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J.D. Power survey finds China consumers increasingly enthusiastic about new-energy vehicles; ongoing importance of subsidies; battery worries

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A recent study prepared for the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism found that since 2015, China has been far the main market for electric cars (battery-electric and plug-in hybrid) followed by the EU and the US. Power Asia Pacific. —Jacob George, Vice President and General Manager at J.D.

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BNEF: wind and solar boost cost-competitiveness versus fossil fuels

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The levelized cost of electricity analysis for H2 2015 shows onshore wind to be fully competitive against gas and coal in some parts of the world, while solar is closing the gap. The LCOE for combined-cycle gas turbine generation rose from $76 to $82 in the Americas, from $85 to $93 in Asia-Pacific and from $103 to $118 in EMEA.

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Forecast puts global lead acid battery market at $76.44B by 2022

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from 2015 to 2022 due to their increasing application in UPS systems, engines, security systems, backup power, emergency lighting systems, cell phone towers and radio communication systems. In addition, its low maintenance cost along with easy installation will fuel growth over the forecast period.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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However, black carbon emissions are projected to increase in the next decade as vehicle activity increases, particularly in East and South Asia. Brazil may adopt more stringent fuel quality standards by 2015; similarly tough vehicle standards are less certain, according to the authors. Source: Minjares et al., data from Facanha et al.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen.

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This Fusion Reactor Is Held Together With Tape

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These properties provide the possibility to design smaller, less complex, and lower-cost fusion systems that are quicker to build and easier to take apart for maintenance.” In 2015, Mumgaard huddled with a group of his fellow MIT researchers to rethink the approach to fusion power.

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The Benefits of EVs and Why They’re Here to Stay

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Cut Costs, Time, and Effort with EVs Cost competitiveness, heightened convenience, and streamlined maintenance, accompanied by amplified fuel savings – these are the undeniable benefits awaiting those who make the decision to invest in EVs. Between 2015 and 2020, EV charging ports more than doubled. Ready to join the EV movement?