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Swedish Energy Agency grants PowerCell $1.4M loan for the development of next-generation fuel cell APU system

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The next-generation unit covers a larger power range up to 25 kW and maintains the same tolerance towards CO and reformate gas as the present platform. Downstream, sulfur is trapped and carbon monoxide is cleaned up while the hydrogen content is enriched. This is achieved through special gas inlets and flow field design.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

EV chargers are more than just high-current electrical outlets. EV charging software manages much more than just topping up the battery in an electric vehicle. Charging-point software – EVs can draw charging current from “dumb” electric outlets. Unlike Level 1 and Level 2 chargers, they employ DC (direct current).

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

Clean Fleet Report

That meant looking for a decent public DC charging station in a nearby town. I don’t understand why all chargers won’t accept credit cards just as they do at gas stations. He was a Swede and had driven all the way from Sweden without any charging issues. I was right, it only boosted the battery level from 31% to 51%.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). Of course, the EPA “green” scores are 10 for both Smog and Greenhouse Gas.

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EU launches clean fuel strategy; EU-wide standards of equipment and binding targets for infrastructure

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Clean fuel adoption is being held back by three main barriers, the EC said: the high cost of vehicles; a low level of consumer acceptance; and the lack of recharging and refueling stations. —“Clean Power for Transport: A European alternative fuels strategy”. The main measures proposed are: Electricity. Source: EC.

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ABB charges into the future with Formula E

Charged EVs

The global electric racing championship Formula E has been a huge success by any measure. Automakers like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Nissan, and Jaguar have embraced the series, which is surely the world’s most prominent showcase for electric vehicle performance. Don’t most of today’s e-buses offer both Level 2 and DC charging?