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Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks

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Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California. The Loop-powered, long-haul trucks will work in demanding road operations, towing up to 80,000 pounds of freight throughout the San Diego and Los Angeles regions.

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California warns it won't follow lower EPA fuel economy, emissions rules

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In response to an EPA proposal to freeze emissions and fuel economy standards, California said it will not honor federal vehicle certifications if the proposal goes through. "The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed amending the California Low-Emission Vehicle III Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulation to ensure that cars and light-duty.

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China-US team uses graphene composite separator to suppress polysulfide shuttling in Li-S batteries

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A team of researchers from institutions in China and the US report the design of a negatively charged graphene composite separator for the effective suppression of the polysulfide shuttling effect in Li-sulfur batteries. The negatively charged 3D porous structure effectively inhibits the translocation of negatively charged polysulfide ions to enable highly robust Li-S batteries.

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Thursday August 9 2018

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

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Next 10 reports explore rapid changes to California grid driven by EVs, distributed energy resources and community choice aggregation

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California’s grid is facing an era of rapid change. Three reports from Next 10 , an independent, non-profit, non-partisan think tank, explore how the grid might be challenged or helped by the rise of electric vehicles; by the increase in distributed energy resources, such as rooftop solar panels; and by the growth of community choice aggregation, which allows cities and counties to join together to purchase electricity on behalf of their community members.

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2019 Land Rover Range Rover plug-in hybrid pricing starts at $96,145

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By 2024, Land Rover will have a whole new lineup of hybrid and electric luxury SUVs. As we learned yesterday, that lineup will include plug-in hybrid and electric versions of its small Evoque crossover SUV. Now the company has released pricing for its largest, most luxurious plug-in hybrid, the Range Rover P400e. Both will join the Range Rover.

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Mazda CX-5 diesel gets 28-mpg EPA city rating

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The Mazda CX-5 diesel took one step closer to production by receiving an EPA rating. Jalopnik made the find and reported the ratings on Wednesday. With front-wheel drive, the CX-5 diesel is rated at 28 mpg city, 31 highway, 29 combined. With all-wheel drive those numbers each drop by 1 mpg for ratings of 27 city, 30 highway, and 28 overall. The.

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Don’t try this at home: Top five Kiki challenge fails

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Don’t try this at home: Top five Kiki challenge fails

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SEC investigates Musk's Tesla tweet, Land Rover plug-in pricing, and CX-5 diesel ratings: Today's Car News

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Federal financial regulators may be investigating Tesla CEO Elon Musk's tweet about taking the electric-car maker private. Land Rover releases pricing and specs for the Range Rover plug-in hybrid SUV. The EPA rolls out official fuel economy ratings for the Mazda CX-5 diesel. The California Air Resources Board threatens to stray from the EPA if.

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Top five EVs and hybrids for under ÂŁ250 a month

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Top five EVs and hybrids for under ÂŁ250 a month

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

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New Cadillac XT4 compact luxury SUV for China features GM Tripower propulsion system

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The all-new Cadillac XT4 compact luxury SUV that is coming to China later this month features the all-new General Motors TriPower propulsion system that incorporates multiple innovative technologies, and that is also deployed on the Silverado with a 2.7-liter engine. Based on an optimized single-cylinder architecture design, the XT4’s all-new 2.0L turbocharged engine leverages multiple efficiency-enhancing technologies for low emissions, low fuel consumption and enhanced torque production at low

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Top five SUVs for less than ÂŁ250 per month

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Top five SUVs for less than ÂŁ250 per month

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OpEd: Who pays for principle in Trump's war on lower emissions and trade?

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Last week the Trump administration unveiled a broad drawdown of fuel-economy regulations that had been aimed at cutting emissions from passenger vehicles. In the 978-page proposal, administration officials argued those rules implemented by the Obama administration would create lighter, potentially more fuel-efficient vehicles that would be less.

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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class lease deals now available

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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class lease deals now available

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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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First Drive Review: Audi A6 facelift

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First Drive Review: Audi A6 facelift

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Clarkson v The Computer: Is autonomous tech the end of the road for the traditional car reviewer?

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The driving test could be headed for the scrapheap

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Top five most popular cars of 2018 so far

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Top five most popular cars of 2018 so far

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Top five company cars of 2018

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Top five company cars of 2018

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Video review: Honda Civic Type R

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Video review: Honda Civic Type R

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