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Tesla Sets the Charge: Universal EV Standards in the Making

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Photo credit: MikeDotta / Shutterstock.com The electric vehicle (EV) charging sector is experiencing a major shift with the introduction of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS). This initiative is transforming the EV charging experience, aiming to parallel the simplicity of fueling conventional gas and diesel vehicles.

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Honda adding new standard features and lower-priced entry-level model to Insight lineup

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The new entry-level 2011 Insight. The 2011 Honda Insight hybrid, now on sale in the US, gains new standard features and the addition of a value-oriented entry model featuring an MSRP starting at $18,200. gallon fuel tank, the Insight delivers an estimated maximum driving range exceeding 400 miles. Click to enlarge.

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New Lloyd’s / Maersk quantitative risk assessment of ammonia as marine fuel recommends range of risk mitigation methods

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Seen as one of the most promising alternative fuels for the maritime energy transition, ammonia can be combusted with almost no carbon dioxide emissions. However, using ammonia as a shipping fuel can create potential safety hazards, including toxicity. Care of our seafarers and strong safety management are imperative.

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Hyundai bringing XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks to California

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Hyundai Motor Company will deploy the company’s latest hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks in California in two publicly funded projects to improve the air quality in the region. 30 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in northern California by early 2023. 30 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in northern California by early 2023.

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Toyota showcases compact engines adaptable to different fuels – ET Auto

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Toyota Motor showcased next-generation engines on Tuesday that can be used in cars as varied as hybrids and those running on biofuel, as it targets tougher emissions standards and doubles down on its strategy of selling more than just EVs. Plug-in hybrid, fuel-cell and all-battery electric vehicles together accounted for just 2.9%.

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2019 Honda Insight, Chevy Bolt EV fast charging, and fuel economy commentary: Today's Car News

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We take a broader look at the 2019 Honda Insight. We explain how readers can make themselves heard about the EPA's proposed freeze in fuel economy standards. The 2019 Honda Insight. GM works to create an ultra-fast charging system for the Chevrolet Bolt EV. And will electric cars displace hybrid vehicles?

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US launches government-wide Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge; 3B gpy by 2030; 100% of demand by 2050

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The challenge, initiated by the three agencies signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU), has the goal of supplying at least 3 billion gallons of SAF per year by 2030 and, by 2050, sufficient SAF to meet 100% of aviation fuel demand—currently projected to be around 35 billion gallons per year. Promote end use of SAF.

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