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Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

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Hyundai Motor Company released images of its newly upgraded XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world’s first mass-produced, heavy-duty truck powered by hydrogen. The upgraded heavy-duty XCIENT features design and performance updates. Hyundai will begin production of 2021 XCIENT Fuel Cell in August this year. 2021 XCIENT Fuel Cell is equipped with a 180-kW hydrogen fuel cell system with two 90-kW fuel cell stacks, newly modified for this heavy-duty truck model.

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Report: 60% EV sales globally by 2030 needed for net-zero emissions by 2050

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Cancelling out the impact of human activity on the environment would require electric cars to achieve 60% global-market share by 2030, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). That's to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, meaning emissions wouldn't be eliminated entirely, but any remaining emissions could be cancelled.

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Tesla delays first Model S Plaid deliveries, Musk says one more week of ‘tweak’ is needed

Electrek

CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla is delaying its Model S Plaid delivery event as the new electric vehicle apparently needs one more week of tuning. more… The post Tesla delays first Model S Plaid deliveries, Musk says one more week of ‘tweak’ is needed appeared first on Electrek.

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By Stiffing Tesla, Texas Legislators Prove That They Don’t Really Value Freedom

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The Texas legislative session is coming to an end, and a bill that would have allowed Tesla (and other EV manufacturers) to directly sell vehicles in the state died in committee. This means that Tesla will be in the absurd position of having to ship made-in-Texas vehicles out of the state and then ship them […].

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

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Argonne study finds rare earth supply disruptions can have long-range impacts

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Rare earth materials are essential to a variety of economic sectors, including healthcare and clean energy. In a new study, scientists at Argonne National Laboratory highlighted which rare earth elements may be particularly vulnerable to disruptions such as mine shutdowns. A range of devices and machines rely on rare earth elements that are mined and refined largely in China.

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Tesla won't be able to directly sell the cars it builds in Texas to Texans

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While it works to open a Texas factory, Tesla still can't sell cars directly to customers in Texas—and won't be able to for some time. The Texas legislature has run out of time to make the necessary changes to state franchise laws in its current session, and it won't reconvene again until 2023, The Drive reported Thursday. With a factory.

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Tesla vehicles without radar still have Autopilot safety features despite what the media is saying

Electrek

Tesla’s new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles with Tesla Vision and no radar are still equipped with Autopilot’s active safety features despite what the media are saying and some organizations dropping their Tesla safety ratings. Here’s what happened. more… The post Tesla vehicles without radar still have Autopilot safety features despite what the media is saying appeared first on Electrek.

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PEUGEOT e-EXPERT Hydrogen now in series production

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PEUGEOT has become one of the first manufacturers to offer in series production, from 2021 onwards in the compact utility van segment, an electric version powered by a hydrogen fuel cell in addition to its battery-electric version. The new PEUGEOT e-EXPERT Hydrogen includes a new mid-power plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric system, specific to STELLANTIS.

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How long will my EV battery last? California proposes degradation limits

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How long will the battery in this used EV last? Given how quickly the batteries in smartphones and laptops deteriorate, it’s easy to see why used EVs can be a cause for unease. Those buying pre-owned EVs—perhaps even more than the original buyers—need to have confidence they can replace gasoline vehicles with electric vehicles.

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Tesla Cybertruck UI patent hints at 610-mile range, eye tracking mirror adjustments

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During its unveiling, the Tesla Cybertruck’s tri-motor configuration was announced with some very impressive specs, including a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds, a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, and a top speed of 130 mph. But beyond this, the tri-motor Cybertruck was also announced with 500+ miles of EPA estimated range. A 500+-mile range is extremely impressive considering the Cybertruck’s massive size and likely weight.

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

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Cambridge launches driverless electric shuttle buses

Electrek

The first driverless electric shuttle buses hit the roads in the city of Cambridge in the UK yesterday as part of ground-breaking trials. more… The post Cambridge launches driverless electric shuttle buses appeared first on Electrek.

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Nissan launches lightweight aluminum technology in Europe on new Qashqai; 2nd global model with parts from closed-loop recycling

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The all-new Qashqai will be Nissan’s first model built in Europe using a significant number of lightweight aluminum panels. The hood, doors and front fenders are stamped from aluminum alloy, which makes the body of the Qashqai 60 kg lighter. This improves efficiency and thereby contributes to reduced emissions. In addition, it helps accommodate more technology, including the vehicle’s electrified powertrain.

