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LSBU researchers investigating metal hydride hydrogen storage for buses

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Thermal management for charging and releasing hydrogen from the storage system needs to be optimized to increase overall efficiency. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce very low carbon emissions and no air pollution which makes them vital to cleaning our air and tackling climate change. From Adelhelm & Jongh (2011).

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Volta's free chargers update EV drivers on local air quality

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you’re reducing the amount of localized air pollution by driving an electric car—yes, even if your local power source is a coal plant. Volta Charging is best. Anywhere you are in the U.S.,

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Nissan introduces the e-NV2000 electric van

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The drivetrain has been re-engineered in a number of significant areas to suit its new role, while changes have been made to the vehicle shell to ensure there has been no compromise to cargo space. When sales start in June, e-NV200 will be available as a van or as a five-seat people carrier in Combi or more luxurious Evalia guises.

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RingGo survey: only two-fifths of UK drivers likely to consider an EV for next vehicle

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The study found that almost a third (32%) of drivers who are open to EVs require a greater availability of charging points to make the switch, while one in five (20%) of those currently not considering an EV would consider buying one if their range were greater. RingGo survey. —Peter O’Driscoll, Managing Director at RingGo.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. Charging is a key barrier for the uptake of EVs by professional drivers.

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Which State Has The Highest Percentage Of Electric Cars? No, Not CA

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The state has always been concerned about pollution, offers healthy incentives for those wishing to purchase an electric vehicle, and if you''re keen to charge using solar power, there''s an abundance of sun to make the most of it. California has something of a reputation for being an electric car haven.

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NCSU study finds shared e-scooters aren’t always as green as other transport options

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The performance results were similar for all four types of pollution. They found that environmental burdens associated with charging the e-scooter are small relative to the materials and manufacturing burdens of the e-scooters and the impacts associated with transporting the scooters to overnight charging stations.