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Hino Trucks announces Project Z for Class 4-8 zero emission trucks; fuel-cell and battery-electric

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Our holistic approach to working with technology leaders like Toyota, Hexagon Purus and Xos will result in a sustainable, low-cost product line up that will meet the needs of our customers as our industry moves forward to zero emission vehicles. —Glenn Ellis – Senior Vice President of Customer Experience.

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ClipperCreek upgrades HCS-40 and CS-40 series EV charging stations from 30A to 32A

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The HCS-40 is the first major brand, low cost, Level 2 electric vehicle charging station to break through to the 32 Amp level without increasing the selling price, the company said. kW HCS-40 now offers increased power for cost conscious customers. Charging at 32 Amps and 240 Volts, the 7.7

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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance invests in Enevate to advance Si-dominant Li-ion battery technology for EVs

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Enevate’s HD-Energy Technology for EVs features five-minute fast charging with high energy density and long driving range, with the added capability of low-temperature operation in cold climates, low cost, and safety benefits.

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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. trillion by 2040.

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Stanford scientists identify new Li-B-S solid electrolyte materials that boost lithium-ion battery performance

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Stanford University scientists have identified a new solid-state Li-ion electrolyte predicted to exhibit simultaneously fast ionic conductivity, wide electrochemical stability, low cost, and low mass density. Lithium, boron and sulfur are abundant chemicals with a price tag of $26 per kilogram.

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Rechargeable membrane-less hydrogen bromine flow battery shows high power density

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Low-cost energy storage remains a critical unmet need for a wide range of applications, including grid scale frequency regulation, load following, contingency reserves and peak shaving, as well as portable power systems. A paper on the work is published in Nature Communications.

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LeMond Carbon obtains independent verification of its carbon fiber rapid oxidation technology

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The rapid oxidation process enables LeMond to produce carbon fiber with the lowest embodied energy of any standard PAN-based carbon fiber available today. This is a significant milestone for our company. Having our technology independently verified by BV validates the revolutionary nature of our technology.