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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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This drives not only a rise in fuel and electric energy consumption, but also creates a wider footprint in vehicle and battery production. Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel.

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UK to invest £200M in fleet of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

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The 3-year comparative programme will begin later this year to help decarbonize the UK’s freight industry with initial competitions for battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel-cell technology launching shortly. This will begin with demonstrations of battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks. battery electric HGVs for?use

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) finds that, taken together with public transport, walking and cycling for short city journeys provide the greatest benefits for both human health and the environment in urban areas. A simple example would be a short trip by electric kick scooter. g CO 2 per kilometer.

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Honda begins test-driving of MC-? micro-sized EV using renewable energy

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Honda’s micro-sized EV, using photovoltaic (PV) energy for recharging, as part of the Miyakojima City Small-sized Electromotive Mobility Project. will be charged from three new PV recharging stations newly built by Toshiba. Honda Motor Co., PV charging station and MC-?. Click to enlarge.

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GWU researchers introduce new class of molten air batteries; significantly greater energy capacity than Li-air

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Researchers at George Washington University led by Dr. Stuart Licht have introduced the principles of a new class rechargeable molten air batteries that offer amongst the highest intrinsic electric energy storage capabilities. Energy Environ. Licht et al. Click to enlarge. —Licht et al. —Licht et al. Batteries'

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Exploring the Potential Use, Impact and Valuation of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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A study by Jonn Axsen and Ken Kurani from the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, estimates electricity and gasoline use under three recharging scenarios. the electric range capability—of the PHEV. the electric range capability—of the PHEV. Axsen and Kurani.

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Peugeot unveiling EXALT plug-in hybrid concept at Beijing show

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The 4-cylinder gasoline engine develops a specific power output of nearly 170 bhp (127 kW) per liter. At the rear, the multi-link rear axle contains a 50 kW electric machine for electric or hybrid phases of operation. This machine also intervenes to recharge the battery through recuperative braking.

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