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Fraunhofer researchers developing ammonia-based systems for mobile energy in infrastructure, transportation and industry

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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM are developing ammonia-based systems for a mobile, decentralized energy supply in the infrastructure, transportation and industry sectors. In comparison to hydrogen, liquefied ammonia makes it easier to transport large volumes to wherever it is needed.

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US Auto Industry Down 8% Since 2019

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No other media outlet compares US auto industry trends with as much history and depth as we do in these. First, before getting into the automaker comparisons for the second quarter of 2023 versus the second quarters of 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, […] It’s time for another one of our quarterly US auto sales reports.

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Ola S1 Air VS Ola S1 what should you buy? Full comparison

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Full comparison Read More » The post Ola S1 Air VS Ola S1 what should you buy? Full comparison Read More » The post Ola S1 Air VS Ola S1 what should you buy? Full comparison appeared first on EVEHICLESHOP.

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Solid state Batteries v/s Li-ion Batteries: A Comparison Based on Cost

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To better understand the severity of the cost component, let us look at the cost comparison between Solid state and Li-Ion batteries. In a broad sense, the use of lithium-ion batteries that started the EV revolution has been the industry standard in the EV sector. Let us delve into solid-state batteries. The answer is pretty simple.

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First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons

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Now video has emerged showing these cars driving on public roads, next to other cars, offering a better visual size comparison, and a look at the cars in motion in the sunlight. In the R2 unveiling, Rivian did tell us all the dimensions of the R2, so the comparisons there aren’t as important. Both their looks, and their sizes?

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Max-Planck-Institut team uses ammonia for direct reduction for more sustainable steel production

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In their study, the researchers show that ammonia-based reduction of iron oxide proceeds through an autocatalytic reaction, is kinetically as effective as hydrogen-based direct reduction, yields the same metallization, and can be industrially realized with existing technologies.

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Lucid Air achieves industry-best 0.21 coefficient of drag

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As quick reference comparisons, both the GM EV1 and Volkswagen’s XL1 had drag coefficients of approximately 0.19; the Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in at approximately 0.22; the Tesla Model 3 at 0.23. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph.