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Exeter team develops low-cost photoelectrode for spontaneous water-splitting using sunlight

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The researchers believe this new type of photoelectrode is not only cheap to produce, but can also be recreated on a larger scale for mass and worldwide use. It then underwent a second cycle of water splitting test to determine if the electrode was re-usable and how much the performance varied. After a further 6?hours Govinder S.

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Seven day test: 2025 Leapmotor C10 Design EV. I’ll check back when you’ve finished it.

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But does its cheap price – from $45,888 before on-roads – equate to decent value? At a set of traffic lights I go into the driver assist (ADAS) menu and turn everything off. First impressions also reveal the steering is far too light (even in a so-called Sport mode), and brake feel’s pretty woeful.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

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The overarching question was not whether the light-duty transportation sector would electrify to a significant degree, but when. An electric vehicle charging at 110V takes about 6-7 hours; moving up to 220V brings charge times down to 2 and 3 hours, Darbee said. Infrastructure, recharging and business models.

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2025 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive review: Can the cheapest Model Y hold off the even cheaper Chinese competition?

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We’re testing the cheapest one, the single motor Rear-Wheel Drive, which lists at $58,900 before on-road costs. But I do think we’re taking minimalism just a little too far. Charging is capped at a reported 220kW, while home charging is capped at 11kW. There are two models, so far, in this new Model Y family.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

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Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. VW quotes a maximum charging rate of 170 kilowatts, and DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent of battery capacity in about 20 minutes (under ideal circumstances). The third row can be removed entirely. 4s sold in Canada.

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Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? New Kia EV3 electric SUV to cost from $50,000 and deliver 600km in range in Australia

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That includes a WLTP range up to 600km, V2L charging, a near-30-inch widescreen display, AI assistant, OTA updates, streaming services, advanced driver aids and the ability to personalise the dash and infotainment through the Kia Connect Store. The rear has EV9-like geometric LED lights integrating with the rear glass.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.

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