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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

Green Car Congress

Over the next ten years, Argentina plans to modernize and decarbonize its entire 40,000-mile rail network. We stepped back even further and asked: How can we affordably integrate new technology and required infrastructure into the world’s massive railroad networks in a way that is gradual, flexible, reliable, and affordable?

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Washington governor vetoes legislation mandating all-electric new LDV sales by 2030

Green Car Congress

Transportation is our state’s greatest source of carbon emissions and we cannot afford to link an important goal like getting to 100% zero-emission vehicles to a separate policy that will take time to design and implement.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

Blink Charging

There were no recharging stations, so batteries needed to be replaced much more often. These components are much less dense than Li-ion, have a shorter lifespan, and must be recharged more often. Every time the charge-discharge process is repeated, the battery loses a little of its capacity to store and generate power.

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How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car at a Public Charging Station?

EV Connect

We can’t expect the market to move en masse towards electric until the public recharging network matches the landscape for petrol-powered vehicles. Today’s gas station is no longer just a row of pumps, but has typically expanded to a grocery store, coffee stop, ATM and car wash. It’s where 80% of Tesla drivers refuel, for example.

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Honda Motor Europe: 2/3 of European sales to feature electrified powertrains by 2025; “Electric Vision”

Green Car Congress

Outstanding outward visibility is afforded by a sweeping panoramic windscreen and a dramatically sloping belt line that make maneuvering simple. NeuV has two seats with luggage space behind, which also stores the ‘Kick ’n Go’ electric scooter concept designed for ‘last mile’ transit.

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135. ENERGY DENSITY: GETTING TO LONGER DRIVING RANGES

Qnovo

Three factors contribute to the mass penetration of electric vehicles: Driving range that eliminates range anxiety; Lower cost batteries for affordable vehicles; Availability of fast charging. The battery in a Tesla Model S with a driving range of 400 miles can hold 100 kWh. Energy is measured in units of kWh. Let’s explore a little.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Smooth Operator.

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