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Rechargeable ultrahigh-capacity tellurium-aluminum batteries

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Researchers at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, with colleagues at Beijing Institute of Technology, have demonstrated the potential of rechargeable tellurium (Te) nanowire positive electrodes to construct ultrahigh-capacity rechargeable tellurium-aluminum batteries (TABs). A g -1 ) along with an initial 1.4

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

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Gas and oil giant Shell is looking to close as many as 1,000 retail gas stations in the coming years, as it pivots toward deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The company has also said it plans to focus on public charging stations, rather than on home charging, due to its competitive advantages in the sector.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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The EVSP working groups are currently on hiatus and will reconvene in May to address the comments submitted and finalize the document for publication by the end of June 2023. This might include, for example, comments on the document’s organization, or issues not addressed.

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Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

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Once the vehicle has been retrofitted, the owner receives all the necessary certification and registration documents indicating the type of fuel as “Electricity” (EL) rather than gasoline (ES). kWh 5 kWp/48 kWp engine Two-year guarantee

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ANSI publishes Roadmap Of Standards And Codes For Electric Vehicles At Scale; 37 standardization gaps

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The roadmap’s primary focus is on light-duty, on-road plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) that are recharged via a connection to the electrical grid, as well as the supporting charging infrastructure needed to power them. Medium- and heavy-duty EVs are also covered, as is wireless charging.

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11 EV Models Test the State of Highway Charging in Long-Distance Race — Guess Which Brand Won

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Since the dawn of modern EVs, a few groups have staged Cannonball Run–style events, and many more individuals have documented long-distance road trips, often with a goal of demonstrating the prevailing state of […]. Shortly after the second EV was built, says conventional wisdom.

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Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID can cut lifecycle CO2 by up to 56% compared to S 500

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The Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID ( earlier post ) can cut CO 2 emissions by some 43% when recharged using the European electricity mix and by up to 56% when using hydroelectricity compared to the conventional S 500 model on a full lifecycle basis, according to the environmental certificate awarded by TÜV SÜD. Source: TÜV SÜD.

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