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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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Despite issues with the efficiency and cost of hydrogen as a fuel, FCEV remains in the conversation as a technology for long-haul trucking applications, where a greater range is required, though the viability of this technology is dependent on the production of low-cost green hydrogen. Electric Two-wheelers - 9 GWh. Electric Buses - 12 GWh.

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Anderman: Li-ion capacity far outstripping demand as automakers focus more on hybrids, less on full EVs

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Conversely, those of HEVs are in line with plans. Consequently, Anderman sugests, government policies including the California Zero Emission Vehicle regulation; the European tailpipe CO 2 regulations; and the Chinese ‘new energy vehicles’ rules will continue to have an overriding impact on the development of the xEV industry.

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Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it 

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Lithium-ion batteries are something which everyone prefers over lead-acid batteries, since the last ten years its been seen used mostly mobiles to every electronic appliance. Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it . As much as 75 per cent of energy consumption from a battery comes from the cells.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) at least, the recycling infrastructure for the well-established lead-acid batteries is robust. Lead batts are around 98% recycled. In the U.S. In the U.S.

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