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GMC electric pickup, Volvo C40 Recharge price, Lightyear One solar car production: Today’s Car News

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There’s a second, more affordable electric truck coming to the GMC brand after the Hummer EV models. And the Lightyear One solar car is coming from the factory that built the Fisker Karma. Volvo’s first EV-exclusive design has a price tag. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Amprius’ silicon nanowire Li-ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr S HAPS solar aircraft

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The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. Combining solar power and lithium ion batteries, the Zephyr aircraft holds world records for endurance as well as altitude, flying at 70,000 feet or higher.

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Toyota and Woven Planet develop portable hydrogen cartridge prototype

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Furthermore, when hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass, CO 2 emissions are minimized during the production process as well. Swappable for easy replacement and quick recharging. Hydrogen has significant advantages. Zero Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) is emitted when hydrogen is used.

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SolarCity and Honda establish investment find to finance $65M in solar projects for Honda and Acura customers

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are partnering to make solar power more affordable and available to Honda and Acura customers in the US, providing a cleaner source of electricity at a lower cost than utility-supplied power. SolarCity and American Honda Motor Co., < The offer is time-limited.

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French village increases mobility, cuts carbon with shared EV scheme

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To break the resulting isolation, the hamlet set itself up with a solar-recharging Renault Zoe EV that villagers take turns using to run errands in outlying towns, and voilà ­­– affordable, safe, and carbon-free transportation available to all.

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U Delaware team develops prototype efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for transportation

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With recent and projected cost declines in wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries, electrification using batteries has become a viable option for applications compatible with the inherent range limitations and recharging time. A paper on the work is published in the journal Joule. Zhao et al. —Zhao et al. Zhao et al.

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Why We Drive A Ford C-Max Energi And A Ford Focus Electric

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My wife and I have been very pleased with the results of green initiatives we undertook at our home, including solar panels and geothermal heating. While we didn''t find an affordable battery electric car with the 350 miles of range and 5-minute recharge time.'

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