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Nissan and Eaton introduce home energy storage systems with second-life EV batteries; targeting 100K units in 5 years

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Nissan and Eaton, have partnered to introduce a new residential energy storage unit: the xStorage solution. Available to pre-order from September 2016, the xStorage is designed to be the most affordable home energy storage system in the market today. Starting price for a 4.2

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Shell acquires Swiss charging network Evpass

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Founded in 2016 by Green Motion, the company was previously owned by Eaton, FMV (Forces Motrices Valaisannes) and the energy supplier AEW. Shell has announced an agreement to acquire evpass, the largest network of charging stations for electric vehicles in Switzerland.

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Lawrence Livermore Lab researchers significantly boost truck fuel efficiency through improved aerodynamics

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As reported at the DOE Merit Review in 2016, the LLNL Generic Speed Form 2 shows a strong enhanced sailing effect; the GSF2 aerodynamic performance is radically different from a typical heavy vehicle on the road. The LLNL Generic Speed Form shape has demonstrated a breakthrough in aerodynamic performance of heavy vehicles.

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Has Permian Productivity Peaked?

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As Collin Eaton of Fuel Fix notes, companies are drilling wells at a faster pace than contractors can frac them. But if well productivity has peaked, the marginal barrel will be a bit trickier to produce next year than it was in, say, late 2016. Moreover, simply drilling the wells is only one part of the equation. mb/d in 2018.

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IEA: improving efficiency of road-freight transport critical to reduce oil-demand growth; three areas of focus

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The report benefited from a joint workshop organized by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission and the IEA on the future of trucks for energy and environment, held on 8 November 2016 and attended by several stakeholders, including representatives of truck manufacturers (Daimler, Scania, Volkswagen, Volvo Trucks); energy companies (Shell, (..)

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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US EPA and NHTSA are planning to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Phase 2 standards in the spring of 2015 and a final rule in the spring of 2016. Upon federal adoption of the Phase 2 standards, ARB staff plans to present a proposed California Phase 2 program to the Board, most likely in late 2016 or 2017.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Top) 2016 XC90. More on torque infill later.)

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