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Singapore considers Model S EV a high carbon emission vehicle based on fuel consumption and upstream power generation

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Channel NewsAsia recently reported on the case of a Tesla Model S owner in Singapore who, rather than receiving the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) rebate he expected of S$15,000 (US$10,841) was hit with a CEVS surcharge of S$15,000 for having high carbon emissions. Singapore revised CEVS bands. Carbon Emission(CO 2 g/km).

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Exicom claims to have launched India’s fastest DC Charger | Autocar Professional

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They are also specifically suited for India’s tough climate and electrical conditions, which makes them resilient to hot and cold temperatures and commonly occurring grid fluctuations, the company states. Harmony g1.5 Harmony Gen 1.5

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Pilus Energy and Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies to combine bioreactors with fuel cells

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Pilus Energy, a developer of biogas solutions has formed a strategic relationship with Singapore-based Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, Pte. Distributed bio-hydrogen production using waste or waste-water as feedstock also offers the promise of a carbon-free solution for both urban environments and remote off-grid locations. .

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Singapores A*Star Awards S$27.5M In Research Grants for Technologies for Sustainable Development

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A*STAR is also conducting research in Solar Photovoltaics, Next Generation Power Grids, Intelligent Energy Distribution, Fuel Cells, Sustainable Production of Fuels and Chemicals and Sustainable Manufacturing. Carbon Capture and Utilization.

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Ballard and GS Caltex partner on waste-to-energy fuel cell demo

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On a larger scale, this solution can produce a significant amount of electricity that could be sold back to the grid. The treatment of municipal solid waste is a growing problem in many nations, including Asia Pacific countries with particularly high population densities such as China, India, Korea, Japan and Singapore.

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MIT researchers improve upon methods to model urban air pollution

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Previously, modelers have attempted to account for urban aerosol emissions by using a correction factor, which diluted total aerosol emissions across global model grid cells. This dilution method, however, does not capture the heterogeneity of urban and non-urban areas within each grid cell.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance Partners with Singapore Government for EVs

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance has formed a partnership with the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore to explore the development of Zero Emission Vehicles Program. EV development is an exciting new area particularly relevant to the Singapore context.

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