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Who Will Free EV Motors from the Rare Earth Monopoly?

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As the world builds more and more electric cars and trucks—and electrifies other modes of transit—a race is underway to build the ideal, mean-and-green motor. The goal is a traction motor that’s at least as powerful, reliable, and lightweight as today’s industry standard rare-earth permanent magnet synchronous motor.

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EIA: 95% of the fuel ethanol moved in the US in the first half of 2022 moved by rail

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Fuel ethanol, a biofuel most commonly mixed with finished motor gasoline, is second only to coal as the most-transported fuel by rail. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) Petroleum Supply Monthly , 95% of all US fuel ethanol deliveries between regions in the first half of 2022 were by rail.

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AC Propulsion signs electric vehicle drivetrain and battery pack supply contract with Beiqi Foton Motor

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of Beijing (China) has entered into a supplier contract with Beiqi Foton Motor Co. AC Propulsion notes that this is the first deal where a US-based company will supply the major EV components for a China-built EV. AC Propulsion’s sister company e.motor Advance Corp. of Beijing.

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Nissan FY 2014 global corporate activities reduce CO2 emissions by 22.6% compared to FY 2005

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Nissan Motor Co., cut in CO 2 when compared to fiscal year 2005, thus achieving its goal to reduce CO 2 emissions from corporate activities by 20% during that period. The company achieved a 22.6% Nissan is improving sustainable mobility through the widespread use of electric vehicles.

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Johnson Controls to supply absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries to SAIC for start-stop vehicles in China

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Johnson Controls has signed a new long-term automotive battery supply agreement with SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) to provide its Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) lead-acid batteries to power SAIC Motor’s Start-Stop vehicles. The China region is Johnson Controls’ primary target for market expansion.

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EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

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According to the report, GHG emissions in 2012 showed a 10% drop below 2005 levels, and were only slightly above the emissions in 1994 (6,520 million metric tons). These gases include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz to deliver 100 Citaro hybrid buses to Atac in Rome

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The current large order signals the return of EvoBus Italia to the capital; the company has already supplied buses to Atac: 450 Citaro between 2001 and 2005. An electric motor converts energy into electricity when the vehicle is coasting or braking. The electric motor assists the combustion engine when the bus pulls away.

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