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Two-way charging is becoming increasingly popular among EV owners

Setec Powerr

As freezing winds blow across his construction site in northern China every morning, Liu Jianhong gathers his workers for hot tea. On the other hand, the two-way charging technology will further promote the transition of cars to clean energy while redefining the functions and application scenarios of electric vehicles.

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Hydrogen Council study: hydrogen could contribute to 20% of CO2 emissions reduction targets by 2050

Green Car Congress

Hydrogen is an indispensable resource to achieve this transition because it can be used to store and transport wind, solar and other renewable electricity to power transportation and many other things. The world in the 21st century must transition to widespread low carbon energy use.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

Green Car Congress

Development of RF cured nanocomposite adhesives for thermal-budget reduction in adhesive bonding processes, $150,000 Mitsubishi Chemical America Inc., Johnson Matthey, Billingham, UK Enabling Autonomous Wind Plants through Consensus Control, $250,000 RES Group, Broomfield, Colo. New York, N.Y. El Centro, Calif. Raleigh, N.C.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Tire noise was minimal Wind and road (tire) noise was low, but at times the engine was noisy during stress, such as aggressive acceleration or climbing a grade. It remaps throttle response and shift points, and was the place to be for maximum acceleration. The hill start assist and brake hold are standard safety and convenience features.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

Clean Fleet Report

That whoosh you hear and feel, when tromping the pedal, is not only the wind blowing through your hair, but the feeling of stellar acceleration. Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid AWD. Hyundai Sorento X-Line AWD. Mitsubishi Outlander SEL S-AWC. Base price: $75,000. Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T Sport Prestige (2022). Honda Civic Sport.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Tire and wind noise were low, and the engine in hybrid mode was quiet, except when kicking in during heavy acceleration. The functional Aero Blade improves aero dynamics, wind noise and driving stability through an open channel in the front that allows air to enter the Aero Blade and then exit out the back.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Otherwise, the cabin is quiet with little wind or tire noise. The car’s 3,856-pound weight was well-balanced, providing a solid, safe and confident feel. What engine noise is heard, when accelerating hard, has a sporty note to it.

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