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Exeter team develops low-cost photoelectrode for spontaneous water-splitting using sunlight

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The researchers believe this new type of photoelectrode is not only cheap to produce, but can also be recreated on a larger scale for mass and worldwide use. The greatest challenge is to develop a suitable technology for large scale and cost effective solar fuel production to compete with fossil fuel. After a further 6?hours

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Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? New Kia EV3 electric SUV to cost from $50,000 and deliver 600km in range in Australia

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That includes a WLTP range up to 600km, V2L charging, a near-30-inch widescreen display, AI assistant, OTA updates, streaming services, advanced driver aids and the ability to personalise the dash and infotainment through the Kia Connect Store. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9. How are the EV3’s design and goodies?

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

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Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. The concept for an all-EV reboot of the classic Type 2 Microbus appeared in 2016 and was confirmed for production in August 2017. Whatever it is, it won’t be cheap Defining the ID.Buzz as a vehicle is difficult. 4s sold in Canada.

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Renault and Powervault in EV battery “second-life” partnership trial

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In the UK, Renault and Powervault are partnering to re-use electric vehicle (EV) batteries in home energy storage units. Powervault units can also automatically charge using low-cost, off-peak energy from the grid. —Nicolas Schottey, Program Director, EV batteries and infrastructures at Renault.

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Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz says consumers would pay for a richer combine

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They search for just right attribute, just right design and just right generation at cheap costs. They’re extra challenging, they’re extra affected person, and they’re extra savvy. They proceed to finance at larger charges or hire automobiles. At the beginning, we in point of fact embody the U.S.

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US President Biden’s union-friendly $4,500 EV tax credit buff is facing a big challenge

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In an interview with Automotive News last month, Manchin noted that the US government should not use tax dollars to pick winners and losers and that products made by companies should be able to speak for themselves. . It’s not how we built this country, and the product should speak for itself. “This is wrong.

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Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

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Capable of 250kW charging in ideal conditions, Volvo says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in under 30 minutes. The EX90 is set for production in Volvo’s American factory next year, with later production commencing at its Chinese plant. They’re not going to be cheap.

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