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Ford F-150 Lightning, heavy Hummer EV, Chevy Bolt EUV deliveries, Kia EV6: The Week in Reverse

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Will the U.S. get new point-of-sale incentives for electric vehicles? Which California EV startup announced a price for its first vehicle, originally to be offered by subscription only? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 21, 2021. The top story of the week was without a.

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Tesla activates its camera-based driver monitoring system

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Tesla has activated its vehicles’ camera-based driver monitoring system. The presence of the new feature was shared by Tesla owners who recently took delivery of his Model Y. As shared by new Tesla owner Kevin Smith , his vehicle was equipped with the company’s pure vision Autopilot system. This meant that some features such as Smart Summon and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance were temporarily disabled, and Autosteer was limited strictly to 75 mph.

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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 Cybertruck UI patent hints at new accessories, features, and even up to 610 miles of range

Electrek

A new patent application for the Tesla Cybertruck user interface has revealed a bunch of potential new accessories, features, and even a range of up to 610 miles for the electric pickup truck. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck UI patent hints at new accessories, features, and even up to 610 miles of range appeared first on Electrek.

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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). The report, Private jets: can the super-rich supercharge zero emission aviation? , finds that private jets are 10 times more carbon-intensive than airliners on average, and 50 times more polluting than trains in terms of CO 2 emitted per passenger-km.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Pro electric work truck: 300-mile version will add $10,000

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Optioned with the extended-range battery that will allow a targeted EPA range of 300 miles, the F-150 Lightning will cost just $49,974 in its base Lightning Pro work-truck guise, Ford revealed Monday morning. That’s exactly a $10,000 premium over the $39,974 base price announced for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning last week—a price that.

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SpaceX sends reused Falcon 9 booster west for first California Starlink launches

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SpaceX has shipped the first of one or two flight-proven Falcon 9 boosters from Florida to California in the latest sign that the company is preparing to begin dedicated polar Starlink launches in the near future. On May 27th, a Reddit post revealed a Falcon 9 booster arriving at Vandenberg Air/Space Force Base (VAFB), the home of SpaceX’s West Coast SLC-4E launch pad.

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Tesla Cybertruck retractable solar bed cover revealed in patent

Electrek

Tesla’s plan for a retractable solar bed cover on its Cybertruck electric pickup truck has been revealed in a new patent application. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck retractable solar bed cover revealed in patent appeared first on Electrek.

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Successful completion of Illinois Basin - Decatur CCS project; CO2 from ethanol plant

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ADM and the University of Illinois announced the successful completion of the Illinois Basin - Decatur Project (IBDP), a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project designed to evaluate and test the technology at commercial scale. This is one of two CCS projects located adjacent to ADM’s corn processing plant in Decatur, Illinois. Over three years approximately 1000 tonnes/day of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), obtained from ethanol production at the ADM plant, was compressed, dehydrated, sent along a 1.9-

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Targeted 300 miles, 18-minute fast-charging for US-spec electric car

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Hyundai Motor America on Monday provided first details for the Ioniq 5 electric crossover—the brand’s first dedicated EV—that will be arriving to U.S. dealerships starting this fall Although the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 was revealed in February, there have been some tweaks in how it’s positioning the model for the U.S. market.

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Tesla Armor Glass patent reveals ‘bulletproof’ secret to Cybertruck durability

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Tesla rolled out several new patents related to the Cybertruck today, one of them being the “bulletproof” Armor Glass that CEO Elon Musk talked about on several occasions. The Cybertruck’s durability has been one of the vehicle’s most notorious features. The patent describes the multi-layered design that Tesla will use across several of its cars to prevent owners from spending big bucks on new windshields or windows after a scratch, crack or chip.

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Electric car US tax credit proposed to $12,500, less for Tesla vehicles

Electrek

A new bill to reform the federal electric car tax incentive in the US has passed the US Senate Finance Committee. It includes increasing the electric vehicle tax credit to up to $12,500, but it was expertly crafted to give less to Tesla vehicle buyers. more… The post Electric car US tax credit proposed to $12,500, less for Tesla vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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BASF and RWE proposing 2GW offshore wind farm for green electricity and hydrogen for chemical industry

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In Ludwigshafen, Germany, Dr. Martin Brudermüller (BASF) and Dr. Markus Krebber (RWE), accompanied by Chairman of the Mining, Chemical and Energy Industries Union (IG BCE) Michael Vassiliadis, presented a project idea that envisions a new 2 GW offshore wind farm in the German North Sea to provide the Ludwigshafen chemical site with green electricity and enable CO 2 -free production of hydrogen.

