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MINI introducing small-series all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible in Europe

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MINI is moving ahead with a small series of the all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible (power consumption combined: 17.2 The world’s first locally emission-free premium convertible in the small car segment shortens the transition period to the introduction of the next-generation all-electric model family. seconds.

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The “Fusla”: The 5-tonne Fuso truck converted to electric, powered by Tesla motor and battery

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A five-tonne Fuso truck is being converted to electric, with the help of a Tesla Model S motor, a Tesla EV battery, and a lot of innovation. The post The “Fusla”: The 5-tonne Fuso truck converted to electric, powered by Tesla motor and battery appeared first on The Driven.

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

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We were on location for the debut of the new Maserati convertible, which features three all-electric motors and impressive performance specs. As promised earlier today, Maserati has officially launched its third all-electric model, the GranCabrio Folgore, during its “Folgore Day” event in Rimini, Italy.

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Nissan Max-Out all-electric convertible makes physical debut at month-long Futures event

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Nissan Motor will hold Nissan Futures at its Global Headquarters Gallery from 4 February to 1 March. As part of the event launch, Nissan unveiled a physical concept model of its Max-Out EV convertible. Earlier post.)

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ETH Zurich catalyst can convert polypropylene directly into motor oil with high selectivity

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With tuning, the catalyst can achieve a selectivity of 80% toward motor oil (C 21 –C 45 ). Following this strategy, the selectivity of 80% toward motor oil (C 21 –C 45 ) can be achieved. A paper on their work is published in ChemSusChem. The work provides some guidelines for catalyst design in the field of plastic hydrocracking.

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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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Yamaha Motor invests in CO? removal biotechnology startup Andes

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Yamaha Motor made an investment in Andes Ag, Inc. , This marks the first investment made through the US$100-million Yamaha Motor Sustainability Fund established in June last year specifically for investing in early stage companies working to address climate change. As the microbes thrive in combination with crops (i.e.

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