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 EDITOR'S CHOICE

The Case for Hope On Climate Change From An IPCC Scientist

19 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

The "hope [Dr Joelle Gergis] has [stems] from the 'social tipping point' she believes is within reach, and knows will accelerate the social and cultural required to address the issue.

"She...points to research finding that you only really need around 25 per cent of people to change a social norm and to create the social movements.

"There is a case for hope, especially in the individual actions that can create powerful collective action."

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Mercedes-Benz Unveils Its Longest-Range Electric Truck Yet: eActros LongHaul

19 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"..the eActros LongHaul series [offers] three battery packs...installed total capacity of over 600 kWh and two electric motors, as part of a new e-axle, generate a continuous output of 400 kW and a peak output of over 600 kW.

"The company is talking about a range of 'around 500 km' on a single charge. That's about 310 miles...it expects the vehicle to last for over 10 years and 1.2 million km (750,000 miles)"

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Scientists Deploy AI to Optimise Charging Curve for 10-Minute Top Up

19 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"...Idaho National Laboratory has created what it deems to be improved charging protocols that apparently allow EVs to fast-charge all the way to 90 percent in 10 minutes...these updated protocols do not affect batteries longevity...apparently work for any vehicle that uses lithium ion battery technology and they could be implemented by automakers on their existing models."

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Fossil Fuel Reserves Contain 3.5 Tn Tonnes Of CO2: Database

19 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"Burning the world's remaining fossil fuel reserves would unleash 3.5 trillion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions - seven times the remaining carbon budget..

"The Global Registry of Fossil Fuels seeks to provide greater clarity on oil, gas and coal reserves...

"Of the 50,000 fields included, the most potent source of emissions is the Ghawar oil field in Saudi Arabia, which churns out some 525 million tons of carbon emissions each year."

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BMW i1 Due In 2027, i2 In 2028 As Entry-Level EVs: Report

19 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"The EV duo will ride on the Neue Klasse platform and will serve as electric equivalents of the 1 Series and 2 Series.

"...it'll be a while before these cars will be out as the company is focused on launching the Neue Klasse in 2025 with models in the 3 Series Sedan and X3 segment.

"An increase of 30 percent in range and charging speed has already been promised, along with a 60-percent cut in the emissions generated during manufacturing."

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Tesla Gigafactory Texas Produces 10,000th Model Y Electric SUV

18 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"Tesla is not exactly forthcoming with the production numbers...But it does share milestones and today, the automaker announced that Gigafactory Texas produced its 10,000th Model Y vehicle...

"It doesn’t exactly give us the current production rate, but it is likely more than one thousand vehicles per week."

"...Tesla could likely achieve its goal of producing 5,000 units per week by the end of the year."

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Dutch Startup's EV Lightyear 0 Is Being Touted As World's Most Aerodynamics Production Car

18 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"The Lightyear 0 electric vehicle...went through tests at the FKFS wind tunnels in...Stuttgart [demonstrating] a drag coefficient of 0.17 Cd [making it] the world's first aerodynamic production car.

"The solar electric vehicle has a glossy body which pushes its efficiency to a range of 1,000 kilometres with a single charge of 60kwH. Lightyear 0 EV's...solar panels [can]...in sunny conditions", extend the range to 70 km.

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Xpeng Launches City-Level Autonomous Driving System, Piling Pressure on Tesla In Race for Robotic Car Supremacy

18 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"In March last year, a fleet of Xpeng's P7 mid-sized cars completed a weeklong 3,675-kilometre autonomous driving test from Guangzhou to Beijing. The frequency of human intervention was just 0.7 times per 100km.

"Some of Xpeng's P5 sedans that are fitted with lidar sensors can now access city navigation guided pilot (NGP) software through over-the-air updates and drive without human intervention in urban areas."

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Kenya's Electric Mobility Transformation Can Offer a Model for Other Countries

18 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"With 22 million rides per day, [the motorbike taxi] sector...provides an estimated 1 million direct jobs for drivers...However, these bikes are 10 times more polluting than cars, deteriorating air quality and threatening people’s health.

"The Accelerating E-Mobility Solutions for Social Change partnership...collaborated with e-bike manufacturers to demonstrate how to source local e-bikes and build charging infrastructure."

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China's Yutu 2 Rover Still Rolling After Nearly 4 Years On Moon's Far Side

18 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"China's Chang'e 4 lander and Yutu 2 rover set down in Von Karman Crater back in January 2019 and have been carrying out science and exploration objectives ever since.

"There had been a lack of reports on the progress of the pair in recent months, but a mission...reveals that all is well with the solar-powered craft.

"The six-wheeled, roughly 309-pound (140 kilograms) Yutu 2 has accumulated nearly 4,265 feet (1,300 meters) of driving ..."

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