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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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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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As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

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In their Gigafactories, they use renewable energy sources like solar and wind to power their manufacturing facilities which in turn reduces the carbon footprint associated with production. Affordably positioning their product range is very crucial for EV makers. For instance, the Nissan Leaf is a classic example.

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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.