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CSIRO team optimistic about use of nitrogenase in applications such as green ammonia production for carrying H2

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In a review paper published in the journal ChemSusChem , researchers from Australia’s CSIRO conclude that the combination of synthetic biology and materials chemistry will provide many viable options to allow the use of nitrogenase for energy applications, such as the production of green ammonia for use as a preferred liquid carrier for hydrogen. To export hydrogen from regions with high renewable energy intensity to those lean in renewable energy requires hydrogen to be in a form that is transp

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Here's why electric vehicles need different tires

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In electric cars, it's not just the powertrain that is different. It's the tires. Electric cars require special tires for a variety of reasons, tire manufacturer Continental said in a press release Friday. Their tires must handle more weight compared to internal-combustion vehicles, and deliver more torque to the road when moving away from a stop.

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'Free' EVs given away in French and German schemes

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Whilst the UK's plug-in car grant takes the sting out of buying an EV, over in mainland Europe two separate schemes have recently been implemented which have enabled people to get an EV (effectively) for nothing. In one case, we reckon it has to be the kind of scheme that the UK government should be thinking about.

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How to Import an EV to Australia

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How to Import an Electric Vehicle. We’ve been asked over the years about EV car imports and this blog is a bit of a ‘how to’ about the process. There are a number of avenues you can take with importing a vehicle from overseas – either through a bulk buy organisation where they take care of everything or by working with an import company that can guide and assist with the process. .

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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BMW to pilot second-generation hydrogen fuel cell drives in small series from 2022

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The BMW Group will pilot the second generation of hydrogen fuel cell drives in a small series in the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT based on the current BMW X5 from 2022. The fuel cell stack and the overall system are original developments of the BMW Group; individual cells of the fuel cell will come from Toyota. The BMW Group has been working with Toyota Motor Corporation on fuel cell drive systems since 2013.

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VW says that the pandemic has made EVs "more inevitable"

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The full impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic remains to be seen, Volkswagen is already predicting that it will be good for electric cars. The pandemic has made electric cars "more inevitable," declared the headline for an in-house interview with Volkswagen Group of America senior VP of strategy Reinhard Fischer posted Friday. "I expect the.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class teased ahead of autumn reveal

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Mercedes-Benz has revealed teaser shots and further details of its 2021 S-Class ahead of its full reveal later in the year.

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Aral to build more than 100 350kW ultra-fast charging points at retail sites in Germany

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Following a successful 12-month pilot project at five of its retail sites, Aral, bp’s market leading fuel retail brand in Germany, is set to roll out more than 100 ultra-fast charging points across its retail network in Germany over the next 12 months. The Aral chargers will be self-operated, powered by 100% green energy, with a charging capacity of up to 350kW.

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Kandi electric car open to US orders August 18, with $20,499 starting price

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When will electric vehicles be priced as low as comparable gasoline vehicles—or even lower than them? Those who closely follow EV adoption have been asking that question for years. And while most brands haven’t yet scaled up and cut battery costs to the point where they can reach that affordability point, a Chinese import called Kandi.

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Mitsubishi in shock withdrawal from Europe

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Maker of the UK's most popular plug-in hybrid – the Outlander PHEV – Mitsubishi has been established in the UK since 1974. However, in a move that has stunned the industry, it has announced that with immediate effect it is freezing the introduction of any new vehicles into Europe. In short, it's leaving.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Hydrogen: Not The Future Of Electric Cars

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Ever noticed how vehicles have played their part in converting our shared air into a gigantic trash bin? Undoubtedly, each one of us wants to live in a greener environment and breathe pure air free of toxins. One solution to this global problem is the idea of zero-emission cars, where two technologies have gained the spotlight: battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen cars.

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Octillion marks 100,000 EVs on the road with its batteries, 2 billion km driven

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Octillion Power Systems, a provider of advanced lithium-ion storage systems for electric mobility, announced it has reached two milestones: 100,000 electric vehicles worldwide powered by its batteries and 2 billion kilometers driven. Octillion has seen rapid growth in production capacity, experience, and partnerships over the last decade. With operations in the United States, India and China, the company has expanded production capacity to more than 3 gigawatt hours (GWh) to meet the increasing

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Electric cars are better for drive-in movies

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One of the greatest comebacks in this trend-breaking year has been the resurgence of the drive-in movie. And the best kind of modern vehicle to take in a drive-in movie is an electric car. Hemmings recently outlined several style-setting ways to go to the drive-in movies—including a 1955 Pontiac Starchief, a 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS, a.

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Koenigsegg Gemera to make UK debut at Salon Privé

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Electric hypercars are all the rage at the moment, but Koenigsegg has never been a brand to follow the trend. Its new Gemera has carved out a brand new niche vehicle type – the 'Mega GT' – and with it, brings one of the maddest PHEV powertrains we've ever come across. It's also making its UK debut next month.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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These StartUps are going to Challenge Tesla

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Electric vehicles appeared as a revolutionary technology in the automotive industry. With passing years they have gained popularity worldwide due to their efficiency, high speed, and zero-emission feature. One of the names among the top-rated electric vehicle manufacturers (and the first one) is Tesla. With a market capitalization of $107 billion in January 2020, it stands second behind Toyota, among the most valuable auto companies globally.

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Lucid Motors announces DreamDrive ADAS, debuting in Lucid Air EV

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Lucid Motors announced DreamDrive, its new advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS). The platform combines what Lucid calls the most comprehensive sensor suite on the market with an advanced driver monitoring system, all standard on the first versions of the Lucid Air EV, scheduled for delivery in early 2021. The DreamDrive technology suite supports 19 key safety, driving, and parking assist features that will be available on Lucid Air immediately upon start of production, with another eight fea

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Is the eBussy modular electric van a Microbus for an urban future?

