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Hyundai, Kia and Gore to co-develop PEM for hydrogen fuel cell systems | Autocar Professional

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Gore & Associates (Gore) have today signed an agreement at the Mabuk Eco-Friendly R&D Center, Korea, to collaborate on the development of advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems. For over 15 years, Hyundai Motor, Kia and Gore have been collaborating in the field of fuel cells.

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Daimler Trucks and Torc partner with Luminar to enable automated trucking; Daimler Trucks acquires minority stake in Luminar

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This constrained application of autonomy enables the technology to be commercially deployed in series production on nearer term time frames compared to urban autonomous driving development. In August 2020, Luminar announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Gores Metropoulos, Inc.,

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Tighter EPA emissions rules for big trucks don’t mandate EVs

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The EPA last week announced stricter emissions standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, for model years 2027 to 2032. The rule may quicken the deployment of smaller electric commercial vehicles, like box trucks and delivery trucks, but not bigger vehicles like semi trucks, Higashide said.

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DOE: nearly 1,200 fuel cells have been deployed through the Recovery Act

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Over the last decade, DOE has invested in research and development projects to advance key fuel cell components such as catalysts and membranes at several companies including 3M, Dupont, Gore, Johnson Matthey, and BASF.

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81% of EVs Sold in 2023 Still Qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit

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However, 90% of the vehicles that were eligible for the tax credit before April 18 are still eligible, according to Albert Gore , executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association. So, if you were worried that your options have shrunk considerably, rest assured, they haven’t.

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Gordon wants more electric cars :: KTAR.com

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So weve got a battery pack now thats commercially viable and a car thats commercially viable that we can bring to market." Electric cars were in the works long before former Vice President Al Gores push for environmental change and before the recent brush with $4-a-gallon gasoline, said Perry.

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The Solangelist’s Vision Shines Brighter

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All the commercial and government buildings in the state are ready to have their roofs raised too. That’s more like a head butt than a face slap… Personally I vote for Al Gore’s plan for generating 100% of our nationwide electric from renewable energy as he offered it last summer. Don’t stop there, either.