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+++ Recycling tools at plants in Germany and Austria saves seven tonnes of tungsten per year +++ Lowers energy consumption by 70% and CO2 emissions by more than 60% compared to primary tungsten +++ Wendt: “We will significantly increase the percentage of recycled raw materials by 2030 and use raw materials multiple times in a

Integrated fleet management, services and scalable charging solutions optimize depot, on-route and at-home charging to keep all fleet vehicles charged and ready Campbell, Calif. – June 16, 2021 – ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CHPT), a leading electric vehicle (“EV”) charging network, today announced the most comprehensive EV charging solution portfolio available for fleets of all types and sizes.

City Heights Community Development Corporation, Image courtesy of NRDC   San Diego has quickly emerged as a leader when it comes to sensible updates to zoning rules that shape city neighborhoods. Since 2019, the City has adopted two key policies that will help its neighborhoods become more affordable, inclusive and climate-friendly; now a third is under consideration.

The Jaguar I-PACE shrugged off the steep inclines, twisting tarmac and near freezing temperatures of the UK’s highest paved road to successfully ‘Everest’ at Great Dun Fell, in Cumbria, on a single charge of its 90kWh battery Peak efficiency: All-electric Jaguar I-PACE completes ‘Everesting Challenge’ by climbing 8,848m – the height of Mount Everest – on

Vertical Aerospace Announces Intention to become Publicly Traded Company via Merger with Broadstone Acquisition Corp.Investment from Microsoft’s M12, American Airlines, Avolon, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce. Conditional pre-orders for up to $4bn and 1000 eVTOL aircraft, from Avolon and American Airlines and a pre-order option from Virgin Atlantic Vertical Aerospace is a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical

OSHKOSH, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, announced today that its 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 is a global innovator that has

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA – Jun 10, 2021: (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”  or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric  mass mobility solutions, today unveiled its first zero-emission, three-axle double deck bus. The  Enviro500EV CHARGE is the North American all-electric version of the world’s best-selling

Image and press courtesy of The British Motor Show Chance to test drive new EVs before you buy at The British Motor Show AFC Energy Alternative drivE experience will be part of the Select Car Leasing Electric Motor Show, a key part of the event Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Nissan and Mazda all confirmed as test

The sun is the most important and largest source of energy for life on Earth. It holds the solar system together, profoundly affects our moods, and provides life-giving light, heat, and energy to Earth. While dreamed about for over half a century, we humans have not yet been able to harness the energy of the

The BMW iX is ready for series production and is due to arrive on the world’s roads from November 2021. The BMW Group’s new technology flagship combines locally emission-free driving pleasure, sporting agility and a compelling operating range with a character profile dedicated squarely to sustainability. With its trailblazing design and an interior devoted to

Starting today, FUV rentals are now available to rent in TrackTown, USA EUGENE, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of fun, affordable, and ultra-efficient electric vehicles for everyday drivers and fleets, today announced that its new rental center in Eugene is officially open for business. You can book your FUV rental today at Arcimoto.com/rental “Following the

LOS ANGELES, CALIF.– BYD (“Build Your Dreams”), the world leader in electric vehicles, is introducing a battery-electric Type D school bus with unparalleled safety features and performance, wrapped in a sleek design that will have students wanting to step onboard. With length options of 35, 38, and 40 feet, BYD’s Type D battery-electric school bus is perfect

Originally posted on EVANNEX by Charles Morris There’s an intimate connection between electric vehicles and renewable energy, and that connection—both literally and symbolically—runs directly through the electrical grid. Intermittent energy sources such as solar and wind need grid-connected storage in order to be viable, and the most flexible and scalable type of storage is a battery, which

Test drive a new electric MG in June and get £750 off Month-long test drive event allows no-obligation road tests for potential EV converts Simply book a test drive and download the voucher Almost a third of new MGs sold so far in 2021 are pure electric All new MGs come with 7-Year Warranty Anybody who

The BMW i4 and BMW iX together mark the next major step in the BMW Group transformation towards a 50% global share of fully-electric vehicle sales in 2030. Therefore it is only logical that both vehicles are launching at the same time.  See here all details on the first-ever BMW i4. Deliveries will start in

All-electric Renault E-Tech models help Lambeth Council grow its green fleet Lambeth Council adds the all-electric Renault Kangoo E-Tech to its landscape divisions fleet Zero tailpipe-emissions-in-use vans are the Council’s first Renault electric commercial vehicles Kangoo E-Tech will help Lambeth Council meet its target of electrifying 30 per cent of its landscape divisions fleet New

