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Toyota develops fuel cell system for maritime applications; first application on Energy Observer

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Toyota, official partner of Energy Observer and an avid supporter of their project from the start, has developed a fuel cell system for maritime applications, with its first delivery destined for Energy Observer. Embarking in June 2017 from Saint-Malo Port in France, Energy Observer is an electrically propelled vessel of the future that is operated using a mix of renewable energies and an on-board system that produces carbon-free hydrogen from seawater.

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Confirmed: Electric cars outsold manuals for the first time in 2019

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Americans are gradually saying farewell to the possibility of manual transmissions in new cars, just as more families are discovering (and purchasing) electric vehicles. The two trendlines, it so happens, have been remarkably close to each other for the past few years—both with less than 2% of the market. But in 2019, according to Power.

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UK sales of new petrol and diesel cars could be banned by 2032

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According to the latest government plans, a ban on selling new petrol, diesel, plug-in and hybrid cars in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035 – and earlier if feasible.

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4 Best Electric Car Super Bowl Ads (And How To Save Thousands On These EVs)

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There was one surprise winner at Super Bowl 2020: electric cars. More than one of the most watched sporting events in the United States, the Super Bowl has become a platform for some of the highest profile ads. At this year’s event, car makers debuted a record four ads for electric vehicles (EVs). This is particularly surprising given how car makers have historically underspent on electric car advertising.

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

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Alstom signs first contract for battery-electric regional trains in Germany

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Alstom will manufacture , deliver and maintain until 2032 eleven Coradia Continental battery-electric trains for regional traffic on the Leipzig-Chemnitz route on behalf of VMS (Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen) and with the support of ZVNL (Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig), the two authorities responsible for this line. The contract is worth approximately €100 million.

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Why GM has put hybrids—and the Chevy Volt—in its past

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Just a year ago, GM changed its tune about the possibility of hybrids—and plug-in hybrids like the much-loved Chevrolet Volt—in the company’s near-term future. Put simply, GM was finished with hybrids. There will be no follow-ups to the Volt, no long-rumored plug-in hybrid crossover, and even no more hybrids on the way. With the.

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M3P SOC 25 to 90% vs Mode of charge : why travelling with Tesla is a no brainer

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Non EV owners often dont believe me when I argue about how easy it is to travel with a Tesla, and how convenient and fast supercharg is. So I did a small experiment, to prove it with numbers : Here is the State of Charge for my model 3, versus the mode of charge used, to see how it compares visually, even if we all know the result. Happy about this article ?

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In Norway, Asko begins piloting use of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks

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Norwegian wholesaler Asko is among the first to operate a goods vehicle that runs on hydrogen, thanks to a collaborative effort by research scientists and industry. SINTEF, one of Europe’s largest independent research organizations, has been working with Asko and hydrogen fuel for almost ten years with the aim of reducing goods vehicle emissions. Electricity generated by solar panels installed across nine thousand square metres of roofing at Asko’s regional warehouse is being used to split water

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Super Bowl 2020 electric-car ad showdown: Which one gets you charged up?

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Automakers and ad agencies might finally be starting to find the right way to position electric cars in TV commercials. The Super Bowl never was the right venue for commercials that need to run people through rational selling points. These brief and most expensive ads of the year are for brand-building, new directions, and generating buzz, with.

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Airlander Hybrid

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Don’t call it a blimp. It’s an airship. Travel the sky in style on journeys of over 4000 nautical miles with 15 of your closest friends. Supposedly 75% more efficient than other forms of aerial transportation. An all electric version is in development. I’m stoked about this. I’ve always been a fan of airships. Seriously, one bad accident and the whole industry goes up in flames?

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

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Does battery swapping have a future outside of China?

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Back in the annals of EV history, battery swapping was put forward as a way of overcoming the issue around charging time. Tesla tested in over in the USA in 2013, demonstrating its ability to swap out a Model S battery in 90 seconds, but has since abandoned it. However, in China the idea is very much alive and kicking – and government backed – so is there a future for it elsewhere?

