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Study confirms €1T green hydrogen potential for Africa

Green Car Congress

Africa can produce 50 million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2035, according to a new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), International Solar Alliance and the African Union, with the support of the Government of Mauritania, HyDeal and UCLG Africa. Green hydrogen is economically viable at €2/kg and can accelerate low-carbon economic growth across continent and reduce emissions by 40%.

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Why might the manual gearbox return in some performance EVs?

Green Car Reports

With a handful of exceptions, most electric vehicles don't have (or need) multi-speed transmissions. According to some well-respected EV engineers and executives, they may even detract from performance. As such, a performance EV is an odd place to see a manual gearbox. Yet a couple of experiments have cropped up recently, suggesting automakers are.

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Tesla starts selling demos and test-drive vehicles as end of record quarter approaches

Electrek

Tesla has authorized locations in North America to start selling display and test-drive vehicles as it aims to close out a record quarter despite the noise. more…. The post Tesla starts selling demos and test-drive vehicles as end of record quarter approaches appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid Begins Deliveries in Europe of Record 883km-Range Lucid Air

CleanTechnica EVs

From my experience, the Lucid Air is the most luxurious electric car on the market. It is imbued with luxury and exudes it (though, more so on the inside than the outside). It is also the longest range EV on the market. It has a steep hill to climb to go from zero to profitable, […].

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

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SAE International publishes TIR J2954/2 for wireless charging of heavy-duty EVs; static and dynamic WPT

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SAE International has published the first Technical Information Report (TIR) that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle- and ground-system requirements for heavy-duty (HD) wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). SAE TIR J2954/2 Wireless Power Transfer & Alignment for Heavy Duty Applications helps pave the way for charging HD vehicles without the need for plugging in—widely considered to be a key enabler for accelerating the adoption of EVs and autonomous vehicles.

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2017-2023 Chevy Bolt EV recalled over fire concern, again

Green Car Reports

Some Chevy Bolt EV models are once again being recalled over a potential issue that can lead to a vehicle fire. This time it has nothing to do with the battery pack or electric propulsion. "GM is voluntarily recalling certain 2017-2023 model year Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles due to rare instances of front seat belt pretensioner exhaust gases coming.

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Tesla Model Y Downs 53-Year-Old Record In Norway, Tops Safety Ratings In Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s Model 3 shocked the world, took the auto market by storm, and once production capacity ramped up, was sold and delivered to millions of homes around the world. But it didn’t take long to realize that the Model 3 wouldn’t be Tesla’s best selling vehicle for long. The Model Y, essentially the Model 3 […].

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U Toronto and Fujitsu team use quantum-inspired computing to discover improved catalyst for hydrogen production

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Researchers from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and Fujitsu have applied quantum-inspired computing to find the promising, previously unexplored chemical family of Ru-Cr-Mn-Sb-O 2 as acidic oxygen evolution reaction catalysts for hydrogen production. The best catalyst shows a mass activity eight times higher than state-of-the-art RuO 2 and maintains performance for 180 h.

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Review: 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron feels friskier, goes farther

Green Car Reports

The Audi E-Tron SUV and Sportback were among the first fully electric SUVs of their kind. Now they're changing with the landscape—and it’s for the better. Just a week ago we were able to drive some of the revamped model line, renamed the 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron SUV and Sportback, with a fitting backdrop: one of the newest, most dynamic.

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Australian students break world solar-powered car record in 12-hr, 1000km dash

The Driven EV News

Solar-powered car built by Australian university students and weighing a quarter that of a Tesla clocks 1,000 km in under 12 hours on a single charge. The post Australian students break world solar-powered car record in 12-hr, 1000km dash appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Tesla Cybertruck 9,000-ton Giga Press parts begin arriving in Texas

Teslarati

Tesla’s steel beast is drawing closer and closer to production. Not long after an image of a Cybertruck body prototype was leaked from Gigafactory Texas, videos from the site now suggest that the all-electric pickup truck’s 9,000-ton Giga Press is being delivered to the facility. It does seem like Tesla is indeed on track to start the Cybertruck’s production next year.

