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Liverpool City Region orders 20 ADL second-generation hydrogen buses

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Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, has been selected by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as supplier for 20 zero-emission hydrogen double deck buses following a competitive tendering process. This is the first order for ADL’s H2.0 second-generation hydrogen platform, which has been designed to be more energy-efficient to cover greater distances between refueling.

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Confusion brews as retro-style EV startup Alpha Motor turns on the charm

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The electric vehicle startup Alpha Motor Corporation posted a video this week that showed the “launch” of its Alpha Wolf electric pickup concept. In it, Joshua Boyt and Jay Lijewski appear together on stage, riffing on ideas the way we’ve seen Silicon Valley types and executives do in a wide range of product debuts. No titles are.

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Rivian ‘Large pack’ EPA range numbers are in: 314 miles, 70 mpge

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Rivian has released the EPA range rating for their upcoming R1T and R1S electric truck and SUV. For vehicles with the “large pack” configuration, the R1T pickup truck will have a range of 314 miles and 70mpg and the R1S SUV will have a near-identical 316 miles of range and get 69mpge. more… The post Rivian ‘Large pack’ EPA range numbers are in: 314 miles, 70 mpge appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla “Robo Van” will be a people carrier with a noble purpose

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Tesla may already have a lot of projects on its plate, but the company still appears to be exploring other projects for its product lineup in the future. Among these is a “Robo Van” that’s optimized to transport people with disabilities, among others. References to the Tesla “Robo Van” were reportedly shared by CEO Elon Musk during the company’s recent all-hands meeting , according to individuals familiar with the topics covered in the event.

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

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24 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses enter service in Darmstadt

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HEAG mobilo, a transport operator in Darmstadt, Germany, is planning to replace almost its entire bus fleet with vehicles that are 100% electrically driven in the next four years. As a step toward that goal, 24 fully-electric Mercedes-Benz city buses have officially begun operations. The battery technology of the 24 eCitaro—11 solo and 13 articulated buses—is based on second-generation nickel manganese cobalt cells (NMC).

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2022 Rivian R1T and R1S: Both electric trucks top 300 miles of EPA range

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The U.S. EPA on Friday posted official efficiency and range ratings for the Rivian R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, and they both handily top 300 miles. The Rivian R1T has been rated at 314 miles of range by the EPA, and the R1S earns a 316-mile rating. According to the EPA, for the R1T that equates to 73 MPGe and 332 miles in city.

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Record High 19.8% French Plugin EV Share In August – Tesla Model 3 Bestseller

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France, Europe’s second largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicle market share hit a record 19.8% in August 2021, close to double the 10.5% share in August 2020. Old school combustion powertrains fell to a record low 55.9% share, with diesel under 20% for the first time in decades. The overall auto market was down […].

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POSCO starts production of high-purity nickel for batteries

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POSCO has begun production of high-purity nickel—required for secondary batteries—at SNNC. SNNC is a JV established with SMSP, the largest nickel exporter in New Caledonia, in 2006, and was Korea’s first specialized ferronickel manufacturer engaged in producing and selling ferronickel (nickel 20%, iron 80%), the main component of stainless steel, as well as other by-products.

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Karma goes after fleet market with plans to electrify commercial trucks

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Karma Automotive is looking to make the improbable leap from luxury cars to commercial trucks. The California-based company announced Monday that it will offer engineering and contract-manufacturing services to fleet customers under the "Powered by Karma" banner. The plan is to offer modular electrified powertrains for a variety of applications.

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Elon Musk: ‘This is craziest month of deliveries Tesla (TSLA) will ever have’

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Elon Musk told Tesla (TSLA) employees that “this is the craziest month of deliveries Tesla will ever have.” The CEO stated that Tesla is again trying to stop its draining end-of-quarter delivery pushes, but he expects a big one this quarter. more… The post Elon Musk: ‘This is craziest month of deliveries Tesla (TSLA) will ever have’ 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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Tesla’s $25k car gets update on its final name, options, and potential release date

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During a recent all-hands meeting, Tesla CEO Elon Musk provided some updates on one of the company’s most ambitious vehicles yet: the ~$25,000 compact car. As per information shared by individuals familiar with the items discussed in the meeting, Musk clarified that the upcoming vehicle would not be named the “Model 2,” but it could be a car designed for Full Self-Driving with no steering wheel or physical pedals. .

