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BMW boss argues hydrogen will be next big thing after electric cars

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Zipse, for his part, highlighted that the ability to supply fuel cells from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic tanks gives hydrogen a significant advantage over electric power , which requires a vast charging network. . “To house, let’s say, fuel cell batteries: Why not? Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Maserati’s Folgore Day event showcases its commitment to electrification, just not 100%

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meter carbon fiber day boat that can cruise at 25 knots, reach a top speed of 40 knots, and fully recharge in under an hour on a DC charger. I suppose that Maserati’s electric future still includes gas cars… at least for now. Through a collaboration with Vita Power , Maserati has developed the TRIDENTE, a 10.5-meter

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Click to enlarge. (In

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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. Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. Click to enlarge.

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DOE awards $54M to 13 projects for transformational manufacturing technologies and materials; top two awards go to carbon fiber materials and electrodes for next-gen batteries

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The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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Every tank is made up of several layers: the inner tank made with gas-tight polyamide is wrapped in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP). At a pressure of 700 bar, they store enough hydrogen for a range of up to 600 kilometers (372.8 mi)—i.e., about 6 kg.

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DOE issues $35M funding opportunity for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

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These storage methods also have potential synergies in advanced natural gas storage, such as liquid natural gas (LNG) storage, and these methods may be applicable for hydrogen delivery and early market applications (e.g., fleets, buses, etc.) as well, and not solely for light‐duty vehicles. The Ultimate Full Fleet targets are 2.5

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