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Volvo Car Group testing lightweight structural energy storage material applied in trunk lid and plenum cover

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A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. Volvo Cars is the only car manufacturer participating in the EU-funded project, which started in early 2010. Click to enlarge. Close up of the trunk lid carbon fiber composite.

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CCM: Shanghai Energy investing US$790M to construct world’s largest Li-ion wet process separator production base

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Now, Shanghai Energy , the largest supplier in the country, will build the largest production base, strengthening China’s leading role in the new energy industry. Separators are a key element in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with liquid electrolytes. plasticizer).

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Pininfarina/Bolloré BLUECAR EV Shown at Geneva

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The prototype shown at Geneva is a forerunner of the vehicle which will go into production in Italy at Pininfarina starting from 2010 with the first units. The lithium-metal-polymer cell is a laminate of four ultra-thin materials: A cathode composed of vanadium oxide, carbon and polymer to form a plastic composite. The BLUECAR.

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Dow Kokam and PVI partner on fully electric refuse trucks

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The electric truck and its battery system, which will be produced and assembled in France, were unveiled at Pollutec 2010 by PVI and its partner SITA, a subsidiary of Suez Environnement, alongside examples of Dow Kokam’s battery system technology. Dow Kokam and PVI are partnering on a small fleet of fully electric refuse trucks.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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As Equus owners have enjoyed since its introduction in 2010, should a Tucson Fuel Cell require any service, a Hyundai dealer will pick up the vehicle and provide a loaner, then return their car after service to their home or business, at no charge. Two hydrogen storage tanks, with a total capacity of 5.64

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