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BMW introducing new aerodynamic wheel on iX3 EV; cast aluminum wheel with inserts

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The new BMW Aerodynamic Wheel is making its debut together with the BMW iX3, the market launch of which is planned for this year. The new combination of aluminum base wheel and individually designed inserts complements the efficient basic alignment of the BMW Group’s first purely electric Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV). Prototype of new Aerodynamic Wheel.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid adds solar roof, challenges Camry Hybrid at 52 mpg

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Especially in the numbers-focused green-car arena, some healthy competition can do wonders. And the latest 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, revealed at the Chicago Auto Show today, looks to be a great example of that. Just two and a half years after the arrival of the current Toyota Camry Hybrid and its 52-mpg EPA combined rating—the first.

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The Hummer Electric Pickup

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Hummers were a ridiculous middle finger to the environment when they were released to the public. I mean. the point of the military Hummer (or Humvee or HMMWV) was an armored truck. But again, this is the land of the civilian assault rifle. But, here we are. This thing could actually do well. A monstrous 1000hp and probably some amazing other stats that they’ve yet to share.

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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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Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Infiniti to share EV platform

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The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, including Infiniti, will move its electrification strategy forward on an all-new, shared platform. This news falls in-line with the Alliance's continuing efforts to bring its product and component sharing closer together, but it also echoes what is going on in the wider EV industry with homogenisation and platform sharing being a big theme across the board.

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JenaBatteries and BASF cooperate in the development of electrolyte for redox flow battery

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JenaBatteries GmbH and BASF are cooperating in the production of an electrolyte for a battery technology that is particularly suitable for stationary storage of electricity from renewable energy sources and for stabilizing conventional transmission grids. JenaBatteries, which has developed this technology based on a redox flow battery (RFB) with organic materials, has the first commercially available technology of this kind.

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GM teases new electric-truck details, boasts about battery flexibility

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During General Motors’ Capital Markets Day presentation for investors Wednesday, the company teased just how much flexibility—and potentially, what a wide range of global products—they can make from the company’s upcoming third-generation electric-vehicle architecture. Compared to the company’s current EV platform, as.

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Jeep E-Bike

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I’ve never biked in the snow but this picture of the new Jeep E-Bike makes me want to give it a try. Unfortunately there won’t be much snow when this is released this June. 40 mile range , probably ~25mph as per most ebikes. No word on price. [link]. The post Jeep E-Bike appeared first on Spark Powered.

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New Renault Megane E-TECH gets PHEV technology

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Renault is bolstering its ranks of PHEV cars with the introduction of the new Megane E-TECH plug-in hybrid. Following on from the E-TECH versions of the Clio and Captur, the Megane will enable the French brand to enter the C-segment fray to compete with the likes of the Mk8 VW Golf and recently-revealed all-new SEAT Leon.

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Orange County unveils 10 new fuel-cell-electric buses along with debut of US’ largest public transport hydrogen fueling station

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The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) unveiled ten new hydrogen fuel-cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 heavy-duty transit buses in Santa Ana, California. The order was previously announced in April 2018, at that time becoming the US’ largest procurement and deployment of fuel cell-electric buses. The hydrogen-fueled buses will be strategically integrated into the OC Bus fleet to operate in communities that serve disadvantaged populations.

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Lucid Air electric sedan will be previewed to reservation-holders before official bow

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Just over ten years since the first special-invitation preview events for the Tesla Model S, the closest thing to a true rival (or successor) for the Model S is finally coming to market: the Lucid Air. It’s true in more ways than one. If you don’t count the very performance-focused Porsche Taycan, there hasn’t been another proper.

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Lucid Air Shoots for the Sky

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Still prototyping building out their factory. but promising big things. The biggest being a more efficient battery. able to eek out a 400 mile range. I hope it’s true. At that point the talk of range anxiety should vanish. [link]. The post Lucid Air Shoots for the Sky appeared first on Spark Powered.

