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CSIRO fills fuel cell vehicles with H2 produced by novel membrane technology; H2 from NH3

Green Car Congress

In a successful demonstration of technology capability, researchers at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have filled Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicles using ultra-high purity hydrogen produced in Queensland using CSIRO’s novel H 2 -NH 3 membrane separation technology. ( Earlier post.).

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Sono Sion solar car starts testing in Germany

Green Car Reports

Solar cars are like sunny days—always waiting for tomorrow. Now the dawn may be breaking on that tomorrow with the small, crowd-funded Sono Sion solar car in Germany. The company has raised enough online funding to begin testing, according to a Reuters report carried by Autoblog. The car is mainly battery-powered, but the roof, doors, and.

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California ARB releases proposed Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation; 100% ZEB purchasing by 2029

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has released its proposed Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation ( earlier post ) and a Draft Environmental Analysis (Draft EA) for public comment. CARB will conduct a public hearing on 27 September in Sacramento to consider the proposed ICT Regulation. As currently written, the ICT contains a number of elements to bring about the transition to a complete zero-emission bus (ZEB) fleet.

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Wednesday August 8 2018

Creative Greenius

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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European INN-BALANCE project progressing with engineering a new generation of fuel cell auxiliary components

Green Car Congress

The European FCH JU-funded project INN-BALANCE (INNovative Cost Improvements for BALANCE of Plant Components of Automotive PEMFC Systems) partners are tasked with developing a new generation of highly-efficient fuel cell Balance of Plant (BoP) components. These components are intended to support an innovative fuel cell system and hence greatly improve the efficiency and the reliability of fuel cell powered vehicles, while reducing their cost.

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Zero emissions vs. "Hybrid": When is a Nissan Leaf not "green?"

Green Car Reports

Dedicated reader John Briggs wrote in to Green Car Reports share his unfortunate experience with the airport police in Boston. We found his story so compelling, instructive—and dare we say entertaining?—that we felt it worthy of sharing. The following are his words, lightly edited for style. Sometimes a seemingly simple plan can fall.

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Tesla board confirms it will consider Musk's privatization plan

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Six of Tesla's board members issued a statement Wednesday morning confirming that they have been in discussions with CEO Elon Musk about taking the company private. On Tuesday, Musk revealed on Twitter that he was considering privatizing the company after taking it public in 2010. He set a target stock price of $420 a share and said he had.

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Velocys receives FONSI from USDA for planned Mississippi biorefinery; wood waste to drop-in fuels

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Velocys plc announced that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the environmental assessment report for Velocys’ planned Bayou Fuels biorefinery in Natchez, Mississippi. With the FONSI process completed, Velocys will now focus on the next steps in the project’s development,including securing the state-level permits that will be required to construct and operate the biorefinery.

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Report: SEC investigating Musk tweet about taking Tesla private

Green Car Reports

The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that federal financial regulators may be investigating a series of tweets sent by Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggesting that the automaker was considering a large-scale stock buyback to take the company private. SEC investigators may be considering a range of violations that include failing to disclose to.

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The Great British Bike-Off FAQs: Why don’t cyclists …?

Green Cars News

When the government recently announced measures to crack down on motorists who drive too close to cyclists, social platforms lit up with comments and reactions about the introduction of the minimum distance of 1.5m and £100 fines and three penalty points for drivers caught ignoring it.

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

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Tesla might go private, solar car undergoes testing, and Nissan Leaf mixup: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he might take the company private after eight years of public trading. A solar car from Sono Motors begins testing in Europe. A reader tells the story of how airport police ticketed his Nissan Leaf for parking in a "green" parking space. And the Tesla board confirms Musk's privatization offer is under serious.

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Insurance Institute Spots Problems in Driver Assistance Systems

Cars That Think

Even the best systems on the market sometimes require the driver to jump in to correct errors.

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Kia Optima facelift: price and specs revealed

Green Cars News

The 2018 Kia Optima was unveiled back at the Geneva Motor Show, and ushers in a host of design tweaks inside and out, as well as a new 1.

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Top five hybrids for under £350 per month

Green Cars News

There’s no denying it, hybrids are hot right now

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

Oil

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Review: Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo

Green Cars News

Think campervan and your mind immediately wanders to something with a VW badge on the nose

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Volkswagen reveals larger Grand California camper

Green Cars News

Volkswagen has unveiled its largest motorhome to date – the Grand California