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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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VW shows low-cost ID. 2all concept FWD MEB EV; “spacious as a Golf, inexpensive as a Polo”

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The Volkswagen brand provided a first glimpse of an all-electric Volkswagen with a starting price of less than €25,000: the ID. 2all concept car.

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USABC awards $3.5M low-cost/fast-charge battery technology development contract to Zenlabs Energy

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in Fremont, California for a low-cost/fast-charge (LCFC) technology development. Zenlabs has developed proprietary silicon-based formulations that offer higher specific capacity, longer cycle life, and lower cost. The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) awarded a $3.5-million

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Emerson and BayoTech partner to scale production and distribution of low-cost, modular SMRs for hydrogen production

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BayoGaaS, BayoTech’s gas-as-a-service option, provides customers with low-cost hydrogen on demand. These hydrogen generation units are already being built and will be placed in BayoGaaS hydrogen hubs and at customer sites throughout the United States and other global locations.

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Can world’s biggest car makers keep up with Tesla’s “audacious” low cost Master Plan?

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Tesla's new Master Plan 3 and its "audacious" move to slash production costs in half will make some big legacy car makers obsolete. The post Can world’s biggest car makers keep up with Tesla’s “audacious” low cost Master Plan? appeared first on The Driven.

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New ICCT study finds low-cost carriers driving 90% of US airline CO2 emissions growth

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Further, the study found that low-cost carriers (LCCs) such as Spirit, Frontier, and Southwest have driven virtually all that airline emissions growth since 2005. Source: “Low-cost carriers and US aviation emissions growth, 2005 to 2019”. —“Low-cost carriers and US aviation emissions growth, 2005 to 2019”.

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Researchers use sodium to deliver low-cost MgSi alloys for solid-state hydrogen storage

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Researchers at the University of Queensland have show that a low-cost Mg-based hydrogen storage alloy is possible with only 1 wt% Si. Mg 2 Si is a promising catalyst for Mg-based hydrogen storage materials due to its low cost, light weight, and non-toxic properties. A high hydrogen capacity of 6.72

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Aventon Abound launched as higher-quality low-cost electric cargo bike

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more… The post Aventon Abound launched as higher-quality low-cost electric cargo bike appeared first on Electrek. Many brands are hopping on the bandwagon to bring a new cargo e-bike to market, but few are as nice as this with a reasonable price to match.

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Heliogen and Bloom Energy demonstrate production of low-cost green hydrogen; concentrated solar and high-temp electrolysis

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Responsible for more than one-third of the world’s energy consumption and a quarter of global CO 2 emissions, industrial companies are particularly well-suited for low-cost, large-scale hydrogen utilization given their substantial energy requirements and notable carbon emissions.

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Researchers use melamine to create effective, low-cost carbon capture; potential tailpipe application

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The low cost of porous melamine means that the material could be deployed widely. Haiyan Mao, a UC Berkeley postdoctoral fellow who is first author of the paper, said that melamine-based materials use much cheaper ingredients, are easier to make and are more energy efficient than most MOFs.

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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.

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Awesome Alibaba: Low-cost backyard construction equipment, batteries included

Electrek

more… The post Awesome Alibaba: Low-cost backyard construction equipment, batteries included appeared first on Electrek. But this time I’d say that today’s vehicles are less weird and more awesome, especially if you’ve been looking for your own electrically-powered construction equipment for your property or work site.

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Low-cost electric hatchbacks are finally making a big Leap into the market

The Driven EV News

The post Low-cost electric hatchbacks are finally making a big Leap into the market appeared first on The Driven. Aside from Nissan Leaf, EV hatchbacks have been missing from the Australian EV market. But that may be about to change soon.

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Where’s My Low Cost Electric Vehicle?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Across the country, … Continue Reading Where’s My Low Cost Electric Vehicle? Even with today’s rising electric vehicle prices and shortages, long-term policy goals should remain the focus. It is a good time to be an electric vehicle owner.

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Veer launches new low-cost electric boat for the average Joe that won’t sink your wallet

Electrek

The post Veer launches new low-cost electric boat for the average Joe that won’t sink your wallet appeared first on Electrek. But cleaner, quieter and more enjoyable boating often comes with a seriously hefty price tag. Or at least it used to, before the Veer X13 was announced earlier this week.

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Low-cost tiny electric cars like these could be the next big thing

Electrek

But even a $50,000 Tesla is still much harder to afford than an electric micro-car that can cost a quarter of the price. more… The post Low-cost tiny electric cars like these could be the next big thing appeared first on Electrek.

