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Citroën introduces ë-Jumpy Hydrogen van

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Citroën is supplementing its range of electric LCVs with hydrogen technology to meet the needs of the 8% of companies required to make journeys of more than 300 km (186 miles) or lacking the time to recharge their vehicle during the day. These two sources of energy combine to fuel the motor and power the drive train.

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Renault Scénic Vision hydrogen hybrid concept offers 75% smaller carbon footprint than a conventional BEV

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Its hybrid electric and hydrogen powertrain aims to reduce downtime related to energy recharging while reducing the carbon footprint, including the battery. Renault Scénic Vision is zero emission in production and in use with a 75% smaller carbon footprint than a conventional battery electric vehicle.

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MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

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The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. kWh of capacity, and operates with a state of charge window of 10-90%. Load capacity is 72 passengers.

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Volvo Car Group testing lightweight structural energy storage material applied in trunk lid and plenum cover

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A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

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Fortunately, though, at wearables’ modest power budgets, energy is effectively everywhere. But we do actually need that energy to be generated,” says Alper Bozkurt, who with Veena Misra codirects the Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) at North Carolina State University.

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BMW boss argues hydrogen will be next big thing after electric cars

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In 2005, 100 “Hydrogen 7” cars powered by the fuel’s V12 engines were produced by BMW. According to Torsten Müller-tvös, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the “magic carpet ride” driving style that has been the brand’s defining selling point is adaptable enough to be powered by sources other than electricity.

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Save $300 on Worx’s Landroid robot mower, 1-day sales on Anker 522 Powerhouse and Rexing EV charger extension cable, more

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It is joined by two one-day sales from Best Buy, the first being Anker’s SOLIX 522 Powerhouse Portable Power Station for $189 , as well as the 17-foot Rexing J1772 Extension Charging Cable at $110. Its 20V motor runs 50% longer, is 25% more powerful, and offers 10% longer life compared to similar products with brushed motors.

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