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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy demand of the cars tested by Green NCAP in 2022 show that the current and continuous trend towards larger and heavier cars, significantly increases the negative impact on climate and energy demand.

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EU funded project developing fast rechargeable zinc-polymer battery for hybrid and small electric vehicles

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million (US$5 million) research project to create a new class of fast rechargeable zinc-polymer batteries for hybrid and small electric vehicle applications. The PolyZion (Fast rechargeable zinc-polymer battery based on ionic liquids) received funding of €2.4 An EU consortium is two years into a 3-year, €3.5 million (US$3.4

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs. Over the past decade, the European energy marketplace has continued to experience increasing volatility. million installations across the UK , solar PV deployment provides a combined national energy capacity of approximately 13.6 With almost 1.1

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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The main type of battery used is Lithium-ion and when the charge is depleted the batteries can be recharged again. In fuel cell cars we do not have to recharge the battery. Air pollution from cars running on petrol and diesel contributes to early mortality, cancer, bronchitis and asthma. fine particulate matter pollution).

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MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil lithium-carbon battery technology with ultra-fast recharging

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MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy have unveiled a new battery technology which offers ultra-fast recharging coupled with good power density. Its stability, even at high temperatures, permits high current delivery and fast recharging, all without the need for complex external cooling or elaborate battery management systems.

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Meet Vessev and its ultra-efficient electric hydrofoil boat designed for smooth tourist rides

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Per Vessev co-founder and CEO Eric Laakmann: We are in the earliest stage of a global transition to sustainable energy use. Vessev shared that its electric hydrofoil boat technology reduces energy consumption by up to 95%. The VS—9 has a range of 50 nautical miles (57 miles/92.6km) and can recharge its batteries at any marina plug.

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How Efficient Is Your EV? It’s Complicated

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kilowatt-hours (121 megajoules) of energy is drained from its batteries. Environmental Protection Agency decreed in 2010 that the amount of thermal energy released by burning one gallon of gasoline is equivalent to 33.7 Some people will use this information to adapt their choices about where and when to recharge. kilowatt-hours?