Wed.Nov 04, 2020

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Spanish team develops microwave-induced electrolysis at low temperatures for H2 production

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Researchers in Spain have developed hydrogen production without contact electrodes via water electrolysis mediated by the microwave-triggered redox activation of solid-state ionic materials at low temperatures ( Nature Energy. Schematic illustration of the microwave-induced redox cycle. Microwave irradiation of doped ceria materials induce its reduction and triggers the release of gaseous oxygen.

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Electrified cars pass a tipping point in Europe, as new registrations pass diesels

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Diesel cars have historically been the default choice in Europe, but that is no longer the case. In September 2020, new-car registrations of electrified vehicles—including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric cars—overtook diesel for the first time in Europe, according to analysis from consultancy JATO. It was only by a small.

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IDTechEx: despite efforts to reduces rare-earth use, percentage of permanent magnet-based EV motors rising

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While there has been much publicity and technical development towards rare-earth reduction in vehicle motors, in practice the market is seeing an increase in the number of permanent magnet motors. The new IDTechEx report “ Materials for Electric Vehicles 2020-2030 ” finds that in recent years, there has been an increased shift towards more permanent magnet-based motors: 2019 saw this increase to 82% compared to 79% in 2015.

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Kandi claims $7,999 effective cost in California for 59-mile electric car, K27 cleared for road use

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Kandi America announced Tuesday that the lowest-priced of its two small, Chinese-made electric cars has been EPA certified and cleared for California roads, and the company is preparing to start deliveries in the state. Considering both the federal EV tax credit and Kandi’s eligibility for the state’s $2,000 incentive, the Kandi K27.

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

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Neste to acquire Bunge Rotterdam refinery to increase raw material pretreatment capacity for renewable products

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Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has agreed to acquire Bunge Loders Croklaan’s refinery plant located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands for a purchase price of €258 million (US$302 million). The refinery plant is located next to Neste’s existing biorefinery and it consists of a pretreatment facility, tank farm, jetties and has a pipeline connection to Neste’s site.

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Mitsubishi plans to embrace plug-in hybrids in a big way this decade

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Mitsubishi was a fairly early adopter of plug-in hybrids, but lost the lead to other automakers. Now it appears the company is looking to make up ground. On Monday the automaker said it will launch a robust electrified-vehicle push—centering on plug-in hybrids. This is part of a broader plan to make electrified vehicles—including.

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Mitsubishi plug-in hybrids, $7,999 EV in California, diesels fade in Europe: Today’s Car News

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Diesels diminish in Europe, in favor of electrification. Mitsubishi plans to go big with plug-in hybrids. And a brand-new EV could cost as little as $7,999. Yes, of course there’s a catch. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mitsubishi plans to ramp up its plug-in hybrid offerings over the next decade—likely well beyond its.

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Business West in MoU with Korean AMRC to contribute to growth in hydrogen technologies

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UK-based Business West has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korean Advanced Manufacturing Research Center (AMRC) to encourage collaboration between South West businesses in the UK and Korean innovators in the field of hydrogen mobility. Business West is a regional not-for-profit company working to grow businesses in the UK. Under the terms of the agreement, Business West and AMRC will identify, support and connect manufacturers and innovators to share expertise, initiate

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Volvo and Polestar ahead of EU emissions targets

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Hitting fleet emissions targets and avoiding fines for missing them are top of many manufacturers' priorities at the moment. As if COVID-19 hadn't put enough on their plates, big fines await car makers that don't hit the targets – but Volvo and Polestar's rapid electrification programme means they're already ahead of the game.

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Skeleton Technologies raises €41.3 million in Series D from top European entrepreneurs

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European ultracapacitor leader Skeleton Technologies completed a €41.3-million (US$48.4 million) Series D financing round. Total capital raised to date is more than €93 million ($109 million). UBS acted as a financial advisor to the company. All existing investors participated in the equity raise and were joined by notable European entrepreneurs and international investors.

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

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Top-Selling Electric Car Models in Europe in 2020 (September)

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The top-selling battery-electric car in Europe in September 2020 was again the Tesla Model 3.

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Transport Canada contracts CNL to research clean energy technologies to decarbonize marine sector

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Transport Canada has awarded a contract to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, to develop an assessment tool to examine clean technologies that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the release of other pollutants from marine vessels. The objective of the project is to use CNL’s Marine-Zero Fuel (MaZeF) Assessment Tool to help Canada assess and pursue the use of hydrogen and other clean energy technologies to transition away from

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Porsche Taycan Turbo Review

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We review the Porsche Taycan Turbo

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