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Honda and GM prove hydrogen cars can work | Autocar Professional

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In February, Honda unveiled the production version of its CR-V e:FCEV plug-in, which goes on lease sale to customers in Japan and the US later this year. The battery has a capacity of 17.7kWh and the hydrogen fuel is gaseous and stored in tanks at 10,000psi.

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Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle – ET Auto

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Nissan’s e-Power technology system includes a petrol engine with a power generator, inverter, battery and an electric motor. The electric motor delivers power directly to the wheels, using energy stored in the battery pack.

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New Nissan Qashqai in Europe to offer 12V MHEV and upgraded e-POWER powertrains

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When decelerating, energy is recovered through regeneration and stored in the Lithium-ion battery. When coasting to a stop, at speeds of less than 18 km/h, and ‘brake on’, the engine will switch off and the stored energy is used to power the vehicle’s electrical equipment.

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Maruti Suzuki Swift likely to get hybrid technology soon

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The Suzuki Swift Hybrid with a new Z series engine was previously launched in Japan in December of 2023. litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine which gets paired with CVT and a 48V producing 82hp, 108 Nm. When the car is cruising, this kinetic energy is transformed into electrical energy and stored in a battery.

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Why Hydrogen power is not the answer

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Most of today’s hydrogen use is grey; Blue: during the steam reforming process, a high proportion of carbon generated is captured and stored underground. Liquified hydrogen may be as light as petrol or kerosene, but keeping it at -257C requires much heavier apparatus. This is classified as carbon free hydrogen.

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Green Hydrogen Cars: How They are Different?

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Unlike battery-powered electric vehicles, FCEVs can go over 500 kilometers on a full tank of hydrogen and can be refueled in 2-3 minutes, exactly like regular petrol/diesel cars. Hydrogen is easily stored, allowing it to be utilized for various purposes and at periods other than just after it is produced. Why Fuel cells are Preferred?

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The EV Transition Explained: Local Policies Shape Global Competition

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How massive an economic reshaping is in store? China, the European Union, Japan as well as the UK and South Korea all have announced the same intention. For example, the UK will stop the sales of new diesel and petrol-fueled cars and vans from 2030 on. All new vehicles sold will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in 2035.

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