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Nissan to make new electric cars, batteries in Britain

Nissan to make new electric cars, batteries in Britain

Thursday, July 1, 2021

LONDON (AP) — Japanese carmaker Nissan and its partners plan to invest 1 billion ($1.4 billion) pounds to expand production of electric vehicles and batteries in northeast England, a major victory for the U.K. government’s efforts to attract jobs and investment following the country’s departure from the European Union.

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Canada to ban sale of new fuel-powered cars and light trucks from 2035

Canada to ban sale of new fuel-powered cars and light trucks from 2035

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

OTTAWA, June 29 (Reuters) - Canada will ban the sale of fuel-burning new cars and light-duty trucks from 2035 in an effort to reach net-zero emissions across the country by 2050, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government said on Tuesday.

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Volkswagen Readies ‘Massive’ Rejig to U.S. Plans on Biden’s EV Shift

Volkswagen Readies ‘Massive’ Rejig to U.S. Plans on Biden’s EV Shift

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Volkswagen AG is gearing up to make and sell considerably more electric vehicles in North America after U.S. President Joe Biden mapped out a $174 billion plan to accelerate the move to electric cars.

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BMW i Hydrogen Next fuel cell vehicle begins testing on public roads

BMW i Hydrogen Next fuel cell vehicle begins testing on public roads

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Compared to regular ol' battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are pretty rare. There are really only three major automakers that offer production fuel cell vehicles to the public right now -- Honda, Hyundai and Toyota -- but that could be changing soon, according to an announcement Wednesday from BMW.

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G.M. will increase investment in electric vehicles by 30 percent and build more battery plants.

G.M. will increase investment in electric vehicles by 30 percent and build more battery plants.

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

General Motors is accelerating its plans to produce electric vehicles, the latest sign that automakers are engaged in a competitive race to transform themselves and embrace the electrification of cars and trucks.

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Harley-Davidson’s next new electric motorcycle name and power details just slipped out

Harley-Davidson’s next new electric motorcycle name and power details just slipped out

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

In a few weeks, Harley-Davidson plans to unveil its latest electric motorcycle model. Now some newly revealed details indicate that the bike being unveiled on July 8 will be known as the LiveWire One, and we’re already getting to see some early power specs.

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces New Vehicle Technologies Funding and Future Partnerships with Battery Industry

U.S. Department of Energy Announces New Vehicle Technologies Funding and Future Partnerships with Battery Industry

Monday, June 14, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $200 million in funding over the next five years for electric vehicles, batteries, and connected vehicles projects at DOE national labs and new DOE partnerships to support electric vehicles innovation.

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Top Lithium Miner to Boost Extraction in Search for Green Growth

Top Lithium Miner to Boost Extraction in Search for Green Growth

Thursday, June 10, 2021

The world’s biggest lithium producer is proceeding with a project to extract more of the battery metal from the brine it pumps up from a Chilean salt flat in a sign of its confidence in the country and global demand.

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U.S. to work with allies to secure electric vehicle metals

U.S. to work with allies to secure electric vehicle metals

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 8 (Reuters) - The United States must work with allies to secure the minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries and process them domestically in light of environmental and other competing interests, the White House said on Tuesday.

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Port of Los Angeles, Toyota and Kenworth partner on hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 trucks

Port of Los Angeles, Toyota and Kenworth partner on hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 trucks

Monday, June 7, 2021

Under the $82.5 million Shore-to-Store (S2S) project, the Port of Los Angeles and more than a dozen public and private sector partners have teamed up for a 12-month demonstration of zero-emission Class 8 trucks and will expand the project to include five more hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty trucks, two battery-electric yard tractors, and two battery-electric forklifts, according to a June 7th Port announcement.

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