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SABIC launches recycled automotive grades under TRUCIRCLE portfolio of circular solutions

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SABIC introduced the company’s first automotive grades containing mechanically recycled content within the company’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio of circular solutions and services. The new resins are SABIC T2E-3320EH PP compound, a high-flow, low-emission, talc-filled polypropylene (PP); XENOY T2NX2500UV resin, an unfilled, UV-stabilized blend of polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET); and XENOY T2NX5230 resin, a mineral-filled PC/PET blend.

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GM Chevy Bolt EV battery fix could bring many owners more range than they originally had

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Owners of 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV models have had to contend with a reduced driving range for many months, as GM attempted to find a remedy for a battery related fire issue that culminated with a plan to replace all battery modules. Now GM has confirmed that it's stepping up by offering a significant range boost for those earlier Bolt EVs. In.

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Tesla aims to release $25,000 electric car in 2023, likely will not have a steering wheel

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Elon Musk has told Tesla employees that the automaker is aiming to release its previously announced $25,000 electric car in 2023. The CEO hinted that it might not even be equipped with a steering wheel. more… The post Tesla aims to release $25,000 electric car in 2023, likely will not have a steering wheel 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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Tesla Model 3 Gobbles 13% of Spain’s BEV Market

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Spain is a Tesla-loving country, with 13% of full-electric vehicle (BEV) buyers choosing the Model 3 in the second quarter of 2021, just as they had in the first quarter. Yes, that means the Model 3 held 13% of the Spanish BEV market in the first half of the year. The next 4 best selling […].

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Performance Team orders 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks

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Performance Team – A Maersk Company, a warehousing and distribution company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks ( earlier post )—the largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe emission model to date. The VNR Electric model from Volvo Trucks North America is the first zero-tailpipe emission, battery-electric Class 8 truck in Performance Team’s fleet, which will be on the road by end of year.

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Subaru confirms mid-2022 arrival for Solterra EV, gives glimpse inside

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Subaru confirmed Tuesday that its Solterra electric SUV will go on sale in the U.S. in mid 2022, and revealed a few more pictures of the upcoming model. Those pictures included a peek inside to show a new interface different from that of any current Subaru. The Solterra is due to be built on a new all-electric vehicle architecture that Subaru is.

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Tesla delays Cybertruck to late 2022; Elon Musk says it will be a ‘glitch in the Matrix’

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Elon Musk has confirmed and elaborated on the delayed timeline for the Cybertruck, Tesla’s upcoming electric pickup truck. It has been delayed to now late 2022. more… The post Tesla delays Cybertruck to late 2022; Elon Musk says it will be a ‘glitch in the Matrix’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s open Supercharger Network for other EVs could start next month in Europe

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Based on a reported all-hands meeting Elon Musk recently held with Tesla employees, the company seems to be pushing through with its open EV Supercharger Network plans. The EV maker is reportedly aiming to open its Supercharger Network to non-Tesla vehicles next month, starting with Europe. Europe would be an excellent place for Tesla’s open Supercharger Network to begin.

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Genesis dual electrification: all new vehicles from 2025 to be fuel cell EVs or battery EVs

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Genesis announced its vision for electrification with the live stream release of its vision statement film, “Futuring Genesis”. Under the dual electrification strategy, all new vehicles will be purely electric starting from 2025 with fuel cell EVs and battery EVs. Genesis plans to become a 100% zero emission vehicle brand by 2030 and aims to become carbon-neutral by 2035.

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California helps fund largest deployment of electric semis yet—and charging for them

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California environmental agencies plan to launch what they claim will be the largest deployment of heavy-duty electric commercial trucks in North America thus far. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and California Energy Commission (CEC) will fund deployment of 100 electric trucks under.

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EGEB: Shell to install 50,000 EV chargers in the UK by 2025

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Shell’s ubitricity will install 50,000 on-street EV chargers in the UK. Two New York State villages have launched an opt-out community choice solar program. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Dude Leaks Dozens Of Details From Elon Musk’s All-Hands-On-Deck Tesla Conference Call

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There are many people who spend much of their days on Twitter looking around for new Tesla tidbits. Some of these people are highly engaged/active as well and have gotten connected with Tesla staff members who routinely leak them info from inside the company. One of those very active Tesla Twitter people, Sawyer Merritt, shared […].

