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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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A team at the Ohio State University has developed a membrane that regulates bi-directional ion transport across it as a function of its redox state and that could be used as a programmable smart membrane separator in future supercapacitors and redox flow batteries. —Herya and Sundaresan. — Herya and Sundaresan.

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UCR team’s new evolutionary-algorithm-based EMS for PHEVs can deliver >30% fuel savings than conventional controls

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A paper describing the research was recently accepted for publication in the journal IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. We combined this approach with connected vehicle technology to achieve energy savings of more than 30%. This project was supported in part by the National Center for Sustainable Transportation.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Plug-in hybrids are cars which may be driven typically between 10 and 40 miles on battery power (recharged at home or at a charging station) before the engine (often referred to as a range extender) starts to ‘top up’ the battery.

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Toyota initiates global recall for all-electric bZ4X SUV because its wheels may fall off

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Toyota noted that the issue is due to the bZ4X’s wheels, which may fall off because of a problem with the bolts that connect them to the vehicle. It’s been less than two months since Toyota launched the bZ4X, its first mass-produced all-electric SUV, but the Japanese automaker has now initiated a global recall for the vehicle.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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Regenerative Braking EVs often feature regenerative braking technology, which converts kinetic energy back into battery power while slowing down. More Space in the Car Itself It is a fact that EVs are more spacious compared to their rivals with gasoline-powered cars thanks to the compact battery packs and electric motors.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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Lower your company-wide emissions with sustainable vehicles. Businesses big and small will play a vital role in reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions through the transition to more sustainable transport. Do you need them to transport staff to and from home and work, or from one company location to another?

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Career Opportunities in the Electric Vehicle Industry

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Relying on the traditional fuel-intensive forms of transportation seems less promising and won’t be sustainable while serving the enormous domestic market. Policymakers are developing the idea of “Shared, Connected, and Electric” transportation with the bold goal of attaining 100% electrification by 2030.