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Altran and Quimera to present All Electric GT prototype at Frankfurt

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Quimera and Altran, its global technological partner of Quimera, will present the “All Electric GT” AEG prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The monocoque chassis is made entirely of carbon fiber to make it lighter and more rigid. Supplied by a series of lithium-polymer EIG batteries, the AEGT can run for about 30 minutes.

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Audi to introduce natural gas A3 Sportback g-tron at year’s end; CO2-neutral e-gas

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When the energy required to build the e-gas facility and wind power generators is included in a comprehensive analysis, CO 2 emissions under e-Gas operation are still less than 30 grams per km (48.28 High-strength epoxy resin is used to bind the fiber reinforced materials. The engine is based on the new 1.4

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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The correct pressure is always present in the gas line and at the injector valves – low pressure for efficient driving in the lower speed range, and higher pressure for more power and torque. This pressure control function is performed dynamically and precisely in response to the power requested by the driver. lb per 62.1

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Film capacitors present an option for use as high voltage bus capacitors. Grant applications are sought to develop rapid processing technologies for carbon fiber reinforced polymers that can be used in primary and secondary structures of passenger vehicles. Wind Technologies. Office of Fossil Energy.

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Toyota pops the hood on the technology of the fuel cell Mirai at SAE World Congress

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At SAE 2015 World Congress last week, Toyota presented a set of four technical papers describing some of the technology innovations used in its production fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle Mirai ( earlier post ). By necessity, the high-angle helical winding required to strengthen the boundary regions is also wound over the central region.

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ARPA-E awards $175M to 68 novel clean energy OPEN 2021 projects

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The selected projects—spanning 22 states and coordinated at universities, national laboratories, and private companies—will advance technologies for a wide range of areas, including electric vehicles, offshore wind, storage and nuclear recycling. Ionomer-Free Electrodes for Ultrahigh Power Density Fuel Cells - $3,220,310.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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The core of each of these individual cells is a polymer membrane, with a platinum-based catalyst on both sides of the membrane. The protons migrate through the membrane to the cathode, where they react with the oxygen present in air to form water vapor. Meanwhile, outside the stack the electrons supply the electrical power.

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