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Exeter team develops low-cost photoelectrode for spontaneous water-splitting using sunlight

Green Car Congress

It then underwent a second cycle of water splitting test to determine if the electrode was re-usable and how much the performance varied. This provided additional evidence that the film is re-useable, although the amount of hydrogen produced is almost halved, the researchers said. After a further 6?hours —Pawar and Tahir.

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University of California adopts full open access policy for research papers system-wide

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The Academic Senate of the University of California has passed an Open Access Policy, ensuring that future research articles authored by faculty at all 10 campuses of the UC will be made available to the public at no charge. Previously, publishers had sole control of the distribution of these articles. —Richard A.

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Power Companies Driving Drunk With Power – If Only PG&E and SCE Didn’t Hate Rooftop Solar So Much We Might Meet Our AB 32 Emission Reductions.

Creative Greenius

But if you read the news articles, solar advocates are supposed to be oh-s0-grateful and thrilled that the net metering cap wasn’t filled leaving no more room for new solar owners. Right now we’re at about 12% from renewable sources. But as you can tell, I am NOT the least bit grateful and I’m NOT thrilled one iota.

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Why Are 7 Automakers Building A New Charging Network?

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent press release, seven automakers announced that they’re teaming up to build a new charging network. Details are still sparse, but in this article, I’ll share some key points from the announcement, speculate on why they’re doing this, and then discuss some of the challenges this new network is going to face.

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. Road trip and charging challenges We leave Sydney at 2pm having done the deal.

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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

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This article may contain affiliate links. They’re eco-friendly, economical , and just plain fun to drive. In addition, charging an EV costs significantly less than filling up a gas tank, making EVs a more affordable option in the long run. The fastest chargers, DC Fast Chargers, can charge a car in less than an hour.

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NIO CFO says confident of meeting this year's sales target

CN EV Post

That will be achieved through new models, expanding the company's charging and battery swap network, and unlocking self-driving technology, Feng said. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost. We are very confident to achieve our sales target in 2023," NIO CFO Steven Feng said in an interview with Bloomberg TV today.

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