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Swiss team develops effective and low-cost solar water-splitting device; 14.2% solar-to-hydrogen efficiency

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The prototype system is made up of three interconnected, new-generation, crystalline silicon solar cells attached to an electrolysis system that does not rely on rare metals. crystalline Silicon (c-Si) solar cells show high solar-to-electricity efficiencies, and have demonstrated stabilities in excess of 25 years.

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ABB opens new plant for battery systems for mobility applications in Baden

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ABB officially opened a new plant for energy storage systems for mobility applications today in Baden, Switzerland. The facility represents an important investment in Switzerland as a production location. Unlike in Switzerland, many other European countries still have countless non-electrified railway lines.

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Porsche opens first Charging Lounge

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Further Porsche Charging Lounges are currently planned for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. All electric and plug-in hybrid models from Porsche can be supplied with electricity at chargers manufactured by South Tyrolean electronic specialist Alpitronic.

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Swiss WTW study finds important role for alternative fuels as well as alt drivetrains in move to low-emissions vehicles

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WTW energy demand and GHG emissions for EV and PHEV drivetrains for various electricity sources; gasoline ICE vehicle is solid square, hybrid the hollow square. Second, it is specific to Switzerland. Battery-electric range for plug-in hybrids is 60 km, while electric range for full battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles is 180 km.

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Hyundai Motor to integrate green energy into Charge myHyundai service in Europe

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Green energy suppliers generate zero-emission energy using natural resources such as wind or solar power, which is then converted into electric energy. This ensures that, for each charging occasion via Charge myHyundai, the equivalent amount of energy generated is fed back into the grid as green electricity.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.