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

Green Car Congress

The nanostructured photoelectrode results in spontaneous hydrogen evolution from water without any external bias applied with a faradaic efficiency of 30% and excellent stability. The researchers believe this new type of photoelectrode is not only cheap to produce, but can also be recreated on a larger scale for mass and worldwide use.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

Green Car Congress

While OEMs and utilities continue to define and refine hardware standards and communication protocols for smart charging, a tremendous amount of work needs to be done in preparing both the grid and the process to accommodate the expected influx of plug-ins, and to make the process as easy as possible for consumers. —Jon Lauckner.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Ford Mustang GT Premium

The Truth About Cars

Mustangs, especially GTs, are no longer cheap, and that might get worse with the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger waving bye-bye. Yeah, passing and merging aren't just easy, they're fun. Cons Ford still uses some cheap-looking and chintzy-feeling interior materials. And the sticker does make eyes water.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

Charged EVs

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. Stronger permanent magnets in the rotor have higher capacity for thermal load, stator wires have higher cross-section and more effective turns, and coolant that combines oil and water offers more ability to shed heat. 4s sold in Canada.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Hybrid Cars.

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Special 2024 MG 4 XPower review: Brand’s first homegrown hero scores local upgrades that deliver China’s most scorching electric hot hatch

EV Central

MG describes the upgrades as a toe into localisation waters. Like the regular Xpower, you’re still using a dual-motor powertrain that delivers 300kW/600Nm, and which promises to clip 100km/h in less than four seconds. When it comes time to charge, the XPower will take 140kW DC charging. Incredible. Score: 3.5/5

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is capped at around 100kW for charging. However, it appears the maximum charging power is around 105kW, possibly 110kW.

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