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Ballard announces definitive agreements with Azure Hydrogen for China fuel cell bus program; next-gen FCvelocity-HD7 module

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Further to the MOU announced on May 28 ( earlier post ), Ballard Power Systems has signed multi-year definitive agreements to support Azure Hydrogen’s fuel cell bus program for the China market. The module will also utilize fuel cell stacks manufactured through a high-volume, low-cost process.

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Raven SR & Hyzon Motors to build up to 100 waste-to-hydrogen hubs

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As part of the agreement, Hyzon is acquiring a minority interest in Raven SR. Definitions and 40 CFR § 260.10 Definitions). Raven SR , a renewable fuels company, and Hyzon Motors Inc., In Steam CO 2 Reforming, there is no oxygen or air (i.e. 22 CCR § 66260.10

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J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

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Among the early adopters who own an EV, 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of these owners say they “definitely will” repurchase the same brand. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of these owners say they “definitely will” repurchase the same brand.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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The feedback from our customers over the last three years has been that they love the platform and its powerful, smooth and quiet ride, as well as the intuitive driving experience and readily available service and spare parts. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero-emission fleet vehicles by 30 to 70 percent.

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Tesla saves an estimated $114 per car by removing USS

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“With today’s software, this approach gives Autopilot high-definition spatial positioning, longer range visibility, and ability to identify and differentiate between objects. In the cost analysis, Lane provided estimated costs of what Tesla spends to install USS on its vehicles. At an estimated $0.15 each, totaling $4.40

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GM and POSCO Chemical to build new N America factory to process cathode active material for Ultium batteries

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The joint venture will process Cathode Active Material (CAM), a key battery material that represents about 40% of the cost of a battery cell. Our work with POSCO Chemical is a key part of our strategy to rapidly scale US EV production and drive innovation in battery performance, quality and cost.

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Chip-enabled raised pavement markers support autonomous driving in tough conditions, remote areas

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Increased energy consumption from autonomous vehicle (AV) sensors and computational load as well as upfront costs of sensors are barriers to broad AV adoption. The sensors could also signal temporary lane shifts or closures in construction zones when high-definition maps might be out of date.

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