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SAE releases technical white paper on two new low-GWP refrigerants; alternates to R-1234yf

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The first globally agreed candidate alternative fluid, the hydrofluoro-olefin (HFO) R-1234yf, is now entering production and use after an extensive cooperative research program (CRP-1234) administered by the SAE International and involving global car OEMs and chemical suppliers. (It Climate Change Emissions Vehicle Systems'

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IHS Global Insight Report Projects That Plugged-in Vehicles Could Capture 20% of the Global Market by 2030

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Plug-in electric vehicles—plug-in hybrids and full battery-powered—will represent nearly 20% of the global market for light vehicles in 2030, according to findings in a study on the business case for Plugged-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) by automotive industry analysts at IHS Global Insight. market share for plug-in hybrids and a 9.9%

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year. million tons.

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Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry

Blink Charging

Erika Myers Erica Myers, the author of the white paper, “ Why the Electric Vehicle Industry Needs More Women ,” is a pioneering figure in transportation decarbonization. Dr. Francis promotes EVs as a clean transportation alternative through education and outreach efforts via EVHybridNoire, a global organization with members in the U.S,

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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

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EVs wear through tires quicker, as they weigh more and their torque-rich motor systems tear away more persistently at the tread. How tire particulate emissions enter the environment (from Imperial College London 2023 report) Michelin’s Roget is aware of this issue, and he says that a white paper on the matter is forthcoming.

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Montana Company Licenses Lawrence Livermore Zinc Air Fuel Cell Technology

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Global zinc production in 21 months would be sufficient to produce one billion 10 kWh zinc air batteries—by contrast it would take 180 years of lithium production to produce those same batteries. Korea-based Leo Motors is also commercializing a ZAFC technology for use as a range extender in its vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

She outlines the variety of choices available in a white paper. According to Navigant Research, global revenue generated by ride-hailing services is expected to grow to almost $1.2 German executives see an increased global interest in using cars as a service, with consumers and fleet managers paying by the minute, hour, and day.

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