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Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

Green Car Congress

Ricardo experts in sustainable transport, with colleagues from E4tech and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg (ifeu), have produced a comprehensive lifecycle assessment (LCA) of road vehicles on behalf of the European Commission. The implementation of LCA modeling choices (e.g.

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The Road Ahead: Sustainable Vehicles Today and in the Future

Cars That Think

Sustainability has become a strategic imperative as the world continues to accelerate towards sustainable transportation, and the competitive landscape is rapidly evolving and challenging the dominance of traditional automotive manufacturers. Electric vehicles (EVs) may make up just 2.6%

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

Green Car Congress

Transportation power sources using biofuels would have been a good complement to batteries, as biofuels replicate most of the desirable properties of petroleum-based fuels. Carbon-neutral fuels are needed for sustainable transportation to overcome the range and recharge limitations of batteries and the scale limitations of biofuels.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk says electric planes would be ‘fun problem to work on’

Teslarati

Even still, while Tesla continues to advance the age of electrification with every passing day, that isn’t to say that other forms of sustainable transportation are not funneling through the brain of Musk. ” Sigh … there should be a new supersonic jet, this time electric. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 25, 2020.

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What is the differences between 400V and 800V EV architectures?

Setec Powerr

As the global demand for sustainable transportation solutions continues to rise, advancements in electric vehicle technology have come into focus. Among these, the voltage architecture of electric vehicles plays a crucial role in improving charging speed and efficiency.

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Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2021 earnings: What to expect

Teslarati

In comparison, Tesla’s revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $10.74 It would then be interesting to see if the EV maker has made more this time around, considering that legacy automakers are still struggling with their shift to sustainable transportation. . of Tesla’s revenues.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

Baua Electric

In fact, a study undertaken by a team of IIT Kanpur experts reveals that hybrid electric cars (HEVs) are more ecologically beneficial than battery electric vehicles (BEVs) based on a comparison of the life cycle emissions (LCA) of both power trains.

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