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Ride1Up Turris launched as low-cost electric touring bike with a pricier-feeling ride

Electrek

more… The post Ride1Up Turris launched as low-cost electric touring bike with a pricier-feeling ride appeared first on Electrek. Unlike the heavyweight electric moped we saw last month, the new Ride1Up Turris is a much lighter touring e-bike that also happens to be lighter on the wallet.

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Ampcera announces a low-cost and scalable solid electrolyte technology for solid-state batteries

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Silicon-Valley-based Ampcera announced a low-cost flexible solid electrolyte (SE) membrane technology for solid-state batteries (SSBs).

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SONDORS Metacycle low-cost electric motorcycle begins shipping across the US

Electrek

The post SONDORS Metacycle low-cost electric motorcycle begins shipping across the US appeared first on Electrek. The long-awaited SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle is now beginning deliveries nationwide in the US, according to the latest update from the company.

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Lectric XP Trike launches for pre-order as low cost, folding electric trike

Electrek

more… The post Lectric XP Trike launches for pre-order as low cost, folding electric trike appeared first on Electrek. The electric trike claims to be the first folding, fully-assembled electric trike in the industry, and it looks set to shake things up for all types of riders.

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Will Tesla make a low cost electric vehicle? We are about to find out

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Can and will Tesla make a low cost electric vehicle, at half the cost of its current best selling EVs? The post Will Tesla make a low cost electric vehicle? We may soon find out. We are about to find out appeared first on The Driven.

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Lectric XP Trike first ride: Testing the low-cost electric trike made for everyone

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more… The post Lectric XP Trike first ride: Testing the low-cost electric trike made for everyone appeared first on Electrek. They’v’e done it time and again with their other e-bikes and that’s exactly what they’ve done this time with the new Lectric XP Trike.

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Honda launches low-cost U-GO electric scooter

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more… The post Honda launches low-cost U-GO electric scooter appeared first on Electrek. Honda may have dragged its feet for years when it came to electric two-wheelers, but the company has now released a number of new and interesting designs. The latest is the ultra-affordable Honda U-GO electric scooter.

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Musk triggers new speculation that Tesla will deliver low cost EV in “Master Plan 3”

The Driven EV News

Musk tweet and cryptic image heightens speculation that Tesla is poised to finally deliver a low cost EV, based on a new platform and "Master Plan 3". The post Musk triggers new speculation that Tesla will deliver low cost EV in “Master Plan 3” appeared first on The Driven.

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These are all the low-cost electric motorcycles that Americans can buy now

Electrek

The post These are all the low-cost electric motorcycles that Americans can buy now appeared first on Electrek. All of the electric motorcycles featured here are either already rolling on America’s roads or are expected to become available in the coming months.

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Specialized unveils its first low-cost electric bicycle model under new Globe line

Electrek

The post Specialized unveils its first low-cost electric bicycle model under new Globe line appeared first on Electrek. Now, we’re getting our first look at the premier model known as the Globe Haul ST.

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USABC awards $3M low-cost/fast-charge EV battery technology development contract to Amprius Technologies

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The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) awarded a $3-million technology development contract to Amprius Technologies for a low-cost, fast-charge silicon nanowire cell technology for electric vehicles. The contract award, which includes a 50% cost share, funds a 30-month project that began earlier this year.

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Low-cost electric motorcycle maker RYVID lands $20M to manufacture in California

Electrek

The post Low-cost electric motorcycle maker RYVID lands $20M to manufacture in California appeared first on Electrek. Thanks to a $20M California grant though, electric motorcycle manufacturer RYVID will be able to build its RYVID Anthem bikes in the Golden State and create hundreds of jobs in the process.

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Researchers propose new aluminum–sulfur battery with molten-salt electrolyte; low-cost, rechargeable, fire-resistant, recyclable

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Composed of earth-abundant elements that can be ethically sourced and operated at moderately elevated temperatures just above the boiling point of water, this chemistry has all the requisites of a low-cost, rechargeable, fire-resistant, recyclable battery. —Pang et al.

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Hyundai reportedly set to launch two low-cost electric cars in Europe

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The post Hyundai reportedly set to launch two low-cost electric cars in Europe appeared first on The Driven. Hyundai is stepping closer to offering two compact EVs in Europe for less than €20,000, reports say.

