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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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Today, new plants in Europe are already planned with a CO2-neutral energy supply from the start. With a CO2-neutral energy supply of the plants, we are consistently pursuing this approach and are actively driving sustainability in production. The decision also fits with our overall strategy.

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Mercedes-Benz begins production of two A-class PHEV models at Rastatt plant

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kWh/100 km, electric range 75 km, combined CO2 emissions 33-32 g/km). It can be charged at an external AC or DC electric energy source. l/100 km, combined power consumption 15.0-14.8 kWh/100 km, electric range 74 km, combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km). The A 250 e Sedan (combined fuel consumption 1.4

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Researchers Aim to Decarbonize Chemical Industry by Electrifying It

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André Taylor (center), Center Director for DC-MUSE, working with students from the unit operations senior lab course at NYU Tandon. That’s what DC-MUSE is addressing.” In their analysis of decarbonization methods, DC-MUSE researchers identified pathways including resistive, microwave, and inductive heating strategies.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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The DC and fast charging infrastructures for BEVs are very expensive to construct [ 13 ] & operate, and are wasteful of electricity inversely to the square of charge time (meaning ½ the charge time 4 times the losses, and ⅓ the charge time 9 times the losses). BEVs have an ongoing problem with range anxiety. [

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What is Electrification of Transportation?

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Globally, the transportation sector contributes about 25% of all CO2 emissions. In the US, 36% of electricity is generated using renewables, including wind, solar, and hydropower, as well as non-CO2-emitting nuclear power. An additional 35% is from natural gas, which emits the least CO2 of any fossil fuel.

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Where to locate public chargers?

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It is a fact not obvious to non-electric vehicle (EV) owners that every electrical outlet (110v, 220v, or DC fast 480v) is a potential refueling spot for EVs. Electricity is ubiquitous, EVs refuelable by wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, or traditional energy sources. BY TIM BENFORD AND RAPP HANKINS OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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4 Onboard Charger: The onboard charger converts AC (alternating current) power from an external charging station or electrical outlet into DC (direct current) power to recharge the vehicle’s battery pack. 7 DC-DC Converter: A DC-DC converter converts high voltage DC supply from the battery to low voltage supply.