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Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

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In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank.

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Baker Institute team explores hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis with co-generation and sale of carbon products

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If the fossil fuel industry wishes to remain relevant, it must adapt and explore paths towards zero-carbon or low-carbon energy and carbon utilization strategies. Yedinak and Meidl argue that hydrogen, used as a zero-carbon energy carrier, has the potential to transform the global energy landscape. —Yedinak & Meidl.

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Nissan upcoming EV push appears to get well misplaced underpinning in area it pioneered

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Maxima: Manufacturing of the flagship sedan, closing redesigned in 2015, will finish on the near of the tide type hour in August, in step with AutoForecast Answers. For the 2024 type hour, Nissan will dial up the automobile’s efficiency appears with a rounded entrance fascia, stiffer pressure and untouched carbon fiber seats.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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Since 2015 and as a world first, Fukuoka City has been taking on the challenge of producing and commercializing hydrogen from domestic wastewater sewage. Fukuoka City hydrogen production facility. Challenge 2: Matters related to the allowable pressure of metal tanks limit the amount of hydrogen that can be filled per tank.

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Toyota details design of fuel cell system in Mirai; work on electrode catalysts

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At the 2015 CES, Toyota announced royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 fuel-cell-related patents held globally, including critical technologies developed for the Mirai fuel cell vehicle. To achieve a similar cruising range as a gasoline vehicle, the fuel economy of the Mirai was improved by 20% compared to the Toyota FCHV-adv.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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Although the basic concept of the Class 1 Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)— a downsized turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine and two different energy recovery systems—was retained in the second generation, virtually every component was refined. Porsche 919 Hybrid, 2015. 2015 energy/fuel use formulas for one lap in Le Mans.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Two of the total of four carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks are housed under the rear seat and the other two in the luggage compartment floor. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery, which has its own cooling circuit, is mounted close to the trunk and rear suspension. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. Earlier post.).

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