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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ PHEVLERs are better than BEVs in support of the electric grid. when the battery has recently sent electricity back into the smart grid). About the authors. Dr. Andrew A. 23 ] , [ 24 ].

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Researchers in China investigate use of coal as source of lithium

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Worldwide annual consumption of lithium grew from 15,100 tonnes in 2003 to 37,000 tonnes by 2012, a 145% increase; demand is expected to rise even further with the move towards sustainable power and electrical storage capacity increases. Indeed, the extraction of lithium from coal would offer an ironic twist to its continued use.

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1st French-American EV Technology Forum

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The studies tackle the issue of the direct application of these electrical storage devices, the regenerative braking and the extension of the cycle life of Li-ion batteries. TORK ENGINEERING : is the engineering division of FAM automobiles, a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles.

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has been supporting the development of hydrogen and fuel cell technology as part of the US effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to shift to a cleaner set of energy sources and to reduce reliance on imported petroleum.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

It’s getting cleaner and prospects are improving BY TIM BENFORD: PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON, PAST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. Green Energy Ohio plant in Dayton, OH. Is it becoming cleaner? km, 49% lower than the CO2 production of a comparable gasoline car.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

It’s getting cleaner and prospects are improving BY TIM BENFORD: PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON, PAST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. Green Energy Ohio plant in Dayton, OH. Is it becoming cleaner? km, 49% lower than the CO2 production of a comparable gasoline car.

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