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Yadea launches new low-cost KS3 electric scooter with suspension

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more… The post Yadea launches new low-cost KS3 electric scooter with suspension appeared first on Electrek. But now the electric scooter giant is competing in a whole new pricing and specifications category with the launch of the KS3 electric scooter.

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Rice U team creates low-cost, high-efficiency integrated device for solar-driven water splitting; solar leaf

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Rice University researchers have created an efficient, low-cost device that splits water to produce hydrogen fuel. Ajayan, and Jun Lou (2020) “A Low-Cost and High-Efficiency Integrated Device toward Solar-Driven Water Splitting” ACS Nano doi: 10.1021/acsnano.9b09053. 9b09053.

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New low-cost $1,245 electric gravel bike with Gates belt drive opens pre-orders

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San Diego-based Ride1Up has now opened orders for its low-cost electric gravel bike, the Roadster V2 Gravel Edition. more… The post New low-cost $1,245 electric gravel bike with Gates belt drive opens pre-orders appeared first on Electrek.

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Hybrid fuel cell power: High electric efficiency from low-carbon fuels at low cost

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This technology development effort aims to drive both radically lower capital costs (70%-LHV) at distributed generation scales of 125 kW. The post Hybrid fuel cell power: High electric efficiency from low-carbon fuels at low cost appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Hybrid fuel cell power: High electric efficiency from low-carbon fuels at low cost

Innovation News Network

This technology development effort aims to drive both radically lower capital costs (70%-LHV) at distributed generation scales of 125 kW. The post Hybrid fuel cell power: High electric efficiency from low-carbon fuels at low cost appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Gevo develops process for low-cost renewable isoprene; building block for rubber and rubber products

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has developed a proprietary catalytic process that transforms low-cost commercially available, or even waste by-product, renewable alcohols into renewable isoprene that would be expected to compete head-to-head on price with natural and petroleum-based chemical equivalents while reducing CO 2 emissions.

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DOE awards Eaton $4.9M to develop low-cost fast-charging solution; solid-state transformer, modular chargers

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Under the three-year program, Eaton will develop and demonstrate a novel, compact and turnkey solution for DC fast-charging infrastructure that is anticipated to reduce costs by 65% through improvements in power conversion and grid interconnection technology, charger integration and modularity, and installation time.

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Could these tiny, low-cost electric cars help save America’s cities from massive vehicles?

Electrek

The post Could these tiny, low-cost electric cars help save America’s cities from massive vehicles? To take back our cities from massive trucks and SUVs while simultaneously promoting affordable and efficient electric vehicles, New York-based startup Wink Motors thinks it has the answer. appeared first on Electrek.

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Is Rad Power Bikes planning a new low-cost electric bike? These 3 signs point to yes

Electrek

And the latest move we could soon see from the Seattle, Washington-based e-bike manufacturer may be the introduction of a new low-cost electric bike to replace the RadMission. The post Is Rad Power Bikes planning a new low-cost electric bike? Here’s why. These 3 signs point to yes appeared first on Electrek.

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A fun and low-cost electric underwater sea scooter: Testing the Outdoor Master Marlin

Electrek

The post A fun and low-cost electric underwater sea scooter: Testing the Outdoor Master Marlin appeared first on Electrek. Wouldn’t it be great if you could experience the joys of life “under the sea” even without being as adept an underwater swimmer as Ariel or her mermaid compatriots?

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The SONDORS Metacycle first ride: Does this low-cost electric motorcycle meet the hype?

Electrek

The post The SONDORS Metacycle first ride: Does this low-cost electric motorcycle meet the hype? The SONDORS team let me take out an early production Metacycle to get a sense of how the bike rides and whether or not it lives up to the long-building hype. appeared first on Electrek.

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Low-cost SONDORS Metacycle nearly sold out through 2023, but $5k price set to rise soon

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The $5,000 SONDORS Metacycle looks like one of the best bets right now for a low-cost and highway-capable electric motorcycle in the US. more… The post Low-cost SONDORS Metacycle nearly sold out through 2023, but $5k price set to rise soon appeared first on Electrek.

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SONDORS prepping its low-cost electric motorcycle for delivery [Update: Deliveries started]

Electrek

The post SONDORS prepping its low-cost electric motorcycle for delivery [Update: Deliveries started] appeared first on Electrek. But now with photos of Metacycles purportedly in SONDORS’ domestic logistics facilities, the first bikes could finally be heading on their way to riders.