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

Green Car Congress

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. Nickel, however, is not as quick and effective at breaking down water into hydrogen. who led the study. Every day, I passed this same plant.

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Tesla Cybertruck hits the beach and runs through ocean water

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The Tesla Cybertruck was spotted on the beach, driving through ocean water in the Gulf of Mexico just a week from deliveries. Although the truck did not completely enter the water in this instance, we have no idea if the automaker has prepared the pickup to travel through bodies of water.

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Hyundai Motor and Kia collaborate with Next Hydrogen to develop advanced alkaline water electrolysis system

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding with Canada-based Next Hydrogen Corporation, a specialist in water electrolysis technology and a subsidiary of Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc., to bolster their efforts to usher in a global hydrogen society through cost-effective production of clean hydrogen.

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Fliteboard unveils clever new design to drastically cut electric surfboard prices

Electrek

Electric surfboards and hydrofoil boards are some of the most fun you can have on the water, but their high prices have often limited their reach to those with boat money. Today, Fliteboard announced a new line of lower-cost models known as the Flite AIR to help make electric surfboards more accessible to a broader market.

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Specialized launches latest Levo premium electric mountain bikes with eye-watering price

Electrek

more… The post Specialized launches latest Levo premium electric mountain bikes with eye-watering price appeared first on Electrek. Now, the company is pushing the limits of design and performance even further with the new Specialized Levo electric mountain bike unveiled today.

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Aventon Pace 500.3 e-bike hits $1,099 (Save $700), electric water heater at $270, more

Electrek

Following up the exclusive $600 discount on the 1,200W Smartravel Electric Bike that is still going, we’re now tracking the best price we have seen on Aventon’s Pace 500.3 It comes joined by the Camplux 18kW Tankless Electric Water Heater at $270 that hasn’t seen a discount in many months. Cruiser e-bike at $1,099.

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Lectric XPeak e-bike opens orders, new high-water mark in affordable electric bikes

Electrek

The new Lectric XPeak is the brand’s first non-20″ tire e-bike, ushering a big new look for the company that maintains the same low-level pricing. more… The post Lectric XPeak e-bike opens orders, new high-water mark in affordable electric bikes appeared first on Electrek.