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How battery leasing enhances adaptability in the EV ecosystem | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Through partnerships between battery manufacturers and finance providers, consumers can enjoy the benefits of an asset-light model, where they pay either on a pay-per-use basis or through manageable EMIs over a period, typically two years.

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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

Green Car Congress

Building these fueling stations is a solid future investment for UPS. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.

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EMBARQ report points to need to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled per capita in the US to meet emission and oil consumption targets; sustainable VMT

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A report released earlier this summer by released by EMBARQ—the World Resources Institute’s Center for Sustainable Transport—found that the US must achieve significant improvements in vehicle technology and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita to meet targeted reductions in oil consumption and greenhouse gases.

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Celebrating Earth Month: Driving Toward a Greener, Cleaner Future

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As we celebrate Earth Month , it's crucial to recognize the importance of environmental sustainability and the role that each of us plays in creating a greener future. Overall, the transportation sector accounts for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s what the future holds for us.

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

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A team at the Ohio State University has developed a membrane that regulates bi-directional ion transport across it as a function of its redox state and that could be used as a programmable smart membrane separator in future supercapacitors and redox flow batteries. plugin EVs to Tesla’s 85 kWh battery pack).

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

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Regardless of their individual strategies, the USCAR members are firm in their belief that hydrogen-FCVs will be an important powertrain option in our future of sustainable transportation. A network of just 12,000 hydrogen stations would put hydrogen within two miles of 70% of the U.S.

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Elektromotive selected to trial electric smart

Green Cars News

“With daily access to a smart electric drive we will accelerate the real-world evaluation of new charging technologies, such as fast-charging solutions for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. “To Charged using a standard three-pin plug, the two seater has a range of up to 70 miles and has a top speed of 60mph.