Sat.Nov 16, 2019

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Ulstein introducing hydrogen fuel cell off-shore vessel; sea trials could happen in 2022

Green Car Congress

Recently, DNV GL identified the five most promising alternative fuels for shipping, with hydrogen as the ultimate zero-emission solution. The first complete hydrogen-fueled prospect has now been assembled by Ulstein Design & Solutions BV and Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology BV. The ULSTEIN SX190 Zero Emission DP2 construction support vessel is Ulstein’s first hydrogen-powered offshore vessel, featuring a Nedstack fuel cell power system.

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Electric Ford Mustang, Berlin Gigafactory, dealerships fumble on EVs: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Where this week did GM introduce a new electric car? Which automaker turned to technology used by cryptocurrencies for keeping track of raw materials? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 15, 2019. We finished off the week here with a first look at the Ford Mustang.

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Bunched Pt-Ni alloy nanocages as efficient catalysts for fuel cells

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An international team of researchers has synthesized one-dimensional bunched platinum-nickel (Pt-Ni) alloy nanocages with a Pt-skin structure for the oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells. The nanocages display high mass activity (3.52 amperes per milligram platinum) and specific activity (5.16 milliamperes per square centimeter platinum)—nearly 17 and 14 times higher respectively as compared with a commercial platinum on carbon (Pt/C) catalyst.

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Driving the Tesla Model 3 in Australia

My Electric Car

I had the opportunity recently to experience the Model 3. This isn’t an in-depth review of the nitty gritty details of the car but more an overview and general impressions of this stunning vehicle. Plenty of Youtube video reviews are available that go in to much more detail. My previous experience with Tesla vehicles includes driving four different Model S models plus a ride in a Model X.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Velodyne Lidar introduces Alpha Prime lidar sensor

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Velodyne Lidar, Inc. introduced Alpha Prime , the next-generation lidar sensor utilizing Velodyne’s patented surround view technology to deliver the combined highest performance specifications for the autonomous mobility industry in one sensor. Offering a new level of power efficiency, the Alpha Prime is available now for orders and delivery. The Alpha Prime allows vehicles to navigate in unfamiliar and dynamic settings.

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Cummins announces PLANET 2050 strategy; net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

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Cummins Inc. announced its next environmental sustainability strategy—PLANET 2050—which includes science-based goals that meet or exceed the goals in the United Nations Paris agreement on climate change. By 2050, Cummins is targeting net-zero carbon emissions. PLANET 2050 focuses on three priority areas: addressing climate change and air emissions; using natural resources in the most sustainable way; and improving communities.

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