Fri.May 01, 2020

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Arcola Energy and Optare launch Metrodecker H2 hydrogen fuel cell double-deck bus

Green Car Congress

Arcola Energy Ltd and Optare Group Ltd launched a hydrogen fuel cell double-deck bus product for UK and international markets. With both bus and power system built in the UK, the team believes the new bus will make an important contribution to city air quality and a low carbon economic recovery. The Metrodecker H2 hydrogen bus product is built on the proven Optare Metrodecker EV platform.

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Never mind the cheap gas; survey points to strong interest in mpg

Green Car Reports

Conventional wisdom says low gas prices are poison to sales of fuel-efficient cars, but a new survey indicates that may not be the case. Despite average gas prices of less than $2.00 a gallon nationwide, with negative oil prices even observed a few weeks ago, car buyers still have a strong interest in mpg, according to Consumer Reports. Fuel.

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PNNL team develops carbon nanotube-silicon microspheres as high-performance Li-ion anodes

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Silicon is an appealing anode material for Li-ion batteries because it can hold about 10 times the electrical charge per gram compared to graphite. However, silicon suffers from large volume change during lithiation/delithiation, leading to structure failure. Although nanostructured Si can mitigate that structure failure, nanomaterials, with their high surface area and low tap density, can be detrimental for both their electrochemical performance and practical manufacturing.

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Lordstown Motors tours former GM plant where they’ll build electric pickups

Green Car Reports

Lordstown Motors was created to build electric pickup trucks at a former General Motors factory in Lordstown, Ohio. While work to launch the truck, named Endurance, is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, Lordstown released a short video tour of the factory. GM built cars in Lordstown for 53 years, and the current factory was capable of.

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

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Karma showcases extended range E-Flex platform for utility van applications

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Karma Automotive announced its E-Flex utility van platform with extended range electric vehicle (EREV) architecture. The new platform is one of five demonstration projects designed to illustrate Karma’s technical direction and capabilities through the use of highly versatile EREV and battery electric (BEV) chassis systems. ( Earlier post.). Karma’s new EREV E-Flex Van platform provides the ability to have flexible all-electric range up to 200 miles, and combined range of over 400 miles depending

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2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback goes 7% more miles, costs slightly more than SUV

Green Car Reports

For at least a short time, the swoopier, racier-looking 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback—the version that looks faster—is a step ahead of the E-Tron SUV in something that definitely matters: range. When the Sportback reaches dealerships this summer, it will include the E-Tron range improvement that Audi reported for the European market last.

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Look inside Lordstown, E-Tron Sportback range, car buyers and mpg: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The 2020 Audi Sportback gets more miles of range. Lordstown Motors shows us its mammoth plant—in Lordstown. And shoppers are still efficiency-focused, even with cheap gas. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite all the excitement over low gas prices, concern about mpg might get thrown to the wayside quite as quickly as some.

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Swedish eMethanol startup launches crowd-funding campaign, developing commercial-scale plant

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The Swedish start-up Liquid Wind recently launched a second crowdfunding campaign and has already raised 1,000,000 SEK (US$102,000). Liquid Wind is developing its first commercial-scale eMethanol facility in Sweden and plans to establish 6 facilities by 2030 before expanding internationally. The project is supported by the expertise and technology of Axpo, COWI, Carbon Clean Solutions, Haldor Topsoe, Nel Hydrogen and Siemens.

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Webinar: How To Pick The Right Electric Vehicle

EV Life

To celebrate Drive Electric Earth Day, EV Life co-led a webinar with EVmatch , the peer-to-peer electric vehicle (EV) charging network, about how to pick the right EV to serve your specific needs. . Check out our webinar recording: We covered different types of EVs, the most popular models , and how charging fits into the equation. Plus, Peter Glenn of EV Life shared his expertise on the EV buying process and provide details on how his website helps customers save thousands.

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Honda begins making vital ventilator parts for Dynaflo

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Honda has begun producing and delivering critical components for the production of much-needed ventilators to Dynaflo Inc. of Reading, Penn. Honda teamed up with Dynaflo to increase Dynaflo’s production of diaphragm compressors, a key component of portable ventilators that are used in hospitals and by first responders throughout the country to help those stricken with COVID-19.

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

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Sabrewing Cargo Drone Rises to Air Force Challenge

Cars That Think

The Rhaegal cargo drone pivots to new possible military missions under a U.S. Air Force contract.

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Continental postpones Vitesco powertrain business spin-off due to economic uncertainty in pandemic

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting ongoing economic uncertainty, Continental’s Executive Board has decided not to implement the planned spin-off with listing of the powertrain business Vitesco Technologies this year and to complete this step as soon as the market environment has improved noticeably and is more stable. The Executive Board also decided to continue preparing the powertrain business for the intended spin-off as planned at a later point in time.

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Top five reasons the Abarth 595 is a hidden hot hatch gem

Green Cars News

If someone asks you to picture a hot hatch, you’ll most likely be conjuring up images of Volkswagen’s iconic Golf GTI or the mental Honda Civic Type R

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HUBER+SUHNER unveils modular high voltage distribution solution for electric vehicles

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HUBER+SUHNER, a leading global supplier of electrical and optical connectivity solutions, launched its latest off-the-shelf High Voltage Distribution solution for every type of electric vehicle (EV): the modular High Voltage Distribution Unit (mHVDU). Managing up to 800 Volts DC, the mHVDU is effective in cases of extreme usage in harsh environments.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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All-new Mazda CX-30 SUV lease deals now available

Green Cars News

Slotting between the CX-3 and CX-5, Mazda’s new CX-30 compact SUV is now available to order, with leasing prices starting at around £200 per month.

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IHS Markit: global auto sales to drop 22% this year

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IHS Markit cut its forecasts for global light vehicle sales and production as the impact COVID-19 impact has depressed demand. According the new analysis, global light vehicle sales are now forecast to be 69.6 million units this year in the wake of the pandemic, a 22% drop from last year. IHS Markit forecasts a similar decline for global light vehicle production, falling to 69.3 million units.

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Video review: Volvo S60

Green Cars News

Volvo's complete renewal of its product range reaches another milestone with the introduction of the striking new S60.

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2020 Renault Zoe: In stock car lease deals available now

Green Cars News

Lease deals are now available on the third generation all-electric Renault Zoe