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Cornell team develops aluminum-anode batteries with up to 10,000 cycles

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These materials could also provide a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to lithium-ion batteries. This magnified image shows aluminum deposited on carbon fibers in a battery electrode. The group previously demonstrated the potential of zinc-anode batteries.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate, which delivers hydrogen and oxygen to the fuel cell stack, is made from cast plastic parts and light-alloy castings, also from the Landshut plant.

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Che Figata! Alfa Romeo Shows 2024 Lineup

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Look for touches like unique wheels, carbon fiber mirror caps, and a dark grille. All trims get fresh exterior lighting and a new digital instrument panel. It also gets new lights and a new gauge cluster. & The new Competizione is based on a Veloce trim, meaning it’ll be powered by the 2.0-liter Prefer a sedan?

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New Audi electric urban concept

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Audi has unveiled a new electric urban concept—a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. Two e-tron electric motors provide the propulsion and a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats.

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Reports: Toyota and BMW to expand partnership on fuel-efficient vehicles, with Toyota providing hybrid and fuel cell technology to BMW

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In December 2011, the two companies had agreed to a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies including Li-ion batteries. In March 2012, the two signed an agreement on collaborative research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells and begun the work. Earlier post.)

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Light-weighting materials. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

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Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

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Drivetrain technology sourced from the new Nissan LEAF include the high-capacity lithium-ion battery and inverters. The LEAF NISMO RC features a multitude of lightweight components and a full carbon-fiber racing monocoque structure, allowing it to tip the scales at just 1,220 kilograms.

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