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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. In states already in the program, the automobile industry has successfully met the required percentage.

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New report released by UK House of Commons calls for advancing date for end of sale of conventional cars to before 2040

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The UK House of Commons has released a new report on air pollution that calls for urgent action by national leadership to bring about a step change in how the problem of air quality is tackled. Air pollution cuts short an estimated 40,000 lives across the UK each year, costing an annual £20 billion (US$28 billion).

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Mazda continues supporting algae biofuels research

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In 2018, Mazda joined the Hiroshima “Your Green Fuel” Project, a demonstration project for next-generation biofuels jointly run by the Hiroshima Council for the Promotion of Collaboration between Government, Academia and the Automobile Industry and Euglena Co., kWh lithium-ion battery that allows for rapid charging up to 50KW.

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Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles 

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The development of internal combustion engine vehicles, especially automobiles, is one of the greatest achievements of modern technology. The automobile industry has made contributions to the growth of modern society by satisfying many of its needs for mobility in everyday life. . Fuel Cell Vehicles. Fuel Cell Technologies.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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Hence, your vehicle does not produce greenhouse gases or pollutants that destroy the atmosphere when you’re driving. The result is you get to play your role in protecting the environment by avoiding pollution when you travel. Many of the new batch of EVs have batteries that can charge up to 80 percent in 30 minutes or less.

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JAMA: Supporting Growth of Japan Plug-in Vehicle Fleet to 600,000 by 2020 Will Require Combination of Technical Breakthroughs, Market Innovations and the Elimination of Obstacles

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Besides the technical innovations in the battery technologies and other components and aspects of the vehicle itself, market innovations such as development of in infrastructure and the creation of initial demand is part of the approach; so is the elimination of obstacles such as inappropriate regulations and standards. Source: JAMA.

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DLR and Wuppertal publish comprehensive global analysis of e-mobility technologies, outlook and lifecycle assessments

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The focus was in particular on electrical machinery, power electronics and various technologies for traction batteries. Full battery-electric vehicles are mainly found in vehicles under 1000 kg (2200 lbs); the proportion of HEVs increases significantly with heavier vehicles. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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