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Tesla will open its first store in Chile with inauguration event

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Tesla also launched its automotive business in Qatar last month, after the automaker also debuted its first store in Thailand in May. Tesla showcases Cybertruck and new Model 3 at Washington, DC Auto Show What are your thoughts?

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Volkswagen to debut XL1 PHEV prototype at Qatar Motor Show; fuel consumption of 0.9 L/100 km (261 mpg US)

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen is staging the world debut of its XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) prototype at the Qatar Motor Show this week. The XL1’s body electrical system is supplied with the necessary 12 Volts through a DC/DC converter. The XL1 prototype PHEV. Click to enlarge. L/100 km (261 mpg US), according to VW.

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Hydro starts aluminum production at HAL4e pilot plant; highest energy efficiency, smallest CO2 footprint

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Hydro began the HAL Ultra R&D initiative in 2010, with the long-term vision of being able to produce aluminium at a specific DC energy consumption of only 10 kWh/kg without net CO 2 emissions. Compared to the world average, the Hydro-developed technology will use 15% less energy in aluminium production and has the lowest CO 2 footprint.

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ABB charges into the future with Formula E

Charged EVs

Now, the general consensus seems to be that having the [AC-to-DC] conversion happen off-board lightens the bus, and makes room for a bigger battery. As the batteries get denser, that bus will have more range, and maybe more flexibility, because the charging will happen with DC. We released a 24-kilowatt DC charger last year.