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NIMS researchers report 500 Wh/kg+ Li-air battery

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Researchers at Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and the NIMS-SoftBank Advanced Technologies Development Center have developed a lithium-air battery with an energy density of more than 500 Wh/kg—significantly higher than currently lithium ion batteries.

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KAUST uses laser pulses to boost performance of MXene electrode

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The researchers hope that this strategy could help to engineer an improved anode material in next-generation batteries. Graphite contains flat layers of carbon atoms, and during battery charging, lithium atoms are stored between these layers in a process called intercalation. Resources Bayhan, Z., El-Demellawi, J. Alhajji, E.,

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Thermal Energy Storage Is No Longer Just Hot Air

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The company is building these shipping container systems, which work like giant batteries that store energy as heat and pressurized air , rather than a chemical reaction (Cheesecake’s name is derived from a nerdy acronym for their technology.) Recent years have seen the construction of large lithium-ion battery farms that do just that.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The performance of the ReFactory will also relate to the ability to generate closed-loop supply flows with controlled costs (reuse, recycling for repair), and to develop new value-added skills (retrofitting, dismantling, fleet maintenance, preparation of batteries for the second life, etc.)

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

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Ultimately, they expect that this material could be used in hybrid and electric vehicles to make them lighter, more compact and more energy efficient, enabling drivers to travel for longer distances before needing to recharge their cars. In the new €3.4-million million (US$4.7-million)

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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The lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of >10 kWh can be recharged either at a charging station or a household power socket. Electric motor output (kW/hp). The plug-in battery of the F 800 Style can be charged both at charging stations and via a conventional household outlet.

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

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To maintain the battery charge required to supplement the low-speed torque with the e-drive, AVL developed a special strategy to guarantee a consistently high level of charge by using the overboost capability of the turbo-charged combustion engine. The demo Turbohybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge. The initial powertrain consisted of the 1.6-liter

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