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Lexus plans US-market plug-in hybrid in 2021, battery electric in 2022

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Lexus will begin launching its first mass-market plug-in hybrid later this year, followed by a dedicated battery-electric model in 2022, the automaker said last week in a press release announcing two million global electrified-vehicle sales. Plug-in hybrid and battery-electric models are part of a larger "Lexus Electrified" plan. Announced in.

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Tesla Powerpack battery steps in after coal plant explodes in Australia

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On Tuesday, an explosion at the Callide Power Station , a coal-fired power plant in central Queensland, Australia, resulted in mass power outages from the New South Wales (NSW) border to Cairns. More than 470,000 customers were affected, particularly as the explosion caused a cascading impact on the Queensland grid. . The chaos created a frequency excursion that had to be immediately addressed.

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52 Solar-Powered EV Chargers Ordered By State Of California

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The state of California recently ordered 52 solar-powered EV chargers from San Diego-based Beam Global. The off-grid clean energy chargers will provide electricity in emergency situations and charge zero-emissions state fleets. They will be paired with energy storage systems in order to provide electricity during outages, at night, and when weather reduces solar production.

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Solid Power unveils all-solid-state platform technology, transitions silicon cells to pilot line

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Solid Power, a producer of all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, provided details on its All-Solid-State Platform technology and the three unique battery designs it enables. Solid Power has also announced the successful transition of its high-content silicon all-solid-state battery to the company’s Colorado-based production line. Solid Power’s proprietary sulfide solid electrolyte powers the flexible All-Solid-State Platform that can enable both high-content silicon and lithium metal

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EV tax credit boost, Tesla Vision fail, Tesla and Texas: Today’s Car News

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Texas doesn’t budge for Tesla. Safety agencies and consumer groups warn about Tesla Vision in the Model 3 and Model Y. And will Americans be able to get up to $12,500 with a re-upped EV tax credit? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Legislation currently advancing in the Senate includes a provision to give the EV tax credit a big.

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Tesla structural battery pack patent hints at clever contingencies for crashes, cell failures

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Tesla’s next generation of vehicles like the Cybertruck and the Made-in-Texas Model Y will likely be built with a structural battery pack. Together with the company’s 4680 cells and megacasted parts, Tesla’s integrated battery system is expected to improve its vehicles’ mass and range significantly. . During Battery Day, Elon Musk explained that the use of structural batteries on electric cars could be compared to how passenger aircraft eventually used their wings to stor

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Watch as world’s cutest electric car Microlino is seen test driving in new video

Electrek

The Swiss may be better known for their precision manufacturing, but it’s the cuteness of the Microlino electric car that has captured the hearts and minds of the internet. And now the company’s latest prototype can be seen showing off its full bubble body in a new test driving video. more… The post Watch as world’s cutest electric car Microlino is seen test driving in new video appeared first on Electrek.

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Benchmark bumps BYD up to top tier of EV battery manufacturers; 2nd China cell maker on list

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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence has elevated Chinese lithium-ion battery cell and automaker BYD to Benchmark’s top tier EV battery cell manufacturer status joining CATL, Envision AESC, LG Energy Solution, Panasonic, Samsung, and SK Innovation as tier one cell manufacturers. BYD is only the second Chinese lithium ion cell producer to reach the top tier after CATL, marking the first battery producer to be promoted since March 2020.

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10 reasons the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is irresistible

Green Car Reports

Ever since the introduction of the Hyundai 45 Concept in 2019, we’ve known that Hyundai’s first dedicated electric vehicle would be something special. The Ioniq 5, is a design throwback that nods to the most stylish hatchbacks of the 1970s and early ‘80s, yet simultaneously it’s at the leading edge in tech and design. You.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s Solar Panel Tonneau Cover comes to life in new patent

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The Tesla Cybertruck’s many features are now appearing as patents that the automaker has submitted to the United States Patent Office, and one of the most notable is the tonneau, or truck bed cover. While the retractable design of the tonneau provides convenience at the touch of a button for owners, it will protect any goods or cargo that drivers will store in the Cybertruck’s massive bed.

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