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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. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL goes into preproduction; fuel-cell/battery plug-in hybrid powertrain

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Another genuine world first is the combination with a large additional lithium-ion battery, which can be conveniently charged using plug-in technology. The powerful storage battery is space-savingly installed in the rear of the SUV. The charging time is around 1.5 By means of the 7.2 hours if the full capacity is used.

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