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MIT researchers develop optimized sulfidation separation process for rare earth and other key metals

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New processing methods developed by MIT researchers could help ease looming shortages of the essential metals that power everything from phones to automotive batteries by making it easier to separate these rare metals from mining ores and recycled materials. Image: courtesy of the researchers. —Antoine Allanore.

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MIT, Ford researchers find lightweight conventional vehicles could have lower lifecycle GHG impact than EVs depending upon location

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Researchers at MIT and the Ford Motor Company have found that depending on the location, lightweight conventional vehicles could have a lower lifecycle greenhouse gas impact than electric vehicles, at least in the near term. Their paper is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. This is a significant advance.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ Using PHEVLER batteries for transportation when the vehicle is moving and for grid storage when the vehicle is parked maximizes the economic value of these green machines. About the authors.

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MIT study measures which kinds of infrastructure improvements could get more electric cars on the road

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A new study from researchers at MIT uncovers the kinds of infrastructure improvements that would make the biggest difference in increasing the number of electric cars on the road, a key step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Addressing the range issue through infrastructure is essential, Trancik says.

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Lyft and nuTonomy form strategic R&D partnership to optimize passenger experience in self-driving cars

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The collaborative R&D effort will take place in Boston, MA, where nuTonomy has been testing its self-driving electric cars since the beginning of the year. —Karl Iagnemma, CEO and Co-founder of nuTonomy. Earlier post.) The tests are being conducted in Boston’s Raymond L. Founded by Drs.

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Delphi Partnering with WiTricity to Develop Automatic Wireless Charging for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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The collaboration between the two companies is intended to help establish a global infrastructure of safe and convenient charging options for consumer and commercial electric vehicles. Drivers would simply park their electric vehicle over a wireless energy source that sits on the garage floor, or is embedded in a paved parking spot.

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Nissan Exploring Inductive Charging Capable of Power Transfer Over Longer Distances for its Plug-ins

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Nissan is developing an inductive charging system capable of transmitting power wirelessly over longer distances, and is exploring scaling it up for use with its electric car. A spin-off from MIT, WiTricity , is commercializing an innovative approach to longer-distance wireless charging.

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