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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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ONE reveals 1007 Wh/L anode-free cell that enables 600-mile Gemini battery

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Gemini pairs more standardized LFP and anode-free chemistries into one battery pack, enabled by the company’s proprietary DC-DC converter. This combined system is expected to deliver more than 250,000 miles of lifetime service. We are moving faster than the fastest research programs that I have been a part of.

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Lexus adds 2024 RX 450H+ plug-in hybrid to the lineup; starting at $70,080

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The RX 450h+ has a manufacturer-estimated 35-mile driving range rating on electric power only. A high-output, high-efficiency system designed to reduce power loss when converting from AC power to DC power results in faster charging times. The RX 450h+ comes standard with the luxury grade features found on the 2023 RX.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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Department of Energy (DOE) released a report suggesting that, in theory, over 300 former and present coal power plants could be converted to nuclear. DOE analysts flagged only 35 recently retired and 96 operating coal sites that could house a large light-water reactor within half a mile. On 13 September, the U.S.

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Comment on IM Motors unveils new electric sedan IM L6, pre-sales begin at starting price of $31,810 by test

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Now convert to miles. wltp needs to be the standard. 1000km cltc isn't realistic. So we will shave off 200. 800 km wltp. Just to be even more precise shave off a 100. So we have 700km. Factor in cold temps and it will drop lower.

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Chevy just revealed the Silverado EV First-Edition RST specs and it’s got 440 miles of range

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It has an impressive 440 miles of range – a significant increase from the previous 400-mile estimate – giving it an edge over its competitors on the range front. The Ford Lightning extended range battery offers an EPA-estimated range of 320 miles, and the Rivian R1T is offered with a Standard+ pack with an estimated 315 miles of range.)

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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The new E-Ray—available in removeable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models—is the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD. second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 liter (235.5

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