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Walkabout Resources’ Tanzanian graphite project moves to construction phase

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Australia-based Walkabout Resources, an Africa-focused energy minerals developer, announced that its Tanzania Lindi Jumbo flake graphite project had progressed into the construction phase, with the CRDB-approved Independent Project Manager completing site visits and bulk earthmoving contractor TNR commencing mobilization. Walkabout Resources signed a US$20-million loan agreement with Tanzania’s CRDB bank in April to cover 62.5% of Lindi Jumbo mine costs.

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Audi plots its future around mobility, not just EVs

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Audi aspires to be more than just an automaker, aiming to use new technology to extract more revenue out of the cars it makes through mobility services. That's the main thrust of the automaker's new "Vorsprung 2030" strategy, unveiled Wednesday. The name is a reference to Audi's longtime slogan "vorsprung durch technik," which translates to.

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Tesla Cybertruck steel supplier’s TX facility is inching closer to completion

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The Tesla Cybertruck’s first customer deliveries may have been moved to next year, but this does not mean that facilities that would be supporting the production of the all-electric pickup are not inching towards completion. Among the most notable of these facilities is Steel Dynamics Inc.’s (SDI) upcoming Sinton, TX mill, which would be producing the steel that would be used for the body of the Tesla Cybertruck.

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Tesla Model Y Bestseller In Norway – Plugin EV Share Hits Record High 88%

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Norway, the undisputed leader in electric vehicle adoption, saw a new record high plugin share of 87.7% in August 2021, up inexorably from 70.2% in August 2020. Full electrics alone took 72% of the market, meanwhile Diesels fell to a record low 3.2%. The overall auto market was up some 23% over seasonal norms, at […].

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Dürr builds high automation paint shop for Ford in Mexico

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Dürr has built a high-tech paint shop for Ford in Hermosillo, Mexico, in order to accommodate a new vehicle that Ford will be producing. The project in Hermosillo represents the largest order that Ford has given to Dürr in Mexico. The new replacement paint shop is located next to the existing stamping and assembly plant. It makes clever use of local climatic conditions, targets modern technology, the latest digital solutions, and high painting quality.

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Genesis plans to add only fully electric models from 2025, all-EV by 2030—including fuel cells

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Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand on Wednesday in Korea revealed some ambitious plans for taking the brand fully electric. The “blueprints for electrification,” as the brand puts it, are focused around a “dual electrification strategy” in which all new vehicles from the brand from 2025 on will be either battery electric.

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Tesla Model Y takes over Norway, pushes all-electric car sales to 72% market share

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Tesla started deliveries of the Model Y in Europe last month, and within a week it became the best-selling vehicle in Norway. It helped pushed all-electric car sales to 72% market share – a new record. more… The post Tesla Model Y takes over Norway, pushes all-electric car sales to 72% market share appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk posts update on FSD Beta 10’s release date

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Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to release FSD Beta 10 next Friday at midnight. A week ago, Musk said FSD Beta 10 would go live this week after Tesla skipped the expected release of V9.3 last week. Based on Musk’s description of Tesla’s Beta 10 rollout, it may be worth the two-week waiting period. He said that FSD Beta 10 would have some UI improvements over Tesla’s FSD Beta 9.2.

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Renault, Jiangling JV introducing electric sedan and services for ride-hailing at IAA

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Mobilize will unveil Limo, a 4.67m four-door fully-electric sedan, specifically designed for for taxi/private hire (PHV) drivers and fleet, at Munich IAA Mobility 2021. Available solely on subscription, the offer will include packages and à la carte mobility solutions. Mobilize Limo is the result of the joint venture created by Renault Group and Jiangling Motors Group Co., Ltd (JMCG) in 2018.

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Might Tesla sell electricity in Texas before it can sell cars there?

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It's still unclear if Tesla will be able to sell cars directly to customers in Texas when a local factory opens, but the company is now looking to become an electricity supplier in the Lone Star State. The automaker filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission of Texas August 16 to become a "retail electric provider" (REP), through a.

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Tesla now aims for Full Self-Driving Beta public release ~September 25th (U)

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Update: Sept 2: In a series of new Tweets , Tesla CEO Elon Musk has pinpointed the target delivery date of the “FSD opt-in Button” to on or around September 25th , details below. Elon Musk is now saying that Tesla is aiming for the wider public release of its Full Self-Driving Beta in about four weeks. more… The post Tesla now aims for Full Self-Driving Beta public release ~September 25th (U) appeared first on Electrek.

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