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Nikola Tre FCEV receives CARB ZEP Executive Order for HVIP eligibility; $240,000 base incentive per truck

Green Car Congress

Nikola Corporation has received a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order that is a requirement for Nikola’s Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to be eligible for CARB’s Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) program. Following receipt of this Executive Order, Nikola has submitted an application for eligibility of the Nikola Tre FCEV as an authorized vehicle under the HVIP program for a base incentive amoun

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Kia EV6: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist

Green Car Reports

The Kia EV6 is one of the most distinctive new designs of the past year and, unlike the closely related Hyundai Ioniq 5, it doesn’t play any retro cards. It’s all Euro-hatch panache, with a near-premium feel, and it’s just the right size inside for four adults. Versus the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which was a finalist last year, we also.

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Tesla gives owners a free 30-day trial of Enhanced Autopilot for the holidays

Electrek

Tesla owners are starting to receive messages on their cars offering a free 30-day trial of Enhanced Autopilot, with the message “Happy Holidays!” from Tesla. more…. The post Tesla gives owners a free 30-day trial of Enhanced Autopilot for the holidays 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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Elon Musk’s Starlink now has over 1 million active subscribers worldwide

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s Starlink now has over 1 million active subscribers worldwide. The Starlink internet service has come a long way since its initial launch. Starlink has launched several different types of services over the past year, connecting many users in different modes of transportation. This year alone, SpaceX launched Starlink Aviation for aircraft, Starlink for RVs, and Starlink Starshield for governments.

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LAWA takes delivery of its first heavy-duty electric truck, a Nikola Tre for LAX

Green Car Congress

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has taken delivery of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a step in the airport’s transition to a fully electric fleet. The Class 8 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) semi-style tractor will be used to move paving equipment, transport construction materials and pull other heavy equipment at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) worksites.

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USPS aims to only buy electric delivery vehicles from 2026 on

Green Car Reports

The United States Postal Service (USPS) on Tuesday said it would buy only electric delivery vehicles from 2026 on, an about-face from the agency's original plan to continue with internal-combustion powertrains for most of its next-generation fleet. The USPS plans to acquire 106,000 vehicles between now and 2028, of which at least 66,000 vehicles.

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Europe Gets an Exascale Supercomputer

Cars That Think

Frontier , the world’s first exascale supercomputer—or at least the first one that’s been made public—is coming on line soon for general scientific use at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Another such machine, Aurora , is seemingly on track to be completed any day at Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois. Now Europe’s getting up to speed.

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Sunswift 7 Solar Electric Car Seeks World Record in Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

While the students from the University of New South Wales wait for the ratification of their recent Guinness World Record attempt for the fastest solar electric car over a distance of 1000 km (620 miles), let’s have a look at the background. The Sunswift 7 car was the culmination of thousands of hours of work […].

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Haru Oni e-fuels demo plant in Chile officially opens

Green Car Congress

E-Fuels company HIF Global, together with partners, authorities, and community representatives, celebrated the production of the first liters of synthetic gasoline at the Haru Oni Demonstration Plant in southern Chile. ( Earlier post.). Haru Oni Demonstration Plant. Chile’s Minister of Energy, Diego Pardow, headed the ceremony where a Porsche 911 was loaded with synthetic fuel.

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Rivian R1T crash-tested by IIHS, earns top safety distinction

Green Car Reports

The Rivian R1T is the first electric pickup truck ever run through the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing regimen—and it received high marks. The IIHS announced on Friday that the R1T had earned its highest Top Safety Pick+ safety award. The award, which applies to 2022 and 2023 R1T models, encompasses crash-test scores.

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Tesla Gigafactory Mexico announcement could come as soon as Friday

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Tesla could announce its intentions to build a new Gigafactory in Mexico as soon as Friday, Mexican media reports on Monday morning said. Last week, it was revealed that Tesla was considering Nuevo Leon, Mexico , for its next electric vehicle manufacturing location. It was confirmed earlier this year that the automaker was ready to expand its production footprint as CEO Elon Musk indicated Tesla was mulling over potential Gigafactory locations in North America.

