Small EV Produces 52% Fewer Lifecycle Emissions vs Gasoline, Study Says
A new study from the Argonne National Laboratory via its R&D GREET Model says that a small electric sport utility produces 52 percent
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Research
New research and developments in electrification, automation, and other transportation efficiency metrics.
Ryder Says Switching From Diesel to EV Increases Costs
Ryder System has released a quantitative analysis of the potential economic impacts of converting commercial diesel vehicles to electric vehicles in today’s market.
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Self-Extinguishing Battery Materials Could Reduce EV Fire Risks
A study published in Nature Sustainability found that a design for self-extinguishing battery materials by replacing the most common electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries
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Solar-Powered PHEV Truck Prototype Examines Solar Harvesting On the Road
A research collaboration between Uppsala University, Eksjo Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, Dalakraft, and Scania is proofing how much solar energy can
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Ford Heavy-Duty F-Max Hydrogen Prototype To Use Ballard System
Ballard Power Systems has signed a letter of intent with Ford Trucks to supply its fuel cell system for the developmental prototypes of
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Hyundai and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Center
Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University have announced the inauguration of a Joint Battery Research Center in Korea. The collaboration aims to
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NREL Says the U.S. Needs 28M Charging Ports By 2030
A new study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimates that the United States will need about 28 million charging stations by
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Researchers Teaching Cars to Predict Pedestrian Movement
University of Michigan researchers are teaching self-driving cars to recognize and predict pedestrian movements with greater precision than current technologies. The approach relies on a
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Volvo Calling for Universal Safety Standards for Autonomous Car Comm
With its new 360c autonomous concept, Volvo Cars tackles one of the main challenges around the introduction of autonomous technology and calls for
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Nissan Working On “Brain-to-Vehicle” Technology
Nissan has unveiled it’s latest research into automated vehicle technologies with “brain-to-vehicle” (B2V) tech aimed towards improving reaction times for drivers and improving
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