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China Will Attempt First Carbon-Neutral Winter Olympics

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About 160 kilometers northwest of Beijing, the city of Zhangjiakou with its rugged terrain boasts some of the richest wind and solar resources in China. Renewables account for nearly half of the city’s electricity output with less than a third of its full solar and wind potential of 70 gigawatts installed so far.

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Shell to close 1,000 gas stations to focus on EV charging deployment

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.” The recent energy transition strategy also softens some of the company’s carbon emissions targets for the next 10 years, though it still holds true to original commitments to reach net-zero carbon by 2050. percent of the public DC fast-charging network in the U.S. percent of those in the U.S.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. Audi of America is offering qualified customers who purchase or lease a 2021 Audi e-tron or e-tron Sportback a subscription to Arcadia at no additional charge for up to five years. 2021 Audi e-tron.

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EPRI Report Shows That DC Superconductor Cable is Feasible for Development Using Todays Technology

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The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has published a report that describes the design of a superconducting direct current (DC) cable system capable of moving thousands of megawatts of electricity between regions, and which is practical and ready for commercial development, using today’s technology. A Superconducting DC Cable.

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Different types of motors used in Electric vehicle

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The primary types of electric motors used in EVs are: Brushed DC Motors: Operation: In a brushed DC motor, electricity flows through brushes and a commutator, which cause the rotor (armature) to rotate. Brushless DC Motors (BLDC): Operation: Similar to brushed DC motors, but without brushes.

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Electric Vehicle Initiative Launched at Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington DC

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At the Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington, DC, 19-20 July, ministers reaffirmed their commitment to previously-announced targets for the deployment of electric vehicles, which the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates will create global market momentum leading to at least 20 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide by 2020.

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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

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While in conventional electrical machines the cooling fluid flows through a jacket outside the stator, in the case of direct cooling, the oil flows directly along the copper windings. As with the Taycan's electric motors, the hairpin winding contributes to a high yield of power and torque while maintaining compact dimensions.

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