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News: Nissan Charts Future EV Plans

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There will be seven all-new models launched in North America, 78-percent of the current Nissan line-up will be refreshed, and they will be introducing e-Power (Nissan’s term for its series hybrid powertrains) and pure electric models. The Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the largest and most prestigious automotive events in Japan each year.

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Stanford faculty awarded $2.2 million for innovative energy research; fuel cells, hybrids, splitting CO2

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million to Stanford faculty for promising new research in clean technology and energy efficiency. Multiple controlled experiments may produce valuable insights for policymakers. Projects include: Trip Estimation Techniques to Better Manage Hybrid Vehicle Batteries. Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Fuel Cells Hybrids'

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Of that 10% improvement, about 6% can be attributed to the new hybrid system (including the larger combustion engine) and about 4% to efficiency improvements in other aspects of the vehicle, such as better aerodynamics, said Chief Engineer Akihiko Otsuka. Hybrid Synergy Drive. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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The first Honda hydrogen vehicle–the FCX EV Plus 1997-99 Insight Hatchback Hybrid 1999-2006 Civic Hybrid 2003-* (offered intermittently in various generations of Civics starting with the 7 th generation in 2003; note: An all-new Civic Hybrid will be released in 2025.) Two (or is it three?) kg of hydrogen).

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales (BEV+PHEV) topped 14 million units in 2023 ( EV Volumes ) and are projected to surpass 45 million by 2030 ( IEA ). In a recent research report, Driivz was recognized as the top-ranked EV networking software in the Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S.

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Big Science tools for clean transportation: neutron scattering at ORNL

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This begins an occasional series on “big science” tools hosted at US national laboratories that are being applied to support the development of technology innovations for clean transportation. WAND: US/Japan Wide-Angle Neutron Diffractometer. HYSPEC: HYSPEC Hybrid Spectrometer. TOPAZ: Single-Crystal Diffractometer.

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Can Toyota really claim to be green? The Green Piece

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First it heads to Wales… then to China… and finally to Japan where it is then shipped for sale worldwide. What’s more is that Toyota has made huge strides in cleaning up its manufacturing process – seemingly at least on a par with any other manufacturer – and while there is still a long way to go, its efforts should be applauded.

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