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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. will deliver to the grid by the end of 2020.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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The electric SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers; with its electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the EQS SUV—the third model after the.

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Remy International, Inc. Supplying HVH Electric Motors to Daimler for 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Two-Mode Hybrid

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Remy HVH windings have a shorter end turn space than conventional round wires and are well-suited to liquid cooling. In contrast to conventional roundwire windings, the HVH stator winding uses precision-formed rectangular wires. It also lends itself to robust construction at the connections between the conductors.

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Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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when electricity rates are cheaper, or when the grid is using only renewable energy such as wind or solar power. The partnership is designed to explore ways to make plug-in hybrids more accessible to consumers, reduce petroleum-related emissions and understand issues related to connectivity between vehicles and the electric grid.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University’s Bulldog Transit System will receive funding to purchase electric buses, charging stations, and other associated equipment. Connect Transit will receive funding to replace diesel buses used in fixed route service with zero-emission, 40-foot, battery electric buses.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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A major step to becoming a leader offering luxury EVs, Genesis started production in February 2023 of the Electrified GV70 in Montgomery, Alabama. Wind and road noise were reduced partly due to acoustic laminated glass and sound-deadening insulation. There was limited body roll and the ride was comfortable and confident.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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for High Power Wind Generators The University of Houston will develop a new, low-cost. superconducting wire that can be used in future advanced wind turbine generators. used to make a wind turbine generator lighter, more powerful, and more efficient. has traditionally been too expensive to use in wind generators.

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