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ion Ventures and LiNa Energy conclude successful test of solid-state sodium-nickel battery platform

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ion Ventures is leading the deployment of the battery in a real-world environment with a view to deploying it into the grid storage market in the future. The partners regarded the trial as a complete success, with the system demonstrating the capability to charge and discharge in accordance with expectations.

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LSBU researchers investigating metal hydride hydrogen storage for buses

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Researchers from London South Bank University (LSBU), School of the Built Environment and Architecture, are investigating the use of metal hydrides to absorb, release and store hydrogen for fuel cell buses. From Adelhelm & Jongh (2011).

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. Charging is a key barrier for the uptake of EVs by professional drivers.

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RingGo survey: only two-fifths of UK drivers likely to consider an EV for next vehicle

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The study found that almost a third (32%) of drivers who are open to EVs require a greater availability of charging points to make the switch, while one in five (20%) of those currently not considering an EV would consider buying one if their range were greater. RingGo survey.

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To Hell With The Grownups. I’m Now With Greta & #FridaysForFuture

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And when I’ve talked to them about that, it’s obvious they’re fine with that. By the end of October she was speaking at the Declaration of Rebellion, at Parliament Square, in London. And Greta is leading that charge. If they don’t know who Greta is today they’re going to find out in just a few days.

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World’s first indoor electric car drive-in cinema lands at Farnborough later this year

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Teaming up with leading Drive-In Cinema specialists, YouTube sensation Fully Charged will be hosting multiple screenings of Christopher Nolan’s latest film, the much anticipated spy thriller, TENET, starring John David Washington. ” Fully Charged intends to tour the Electric Drive-In more widely in the very near future.

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Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

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Fully re-charging the battery using off-peak electricity at current prices will cost around £1.50. Firstly, customers must reside in South East England, within a triangular geographical area joining Andover, Oxford and West London. charging cable. The MINI E driver also pays for the electricity used.

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