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Trinity, TOTAL researchers design new molecules that boost fuel efficiency

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The research was funded by TOTAL Marketing Services and supported by MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine. However, there are still some technological and affordability risks to this transition. However, using additives within ubiquitous, affordable liquid fuels can make a difference.

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Tesla Model 3 deliveries pushed back in U.S. due to high demand

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However, the Model 3’s affordable price points combined with industry-leading software and range ratings make it an ideal choice for consumers, especially if it’s their first time buying an electric car. Tesla’s profitability in Ireland doubles with Model 3 taking center stage.

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Tesla Model 3 will be Europe’s best-selling EV of 2021

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Tesla has sold 93,545 units of the Model 3 in Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Great Britain, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden; the eleven countries the site tracks. the Model 3 is the most popular EV in the market.

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Tesla Model 3 revealed as having the highest EV sales volume worldwide

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While Tesla commands the electric car market in the likes of Canada, USA, China, the United Kingdom and Australia, Nissan is the EV leader in many European countries such as Portugal, Poland, Ireland and Hungary. .

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UK Govt identifies first 9 electric drive vehicles eligible for grants of up to 5K

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The successful bidding consortia in this second phase are based in: the Midlands; Greater Manchester; East of England; Scotland and Northern Ireland. A few years ago, ultra-low emission cars with mass market appeal appeared just a pipe dream.

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Charging piles will become standard in new buildings in the UK

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The UK government has also announced that, following a successful business trial, Innovate UK will offer a new flexible and affordable innovation loan programme worth £150m over a three-year period to help UK SMEs to put their latest Commercialization of R&D innovations. .” “Increasing energy efficiency, providing 13.5

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UK Manufacturer Axon Automotive Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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Axon Automotive uses novel manufacturing techniques to make carbon fibre technology, which has been associated with racing cars, affordable for eco cars. The manufacturing roll-out will be via small factories in UK and in Europe including Spain, France, Ireland, Denmark, and Holland. Axon Automotive Ltd. Axon Automotive Ltd.

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