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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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Described in a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the smart membrane separator could enable the design of a new category of rechargeable/refillable energy storage devices with high energy density and specific power that would overcome the contemporary limitations of electric vehicles.

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Volvo Trucks receives order of 50 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks for WattEV’s Truck-as-a-Service start-up

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WattEV’s TaaS model provides shippers and carriers access to battery-electric trucks at a per-mile rate, including charging, that is on par with the total cost of operating diesel trucks. Volvo Trucks North America’s customer WattEV has ordered 50 Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks to launch its Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) model in California.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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billion for applied energy activities, including: $2.72 908 million for Nuclear Energy, $74 million above the FY 2015 Enacted level, for ongoing R&D in advanced reactor and fuel cycle technologies as well as small modular reactor licensing technical support. . Sustainable transportation. Within the $10.7

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

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Smart cities, therefore, are not only focused on the operational phase but also on sustainable manufacturing processes and recycling initiatives. Promoting Sustainable Transportation Behavior: The adoption of electric vehicles within smart cities fosters a shift towards more sustainable transportation behavior among residents.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

Setec Powerr

This article focuses on the crucial process of EV battery recycling, highlighting its importance in the broader context of sustainable transportation and environmental stewardship. Alternatives to Recycling: Reusing EV Batteries Energy Storage One significant post-use application for EV batteries is in energy storage systems.

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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Diesel buses typically operate for 18 to 20 hours per day, over a range of about 186-217 miles (300-350 km), using one tank of fuel. At many demonstration sites, fuel cell buses required refueling after about 200 km (93-124 miles). Energy Storage. The most significant challenge was range. This was higher than expected.

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USCAR Argues for Continued US Funding of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Research

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Use of electricity as an environmentally-friendly transportation ‘fuel’ is dependent on progress in on board energy storage (batteries and ultracapacitors) and improved electrical generation and distribution infrastructure. A network of just 12,000 hydrogen stations would put hydrogen within two miles of 70% of the U.S.

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