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä HY Module, a containerized hybrid battery power and energy storage system to Maersk Supply Service, the Denmark based provider of offshore marine services and integrated solutions for the global energy sector. The Wärtsilä system will support Maersk’s goal of reducing the carbon intensity of its fleet by 50

Customers will also be provided the opportunity to install solar energy on their home SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), the nation’s leading home solar, battery storage, and energy services provider, today announced its partnership with Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) to serve as the preferred installer for Ford Intelligent

By Eoin Bannon The shift to battery-electric cars in the UK is accelerating with more than one in 10 sales in 2020. Only new cars with a significant electric range can be sold in the UK from 2030 and only zero-emission vehicles from 2035. The shift to an entire fleet of BEVs will not be complete

ABB will supply electric vehicle charging stations for Bornes Québec’scustomers across the province ABB has entered into an agreement with charging solution provider Bornes Québec to ensure wider availability of fast and convenient electric vehicles (EV) charging stations in the province of Quebec and to accelerate Canada’s move towards sustainable transportation. The future is looking

Joint research project: Advanced machine-vision software from Volkswagen to help optimize traffic flow, support disaster management and provide first responder data from existing public cameras Privacy safeguards built into software Herndon, VA and Carmel, IN — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) and the City of Carmel, IN, have joined together on a research project

+++BMW Group continues to expand manufacturing capacity at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing +++ Extensive in-house drive train expertise: Start of production for fifth-generation high-voltage batteries in Germany Munich/Dingolfing. Production of fifth-generation high-voltage batteries and battery modules for use in the BMW iX* and BMW i4 is now underway at the Competence Centre

Seen for the first time ever on the roads, the 100% electric Ariya coupé crossover chose the glamour of Monaco for its debut drive Set against a fitting backdrop of the spectacular Formula E street circuit, Ariya’s first public drive marked an exciting milestone in Nissan’s electric vehicle journey MONACO (24 May 2021) – Nissan Ariya

Daimler disagreed with Tesla and VW’s view on batteries being the best way to transition to a more sustainable future. Bloomberg reported that the Daimler Truck’s chief executive officer, Martin Daum, expects hydrogen-powered semi-trucks to play a crucial role in reducing emissions from the transportation sector. He pointed out that if companies focus only on

First Student and Lion Electric Announce Largest Zero-Emission School Bus Order of 260 Buses MONTREAL, May 17, 2021 – First Student, the largest student transportation provider in North America, and the Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) (“Lion” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today jointly announced

Phased delivery of initial 50 BYD 40-foot eBuses in latest order from Turin’s Public Transport Operator, GTT World leading electric bus manufacturer, BYD, has secured one of the largest orders for eBuses in Italy and the largest eBus order in Turin with confirmation of a further 50 of its best-selling 40-foot low-floor model for Public Transport Operator,

NREL and DOE Experts Offer Fresh Perspective on Technical and Economic Challenges, Call for Collaborative Solutions to Decarbonization With recently announced federal emissions-reduction targets, a push for national power-sector decarbonization, and plummeting wind and solar costs, the United States is poised to deploy major amounts of renewables, and fast. At smaller scales, hundreds of U.S.

[embedded content] F-150 Lightning Live Reveal | F-150 | Ford (Tonight) And in the meantime, some prep information courtesy of CleanTechnica, By Zach Shahan The Ford F-150 Lightning Is One Of Tesla’s Biggest Achievements, & A Top Tesla Ally We’re going to get more details on the fully electric Ford F-150 Lightning later this evening,

[embedded content] Wabtec’s Battery-Electric Locomotive, YouTube FLXdrive is the world’s first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul freight locomotive On a mission to net-zero emissions, the FLXdrive battery locomotive uses 18,000 batteries to cut the world’s carbon footprint [embedded content] Wabtec’s New Battery Electric Locomotive GECX #3000– Testing throughout 2020 in Erie, Pa PITTSBURGH, May 17, 2021 – Wabtec

CUPRA and music festival Primavera Sound sign a partnership agreement for the next three years Partnership signals a new era for the festival, which will increase its capacity in 2022 in its most ambitious year yet The two brands will reveal the festival’s artist line-up on May 25th, powered by the CUPRA Born. the brand’s first