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New direct borohydride fuel cell increases peak power density by factor of 1.7–3.7

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2010) Click to enlarge. The new DBFC uses a polymer fiber membrane (PFM) rather than a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM); metal oxides, such as LaNiO 3 and MnO 2 as cathode catalysts; and CoO as the anode catalyst. A similar idea of allowing crossover has also been adopted in a swiss-roll liquid-gas mixed-reactant fuel cell.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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The VTO FOA is open to any and all ideas which significantly advance the mission of the VTO. As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy energy batteries.

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UK Research Consortium Awarded £5.7M Grant to Develop New Lightweight Materials for Cars and Aircraft

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Polymer composites are too expensive for body structures in large volume vehicle production and difficult to recycle. However, the properties and cost of current light alloy materials, and the associated manufacturing processes, are already inhibiting progress, according to the LATEST2 team.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. People are scared that they’ll get stuck and have no way of charging the batteries, hey I have an idea why not build a wind turbine on the roof that way as you drive the turbine spins and charges the battery. The group pointed to a B.C.G.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? before 2010. The modular, front-wheel-drive battery electric car has dent-resistant polymer-plastic body panels mounted on an aluminum frame and a steel chassis.