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IAV and Louisenthal develop new heating concept for EVs; increased range with SmartMesh foils

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IAV and Louisenthal, a technology leader in the production of security foils and papers for banknotes, have developed an energy-efficient heating concept for electric vehicles that requires considerably less energy while increasing comfort for drivers and passengers. This increases cruising range by up to 6%. At the heart of the heating concept is a thin, cost-effective and easy-to-process foil from Louisenthal.

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Ford considers making its own batteries for EVs, as it builds up “digital ecosystem”

Green Car Reports

Ford CEO Jim Farley on Friday said that the company is considering making its own electric vehicle batteries. “We are discussing (battery) cell manufacturing,” Farley said, according to Reuters, at a Reuters Automotive Summit virtual event. “I think that’s natural as (EV) volume grows.” That’s a very different.

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Doosan to develop Ceres-based SOFC system for ships

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Doosan Fuel Cell Co., Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the joint development of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system for marine propulsion and power generation with Navig8, a Singapore-based major shipping company which operates 140 chemical and oil tankers globally. Doosan will develop and install a SOFC power and propulsion system in a 50,000 ton chemical tanker owned by Navig8 as a pilot program for commercialization.

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Here's how tire and wheel choice affects electric vehicle range

Green Car Reports

Tires are the only part of a car that touches the road, so it shouldn't be surprising to know that they can impact electric-car range. What is perhaps unexpected is that the size really matters. Putting big wheels on an electric car could put a big dent in available range. In an Engineering Explained video, host Jason Fenske compares different.

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

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Cummins to open new fuel cell systems production facility in Germany; Alstom’s hydrogen trains

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Cummins Inc. will open a new facility in Herten, Germany, which will initially focus on the assembly of fuel cell systems for global transportation leader Alstom’s hydrogen trains. With capacity of 10 megawatts per year, the Herten facility will manufacture one megawatt of fuel cell systems a month for Alstom’s Coradia iLint hydrogen-powered trains as well as provide aftermarket support.

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Ford EV ecosystem, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid review, wind-powered car carrier: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford is building up a “digital ecosystem” for EVs that could also include building its own batteries. We got some time behind the wheel of the 54-mpg Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Tire and wheel size can matter a lot in EV range. And could car carriers go wind-powered? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We drove the 2021 Hyundai.

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The Important Role of Ground Support Equipment in the Race toward Airport Sustainability

Schneider Electric EVs

For airports to reach their sustainability goals – like the impressive aim of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 – they must look for areas of improvement throughout their entire business. Read more ». The post The Important Role of Ground Support Equipment in the Race toward Airport Sustainability appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.

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TU Graz launches Christian Doppler Laboratory for Solid-State Batteries; support from AVL

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The Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria has launched the Christian Doppler (CD) Laboratory for Solid-State Batteries. The focus of the new CD laboratory is the reduction of interface resistances within the solid-state battery. The aim is to make this particularly safe energy storage system fit for electric vehicles and other high-energy applications.

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UK bans new petrol and diesel sales by 2030

Discover EV

The Prime Minister has announced that the sales of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2030.

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Buick to introduce 2021 GL6 MPV in China with 48V MHEV technology and enhanced connectivity

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Buick will introduce the 2021 GL6 to strengthen its lineup in China’s midsize MPV segment. It will officially go on sale on 19 November. The refreshed family-size GL6 is equipped with a standard 48V mild hybrid propulsion system. It also has a refined interior and offers an elevated connected experience through a pioneering widescreen cockpit and Buick eConnect 3.0 connectivity system.

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

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Review: Land Rover Defender 110

Green Cars News

The Defender name is one that can trace its lineage right back to the inception of time

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center to launch 4 new system usability research projects

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) announced four new research projects focused on enhancing advanced technology system designs to be intuitive, easy to understand and to safely engage with drivers. The new projects will be undertaken in partnership with University of Michigan, Miami University, University of Nebraska, Texas Transportation Institute and State Farm.

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New MG Electric Cars: Electrifying Sales Numbers

My Energi

MG Electric Cars: Electrifying Sales Numbers! MG are well and truly back and like never before. MG have somewhat become a mystical entity throughout the motor industry, presenting a vision of Gatsby styled class, glitz, glamour and sophistication, whilst living its second life in the fast paced, dirty and greasy world of sex, drugs and rock & roll.