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European Researchers Developing Multifunctional Structural Composite Material That Can Double as Energy Storage

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The laminated architecture of fibre composites mirrors the configuration of many current electrical storage devices. 2007) Structural Polymer Composites for Energy Storage Devices (International Conference on Advanced Capacitors (ICAC2007)). Shirshova, N., Shaffer, M., Steinke, J.H.G., Greenhalgh, E., and Bismarck, A.

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Volkswagen and BYD Agree to Explore Partnership for Hybrids and EVs

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Volkswagen is involved in a number of newer partnerships related to lithium-ion batteries and electric drive units: In 2008, Volkswagen and Sanyo announced partnership to work on next-generation high-performance automotive electric storage systems based on lithium-ion technology. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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AVL Concept Turbohybrid Mild Hybrid System Approaches Full Hybrid Fuel Savings at Lower Cost; Improved Driveability

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In addition, it plans to evaluate electric driving after changing the electrical storage module to a Li-ion battery pack. Robert Fischer, Richard Schneider, Peter Ebner (2008) The Turbohybrid – The Realization First Results (20th International AVL Conference) Fischer et al. The demo Turbohybrid powertrain.

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JRC study finds 8 metals for low-carbon energy technologies at risk of shortages; EVs, wind and solar, and lighting the applications of most concern

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In the new study, these were re-assessed and considered along with 11 other technologies—including fuel cells, electricity storage, electric vehicles and lighting—treated in the new report, this time evaluated on the expected supplies of the metals and not on the current situation as in the first report.

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