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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Toyota has also ramped up development on new battery technologies such as solid state and lithium air, as well as devoting resources focused on chemistries beyond lithium, such as magnesium and other low-valence materials. Toyota’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will go on sale in global markets in 2015.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Advanced systems such as lithium-air, sodium-ion, as well as lithium-ion electrochemical energy storage are appropriate. Closing date for applications is 20 October 2015. Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy. Fuel-cell related proposals should be directed to other CBET programs, depending on emphasis.

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NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

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Achieving those goals will will be difficult—but not impossible to meet—and will necessitate a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices. Vehicles operating on hydrogen.

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Toyota outlines eco-car plans, battery research progress

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TMC is continuing development of a sedan-type fuel-cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), with sales aimed to start in around 2015 in Japan, theUS and Europe—markets in which hydrogen supply infrastructure is expected to develop. Launch in China is also being considered, with road trials planned for 2011. Fuel Cell Vehicles.

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New PNNL electrolyte may enable use of lithium anodes in very high capacity advanced batteries

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Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a new electrolyte that allows lithium-sulfur, lithium-metal and lithium-air batteries to operate at 99% efficiency, while having a high current density and without growing dendrites that short-circuit rechargeable batteries.

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Technical review outlines challenges for both batteries and fuel cells as basis for electric vehicles

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Hydrogen produced via electrolysis using the EU mix or by natural gas reforming would exceed the target.). One open issue with silicon anodes in lithium-sulfur batteries is the incorporation of lithium by either industrially feasible pre-lithiation procedures or by the use of LiS- rather than S-cathodes.