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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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The event, which was inaugurated last year, challenges entrants to use the least amount of energy driving the 60-mile route. This is the only event in the world that demonstrates real cars, in real conditions, that is measured independently and in the public eye. emission fueled by any legal means. 27 on the UK roads.

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ITM Power HFuel achieves UK road-use compliance

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ITM Power’s HFuel transportable hydrogen refueling product has met the requirements of the UK’s Department for Transport for road use. In preparation for the HOST (Hydrogen On Site Trials) launch, ITM Power undertook a thorough assessment of system safety and required approvals. Earlier post.).

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LMU study finds 20% of gases from combustion of R1234yf MAC refrigerant consist of highly toxic carbonyl fluoride; urges reassessment

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It has been known for some time now that combustion of R1234yf results in production of the toxic hydrogen fluoride. The simplest fluoride, hydrogen fluoride (or hydrofluoric acid, HF) is also highly corrosive and so toxic that burns about as big as the palm of one’s hand can be lethal. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DOE to issue funding opportunity for fuel cell hybrid medium-duty trucks

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Validation of Advanced Hydrogen Refueling Components (up to $1.5M Topic 2 will demonstrate and validate the durability and robustness of hydrogen refueling components in real-world operating environments. This topic seeks to validate advanced/innovative hydrogen refueling components in their intended real-world application.

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Member of Swiss National Councils fills up with sunfire solar diesel to call attention to need for regulatory reform

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In an event in Bern, Switzerland, Swiss National Council member and president of the Clean Fuel Now initiative Thomas Böhni filled up his Audi A2 with 100% synthetic diesel (Audi e-diesel) produced by sunfire GmbH to draw attention to the need to remove what he terms unjustified Swiss restrictions on synthetic fuels. Earlier post.).

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. BMW Group, Innovation Days Efficient Dynamics 2015: Hydrogen Fuel Cell eDrive Technology. prototype at last year’s Innovation Days event.

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Do I need a diamond sticker on my EV?

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The short answer is that it helps emergency services to identify your vehicle type in the event of an accident, incident or fire. If these stickers are not on your car, you will need to obtain one to legally drive your EV on Victorian roads. I just bought an EV and it already has a blue sticker, is that enough?

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