Fri.Jun 05, 2020

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Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

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Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles, as part of efforts to offer environment-friendly powertrain solutions. With the International Maritime Organization announcing a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to zero by the end of this century, marine environmental regulations have been tightened worldwide and the imple

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EV charging, carbon reduction included in $500B transportation infrastructure bill

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Electric-car charging, hydrogen infrastructure, and penalties for greenhouse-gas-offending states were included in the long-anticipated U.S. House of Representatives transportation bill, released Wednesday. The INVEST in America Act (Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation) would allocate $494 billion over five.

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Vitesco Technologies chooses ROHM Semiconductor as preferred partner for silicon carbide (SiC) power devices

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The powertrain business area of Continental, Vitesco Technologies, a leading supplier in the field of vehicle electrification, and ROHM Semiconductor, a leading company in SiC power semiconductors, signed a development partnership, beginning in June 2020. Under the agreement, Vitesco Technologies will use SiC components to further increase the efficiency of its power electronics for electric vehicles (EV).

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Charging connectors will be required at gas stations in Germany

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Germany will require all gas stations to offer electric car charging as part of a 130 billion euro ($146 billion) economic recovery plan, reports Reuters. While some gas-station chains have begun to add electric-car charging, Germany is likely the first country to mandate it nationwide. The requirement is part of a sweeping recovery plan announced.

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

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Alstom and Snam to develop hydrogen trains in Italy

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Alstom and Snam, one of the world’s leading energy infrastructure companies, have signed a five-year agreement to develop hydrogen trains in Italy. The partners, after the conclusion of the first phase dedicated to feasibility studies planned in Autumn, aim to develop, already at the beginning of 2021, railway mobility projects including both hydrogen-powered trains and the related technological infrastructure, as well as management and maintenance services.

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Audi E-Tron fast charging: Why predictability was a priority over peak power

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When an electric vehicle is plugged in overnight in a garage, whether it needs four hours or six hours to top off is most likely insignificant. But on a road trip and stopped at a DC fast charger, every minute counts—and knowing exactly how long a roadside charging stop can be can make a big difference for morale. As Audi has previously.

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Green transportation bill, gas-station charging, Audi E-Tron predictability: Today?s Car News

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Electric-car charging connects all of our headlines this morning, as a $500 billion infrastructure bill would emphasize charging corridors. Audi makes a point about the E-Tron’s flat charging curve. And Germany is mandating charging connectors at gas stations. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi revealed why it thinks its flat.

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EVs could knock 12 per cent off UK emissions

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We all know that cars contribute a sizeable proportion of the country's carbon dioxide pollution, but assessing just how much isn't an exact science. More to the point, the effect on emissions if everyone switched to EVs overnight hasn't been clear – until now. According to a new academic paper, 12 per cent of UK emissions could be wiped out by switching to electric cars.

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Audi A6 Plug-in Hybrid available now: 34 miles of zero-emission driving offered

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With financial and environmental considerations increasingly at front of the mind for executive class drivers, lease deals on the Audi A6 50 TFSI e PHEV are now available.

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Nissan in final development stages of e-FORCE electric all-wheel drive system

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Currently in final development stages, Nissan’s e-4ORCE all-wheel control technology for electric vehicles ( earlier post ) strikes a balance between performance and control—delivering excitement at the push of the accelerator while still ensuring comfort for everyone in the car. Managing power output and braking performance for maximum smoothness and stability, e-4ORCE enhances the driver’s confidence by faithfully tracing the intended driving line on a variety of surfaces, without the dr

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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PEUGEOT introducing electric e-Traveler van

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The new PEUGEOT e-Traveler electric van offers two battery capacities (50 kWh, 18 modules or 75 kWh, 27 modules) for up to 330 km (205 miles) of range in the WLTP certification cycle. Based on the EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform) multi-energy modular platform, the PEUGEOT e-Traveller offers maximum power of 100 kW and maximum torque of 260 N·m available from start-up.

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Zinc8 Energy Solutions creates wholly owned US Subsidiary in New York State

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Canada-based Zinc8 Energy Solutions has created a wholly owned US subsidiary in New York state named Zinc8 Energy Solutions (USA) Inc. The incorporation of a United States based company follows on Zinc8 Energy Solutions’ two recent New York project announcements, a collaboration with the New York Power Authority for a 100kW/1MWh Zinc-Air Battery energy storage system in western New York and a private sector partnership project with New York-based Digital Energy supported by NYSERDA for a 100kW/1

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