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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

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The EcoBoost is available in coupe – “fastback” in Ford speak – or convertible body styles and in base or Premium trims. The base price for an EcoBoost Mustang is $30,920 -- $39,020 for a convertible. Opt for a Premium fastback, and you’ll be starting at $36,445, while the Premium convertible is $41,945. It’s not perfect.

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KU Leuven team creates solar panel that produces hydrogen from moisture in air

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A traditional solar panel converts between 18 to 20% of the solar energy into electricity. m² that converts 15% of the sunlight straight into hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas produced in the summer will be stored and converted into electricity and heat in the winter. The researchers, however, say that it should be affordable.

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Volkswagen Temporarily Cutting Production of European EVs

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However, examples sold in the United Kingdom are priced closer to $44,000 (likewise converted into USD). This wouldn’t be an issue if Western consumers had an endless supply of money or if Chinese markets didn’t have so much cheap competition. But those days may be ending as even more customers are priced out of the new vehicle market.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

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With government incentives also beginning to wane, affordability remains a major concern for many motorists. A quick search on Auto Trader brings up more than 8,500 results for used BEVs and nearly 7,000 results for used plug-in hybrids, spanning 33 manufacturers and hundreds of models – from hatchbacks and hybrids to coupes and convertibles.

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Honda looks to build a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada

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After calling off beats with GM to “beat out Tesla” with a cheap SUV, it has now emerged with news that it is mulling over a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada. It also plans to convert its Honda plants in Ohio with the goal of building EVs based on the company’s new Honda e:Architecture in 2026, Automotive News writes.

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BNEF: steel industry set to pivot to hydrogen in green push; additional $278B for clean capacity and retrofits

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The report “Decarbonizing Steel: A Net-Zero Pathway” outlines the path to making profitable, low-emissions steel and describes how a combination of falling hydrogen costs, cheap clean power, and increased recycling could reduce emissions to net zero, even while total output increases.

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PNNL team develops bio-inspired iron-based catalyst for hydrogen fuel cells

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Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a new biologically inspired catalyst that is the first iron-based catalyst that converts hydrogen directly to electricity. The catalyst could support the achievement of more affordable fuel cells.

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