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Nissan pushes for more new EVs, higher sales goals in renewed strategy

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Nissan has announced it will introduce 19 fully electric vehicles by 2030 instead of 15 in a renewed push towards electrification. Nissan will also be introducing eight new hybridized models for a total of 27 electrified offerings globally. What do you think of the article? Nissan did not break down the new EV models by region.

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NREL shows graded catalytic-protective layer boosts longevity of high-efficiency photocathodes for renewable hydrogen

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a method which boosts the longevity of high-efficiency photocathodes in photoelectrochemical water-splitting devices. Nature Energy 2, Article number: 16192 doi: 10.1038/nenergy.2016.192. Young, Mowafak Al-Jassim, Nathan R.

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Electric vs. Gasoline Cars: Uncovering the Real Climate Savior

The Truth About Cars

For instance, electricity generated from coal or natural gas is associated with higher carbon emissions, while renewable sources like wind or solar energy contribute negligible carbon pollution. The shift towards renewable energy sources further enhances the environmental benefits of EVs.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In fact, the PHEV is the only existing technology that acts as a vector for transitioning our society to exclusive use of renewable resources.

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Vedanta secures 11-year INR 3,900 cr loan from PFC – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The funding is part of the group’s renewed focus on growing its energy portfolio in India and the financial closure will enable the company to expedite the completion of the power projects. Sterlite will first commission 600 MW of renewable energy projects and add 500 MW of capacity in each subsequent quarter.

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Essential Tips for Successful Vehicle Fleet Management

Clean Fleet Report

Essential Tips for Successful Vehicle Fleet Management Efficient and Cost-Effective Processes Aid the Bottom Line This article may contain affiliate links. In this article, we will explore essential tips for successful vehicle fleet management that can help streamline operations and maximize efficiency while keeping costs in check.

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Practical aspects of off-grid EV charging

Charged EVs

An off-grid energy system basically consists of just four key components: 1) a battery to store energy; 2) one or more renewable energy sources (e.g. solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric turbines); 3) an appropriate DC-input charger for said source; and 4) a DC-to-AC inverter to power the house, EV charger, well pump, etc.

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