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BMW and Toyota expand collaboration with work on fuel cell system, sports vehicle, light-weight technology and Li-air battery

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The companies also today signed a binding agreement to commence collaborative research on lithium-air batteries. This agreement marks the second phase of collaborative research into next-generation lithium-ion battery cells that commenced in March 2012. Li-air battery. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Sports vehicle.

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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $60 million to 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. (DE-FOA-0002420) Liquid Electrolytes for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries with Enhanced Cycle Life and Energy Density Performance. Cummins, Inc.

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DOE announces $60M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

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Lithium-sulfur and lithium-air battery cell development. High-power-density traction inverters for use in light-, medium-, or heavy-duty vehicle applications. The application process will include two phases: a concept paper and a full application. Advanced Combustion Engines and Fuels (Up to $5 million).

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JRC assesses EU RD&D investments in electric-drive vehicles; controls and energy storage top the list

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The report divides the projects in this area into 3 sub-categories: a) development of a new vehicle, especially realizing new mobility concepts; b) EV design and architecture optimization, and c) light-weight materials use and lightweight design solutions. Vehicle body and architecture.

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Mercedes-Benz F125!: fuel cell plug-in hybrid with Li-sulfur battery and structure integrated hydrogen storage with MOFs

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Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., earlier post ), which Mercedes-Benz is examining in parallel with further development of the current lithium-ion battery and research into lithium-air technology. This study combines the advanced electric drive and bodyshell technologies with unique control and display concepts.

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Technical review outlines challenges for both batteries and fuel cells as basis for electric vehicles

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Based on other studies, they note that without an increasing percentage of renewables in the European electricity generation mix, the only vehicle concept which could meet the 95 gCO 2 /km target is the pure battery electric vehicles. wind and solar). Source: Gröger et al. Click to enlarge.

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EV Everywhere Blueprint outlines DOE technical and development goals for EVs for 2022

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In light of uncertainty concerning consumer preferences and manufacturer plans for PEVs, DOE is selecting ambitious technical goals for this program. Innovative heating and cooling concepts to achieve passenger comfort, such as infrared and thermoelectric devices and phase change materials, can also reduce energy requirements.

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