Wed.Mar 20, 2019

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24M to unveil novel dual electrolyte system for high energy density (>350 Wh/kg) batteries

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Semi-solid battery developer 24M has developed a novel dual electrolyte system that makes it possible to manufacture Li-ion battery cells with compositionally distinct electrolytes—anolytes and catholytes—at scale, enabling next-generation chemistries capable of providing industry-leading energy density (more than 350Wh/kg), while improving cycle life, safety and cost. 24M CTO Naoki Ota will present the Dual Electrolyte System at the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit in Fort La

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Tesla Model 3 Standard Range vs. Nissan Leaf Plus: What you get for your money

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Until recently, there have been electric cars, and then there have been Teslas. Quite a few automakers were scrambling to build electric cars to meet increasing demand from California and other states, and to give them ZEV credits and give their Corporate Average Fuel Economy numbers a booster shot. Most were small hatchbacks, and had relatively.

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New Hyundai Sonata based on third-generation vehicle platform

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Hyundai Motor announced that the new generation Sonata, scheduled to go on sale later this month, is based on the new third-generation vehicle platform. Hyundai says that the new platform will improve the market competitiveness of Hyundai’s newest Sonata and future vehicle models with greater flexibility for vehicle development—which enhances overall design, safety, efficiency, power and driving performance.

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VW sold twice as many diesels in 2018 as in 2017

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Volkswagen is scrambling to convert its business to building electric cars from building internal combustion cars to building electrics. But it hasn't put diesels behind it. According to a report by VW itself, orders for its diesel vehicles rose from 39 percent of its products in 2017 to 43 percent in 2018, and that goes double for private.

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

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FTA announces $85M funding opportunity for low- or no-emission transit buses

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The US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the opportunity ( FTA-2019-001-TPM-LOWNO ) for eligible applicants to apply for up to $85 million in competitive grant funds through FTA’s Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Bus Program. The main purpose of the Low-No Program is to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles.

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HHO Booster: A DIY Fuel Cell Conversion?

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The makers of these devices are claiming it will increase your gas mileage to 100 mpg or more. How cool is that? (It's not.

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Deal could bring more electric off-roaders: No more buzzing through the woods

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One way to get more buyers interested in electric cars is to introduce electric power to other machines whose function is less critical, and where consumers can get used to the idea of driving electrically. That could be the outcome of a deal in which Bombardier Recreational Products has purchased selected assets from Alta Motors (nee: Faster.

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UNSW, H2Store to develop hydrogen storage for renewables; residential and commercial P2G

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Researchers at UNSW Sydney (Australia), with partner H2Store , an Australian start-up, have received a $3.5-million investment from Providence Asset Group to develop a hydrogen hydride storage system that could mean cheaper, safer storage for renewable energy for a range of applications, including residential. Professor Kondo-Francois Aguey-Zinsou and his team at UNSW’s School of Chemical Engineering have developed a system that provides cheap storage and transportation of hydrogen which they ex

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Nissan Leaf, VW diesels, electric off-roaders: Today's Car News

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Tesla is starting to have some competition. We lay out the pluses and minuses of the new base Tesla Model 3 against the new longer-range Nissan Leaf Plus. One of the biggest makers of recreational vehicles looks poised for more electric ones thanks to a new deal. And despite Volkswagen's big plans to transition to electric cars, its worldwide.

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Volkswagen Brand China and FAW-Volkswagen establish new JV to develop and to offer digital services for future models

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Volkswagen Brand China and its Chinese joint venture FAW-Volkswagen are scaling up their cooperation in the area of digitalization and connectivity. MOS Intelligent Connectivity Technology Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Volkswagen Group China and FAW-Volkswagen, will be established in the Chinese city of Chengdu. The partners are investing a total of RMB 1 billion (US$149 million) in the company that will operate under the MOSI brand (Mobile Online Services Intelligent).

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

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Do Tesla stores still matter? Twitter poll results

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Two weeks ago, Tesla announced it was closing all its stores and move all sales online, where the company does most of its business anyway. Last week, it said it would reopen most of them. That led us to wonder whether Tesla stores are still relevant. To gauge the answer among our own readers, our Twitter poll last week asked, "Do Tesla stores.

