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GM's BrightDrop eyes future self-driving EV delivery trucks

GM's BrightDrop eyes future self-driving EV delivery trucks

Friday, September 9, 2022

General Motors' subsidiary, BrightDrop, will offer self-driving electric commercial delivery vehicles in the future.

During a webcast presentation at the Evercore ISI 2nd Annual Technology Conference on Thursday, BrightDrop CEO Travis Katz said the company is "actively" looking at how to apply autonomous driving technology to its commercial trucks.

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Jeep unveils its 1st electric SUVs for North America, Europe

Jeep unveils its 1st electric SUVs for North America, Europe

Thursday, September 8, 2022

DETROIT (AP) — Jeep will start selling two fully electric SUVs in North America and another one in Europe over the next two years.

The new EVs, Jeep’s first, are part of the Stellantis brand’s plans to convert half of its U.S. sales and all of its European sales to battery-electric vehicles by 2030. They’re the first for the brand, and executives are promising that they’ll be fully capable of off-road travel.

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California’s Electric Vehicle Push Is Not Causing Blackout Risk

California’s Electric Vehicle Push Is Not Causing Blackout Risk

Thursday, September 8, 2022

(TNS) — California's warnings of potential rolling blackouts in recent days have been like catnip for conservative politicians and pundits who've tried to tie the crisis to Gov. Gavin Newsom's mandate on electric cars.

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GM is betting on its electric Equinox, starting at $30,000, to kick-start ‘massive adoption’ of EVs

GM is betting on its electric Equinox, starting at $30,000, to kick-start ‘massive adoption’ of EVs

Thursday, September 8, 2022

DETROIT – General Motors’ second chance at establishing itself as a mass-market leader in all-electric vehicles is expected to begin next year with the arrival of the Chevrolet Equinox EV.

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Honda to set up China venture with Dongfeng, Guangzhou Auto to procure EV batteries

Honda to set up China venture with Dongfeng, Guangzhou Auto to procure EV batteries

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

TOKYO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said on Wednesday its Chinese unit will establish a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group (0489.HK) and Guangzhou Automobile Group (601238.SS) Co at the end of the month to procure batteries for fully electric vehicles.

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17 states weigh adopting California's electric car mandate

17 states weigh adopting California's electric car mandate

Saturday, September 3, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS -- Seventeen states with vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California face weighty decisions on whether to follow that state's strictest-in-the nation new rules that require all new cars, pickups and SUVs to be electric or hydrogen powered by 2035.

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California phasing out gas vehicles in climate change fight

California phasing out gas vehicles in climate change fight

Thursday, August 25, 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California set itself on a path Thursday to end the era of gas-powered cars, with air regulators adopting the world’s most stringent rules for transitioning to zero-emission vehicles.

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Amazon strikes green hydrogen deal with fuel cell maker Plug Power, sending shares up

Amazon strikes green hydrogen deal with fuel cell maker Plug Power, sending shares up

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Shares of hydrogen fuel cell maker Plug Power closed up 9% on Thursday after Amazon said it struck a deal with the company to power some of its operations with green hydrogen.

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Hyundai speeding up Georgia electric car factory plans after losing EV tax credits, report says

Hyundai speeding up Georgia electric car factory plans after losing EV tax credits, report says

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Hyundai is looking to open its upcoming Georgia factory earlier than expected following changes to the U.S. federal electric vehicle tax credit, which disqualified all of its South Korean-made EVs, according to a new report.

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U.S. DOE Announces $60 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies and Decarbonize Grid

U.S. DOE Announces $60 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies and Decarbonize Grid

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $40 million in funding to advance the development and deployment of clean hydrogen technologies. To further decarbonize the grid, DOE is also launching a $20 million university research consortium to help states and Tribal communities successfully implement grid resilience programs and achieve decarbonization goals. By lowering the costs of clean hydrogen and leveraging industry investments in clean technologies, DOE is making significant strides towards President Biden’s goal of a net-zero carbon economy by 2050 that prioritizes...Read More

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