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Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint battery research center; focus on Li-metal and solid-state

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Through consultations and seminars on battery technology, insights and development directions will be discussed, alongside a consultative body that will be formed regularly to share information on global battery industry trends and results. Hyundai Motor will invest KRW 9.5 trillion (US$7.4

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Video Friday: Grav Enhanced

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In comparison, animals developed multi-segment legs, mechanical coupling between joints, and multi-segmented feet. Paper ] A millipede/centipede, despite its legs being small in comparison to the body, is able to stably traverse complex 3D terrain (i.e., terrain with concave and convex curves or slopes of varying degrees).

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Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

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Comparison between EV charging in SAE J1772 with a Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and SAE J2601 with Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles. Earlier post.) SAE J2600 and its ISO equivalent for the hydrogen nozzle and FCEV vehicle receptacle are essentially identical and are harmonized worldwide for both 35 MPa and 70 MPa. Source: Jesse Schneider.

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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Cischke was speaking at the Center of Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City last week. By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% Earlier post.) The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) calculates that meeting the proposed Federal policy will require a 5.7%

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ICCT report assesses domestic fuel efficiency performance of US airlines for 2010; Alaska Airlines on top, Allegiant on the bottom

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It develops an efficiency metric that recognizes that airlines burn fuel to provide both mobility (measured in terms of passenger miles traveled) and access (frequency of service and number of airports served), allowing an equitable comparison between airlines. Aviation Fuel Efficiency'

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Toyota Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Achieves 431 Mile Estimated Range; Toyota Targeting Commercialization Within Six Years

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For comparison, the 2009 Toyota Highland Hybrid achieves an EPA-estimated rating of 26 mpg combined fuel economy and has a full-tank range of approximately 450 miles. This evaluation of the FCHV-adv demonstrates not only the rapid advances in fuel cell technology, but also the viability of this technology for the future.

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