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How to Fast-Track Perovskite Solar Cells

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And yet, some researchers in this field continue to focus on breaking power-conversion efficiency records, with some types of perovskite cells reaching 27 percent. But manufacturing high quality perovskites at a low cost has proven challenging. The ppm sensors alone can cost thousands of dollars.

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How the transition from graphite to silicon anode batteries will revolutionize the EV industry

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The EVs they are making are extremely high-quality, very low-cost, and really putting a lot of pressure on non-Chinese automakers. For example, in the United States somehow EVs have become a political conversation. They are lower-maintenance, they are lower-cost in many respects, depending on what features you want and so forth.

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XL Hybrids, Henley Transmission Services partner to certify AAMCO for hybrid conversion installation, servicing

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developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), has signed an agreement with Henley Transmission Services, LLC, the largest franchise holder of AAMCO automotive service centers, to certify AAMCO technicians to install and service XL Hybrids’ hybrid-electric conversions.

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SPX and Aker Wade partner to develop new low-cost fast chargers for EVs

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The new charge station is designed to be a low-cost, wall-mounted indoor unit aimed initially at vehicle dealerships. It features an ergonomically designed connector handle for easy and safe operation and utilizes high frequency power conversion technology for efficient power delivery.

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AC Propulsion and AutoPort, Inc. Partner to Develop EV Conversion Prototype for US Postal Service Feasibility Study

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AC Propulsion and AutoPort , an automotive conversion, restyling and processing company, will partner in engineering, development and conversion to provide an Electric Vehicle conversion prototype and report for the United States Postal Service.

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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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Projects are encouraged to apply concurrent (as opposed to sequential) design methodologies: control co-design, co-design, and designing for operation and maintenance. These methodologies will significantly decrease the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of the final HKT design. Emrgy, Inc. Emrgy, Inc.,

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AmeriPride Selects XL Hybrids powertrain for Canadian Linen vans

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developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), announced that it is providing hybrid vans to Canadian Linen, a linen and uniform service subsidiary of AmeriPride Services. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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