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BYD launches the new low-cost e7 EV in China, starting at under $15,000

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BYDs new EV is about the size of a Tesla Model 3, but half the cost in China. Heres our first look at the new low-cost electric sedan. After launching the e7, BYD is already boasting that it will be the winners choice for midsize EV sedans.

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ORNL team develops low-cost scalable method to join materials in solid-state batteries; electrochemical pulse

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Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a scalable, low-cost method to improve the joining of materials in solid-state batteries, resolving one of the big challenges in the commercial development of safe, long-lived energy storage systems. Credit: Andy Sproles/ORNL, US DOE.

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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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Comprehensive analysis of various factors, including rechargeable battery and electrolyzer capacities, enables the estimation of technology levels required for low-cost hydrogen production. Credit: NIMS. 2018.11.119 ).

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Low-Cost Electric Carshare Program Launched In Charlotte

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Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) completed in Japan; aiming for low-cost green hydrogen production; P2G

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Renewable energy output is subject to large fluctuations, so FH2R will adjust to supply and demand in the power grid in order to maximize utilization of this energy while establishing low-cost, Green hydrogen production technology. With sights set on expanding the use of renewable energy, Toshiba ESS, Tohoku Electric Power Co.,

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UT El Paso-led team designs cactus-inspired low-cost, efficient water-splitting catalyst

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Researchers led by engineers at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have proposed a low-cost, cactus-inspired nickel-based material to help split water more cheaply and efficiently. The material is described in a paper in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. who led the study.

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Kia’s low-cost EVs are taking the auto industry by storm, now the EV4 is arriving

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With more low-cost EVs arriving this year, including the EV4, its first electric sedan (and hatch), this could be just the start to Kias global sales run. Kias new EV3 and EV5 are already climbing the sales charts in several key markets.

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