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Successful first flight of the world?s largest all-electric aircraft: Cessna Grand Caravan 208B

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magniX, a company developing electric propulsion systems for aircraft, and AeroTEC, a leading independent company focused on aerospace testing, engineering and certification, announced the successful flight of an all-electric Cessna Grand Caravan 208B. The successful flight of the eCaravan, enabled by a 750-horsepower (560 kW) magni500 propulsion system, took place at the AeroTEC Flight Test Center at the Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Moses Lake, Washington on Thursday.

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Pasadena claims to have the largest public EV fast-charging station in the US

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Most places in the United States are lucky to have just one EV fast-charging outlet. Pasadena, California, isn't like most places. Located in the state with more electric cars than any other, Pasadena now claims to have the largest fast-charging station in the U.S. The Marengo Charging Plaza, in a downtown parking garage, boasts 44 charging plugs.

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Pozna? orders 37 more Solaris electric buses

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MPK Pozna? in Poland has ordered 37 electric buses made by Solaris. The zero-emission vehicles will be delivered in the second half of 2021. The buses will join 21 Solaris electric busesthat have been carrying Pozna? residents for a few months now. Thirty-one of the new electric buses are 12-meter models; the remaining 6 are articulated 18-meter versions.

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Ford isn?t worried about low gas prices fueling EV avoidance

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Ford could be seen as giving mixed signals about its dedication to fully electric vehicles in the next decade. On one hand, it’s definitely invested. Ford was among just a few automakers to side with California and 22 other states to oppose federal efforts to quash the Golden State’s right to set its own emissions rules. And it’s.

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

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Gaussin and Total developing 1st full electric aircraft refueler transporter; Saft batteries

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Engineering company Gaussin and energy major Total are jointly developing the first full electric aircraft refueler transporter (ART FULL ELEC). Planned for the Airbus industrial site in Toulouse, this prototype will be capable of towing two fuel tankers, with a fuel capacity of 30 tons each. Delivery is expected at the end of 2020. Electric Aircraft Refueler Transporter, equipped with two 30-ton fuel tanks (artist rendering – courtesy of Gaussin).

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Dual-nozzle hydrogen dispensers could help get fuel-cell drivers on their way faster

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Hydrogen stations for fuel-cell vehicles remain rare, but French company Air Liquide is introducing higher-capacity stations that could at least cut waiting times for drivers. The rate of transactions at a station, known in the industry as "throughput," remains one of the major advantages for gas stations over their hydrogen counterparts. In.

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Largest fast-charging site, better hydrogen station, Mach-E and cheap gas: Today?s Car News

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Hydrogen fuel-cell stations promise speedier throughput on busy weekends. A California city now claims to have the largest public fast-charging site. And Ford isn’t worried about low gas prices and EV adoption. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Pasadena, California, is now claiming to have the largest public DC fast-charging station.

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Oleophobic hydrophobic magnetic sponge selectively soaks up oil, sparing water and wildlife

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A Northwestern Engineering-led team has developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water. With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to clean up oil spills inexpensively and efficiently without harming marine life. After squeezing the oil out of the sponge, it can be reused many dozens of times without losing its effectiveness.

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Europe overtakes China on EV investment

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Europe's EV makers and associated industries pumped money into their trade at almost four times the rate of China throughout the course of 2019. Whilst the Chinese have long ruled when it comes to investing in an electric future, the veritable explosion in the European EV industry has seen it not only overtake China, but thrash it.

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KAUST team develops method for reliable prediction of abnormal ignition phenomena

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Researchers at KAUST’s Clean Combustion Research Center have developed a method to predict and to avoid undesirable combustion events in advanced engines, such as knocking and super-knock. In a recent study, published in the journal Combustion and Flame , they report that their predictions implicate the composition and temperature of the initial mix of fuel and air.

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

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Choosing your fuel type: Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric, which one is best for you?

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When it comes to cars, choosing which fuel type meets your needs best is more important that it’s ever been

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Volkswagen intensifies e-mobility activities in China with additional ?2B investment; JAC Volkswagen and battery-maker Gotion

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Volkswagen plans to increase its share in JAC Volkswagen, its joint venture for e-mobility. Around €1 billion is to be invested. This amount includes the acquisition of 50% of JAG, the parent company of the Volkswagen partner JAC, and an increase in the stake in JAC Volkswagen from 50 to 75%. By gaining management control, Volkswagen is paving the way for more electric models and infrastructure.

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