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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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Eos Z3 battery module Z3 battery modules store electrical energy through zinc deposition. The streamlined Eos Z3 battery module design features an aqueous electrolyte, bipolar electrodes, and a polymer casing. The project secured an up to $398.6-million

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The First Things You Must Do After Purchasing a New EV

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It is easy to overlook the importance of the legal side of owning a car when you see the open road in front of you. Get a car accident lawyer in Houston, TX , to protect yourself and your finances on the road! Of course, with most EVs maintenance falls to paying attention to your tires’ and battery’s condition.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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These requirements include ZEV assurance measures, such as requiring a consumer-facing battery state of health indicator, adding ZEVs into existing service information requirements, and adding useful life and minimum warranty requirements for ZEVs. The regulation applies to automakers (not dealers) and covers only new vehicle sales.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

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According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. How much battery range do you need for your favorite road trips? However, your electric car battery is much larger than a smartphone battery. Level 2 Chargers.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant suggests that, since the automakers have already designed the vehicles that they will be selling in 2018, they will become more vocal in 2014 to push for changes; the firm expects the dispute to escalate, perhaps resulting in legal action. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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Hedging its bets, the industry is exploring ammonia, batteries, and hydrogen, among other options for powering ships. Alexander Piragis/Alamy Batteries are an obvious nonstarter, Emblemsvåg adds. A large container ship needs about 3,000 megawatt-hours a day, which is roughly the capacity of the biggest grid battery ever built.

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Investigation Faults Ford Battery Supply Over National Security Issues

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Following fears that Ford’s electric vehicle supply chain may represent a national security issue , concerned legislators are doubling down by outlining the path battery components are required to take in order to get here. Battery production is indeed being localized. On Monday, Rep. Meanwhile, U.S.

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