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Hyundai Motor Group invests $300M in India’s largest mobility service provider Ola

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Hyundai Motor Group and India-based Ola—one of the world’s largest ride-hailing platforms— announced a strategic partnership under which Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation will make their biggest combined investment to date, as part the Group’s continued efforts to become a Smart Mobility Solutions Provider. The agreement will see the three companies extensively collaborate on developing unique fleet and mobility solutions; building India-specific electric vehicles and

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GKN trials world-first BEV with two-speed transmission

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GKN Automotive has unveiled the world’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) with a two-speed transmission and torque vectoring on the front axle.

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ZF takes 60% stake in mobility provider 2getthere, provider of automated electric passenger transport systems

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG has acquired a 60% share of 2getthere B.V. The company offers complete automated transport systems and is located in Utrecht/Netherlands, with offices in San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore. Applications range from driverless electric transport systems at airports, business and theme parks to dedicated urban transport infrastructures.

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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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Volvo takes major step towards electrified future

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Volvo Cars has today unveiled its upgraded and newly developed electrified powertrain options, to be made available across its entire model range in the future.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe teased ahead of November reveal

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BMW have revealed the first BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe will make its word debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2019, with the worldwide market launch beginning in 2020.

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Demand for alternatively fueled cars

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Demand for alternatively fuelled vehicles continued to surge, up 34 per cent and marking the twenty second consecutive month of growth.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe revealed

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Following the arrival of its regular SUV-shaped sibling, a facelifted Mercedes GLC Coupe has been revealed

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Classic Mini future-proofed with electric power

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The Swind E Classic Mini combines a fully-restored body and bespoke powertrain developed in-house by specialists Swindon Powertrain.

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Hydrogen Hyundai Nexo now available, but it comes at a price…

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The hydrogen Hyundai Nexo is officially available in the UK

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MG goes electric

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MG Motors is set to launch its very first battery electric vehicle this autumn with the arrival of the MG ZS electric SUV

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Jaguar J-Pace SUV: Everything we know so far

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Jaguar J-Pace SUV: Everything we know so far

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The electric car that charges under 5 minutes

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Charged up to 80 per cent of its 311 mile battery range in just four minutes and 40 seconds

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Impact Transportation deploys Orange EV electric yard truck to Port of Oakland operations; HVIP funding

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Orange EV and Impact Transportation announced the deployment of an Orange EV T-Series battery-electric terminal truck to Impact’s 250,000 square foot warehouse and special project site supporting Port of Oakland operations. Impact’s Orange EV truck is DOT compliant and built with an 80 kWh battery pack and standard charging. The pure-electric yard truck is used to pull containers, 53-foot vans, flatbeds, and large, heavy, out-of-gauge cargo.

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Nissan LEAF first car to surpass 400,000 sales

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Nissan is the first car company to sell more than 400,000 electric vehicles with its LEAF

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XL delivers 154 hybrid GMC Savana vans to CalVans; largest single hybrid van deployment in California

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XL delivered 154 hybrid electric (HEV) GMC Savana Cargo vans to the California Vanpool Authority (also known as CalVans ) to improve the fuel efficiency and sustainability of its agriculture transportation fleet. According to the company, the order represents the largest single hybrid electric van deployment in California to date. The new vans offer clean and affordable transportation to seasonal agricultural workers, who often travel up to 85 miles each way to their job sites.

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BMW i3 and Hyundai IONIQ receive five star rating by Green NCAP

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The fully electric Hyundai IONIQ and BMW i3 have achieved a maximum five-star rating.

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Ignorant Old White Men Who Voted For Racist Russia-Owned Trump Now Mock & Disrespect Their Own Military Service #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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Jaguar I-PACE Is UK Car of the Year

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Jaguar I-PACE is the UK Car of the Year

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Good Energy to take major stake in Zap-Map

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Good Energy has taken a 12.

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