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Chinese researchers develop new alloy for on-board hydrogen production for fuel cells

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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University have used a gallium, indium, tin and bismuth alloy to generate hydrogen, when placed in contact with an aluminum plate immersed in water. The hydrogen is then used in a PEM fuel cell. An open-access paper on their work appears in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy , from AIP Publishing.

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2021 Toyota Mirai aims for 400-mile range: More details on sporty hydrogen fuel-cell sedan

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The best move Toyota could possibly have made in conceiving a second-generation version of its Mirai fuel-cell vehicle was giving its design and engineering teams a clean slate. According to Yoshikazu Tanaka, the chief engineer of the Mirai, that’s exactly what happened. With a lukewarm reception in the U.S. to the previous car’s.

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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. LNG is becoming popular for several reasons. First, it contains very little sulfur.

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Tesla Model Y getting range boost to 315 miles, deliveries before April

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As part of a quarterly financial report released Wednesday, Tesla confirmed that its production ramp for the Model Y crossover has started at its Fremont plant—and that it will start delivering the new vehicle by the end of March. Along with that and a $105 million profit announced for the fourth quarter of 2019, it also released a surprise.

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

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Clean Energy Fuels delivered 143M gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas in 2019, up 30% year-on-year

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Clean Energy Fuels Corp delivered 143 million gallons of Redeem Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) last year as robust sales of the carbon-neutral transportation fuel continued in 2019, closing out the year with significant deals throughout North America. Redeem was the first commercially available RNG vehicle fuel, derived from capturing biogenic methane that is produced from the decomposition of organic waste from dairies, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants.

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GM’s electric-vehicle future: President Mark Reuss offers some hints

Green Car Reports

When General Motors brought five green-car reporters to Michigan this week to announce its Detroit-Hamtramck plant would produce only electric vehicles, it threw in an Easter Egg: a small-group interview with GM president Mark Reuss. Scheduled to last only 5 minutes, the fast-paced chat stretched to 20 minutes and covered a broad range of topics.

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Real-world highway range: UK test lauds Kia Niro EV, Tesla Model 3

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Most of today’s electric vehicles are far from range-anxiety-inducing. Their suggested charging stops and helpful range meters help keep you well short of the red zone. But sometimes, maybe once or twice when the unexpected happens, you may find your vehicle—as well as your propensity for range anxiety—put to the test. Which EVs.

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2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric offers 37% more driving range, starts at $33,045

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The redesigned 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric delivers 170 miles of range (an increase of 37% from the previous 124-mile range), technology and advanced standard safety features at a starting price of $33,045 for the SE model. Customers may receive the available federal tax credit of up to $7,500 making the net price $25,545 for the SE. The battery pack capacity in the 2020 IONIQ has increased from 28 kWh to 38.3 kWh (up 37%).

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GM’s electric future, Toyota Mirai details, real-world range test: Today’s Car News

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GM’s electric future includes the Bolt EV. There’s more to tell about the hydrogen fuel-cell Mirai in its transition to sporty sedan. And we have some reassurance on real-world range numbers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a short group interview, General Motors president Mark Reuss gave us some useful hints about the.

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BorgWarner to acquire Delphi Technologies to strengthen propulsion systems portfolio across combustion, hybrid and electric platforms

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BorgWarner Inc. and Delphi Technologies PLC have entered into a definitive transaction agreement under which BorgWarner will acquire Delphi Technologies in an all-stock transaction that values Delphi Technologies’ enterprise value at approximately $3.3 billion. The acquisition would strengthen BorgWarner’s power electronics products, capabilities and scale.

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

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Price, not range, is the biggest barrier to EV adoption

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Worldwide researcher, Ipsos, has released the results of its latest 'Global Mobility Navigator' study, which surveyed 20,000 people from around the globe on their attitudes to future powertrains and mobility. When it came to barriers to adoption of EVs, it was the usual three rearing their heads: cost, range and charging infrastructure. But cost was the biggest factor.

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SEAT launches all-new Leon; gasoline, diesel, CNG, mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid; €1.1B investment

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SEAT presented at its Martorell facilities the all-new SEAT Leon compact. The company, a member of the Volkswagen Group, has invested more than €1.1 billion in fourth generation of the Leon to bring it to market with more efficient engines, next levels of connectivity and driving assistance, dynamism and eye-catching aesthetics to the market. The all-new SEAT Leon offers a range of powertrains that includes multiple electrified variants.

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BorgWarner acquires Delphi Technologies to hold grip into the Electrified Powertrain for EVs

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BorgWarner acquires Delphi Technologies in $3.3 billions BorgWarner acquires Delphi: The automobile sector is going through a major transformation and. The post BorgWarner acquires Delphi Technologies to hold grip into the Electrified Powertrain for EVs appeared first on Electric Vehicles_(India).

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Bosch’s Smart Visor Tracks the Sun While You Drive

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The liquid crystal display blocks the sun in just the right spots.

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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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BorgWarner acquires Delphi Technologies to hold grip into the Electrified Powertrain for EVs

Bikli Waligaadi

BorgWarner acquires Delphi Technologies in $3.3 billions BorgWarner acquires Delphi: The automobile sector is going through a major transformation and. The post BorgWarner acquires Delphi Technologies to hold grip into the Electrified Powertrain for EVs appeared first on Electric Vehicles_(India).

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Solaris to supply three articulated electric buses to Bonn; 200 km on a single charge

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Solaris has won a tender for the delivery of three articulated electric buses to the operator SWB in Bonn. The Urbino 18 electric buses feature the new generation of Solaris High Energy+ batteries. Pursuant to the agreement, the Solaris buses will be put into service this year. A key condition of the SWB tender was that the producer ensures a range of 200 km (124 miles) for the buses on a single charge, regardless of weather and road conditions, over a period of 12 years.

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