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DRX Consortium to accelerate commercialization of disordered rock salt (DRX) cathode materials

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Lithium batteries made with DRX cathodes could safeguard the automobile industry and therefore consumers from higher prices spurred by supply constraints. The United States aims to make half of all new cars sold in 2030 zero-emissions vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell electric vehicles.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. This lower drag coefficient results in a significant fuel consumption reduction at higher speeds. Background.

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Career Opportunities in the Electric Vehicle Industry

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It is expected that by 2030, the nation’s automobile sector, which is currently the fifth-largest market, hopes to be the third-largest in the globe. Relying on the traditional fuel-intensive forms of transportation seems less promising and won’t be sustainable while serving the enormous domestic market.

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

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And while the scoffing tends to center around the "purity" of cycling—the idea that e-bike riders are somehow lazy cheaters—that electric assist is actually luring people off the couch for healthy exercise. Industry analysts expect that uptick in adoption to continue.

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Top Reasons Why India Needs Electric Vehicles?

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Certainly, the population, the country’s dependency on thermal power plants for electricity has a certain role on that, the major contributor is IC engine powered vehicles and a considerable percentage of IC engine vehicles in India is outdated and performing poorly in terms of fuel efficiency. 2 Better health for the citizens.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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President Biden says his EV policies will result in “one million new jobs in the American automobile industry. Fossil fuel job impacts. EVs will obviously have an impact on jobs in the fossil fuel and biofuel industries as well. The Princeton analysis estimates that by 2030 net fossil fuel energy jobs in the U.S.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. By partnering with these two industries. Batteries not ready.

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