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Hydro starts aluminum production at HAL4e pilot plant; highest energy efficiency, smallest CO2 footprint

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Hydro began the HAL Ultra R&D initiative in 2010, with the long-term vision of being able to produce aluminium at a specific DC energy consumption of only 10 kWh/kg without net CO 2 emissions. Total costs are estimated at NOK 4.3 billion (US$557 million), consisting of net project costs of NOK 2.7

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Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Review

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(Calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW – find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car ). Cost per mile : As little as 3.4p calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW). 4 GTX can rapid charge at up to 125 kW DC, when the charging time is 38 minutes from 0 to 80%.

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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Review

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Can charge at 100 kW DC. Calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW – find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car ). Cost per mile : As little as 3.4p calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW). CO2 emissions (WLTP): 0 g/km. Ambient interior lighting.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

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With two Electric cars, at the time a Nissan Lean and Mitsubishi Outlander, we use a considerable amount of electricity but not much petrol, so already we were a reasonable way down the less CO2 road. According to the Department for Business, the average cost for standard electricity in the UK in 2020 was 17.2p/kWh. So much for power.

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Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro review

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Cost per mile: As little as 4p per mile (calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW). There are charge ports on both sides of the car – for a Type 2 connector for home AC charging on the passenger side, and the same port together with a CCS connector for DC public rapid charging on the driver’s side. Get a quote.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Technologies to Address Internal Heating in DC Bus Capacitors Capacitors suitable for harsh automotive environments must suffer extreme environmental conditions. Grant applications must show that the concept(s) can be cost-effectively incorporated into the high-rate, high volume manufacturing of commercial passenger vehicles.

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How Electric Vehicles Help You Prolong the Life of Your Fleet

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When considering electric vehicles for a commercial or government fleet, fleet owners and managers must always ask, “How much will this cost?” Regardless of the vehicle drivetrain, all light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles will eventually need maintenance or repairs on the hundreds of moving parts.

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