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HySiLabs raises 13€M in Series A; siloxane liquid carriers for hydrogen

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In 2022, HySiLabs was selected as French Tech Green20 (development programme for top 20 promising French green tech startups) and won the French CEO of the Year Awards at EU Business News. Also, HySiLabs have recently signed an MoU with Vinci Geostock to test underground storage of hydrogen.

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Brake-dust particles’ electric charge might help curb emissions

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Up to 80% of brake-dust particles have an electric charge, which could serve as a means of controlling brake dust and improving air quality, according to a new study from the University of California, Irvine (via Green Car Congress ).

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Photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to formic acid using an alumina-supported, iron-based compound; 80-90% selectivity

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A research team from Tokyo Tech has used an alumina-supported, iron-based compound to develop a catalyst that can efficiently convert CO 2 into formic acid (HCOOH) with ~90% selectivity. The rising CO2 levels in our atmosphere and their contribution to global warming is now common news. Kazuhiko Maeda. FeOOH; geothite).

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TTTech Auto gains US$285M investment from Aptiv and Audi

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With this latest funding round and a valuation of more than US$1 billion, TTTech Auto confirms its strong position amid a growing number of auto tech unicorns. The fruitful collaboration on this platform was honored with the Automotive News PACE Award in 2019.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. In fact, some experts predict electric vehicles (EVs) to account for 65 percent to 75 percent of sales in 2050—which is also good news for the environment.

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Honda establishes Hynex Mobility Service JV in China; connected services

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Honda said that Neusoft Reach is an indispensable local partner which will enable Honda to offer new value through connected services in China quickly while ensuring high quality. China is a key market for Honda, accounting for majority of its vehicle sales volume. Honda is the second most sold brand in China after Volkswagen.

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J.D. Power, SurveyMonkey find automakers not making progress in persuading consumers to want electric or self-driving vehicles

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It was a little surprising to find consumer sentiment about self-driving vehicles and electrification has stayed flat, but it shows that consumers are really steadfast in their opinions about new mobility technologies right now, regardless of how close they are to being available for purchase.

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