. (CMAL) to partner in designing a hydrogen fuel-cell sea-going passenger and car ferry—a first for Europe. This is part of HYSEAS III , a Horizon 2020 funded project ( earlier post ). HYSEAS III follows HYSEAS I and HYSEAS II, and aims to build on the previous projects’ findings by demonstrating that fuel cells may be successfully integrated with a proven marine hybrid electric drive system (electric propulsion, contro

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2021 Tesla Model S: Range up to 412 miles, Plaid claimed quickest production car ever

Green Car Reports

In a rather terse event Thursday evening, Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid and claimed it to be the quickest production car ever, with no additional asterisks to suggest it wasn’t capable of its acceleration claim of less than 2.0 seconds. The Model S Plaid, Musk explained, exists to show that EVs can outperform.

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Tesla launches Model S Plaid with new motor tech, faster charging, and new entertainment features

Electrek

Tesla has officially launched the new Model S Plaid at a delivery event in Fremont today and Elon Musk emphasized Tesla’s new electric motor technology, faster charging, and a ton of new entertainment features. more… The post Tesla launches Model S Plaid with new motor tech, faster charging, and new entertainment features appeared first on Electrek.

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How To Take Care Of Your Tesla & Maximize Resale Value

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s an amazing feeling when you take delivery of your first Tesla. There’s the serene silence of having no internal combustion engine, the ultra-smooth acceleration, the leaping torque when you stomp on the accelerator pedal, and, of course, that new-EV smell (we’re convinced that this is different, and better, than the smell of a new […].

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Enevate announces new production license agreement for silicon-dominant battery technology

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Enevate, a battery company featuring extreme fast-charge and high-energy-density battery technologies for electric vehicles (EVs) and other markets ( earlier post ), announced a new production license agreement with EnerTech International to commercialize Enevate’s silicon-dominant, XFC-Energy battery technology in the transportation, mobility and reserve power markets.

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40-mpg pickup, Niro EV changes, Volvo PHEV sales, Tesla recalls: Today’s Car News

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The Ford Maverick hybrid shows a 40-mpg future for gasoline compact trucks that Toyota has inexplicably omitted. Kia carries the Niro EV over as anticipation builds for the EV6. We sum up recent Tesla recalls. And Volvo has been selling a lot of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is at last resurrecting the compact.

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Tesla warns new Model S Plaid won’t hit advertised 200 mph at launch, needs tire/wheel upgrade

Electrek

Tesla is warning that its new Model S Plaid won’t hit its advertised 200 mph top speed at launch since it will need a tire and wheel upgrade this fall. more… The post Tesla warns new Model S Plaid won’t hit advertised 200 mph at launch, needs tire/wheel upgrade appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Sold A Lot Of Cars In China Even Though Reports Claimed Otherwise

CleanTechnica EVs

Well known Tesla fan Vincent on Twitter, who’s also the founder of Tesmanian, has shared some news about Tesla’s actual sales in China. He noted that Tesla had a total of 21,936 retail sales and 11,527 exports last month. These numbers are much higher than the earlier claims of 9,800, which were reported mere days […].

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All 1,500 Kia America “First Edition” EV6 EVs have been reserved

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The limited run of 1,500 Kia First Edition EV6s ( earlier post ) have been fully reserved the day the offer became available on Kia.com. Delivery to local dealers is expected in Q1 2022. The First Edition was offered with a choice of three gifts—an at-home vehicle charger, a 1000 kWh credit within a national charging network, or an Apple Watch for connecting to the EV6’s suite of Kia Connect services.

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2022 Ford Maverick hybrid pickup: City-savvy 40-mpg truck starts at $21,490

Green Car Reports

The 2022 Ford Maverick tackles a conundrum many American families have faced for years: They might like the idea of a truck, but all of the pickup options are far more mammoth, more capable, and thirstier than what they need for the occasional weekend-adventure gear or home-project needs. In its standard form, the Maverick offers a 1,500-pound.

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Tesla is now looking to hire self-driving car test drivers around the world

Electrek

Do you want to work for Tesla remotely and test its latest Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features? You may be in luck as we learn that the automaker is now looking to hire self-driving car test drivers around the world. You don’t even need a college education. more… The post Tesla is now looking to hire self-driving car test drivers around the world appeared first on Electrek.

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How to Get Mass-Market Auto Buyers into Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

In this second part of a two-part interview with Sam Spofforth of Drive Electric USA and Clean Fuels Ohio, I talked with Sam about converting mainstream automobile buyers to electric powertrains and zero emissions. We talked a bit about how to improve consumer awareness of EVs, how to convince traditional auto buyers to go electric, […].

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ORNL team uses green solvent to recover materials from spent Li-ion batteries

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Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a solvent that results in a more environmentally friendly process to recover valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries; supports a stable domestic supply chain for new batteries; and keeps old ones out of landfills. A paper on the work is published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

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2022 Jaguar I-Pace, Aptera “never charge” lifestyle, GM EV policy: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The 2022 Jaguar I-Pace is getting a new interface and faster charging. We look at what Aptera sees as the lifestyle for its solar-supplemented, three-wheeled, hyper-efficient EV. And with its opposition to California dropped, GM provides a much better picture of the national policy for EVs and greenhouse gas regulation that it hopes to see from.

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Watch Tesla Model S Plaid electric hypercar go from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds

Electrek

With the kind of performance it’s achieving, it’s hard to argue that Tesla’s new Model S Plaid is not a hypercar. Here you can watch a brand new Tesla Model S Plaid accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds at the delivery event. more… The post Watch Tesla Model S Plaid electric hypercar go from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds appeared first on Electrek.

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Hands-Free: Improving EV Wireless Charging At Oak Ridge National Laboratory

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Consumer buy-in is key to the future of a decarbonized transportation sector in which electric vehicles largely replace today’s conventionally fueled cars and trucks. Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have for several years now steadily advanced a wireless charging technology that can make powering an EV just as […].

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Desktop Metal qualifies 4140 low-alloy steel for high-volume additive manufacturing of end-use parts with the Production System

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Desktop Metal, a provider of mass-production additive-manufacturing (AM) solutions, has qualified the use of 4140 low-alloy steel for the Production System platform, which leverages patent-pending Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology designed to achieve the fastest build speeds in the metal additive manufacturing industry. Desktop Metal is the first and only company to qualify 4140 low-alloy steel for use with metal binder jetting systems, enabling its use in mass production end-use part applica

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Tesla Model S Plaid, Nissan Ariya, BMW iX and i4, Toyota and EVs: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which EVs include free fast-charging? Which big automaker sees hydrogen fuel cells and batteries together as a solution for larger trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 4, 2021. BMW released pricing and specifications for its U.S. versions of two upcoming electric.

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Tesla increases Model S Plaid price by $10,000 just ahead of first deliveries

Electrek

Tesla has increased the price of its brand new Model S Plaid by $10,000 just a day ahead of its first deliveries at an event later tonight. more… The post Tesla increases Model S Plaid price by $10,000 just ahead of first deliveries appeared first on Electrek.

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