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ARPA-E to award up to $10M to study cold fusion (LENR)

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DOE reviews in 1989 and 2004 both concluded that the evidence did not support the claim of D-D fusion, but that research proposals on deuterated heavy metals should be evaluated under the standard peer-review process. Multiple books recount the history of “cold fusion” (now known as LENR).

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Volkswagen Group appoints new heads of Global R&D, Group Design, Group Product and Modular Toolkit Strategy

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Michael Mauer will lead Group Design in addition to his present function at Porsche. He has been Head of the Design Department at Porsche AG since 2004 and was also given responsibility for styling the 2007 Porsche Cayenne, the Panamera and the 918 Spyder. Ralf-Gerhard Willner will lead Group Product and Modular Toolkit Strategy.

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Audi and Hyundai to partner on fuel cell technology

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Through their collaboration, both partners aim to bring the fuel cell to volume production maturity more quickly and more efficiently. Besides further advances in fuel cell technology, key aspects for its future market success include the regenerative production of hydrogen and the establishment of a sufficient infrastructure.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Chairman retires from Drive Electric

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Over many years, Mark has pushed the opportunity that would be presented by electrification. I want to thank board members past and present for their contributions. Deputy Chair Kirsten Corson says, on behalf of the Board, “Mark has been a pioneer in New Zealand’s transport landscape, advancing the uptake of electric vehicles.

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Cadillac teases new Opulent Velocity performance EV concept, is it too little too late?

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General Motors has already pushed back production of several key electric models, including the Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra Denali EV. 2024 Chevy Blazer EV (Source: GM) Cadillac teasing new Opulent Velocity performance EV GM’s latest concept celebrates the past, present, and future of Cadillac’s performance brand, V-Series.

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Mie University team working on aqueous li-air batteries; 300 Wh/kg

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They presented their work at the 247 th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Dallas. Most of the studies recently reported focus on the non-aqueous system in which the reaction product Li 2 O 2 is deposited at the surface of the air electrode.

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SwRI develops D-EGR demonstrator highlighting fuel-efficient, cost-effective engine; 10% and above fuel economy improvements

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Staff at the non-profit research organization presented it with little fanfare to the SwRI board of directors and advisory trustees along with 7 other research projects at the 66 th annual meeting on Monday. As will be presented at SAE World Congress, SwRI engineers modified the 2.0-liter L GDI Engine,” (SAE 2014-01-1190 ).