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Increase in renewable energy makes EVs cleaner than ever

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The proportion of the UK's energy generated by the burning of fossil fuels has fallen to a record low during 2019, with renewables now the biggest net contributor. This is great news for those concerned about upstream emissions from charging EVs, and should help silence detractors of plug-in cars who have long suggested that they only displace emissions, rather than reduce them.

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ElringKlinger fuel cell stacks exceeded expectations in EU-funded GiantLeap; trailer-attached hydrogen range extender for electric buses

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Within the scope of EU-funded GiantLeap project, Bosch Engineering GmbH, together with VDL Enabling Transport Solutions b.v. and their partners, designed and built a fuel cell range extender system for battery-electric buses. The system is contained in a specially designed trailer to be attached to the tow hitch of any suited electric bus. Depending on a power demand sent by the vehicle, the fuel cell system generates the power needed for the propulsion of the vehicle as well as charges the vehi

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Electrify America is gaining ground on Tesla Supercharging

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If you’re just learning the ways of electric-car ownership, the more charging-station locations, the better. And Electrify America appears on its way to catch up with Tesla’s Supercharger network in that metric. Electrify America announced Monday that it will be opening its 400th charging station location this week. All of its.

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SUPER73 R SERIES ELECTRIC BIKE

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40 miles unassisted. or 75 with you pedaling. You won’t break records at 20mph but you also won’t break the law for not having your motorcycle endorsement. You can pre-order this lil’ guy off Uncrate.com for a nice price of $2,495. [link]. The post SUPER73 R SERIES ELECTRIC BIKE appeared first on Spark Powered.

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Petrol and diesel vehicle ban brought forward to 2035, with hybrids also included

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The final year to drive a new petrol, diesel or hybrid car in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035 according to latest reports.

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Trillium completes construction of largest hydrogen transit refueling station in North America

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Trillium has completed construction of the largest hydrogen transit refueling station in North America. The Santa Ana, California hydrogen station, which went live Friday, was jointly developed by Trillium, Air Products, the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), Ballard Fuel Systems and New Flyer. Houston-based Trillium is a leading provider of renewable fuels and alternative energy solutions for fleets around the country.

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2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric: Lease deals already offset higher price tag

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Hyundai isn’t wasting any time throwing out incentives for its revamped 2020 Ioniq Electric hatchback. Just last week, Hyundai put out its official pricing information for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, which is now arriving at dealerships. But according to our partner site CarsDirect, the carmaker is already throwing out incentives on the.

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Cake Electric Motorcycle

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If Ikea were to make an electric motorcycle this would be it. 50mph, 3hr range, $13,000 USD. Kalk OR. The post Cake Electric Motorcycle appeared first on Spark Powered.

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Mercedes E-Class: Fast facts on the upcoming facelift

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With over 14 million units delivered since 1946, the E-Class has the impressive distinction of being the bestselling model series in the history of Mercedes-Benz.

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NYU team develops novel ion-conducting copolymer to increase power and reduce cost of fuel cells

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Researchers at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, led by Miguel Modestino, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a novel ion-conducting polymer (ionomer) that increases the power and lowers the cost of fuel cells. The material delivers copious amounts of oxygen from the atmosphere to the cell’s electrode reaction sites—generating more power—while reducing the amount of expensive materials such as platinum neede

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Electric payload: These 5 trucks will change America

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The age of the electric pickup truck has (almost) arrived, and with it the promise of all of the torque and none of the tailpipe emissions. Newcomers including Rivian, Bollinger, and Tesla are launching electric pickup trucks in the next few years. And America’s Big Three won’t cede market share on a segment they’ve dominated for.

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Lucid Air 1000bhp luxury EV nearing production readiness

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In the world of EV startups, a good way of garnering interest is to trump Tesla in some way. So it is with California-based Lucid, which is aiming to produce the first EV with an official range of more than 400 miles. Taking the form of the Air, the luxury saloon has a host of eye-catching stats associated with it.