There is no more effective way of accumulating energy from irregular sources like solar, wind and water than hydrogen storage. It is the opinion of German scientists.

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Opel Ampera gets awards one after another. After receiving the title of “Car of the Year 2012″, the car won the 13th International Rally of Monte Carlo, which included electric cars and cars with alternative power plants. It was the first time this car has been involved in such activities.
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Electric cars have become a major topic of conversation for the French industrialists and public authorities. They are very concerned about the environmental situation in the world and they are ready to move to a new form of transport.

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Masahiro Moro, CEO of Mazda announced that they will not develop electric cars because these vehicles are too expensive. According to his words the development is costly as well as the cars themselves.

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The German city of Wiesbaden has become a low emission zone, where only electric vehicles and vehicles with hybrid engines can easily ride. Due to this innovation the emission rate of nitrogen dioxide will be 40mkg/m3 per year, while the usual level of emissions is more than 60mkg.
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Delta Electronics is going to open a new factory and research center called Taoyuan Plant 3.in Taiwan This plant will be built to produce the equipment for electric power systems, industrial automation and intelligent solutions for “green” buildings.

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By the end of 2012 there will be almost 100 EVs on the Ukrainian roads. They can be recharged from an ordinary socket. The guaranteed life term of the gel battery is three years.

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Many Chinese municipalities are actively promoting the transition of the public transport system for electric vehicles, as well as trying to stimulate consumer demand for electric vehicles. In the beginning of 2012 the leaders of several local authorities published plans to create a modern infrastructure for low carbon transport which will further contribute to the popularization of electric vehicles in the regions of China.
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German company EDAG has presented a concept of the public vehicle of the future at the Geneva Motor Show 2012.

The car has got an extraordinary name EDAG Light Car Sharing Concept. The new concept car allows six passengers in two rows of seats to get to their destination on an unmanned electric vehicle.

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The well-known tire manufacturer Continental decided to start production of batteries for electric cars. In spite of the fact that the company has to its credit the production of electronic components, the company Continental has never dealt with batteries.

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