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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. This makes driving simpler and more relaxing.

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UK wants to ban 100% ICE power by 2030

EV Info

Boris has spoken and started the end of the petrol engine in the UK. Under Boris’s new Green plan, the sale of new combustion engine vehicles, that are powered wholly by Petrol or Diesel will be banned from 2030. Point 1: Advancing Offshore Wind. So, what is the 10 point plan? Plan in detail.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries or obtained from other sources such as hydrogen fuel cells. The battery pack stores electrical energy and supplies power to the electric motor. A petrol car has an efficiency of 28%. The charging efficiency is 98%.

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EV's and Indian Manufacturing: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwaala | Visit to IIT Madras

Plug In India

NMC batteries can store upto 300 Wh/kg, and 350 Wh/kg seems doable in the near future. LFP, in contrast, currently stores about 140 Wh/kg – with a theoretical storage upper ceiling of 160 Wh/kg. So LTO is good for petrol-battery hybrid cars, which end up having relatively small batteries. One problem does crop up though.

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My Cycling trip from Agra to Bikaner

Plug In India

An artificial lake, Moti jheel, was also made for storing water. He was also incharge of the khazana - or treasury, where the gold and solver coins were stored. The big plus is drastically reduced wind resistance. My favourite ploy is to stop at a petrol pump and ask for dhaba gyan. The problem - lack of water.

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

My Energi

That’s why we’re launching #TheGreenReset – a national initiative challenging householders worldwide to swap their wasteful ways for environmentally friendly alternatives. Reduce food miles & minimise waste. Cut costs, cut waste and saves on washing up! Upcycle and recycle projects ideas to try during #thegreenreset.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And in a true smart grid, electric cars will not only be able to draw on electricity to run their motors, they will also be able to do the reverse: send electricity stored in their batteries back into the grid when it is needed. Every scrap of waste food, garden trimmings and even sewage would be used to ferment gas. — AH2 14.

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