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Novel copolymer binder extends the life of lithium-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

One of the major causes for the drop in capacity over time in Li-ion batteries is the degradation of the widely used graphite anodes. One of the major challenges for graphite anodes is the exfoliation of the graphite framework on deep cycling at a fast current rate. Graphite thus requires a binder to prevent it from falling apart with use. The most widely adopted binder today, poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), has drawbacks that render it far from an ideal material.

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VW confirms next-generation EV due in 2026: Long range, short charging, automated driving

Green Car Reports

As the first electric cars based on its MEB platform roll out in Europe and the United States, the Volkswagen Group is looking ahead to its next generation of EVs. The automaker on Friday confirmed more details of its Project Trinity flagship electric car, including a launch date of 2026. The car will be a "sporty sedan" that will set "new.

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Argonne study shows range of GHG reductions for electrofuel Fischer-Tropsch; up to 108% reduction

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A team at Argonne National Laboratory’s Systems Assessment Center has evaluated the well-to-wheel (WTW) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Fischer–Tropsch (FT) fuels produced via various electrolytic H 2 pathways and CO 2 sources; using various process designs (i.e., with and without H 2 recycle); and two different system boundaries: a stand-alone plant (with CO 2 from any source) and an integrated plant with corn ethanol production (supplying CO 2 ).

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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 range and road-trip charging: Some first impressions

Green Car Reports

Last week Green Car Reports summed up some of the pros and cons of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, based on our first extensive driving experience. It was a rather polarizing experience, and while I encourage you to read that story, two main questions people have about the ID.4 are: Does it deliver 250 miles of range? And can it charge as quickly as its.

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

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Government of Canada investing C$2.75B to electrify transit systems across the country

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The Government of Canada plans to provide C$2.75 billion (US$2.17 billion) in funding over five years, starting in 2021, to enhance public transit systems and switch them to cleaner electrical power, including supporting the purchase of zero-emission public transit and school buses. This funding is part of an eight year, C$14.9-billion (US$11.77-billion) public transit investment recently outlined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and will also support municipalities, transit authorities and sch

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Volvo is shifting to online sales starting with EVs—with a different role for dealerships

Green Car Reports

Along with Volvo’s plan this past week to sell only electric vehicles by 2030, the brand revealed that in the U.S. it will dramatically change the way in which it sells vehicles—starting with its EVs. Beginning with 2022 model-year Volvo EVs, like the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge just shown, electric Volvo models will come with an expanded.

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“Electric fuel” tax for EVs, VW ID.4 road-trip charging, Volvo online sales: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Would a by-the-kilowatt-hour charging tax help states recover infrastructure funds from dwindling gas tax revenues? Volvo is moving to online-only sales, starting with its EVs. Volkswagen looks ahead to its 2026 EVs. And we bring you range and road-trip charging impressions for the 2021 VW ID.4. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo is.

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Oxford Instruments bringing benchtop NMR to battery development collaboration with Oxford U and Henry Royce

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Oxford Instruments, a leading provider of analytical equipment to the battery research and manufacturing communities, has entered a new R&D collaboration with the University of Oxford’s Department of Materials and the Henry Royce Institute (Royce). The team will work to accelerate research in future battery technologies by using benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to develop new methods to monitor reactions in battery cells and use this understanding to enhance performance.

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Ensuring Equity in California’s Energy Transition

Energy Institute at HAAS

Residential electricity prices in California are on an unsustainable path. The year 2021 has already had its fair share of energy and climate news: a slew of executive orders in … Continue Reading Ensuring Equity in California’s Energy Transition.

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What types of electric vehicles were purchased in the U.S. in 2020?

Green Car Congress

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. This brief post presents the results of an analysis concerning the types of electric light-duty vehicles sold in the United States in 2020. The raw monthly sales data came from Wards Auto via Argonne National Laboratory. The analysis examined three mutually exclusive types of electric vehicles: hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

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

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Top 8 two-seater electric vehicles

Discover EV

Urban mobility is an increasingly important part of this, so we’ve taken a look at what two-seater EVs are available, and what’s to come.

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Neo Performance Materials and Energy Fuels launching US-European rare earth production initiative

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Neo Performance Materials and Energy Fuels Inc. are launching a new rare earth production initiative spanning European and North American critical material supply chains. The initiative will produce value-added rare earth products from natural monazite sands, a byproduct of heavy mineral sands mined in the southeastern United States. Energy Fuels will process the monazite sands into a mixed rare earth carbonate (RE Carbonate) in Utah for use as feed material for Neo’s value-added separated rare

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6 Important Considerations When Hiring an EV Charging Station Installer

Charged Future

Hiring an EV charging station installer can be hard work. There are many out there, however, not all have the proper electric vehicle (EV) expertise to make the best recommendations. Finding one that aligns with your business goals takes both time and experience. What Is the Process for Getting EV Charging Stations?

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Shell pledges half a million charge points in it’s network by 2025

Green Charging

Shell is at the forefront of becoming a net-zero emission oil firm by 2050. Well, this is in line with the UN Paris Agreement objectives. As one of the largest energy companies in Europe, Shell wants to decrease the effect of the product its consumers use and ensure its business operations are net-zero. Add a charge point to your home with Greencharging.

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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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Volkswagen’s Project Trinity promises flagship EV in 2026

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Autonomy, ultra-rapid charging and digitalisation, plus a new business model for VW

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Jaguar to go full electric by 2025

Green Charging

Recently, the new Jaguar Land Rover CEO, Ballore, announced that by 2025, Jaguar would officially become an electric car brand. Amid the same announcement, it emphasised that Jaguar will only manufacture electric cars and that JLR will leave SUVs to the Land Rover Brand. This was a huge announcement that caused other key automobile companies to rethink the cars they manufacture.

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Lunaz expands UK EV manufacturing presence

Discover EV

Lunaz set to grow its global manufacturing headquarters by 500 per cent as it reveals world’s first electric classic Bentley

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

EV Connect

With the Joe Biden administration’s commencement, the U.S. is full steam ahead on renewable energy across the board. In addition to directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to tighten fuel efficiency standards, President Biden has made supporting electric vehicles a top priority, expanding consumer tax credits for EV purchases and mandating that the entire federal fleet of vehicles be converted to electric.