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China NEV insurance registrations in 3rd week of Dec: BYD 50,462, Tesla 10,254, NIO 3,464

CN EV Post

From December 1-18, the insurance registration of NIO vehicles in China can be roughly estimated to be around 8,000 units. The post China NEV insurance registrations in 3rd week of Dec: BYD 50,462, Tesla 10,254, NIO 3,464 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Toyota starts production of 5th-generation hybrid powertrain in Europe for new Corolla

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has started production of its 5 th -generation hybrid powertrains for the new Corolla. The latest Toyota hybrid electric low-emission powertrains will be made at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) for the new Corollas manufactured at TMUK and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT). 5th generation hybrid transmission 1.8L.

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Rivian R1T and R1S get range boost, snow mode, cabin preconditioning

Green Car Reports

Over-the-air software and firmware updates have the potential to remedy issues, add features, or just simply make a vehicle better. So far Rivian’s already managed all of the above with its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV. With an update this week Rivian has improved the cold-weather livability of its trucks with several new.

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Tesla China boss helping Giga Texas prepare for Cybertruck production: report

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Tesla China boss, Tom Zhu, has worked with a team from Shanghai on Cybertruck production at Giga Texas. Zhu is reportedly in line for a promotion at Tesla. Zhu’s involvement at Giga Texas and the Fremont Factory has led to speculation among colleagues that he may be in line for a higher-level position. In August 2022, the Tesla China boss and the Shanghai team were brought in to address production issues in the United States. .

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Elon Musk defends Twitter distraction, again pledges to stop selling TSLA stock

Electrek

Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined a Twitter space today to speak about the recent moves in TSLA stock and defends his recent actions from Tesla investors who have called for him to stop wasting time on Twitter , the social media site which he recently purchased. more…. The post Elon Musk defends Twitter distraction, again pledges to stop selling TSLA stock appeared first on Electrek.

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Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream test 100% SAF blend in G650 twin-jet; HEFA and SAK

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Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. conducted the first original equipment manufacturer test flight of an ultralong-range business jet powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The test took place on the BR725-powered Gulfstream G650 twin-jet over Gulfstream’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. Demonstrating that current Rolls-Royce engines for business jet and large civil applications can operate with 100% SAF as a full “drop-in” option, this test lays the groundwork for moving th

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Porsche Taycan upgrade halves the time to charge at home

Green Car Reports

The Porsche Taycan already ranks as one of the best-performing EVs you can buy. With an upgrade, it can also be one of the fastest-charging EVs at home. Porsche earlier this week announced that U.S. Taycan models going back to the 2020 model year will be eligible for an extra-cost upgrade that isn’t usually offered retroactively for EVs: a.

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The Challenges Of Electric Air Travel

CleanTechnica EVs

While our collective use of automobiles, our production of electricity, and the industrial and agricultural sectors each exceed the climate change impact of commercial aviation, passenger air travel was producing the highest and fastest growth of individual emissions before the pandemic, despite a significant improvement in efficiency of aircraft and flight operations over the last 60 years.

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Elon Musk appears to back out from Twitter poll voting him out

Electrek

Elon Musk appears to be backing out from abiding by the results of a Twitter poll voting him out as head of the social media platform. more…. The post Elon Musk appears to back out from Twitter poll voting him out appeared first on Electrek.

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BREAKING: JAC to acquire some of NIO's construction-in-progress assets for $244 million

CN EV Post

JAC did not give a specific reason, but said the move will help it deepen its strategic partnership with NIO. The post BREAKING: JAC to acquire some of NIO's construction-in-progress assets for $244 million appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist

Green Car Reports

The EQS SUV is related to the EQS hatchback that arrived late last year, and while it’s built on a version of the same EVA2 skateboard architecture as that flagship electric car, in many respects it’s a completely different vehicle—and more of a trendsetter in the U.S. vehicle market. That’s of course because its format is.

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The EV Transition Explained: Local Policies Shape Global Competition

Cars That Think

The Biden Administration is very clear in what it desires to achieve with its environmental policy: a complete transformation of the $21 trillion U.S. economy away from fossil fuels. The Administration is undertaking multiple actions to place the United States on what it calls an “ irreversible path ” to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2005 baseline, and then to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.