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HD Hyundai's Hydrogen-Powered Excavator: A Cool Concept, But Is It Practical?

2025-02-01

HD Hyundai is unveiling its production-ready HW155H, a 14-ton hydrogen fuel cell-powered wheeled excavator, at Bauma. This quiet, zero-emission machine boasts an eight-hour operational lifespan between refills. While the concept won a Platinum Prize at the LACP Inspire Awards, the article questions the long-term practicality of hydrogen power in construction fleets compared to the anticipated all-electric HW155E.

(electrek.co)

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BYD's Gigantic Car Carrier Fuels Global EV Ambitions

2025-01-18

BYD launched the world's largest car carrier, the BYD Shenzen, capable of transporting 9,200 vehicles. This is BYD's fourth ro-ro ship, following three others already delivering thousands of NEVs to Europe and South America. Following a record 4.25 million NEV sales in 2024, BYD is aggressively expanding globally, challenging established automakers and seeing significant success in markets like Japan and South Korea. The sheer scale of the Shenzen underscores BYD's ambition to dominate the global EV market.

(electrek.co)

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Ford Mach-E Outsells Gas-Powered Mustang for the First Time

2025-01-11

In 2024, Ford's electric Mustang Mach-E outsold its gas-powered counterpart for the first time, solidifying its position as a top-selling EV in the US. All of Ford's EV models achieved record sales in 2024, showing double-digit growth. The Mach-E's strong performance, with 16,119 units sold in Q4 and 51,745 for the full year, places it as the second best-selling electric SUV in the US, only behind the Tesla Model Y. Meanwhile, sales of the gas-powered Mustang declined by 9.5% to just over 48,600 units. This significant milestone highlights the increasing consumer preference for electric vehicles and the rapid growth of the EV market.

(electrek.co)

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Hyundai's $18k EV, the Inster, Takes on Japan

2025-01-11

Hyundai launched its cheapest EV yet in Japan, the Inster, priced at just $18,000. This small electric vehicle boasts a 42 or 49 kWh battery, offering a range of up to 195 miles (315 km) or 221 miles (355 km) WLTP, respectively. Hyundai aims to significantly boost its Japanese market share with the Inster, currently trailing behind BYD in sales. The Inster will compete directly with popular EVs like the BYD Dolphin and Nissan Sakura.

(electrek.co)

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California Grid Runs on 100% Renewables for Record 98 Days

2025-01-01

A new study reveals that California's main grid ran on over 100% renewable energy (wind, water, solar) for a record 98 out of 116 days in 2024, without blackouts or increased costs. Solar output surged 31%, wind power rose 8%, and battery storage saw a staggering 105% increase, supplying up to 12% of nighttime demand. The study debunks the myth that renewables cause high electricity prices, attributing California's high costs to other factors. The findings demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of large-scale renewable energy grids, offering a compelling case for global clean energy transition.

(electrek.co)

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BYD: World's Largest Automaker by R&D Workforce

2024-12-31

BYD has become the world's largest automaker by R&D workforce after a major hiring spree, boasting over 110,000 R&D employees among its 900,000-strong workforce. This follows a strong Q2 2024 where it outsold Honda and Nissan, solidifying its position as the world's seventh-largest automaker. BYD's massive R&D team is focused on developing longer-range, more affordable EVs, and the company is expanding into new markets with plans for new plants in Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, and Pakistan. This aggressive expansion, coupled with its already significant position as the world's second-largest EV battery maker, positions BYD for continued growth and leadership in the electric vehicle market.

(electrek.co)

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