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Yamaha and Sumitomo demo on-board thermoelectric generator for CO2 reduction

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In parallel with the existing alternator the TEG unit was connected directly to an existing 12V battery via a DC-DC convertor with maximum power point tracking function, which enabled the unit to operate at its optimum and efficiently obtain electrical power.

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New Mercedes-Benz S-Class PHEV produces 14.1-36.2% lower CO2 emissions that predecessor

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This is mainly due to the increased light-alloy content in the bodyshell and the larger high-voltage battery with a capacity of 28.6 Alongside the CO2 improvement, the S 580 e also has advantages over its predecessor with respect to its eutrophication (EP) and summer smog (POCP) potential.

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FedEx Express and Nissan to begin testing e-NV200 battery-electric van in DC

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and Nissan will begin testing the Nissan e-NV200 battery-electric compact cargo vehicle under real world conditions in Washington, D.C. FedEx will deploy the Nissan e-NV200 in the Washington, DC area, where it will undergo field tests that subject it to the routine requirements of a delivery vehicle.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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Today, new plants in Europe are already planned with a CO2-neutral energy supply from the start. With a CO2-neutral energy supply of the plants, we are consistently pursuing this approach and are actively driving sustainability in production. The decision also fits with our overall strategy.

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Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

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The battery capacity of the iONTRON eMixer is 350 kWh; one battery charge is sufficient for a full workday of around eight hours with five to six tours in inner-city traffic. It recovers its full battery capacity overnight at a DC charging station in the ready-mix concrete plant.

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Researchers convert atmospheric CO2 to carbon nanofibers and nanotubes for use as anodes in Li-ion and Na-ion batteries

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Researchers from George Washington University and Vanderbilt University have demonstrated the conversion of atmospheric CO 2 into carbon nanofibers (CNFs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for use as high-performance anodes in both lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. times above that of sodium-ion batteries with graphite electrodes.

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Everything you should know about electric truck charging

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With over a quarter of total road transport CO2 emissions attributed to heavy-duty trucks, transitioning to an electric fleet is not only an environmentally responsible choice but also a strategic move to stay ahead in an increasingly green-conscious business world​.