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The Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept hints that the classic Microbus is going to get bigger. For those who think that's the wrong direction, there's the eBussy, a modular electric van that also originates in Germany. The company behind it, Electric Brands, started out making electric scooters, and is now moving into cars. With its tiny proportions and.

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Fully Electric Peugeot e-Expert van now available to lease

Green Cars News

The Peugeot e-Expert – a fully electric version of the popular Expert panel van – is now available to order.

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Importance of State-backed Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles

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It is an accepted fact that making any technological innovation successful requires the government’s strong support and backup. That’s specifically valid for the survival and development of electric vehicles. Recently, the Volvo cars’ CEO, Håkan Samuelsson, emphasized the importance of state-backed charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. According to him, plug-in hybrid is now a well-known concept and a great idea to work on.

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ExxonMobil, UC Berkeley, Berkeley Lab develop new MOF for carbon capture and steam regeneration

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Scientists from ExxonMobil, University of California, Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a new material that could capture more than 90% of CO 2 emitted from industrial sources using low-temperature steam, requiring less energy for the overall carbon capture process. Laboratory tests indicate the patent-pending materials—tetraamine-functionalized metal organic frameworks—capture carbon dioxide emissions up to six times more effectively than conventional

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Spurred by gas rationing, Peugeot made hundreds of electric cars during WWII

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Electric cars have been around longer than many people think. About 80 years ago, for example, Peugeot made hundreds of them. In 1941, faced with German occupation and gas rationing, Peugeot developed a small electric car called the VLV. The name is short for Véhicule Léger de Ville, which translates to English as "light city.

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M3P lifetime wh/km

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I took it as a reference point at 12821 kms , and I'll check how it evolves over time Happy about this article ? want to get free superchaging miles ?

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Review: Skoda Kamiq

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It’s honest, capable, good quality and good value transport for people that need to move a few people around and don’t want anything that might give them cause to think.

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Buick launches VELITE 7 EV and VELITE 6 PHEV in China

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Buick has strengthened its commitment to electrification in China with the launch of the VELITE 7 electric vehicle and VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The VELITE 7 is the first all-electric SUV in Buick’s new energy vehicle portfolio, offering 500 kilometers (311 miles) of range on a single charge. The VELITE 6 PHEV adopts Buick’s latest eMotion electric propulsion technology.

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German automakers acknowledge Tesla EV lead, express envy, plot revenge

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Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen have over decades collectively held on to a reputation that they were on the leading edge, as other automakers around the world seemingly scrambled to follow their tech, design, and engineering. Over the past several years, some might say that reputation has been usurped by a company from California: Tesla.

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EV's efficiency

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Cool EV efficiency report made by Warren Redlich video [link] Happy about this article ? want to get free superchaging miles ?

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Top reasons to lease an electric car

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Two-thirds of people expect electric cars to be the norm and referred to simply as cars by the year 2030, according to Go Ultra Low

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PNNL study finds 2028 grid resource adequacy likely sufficient for high EV penetration; managed charging strategies can double adequacy

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A new study of the impact of high EV adoption on the Western US power grid by a team from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has found that 2028 grid resource adequacy—from generation through transmission—is likely to be sufficient for high EV penetration. Under a high-penetration scenario with national electric fleets of ~24 million light-duty vehicles (LDVs), 200,000 medium-duty vehicles (MDVs), and 150,000 heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) for a 2028 time-frame, PNNL does not e

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Report: Hyundai may boost EV production after Tesla Model 3 outsold Kona Electric in Korea

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The Tesla Model 3 is currently outselling the Hyundai Kona Electric in the crossover's home market of South Korea, reports Reuters. And that might potentially prompt a an increase in electric-car production from Hyundai sooner than otherwise planned. According to the report, citing an "internal union newsletter," after Tesla had its best month in.

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PSA Group announces new EV platform

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PSA Group, which includes Peugeot, Vauxhall, DS and Citroën, has announced a new platform which will cater for larger EVs and hybrids. Called eVMP, the architecture will be used for a host of new C- and D-segment vehicles with the first planned for 2023.

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Review: Volkswagen e-Golf

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There might be a new-generation Volkswagen Golf available now, but there won’t be an electric version to replace the outgoing e-Golf model

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REG to supply biodiesel/renewable diesel blend to 12 locations in Nor Cal

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Renewable Energy Group (REG) has entered into an agreement with Hunt & Sons, Inc. to supply REG Ultra Clean at 12 locations in Northern California. REG Ultra Clean blends biodiesel and renewable diesel. The patent-pending combination delivers both biodiesel’s excellent lubricity and renewable diesel’s high Cetane and low Cloud Point in a 100% renewable fuel.

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Lucid DreamDrive assisted driving takes a different route than Tesla Autopilot

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California’s Lucid Motors Tuesday provided first details regarding its advanced driver-assistance system, called DreamDrive, for its upcoming Air electric luxury sedan. “Taken as a whole, DreamDrive signals Lucid’s intent to deliver sophisticated assisted driving capabilities in its vehicles,” said the company in a release.

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Groupe PSA introduces new eVMP platform (Electric Vehicle Modular Platform) for C- and D-segment vehicles

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Between 2020 and 2025, Groupe PSA will gradually move from two multi-energy platforms to two 100% electrified platforms to support its e-mobility development. The newly introduced eVMP (Electric Vehicle Modular Platform) platform will serve as the basis for a wide range of electric vehicles for the C- and D- segments. eVMP will offer high-performance with a range of up to 650 km (404 miles) (WLTP cycle) and a benchmark storage capacity with 50 kWh per meter available within the wheelbase.