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ExxonMobil and Porsche testing biofuels and lower-carbon eFuel in race conditions

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ExxonMobil and Porsche are testing advanced biofuels and renewable, lower-carbon eFuels as part of a new agreement to find pathways toward potential future consumer adoption. The fuel will be tested in race conditions with Porsche’s high-performance motorsports engines during the 2021 and 2022 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup race series.

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Group14 Technologies begins construction of second commercial-scale silicon battery materials plant

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Built to run on renewable energy in the form of Washington State's abundant hydropower, the factory is expected to be part of a larger Group14 campus, comprising at least six modules, as the company looks to continue to expand its footprint in Moses Lake.

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Are Synthetic Fuels Really All They're Cracked Up to Be?

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With emissions regulations encouraging automakers to pivot toward tiny engines and all-electric vehicles, some have likewise expressed a renewed interest in synthetic fuels. Porsche is trying to make the case that its synthetic fuel (which it markets as “e-fuel”) is more environmentally sound than gasoline.

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Penn State team develops thermally modulated LFP battery; fast-charging, inexpensive, long-life for mass-market EVs

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There is no more range anxiety and this battery is affordable. An electric vehicle with this battery could go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3 seconds and would drive like a Porsche, he said. We developed a pretty clever battery for mass-market electric vehicles with cost parity with combustion engine vehicles.

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Tesla Model 3 leads used EV price collapse

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The Mercedes GLS and Porsche 911 rounded out the top three models that saw price appreciation over that period, growing by 11.2% On the one hand, these rapidly dropping prices now ensure more people than ever can afford Tesla vehicles, even if they are used. and 10.9%, respectively. What do you think of the article?

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Volkswagen Group now planning 22M EVs in ten years; 70 new electric models by 2028

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Switch to renewable energy sources for power supply. The first of the new-generation electric vehicles go into production this year: the AUDI e-tron will be followed by the Porsche Taycan. That makes individual mobility affordable and usable for the mainstream in the future as well. Earlier post.).

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

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You can do this online by setting up a London road user account, which you can then use to manage and renew your discount. It costs £10 each year to renew the discount, with a qualifying V5C vehicle registration certificate all you need for your claim. This discount isn’t automatic though, so you need to apply for it.