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Novel molecular orbital interaction stabilizes cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries

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An international team led by scientists from the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials at the University of Wollongong in Australia has verified that the introduction of novel molecular orbital interactions can improve the structural stability of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.

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The U.S.-China Chip Ban, Explained

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(along with several other countries, including South Korea and Taiwan) placed Russia under a chip embargo. This announcement is perhaps the most expansive export control in decades,” says Sujai Shivakumar , an analyst at the Center for International and Strategic Studies in Washington. But none of these prior U.S. Most of all, the U.S.

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IHS forecasts 11% rise in China automotive semiconductor market in 2014 due to safety and navigation features

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Key navigation-processor suppliers included CSR of Wales, MediaTek and MStar Semiconductor of Taiwan, Samsung of South Korea and Freescale Semiconductor from Texas. OEM navigation shipments, in comparison, trailed at 2.4 Aftermarket shipments in China for car navigation systems last year reached 7.1 million units, up 15%.

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Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

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Portfolio of innovative steel solutions that apply to full range of electrified or internal combustion engine vehicles. FutureSteelVehicle offers design solutions that can apply to any vehicle, whether for electrified or conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. China Steel Corporation – Taiwan, China.

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UK Carbon Trust report says fuel cell vehicles could take more than 30% of mid-sized car market by 2050

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However, in order to be competitive with internal combustion engine vehicles, automotive fuel cells must reach approximately $36/kW. It would also reduce global carbon emissions from vehicles by an additional 260 million tonnes per year by 2050—equivalent to the current annual emissions of Taiwan.

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ETH Zürich Developing Pneumatic Hybrid Engine; Approaches Hybrid-Electric Performance at Lower Cost

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Researchers at ETH Zürich are developing a pneumatic hybrid engine—an internal combustion engine connected to a compressed air tank instead of a battery system. 2009) Simulation of a Pneumatic Hybrid Powertrain with VVT in GT-Power and Comparison with Experimental Data (SAE 2009-01-1323 , not yet published). Rüegg / ETH Zurich.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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“There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine. The contract, which could be worth more than $6 billion in total, allows for delivery of between 50,000 to 165,000 of the vehicles over 10 years that will be a mix of internal combustion-powered and battery-electric vehicles. – March 1, via Reuters.

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