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Nissan e-Bio Fuel Cell Prototype Vehicle

Nissan Trials Begin for e-Bio Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electric Van in South America

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Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has revealed the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle in Brazil that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The breakthrough model, an all-new light–commercial vehicle, can rely on multiple fuels, including ethanol and natural gas, to produce high-efficiency electricity as a power source. Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn said: […]

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AutoVolt May-June 2016 paper magazine and tablet

May-June 2016 AutoVolt Now Available

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In the 12th issue of AutoVolt, we take a drive in the first production Toyota hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Mirai. It’s a fascinating car not only in its own right but also in the question it ultimately poses; do we value the convenience of hydrogen cars or prefer battery electric cars that are more efficient? Similarly, we take a closer look at the Riversimple Rasa, a Welsh built innovative two-seat lightweight hydrogen car that could make us rethink hydrogen cars before they’ve even begun to be sold.

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AutoVolt Mar-Apr 2016

March-April 2016 AutoVolt Now Available

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Are hydrogen fuel cell cars the future and what are they like to live with? We ask the question and experience first hand the advantages, and disadvantages, of living with a fuel cell. AutoVolt was given exclusive access to Qualcomm Halo to learn all about the wireless charging system, how it operates and what it might mean for the future adoption of EVs. There’s a real chance wireless charging might become an inherent and accepted part of our infrastructure and it’s an exciting prospect. AutoVolt was also privileged to be asked to participate in a New Hydrogen World Record, which consisted driving laps continuously around the M25 accumulating more than 6,000 miles in total over just five days and nights!

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A Streetcar Named Hyundai Event 26.11.2015 - AutoVolt

Momentous Evening for Hyundai Celebrated at Sunbeam Studios

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Hyundai celebrated a momentous occasion at the world renowned Sunbeam Studios in London yesterday evening, 26th November.

The event heralded the end of a mission: To photograph all 2,092 miles of, ‘The Knowledge’, the cabbies London road network that encompasses every back street and corner of central London.

The ‘A Streetcar Named Hyundai’ project was undertaken over 50 days with 127 people taking it in turns…

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Toyota Mirai FCEV

Toyota Shares Thousands of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Patents for Free

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Toyota has announced at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that they will release thousands of their hydrogen related patents – royalty free. The initiative is aimed at spurring development and the introduction of fuel cell technologies around the world. Toyota will invite royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 fuel cell related global patents, including critical

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Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan

Toyota Reveal Guide Pricing & Exterior Design for Production Ready FCV

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Toyota has today revealed the exterior design and Japanese market guide pricing of its hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Sedan, following the car’s appearance in concept form at last year’s Tokyo motor show and earlier this year when Toyota showed off the capability of the car to be plugged in and power a home. The four-door saloon

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Toyota’s Fuel Cell Development is About to Become Production Reality

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The next era in Toyota’s technology development is about to become production reality, with the market introduction next year of the company’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered car. It’s a major, but logical next step for the company, as it builds on the success it has achieved with hybrid over the past 15 years. Karl Schlicht,

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Honda FCEV Front Quarter

Honda show off their latest Fuel-Cell EV at Geneva

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The latest Honda FCEV concept model makes its debut European appearance at the Geneva Motor Show, taking over from the highly acclaimed FCX Clarity (Honda’s first attempt at a fuel cell electric vehicle; FCV). With an ultra-aerodynamic body, the concept points to the potential styling direction of Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle which launches in the

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