A schematic of silicotungstic acid–mediated H2 evolution from water. At the anode, H2O is split into O2, protons, and electrons, while the mediator is reversibly reduced and protonated at the cathode in preference to direct production of H2. The reduced H6[SiW12O40] (dark blue) is then transferred to a separate chamber for H2 evolution over a suitable catalyst and without additional energy input after two-electron reduction of the mediator to H6[SiW12O40].
Daily Archives: September 16, 2014
Tesla prevails in top Massachusetts court over direct sales
By Jonathan Stempel
Massachusetts’ highest court on Monday threw out a lawsuit seeking to block Tesla from selling its luxury electric cars directly to consumers in the state, enabling it to bypass traditional dealerships.
NHTSA Administrator slams GM’s ‘flawed’ culture on recalls
By Marilyn W. Thompson and Paul Lienert
The top U.S. auto safety regulator harshly criticized General Motors for not promptly reporting and recalling cars now linked to at least 19 deaths and said he has been meeting with top global automakers to develop a “new normal” for safety recalls.
GM confirms at least 19 dead in faulty-ignition crashes
General Motors acknowledged on Monday that more people died in crashes linked to its faulty ignitions than the 13 it originally reported, saying 19 death claims were approved for compensation.
European automakers reduce company-owned dealerships
Volkswagen Group has Europe’s biggest company-owned dealership network even as the automaker and its rivals attempt to reduce the number of their wholly owned retail outlets.
VW owns 564 dealerships across Europe, 214 more than Emil Frey, which has the largest number of franchise points among independent dealer groups, according to data from UK-based auto retail analyst ICDP.
