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International Copper Association pledges to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

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The Copper—The Pathway to Net Zero roadmap builds on previous best practice guidelines by ICA. These include further research and development into innovative technologies for emissions reduction, the decarbonization of local power grids and regulatory certainty, including fair and stable royalties and long-term mining licenses.

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SwRI opens Energy Storage Technology Center

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The facility houses SwRI technology to evaluate and to develop battery and energy storage systems for electric, plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles; grid storage; flywheels; and stationary systems such as flow batteries for electric power grid applications.

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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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A Porsche research vehicle with a net battery capacity of approximately 90 kWh achieved a charging capacity of more than 400 kW on the new charging station, allowing for charging times of less than 3 minutes for the first 100 km range. BMW also had an i3 research vehicle at the inauguration. million (US$8.9

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SCAQMD awards AC Propulsion $300K grant for 3 electric service van conversions

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The converted vans will run on electricity only and will charge directly from the power grid. induction motor, inverter, charger and 12V power supply. The converted vehicle will comply with Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Safety SAE J2344, and all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

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But unlike traditional gas-powered cars, electric vehicle batteries do not last as long in extremely cold weather. Keep your EV Battery Charged. Driving an electric vehicle has obvious advantages in terms of fuel efficiency, but it also comes with an important responsibility: keeping the battery charged. Keep charged.

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Standards outlined for hybrid vehicles

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J2464 Battery Pack and Capacitor Pack Safety: An overhaul of the current standard designed to determine the response of batteries to conditions or events beyond their usual operating range. J2894 Charging Power Quality: This provides guidelines and standards for the quality of the charging voltage and current at the vehicle. .

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EV myths busted: The most common electric vehicle misconceptions

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Today’s EVs have enough battery range to meet the average New Zealander’s driving needs for over a week. Currently, available electric vehicles have an average battery range of 480km, but technology is advancing so rapidly that new models can drive for almost 550km on a single charge. WHAT EV MYTHS HAVE WE COVERED?