Transport, mobility and the energy transition
Swedish Railways announced that the number of people taking the train for domestic journeys had risen by eight per cent in a year. They attribute this, in part, to rising…
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What happens to electric vehicle batteries when they die?
The rapid penetration of electric vehicles has led to questions on its most expensive component – the battery. What happens to the batteries after 8-10 years of service when they…
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Where will the energy come from to support the EV revolution
The inexorable rise of the electric vehicle (EV) is now gathering speed, which comes with a growing demand for charging – so how will the grid support the surge in…
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What is the future of EV charging and what impact will it have on the electricity network?
The UK Government plans to ban new petrol and diesel car sales by 2040. Couple this with the dramatic year-on-year percentage growth in pure EVs (even if overall numbers on…
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Is mainstream adoption of electric vehicles by 2035 really achievable?
What the future of mobility will look like has been widely discussed as of late as governments around the world pledge to prohibit the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles…
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The secret to making hydrogen-powered vehicles a success
As countries all over the globe are pledging to make the green shift away from combustion engines towards more sustainable fuel options. One of these options is fuel cell electric…
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Magic materials for electric vehicles
Richard Thompson, commercial director of aluminum matrix manufacturer (AMC), Alvant, discusses how a new breed of materials could unlock significant improvements in power density and transient response for electric and…
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How to keep the grid stable with the great EV switchover
With the UK Government’s plans to ban the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars from the year 2035, that’s less than 5,500 days left and the time remaining…
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Lithium-ion battery alternatives are key to the carbon-neutral future
The transport sector is the fastest-growing contributor to climate emissions, according to the World Health Organisation. Transport accounted for about 23% of global CO2 dioxide emissions in 2010, up from…
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How mission-specific EVs can revolutionize mobility and save the planet
The automotive industry is changing faster than it has ever done before. Major OEMs are investing enormous amounts of money in electric vehicles and many new, non-traditional players are emerging.…
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