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LSBU researchers investigating metal hydride hydrogen storage for buses

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From Adelhelm & Jongh (2011). Thermal management for charging and releasing hydrogen from the storage system needs to be optimized to increase overall efficiency. On demand, the hydrogen is released from the hydride (endothermic reaction), utilizing the waste heat of the fuel cell. EP/T022760/1. EPSRC funding award.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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RE-TROFIT: To extend significantly the life of vehicles. The entity will thus offer a turnkey service for the sales network: optimized transport of vehicles, supply of spare parts (Re-Cycle Center), renovation, storage, production of photos and videos and their online availability.

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Got a 2011 Chevy Volt? Check Your 110V Charge Cable

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If you’re thinking of buying a 2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, then you’re probably already aware that its 16 kilowatt-hour battery pack is much smaller than the battery packs normally found in pure electric cars.

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The 2018 Honda Clarity real-world review: enough to challenge the Chevrolet Volt?

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I’ve owned two Chevrolet Volts, an early 2011 model and, currently, a second-generation 2017 version. They’re sleek, sprightly, and have enough electric range to cover most driving. For longer trips, the gas engine kicks in when the charge runs out. I have loved them both.

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Can You Charge a 2011 Nissan Leaf by Towing it? Apparently So (VIDEO)

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Imagine the scene: You’re out in your 2011 Nissan Leaf only to discover you have 6 miles of available range left but need to travel 26 miles to reach your youngest daughter’s birthday party. Oh, and there’s no-where to charge. At least, that’s the crazy premise which lead the team over at Leafplan.nl

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VIDEO: Hack of 2011 Nissan Leaf Provides Faster Charging, But is it Safe?

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Charge Anxiety, the fear that your electric car won’t charge up as quickly as you need it to may be one step further away if you’re a 2011 Nissan Leaf owner willing to throw caution to the wind and hack your $25,000 bundle of joy.

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UK chooses to axe electric vehicle grant programs as popularity skyrockets

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The grant system, launched in 2011 as part of a system to kick start the EV sector in the UK, has ended for most consumers, only leaving grants available for vehicles in niche and commercial uses. The press release also highlights the DfT’s new focus on charging stations. link] pic.twitter.com/PWoArc35C8.

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