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Honda to show EV concept with AI emotion engine from joint project with Softbank

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At CES 2017, Honda will showcase what it calls a future technology path toward a redefined mobility experience. KHI) announced it was moving forward with plans to develop next-generation motorcycles that have a personality and can grow along with the rider. Earlier post.) In August 2016, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

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ExxonMobil predicts peak in light-duty vehicle liquid fuels ~2030, but ongoing role for oil in the mix

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Significant increases in future fuel economy across all transportation modes will lead to a further decoupling of transportation services and energy demand, the report finds. Rising incomes will increase demand for personal mobility in the form of cars and motorcycles, the report projects. per year; coal demand decreases about 2.4%

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Why Do Japanese Automakers Like Hydrogen Power?

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While this is supposed to encompass construction equipment, small boats, airborne drones, and even motorcycles, the scheme doesn’t seem to focus on automobiles. Presently, the vast majority of hydrogen is produced using coal or natural gas as feedstocks. But such a breakthrough seems a long way off.

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New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

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90% is from coal. bus: 50, motorcycle: 1, e-bike: 1. Among their findings were: The order-of-magnitude variability in EGU emission factors by region yields the same degree of variability in EV emission factors and with the same spatial pattern (highest in the Northeast because of heavy reliance on coal). Credit: ACS, Ji et al.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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digs into the viscous world of biofuels and the fast-paced transit arena, exploring the technologies and substances that are the future of transportation. Pages: [1] 2 3 4 » Tell us what you think: Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website Welcome to. Subscribe Subscribe via RSS What is RSS? About Gas 2.0

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Los Angeles to lease 160 BEVs, 128 PHEVs as part of commitment to 50% EV purchases by 2017

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Broader goals for the plan include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050; increasing local water supplies to 50% by 2035; getting DWP off of coal entirely by 2025; and reducing water use city-wide 20% by 2017.). The department has also already purchased 23 electric scooters and 3 electric motorcycles for use by patrol officers.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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I see a future of higher voltage ranges, high voltage to high current devices other than a.c. digs into the viscous world of biofuels and the fast-paced transit arena, exploring the technologies and substances that are the future of transportation. transformers, High voltage battery car systems, home systems, etc., About Gas 2.0

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