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Honda to advance fuel cell system as core of its hydrogen business; expansion to other areas; new FCEV in 2024

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With the next-generation fuel cell system being co-developed with General Motors (GM), Honda will aim to more than double the durability and reduce the cost to one-third, in comparison to the fuel cell system installed in the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell.

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Ford selects AeroVironment as preferred charging station supplier

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AeroVironment has deployed more than 11,000 charging stations across North America. AeroVironment’s 240-volt home charging package will recharge the C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrids in 2.5 By comparison, charging the Focus Electric from a standard 120-volt wall outlet can require 18 to 20 hours for a full recharge.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating. (1 The C-MAX vehicles will be built on the company’s global C-segment platform and are two of five electrified vehicles Ford plans to launch in North America in 2012. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Electric Vehicles Are Only Getting Cheaper To Own

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For this comparison, we use the price of regular. This is called regenerative braking, and it drastically reduces the wear on the brakes, not to mention saving on fuel costs by recharging when traveling downhill. . For cost comparisons, we use an oil-change window of 7,500 miles. Taking a national average of 25.1 for premium.

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United Natural Foods Installing Air Products Hydrogen Fueling Technology for 65 Fuel Cell Forklifts

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In contrast, traditional battery-powered equipment must be placed temporarily out of operation for battery replacement and required battery recharging approximately every four to six hours. hydrogen fuel cell-powered forklifts at Nestlé Waters North America in Dallas, Tex.;

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Lux: future use of wide bandgap materials in power electronics will reduce EV cost

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Applied in an EV, WBG materials could cut electricity losses by 66% during vehicle battery recharging, the DOE says. million project led by APEI , in collaboration with Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.; As just one example of government funding, the US DOE is contributing $1.8 million to a $3.8-million

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” Fisker said the new model will target global markets, including North America, Europe, China, and India.

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