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ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

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ZeroAvia prototype shown powering a 6-seat Piper M-Class aircraft, already in flight tests from February 2019. We calculate the total costs of operating a ZeroAvia aircraft to be close to half of what it costs to fly a conventional turbine aircraft, due to lower fuel input costs, higher powertrain efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs.

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Smart Charging: How AI and IoT are Transforming EV Charging

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In the context of EV charging, AI can optimize charging schedules, predict maintenance needs, and enhance user experience. This not only helps users save on costs by avoiding peak energy periods but also aids in balancing the grid’s load and integrating more renewable energy sources.

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Asian Development Bank providing $300M towards replacing 100K gasoline trikes with E-Trikes in the Philippines; $300M for major road upgrades in Chhattisgarh, India

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million gas-fueled motorcycles and tricycles are currently operating in the Philippines, typically serving as short-distance taxis, with the average tricycle driver earning less than $10 a day. E-Trike drivers will save upwards of $5 a day in fuel costs, and the new E-Trikes have the capacity to carry more passengers. million.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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PHEVLERs have lower repair and maintenance costs than conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. [ ] Electric drivetrains provide higher reliability and lower costs because they have fewer moving parts and do not require frequent lubrication oil and brake component changes. PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [

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California ARB receives VW’s 1st $200M, 30-month ZEV investment plan

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Appendix C outlines four areas of qualified investments: ZEV infrastructure (including the development and maintenance of ZEV charging stations), public awareness, increasing ZEV access, and a green city. ARB may approve, partially approve or disapprove the Plan. liter Consent Decree. Green City.

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IDTechEX sees battery swapping as winner in 2- and 3-wheeler markets of Asia-Pacific

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These include long dwell times, high power demand from the grid, availability and reliability issues, and the need for end-users to deal with heavy cables, dirty connectors, and buggy user interfaces. China-based Nio, for example, recently announced the total number of its Power Swap stations has reached 1,000.

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How ridesharing can help solve the challenge of urban EV ownership

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And vehicle-to-grid technology offers alternate revenue streams for its vehicles. A large charging site can perform AC-to-DC rectification in a central location and share power among individual chargers. This enables more efficiency in terms of grid connections and capital investment. Q&A with Revel COO Paul Suhey.