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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

Green Car Congress

Our vision is to offer a comprehensive line of Connect and Cruise systems from Chevrolet Performance—delivering a solution for every customer ranging from LSX V-8s to eCrate conversions. Lingenfelter Performance Engineering in Brighton, Michigan will be the first company to pilot the training and certification program.

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Flying declined substantially more than driving during the current pandemic

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However, vehicle miles traveled by cars, light trucks, and motorcycles typically account for a vast majority of travel ( 90% in 2018 ). Conversely, if the number of occupants has increased, the reduction in occupant distance traveled would be smaller than shown.

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E Paper License Plates Now Street-Legal in California

Cars That Think

2022 : The “Kindle” of license plates— Reviver ’s connected, digital RPlate —is now legal for use by any California car-owner, following a 10,000-car pilot that started in 2018. Outside of California, the device has been approved for use by commercial fleet vehicles in Michigan, Arizona, and Texas, and 10 additional U.S. Update 14 Oct.

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New photochemical diode artificial photosynthesis system doubles efficiency of solar water splitting

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nm), the energy conversion efficiency and apparent quantum yield reaches ~8.75% and ~20%, respectively—the highest values ever reported for one-step visible-light driven photocatalytic overall pure water splitting. in neutral (pH?~?7.0) overall water splitting reaction. In part of the visible spectrum (400–485?nm), Chowdhury, Michel L.

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Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it 

Electric Vehicles India

A supply chain that starts with mining and material extraction to then continue with conversion and refining of the materials and producing of battery chemicals, cells and pack. According to the study by Kim et al cells are transported from South Korea to Michigan in the United States which causes extra GHG emissions of 4.1

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ARPA-E awards $175M to 68 novel clean energy OPEN 2021 projects

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These new GaN power devices will enable the next generation of low-cost, fast, small, and reliable power electronics, which are key for efficient power conversion in data centers, solar farms, power grids, and electric vehicles. 3D-Printed Ceramic Thermocatalytic CO 2 Reactor with High Carbon Conversion and Energy Efficiencies - $3,100,104.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. He has a 34-year career as a journalist, advertiser, marketer, publicist, event planner, teacher, and fundraiser for-profit and not-for-profit organizations including Motorola, Business Marketing Association, and Michigan State University.