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Hyundai Motor to expand XCIENT fuel cell truck entry into US market

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Through the project, also known as Zero-Emission Regional Truck Operations with Fuel Cell Electric Truck, Hyundai Motor will deploy 30 Class 8 6x4 XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty tractors at the Port of Oakland, Calif., Our ultimate goal is to fight climate change and build a sustainable future.

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Diesel giant Cummins makes $3.7B bet on an electric truck future with players like the Tesla Semi

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In the company’s press release , Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger explained that Meritor’s acquisition places the diesel engine maker in a favorable position for the future. . CEO Elon Musk has explained that the Semi’s delays are partly due to battery supply. . The post Diesel giant Cummins makes $3.7B

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report.

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GM and Honda expanding partnership to codevelop series of affordable EVs in most popular vehicle segments; on sale in 2027

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The companies will also work toward standardizing equipment and processes to achieve world-class quality, higher throughput and greater affordability. Honda is making progress on its all-solid-state battery technology which the company sees as the core element of future EVs.

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FREYR Battery in license & services agreement with Aleees for LFP cathode active material

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FREYR anticipates that the agreement will enable FREYR to meet the future LFP cathode material needs of the Giga Arctic battery production facility in Mo i Rana, Norway. Aleees is one of the best-established LFP cathode producers outside of mainland China and is recognized for their world-class production technology.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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An analysis of the expected emissions performance and total cost of ownership for the ClearFlame business model versus diesel, CNG, BEV, and FCV options in the over-the-road heavy-duty truck market presented in this paper indicates that: The TCO of ClearFlame-based trucks could be, on average, $0.08 EGR and air flow component modifications.

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Leading UK scientists set out resource challenge of meeting EV targets by 2050

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The urgent need to cut CO 2 emissions to secure the future of our planet is clear, but there are huge implications for our natural resources not only to produce green technologies like electric cars but keep them charged. Energy cost of metal production: This choice of vehicle comes with an energy cost too.