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Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint battery research center; focus on Li-metal and solid-state

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In comparison to 2018 prices, the cost of batteries will be lowered by 75% in 2026, and 45% in 2030 to enhance the affordability and practicality of EVs. Hyundai Motor will invest KRW 9.5 trillion (US$7.4

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UNICEF: 300M children worldwide breathing air exceeding WHO pollution guidelines by 6x or more

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The report, “ Clear the Air for Children ”, uses satellite imagery to show that some 2 billion children live in areas where outdoor air pollution, caused by factors such as vehicle emissions, heavy use of fossil fuels, dust and burning of waste, exceeds WHO minimum air quality guidelines. No society can afford to ignore air pollution.

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That Was the Year That Was

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CES is cranking up this week so there’s not much time to waste thinking about the past year. Contributor Keith Turner took his video camera along to do his own comparison of some of six of the hottest EVs on the market. That Was the Year That Was. Recapping 2022—the Turning Point for EVs. We’re at it again already. and Europe.

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Material Derived From Carbonized Chicken Feathers Could Meet DOE Hydrogen Storage Targets

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The goal of University of Delaware project is to develop new low cost hydrogen storage substrates from an abundant waste material (6 billion lbs/yr in US): chicken feathers. By comparison, making a 20-gallon hydrogen fuel tank that uses carbon nanotubes could cost $5.5

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Electric motors have higher efficiency rates compared to internal combustion engines, which waste a significant amount of energy as heat. EVs convert a higher percentage of electrical energy from the battery into actual propulsion, resulting in less energy waste. This comparison does not include all the factors about eco-friendliness.

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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

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in comparison to the longer version which has an exterior length of 5.3m For comparison here’s the standard length e-Expert alongside the smaller Nissan e-NV200. Here today we’ve got the standard model which provides: 2.5 metres load length. cubic metres of load space. and up to 1.2 with a load length of 2.8m

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine). AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials.

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