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Asahi Kasei to present diversified material solutions for EV batteries and circular economy at Fakuma 2023

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Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will showcase diversified material solutions for safe and compact EV batteries, improved connectivity and lightweighting, as well as circular economy at Fakuma , the world’s leading trade event for industrial plastics processing, from 17 - 21 October 2023 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

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Hyundai unveils 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid; 50 MPG EPA-estimated combined rating on the first Elantra Hybrid

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The 2021 Elantra showcases Hyundai’s latest ambitions, including a Sensuous Sportiness design identity, hybrid-electric vehicle technology, and segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Elantra Hybrid’s permanent-magnet electric motor delivers 32 kW powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.32

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Video Friday: Ingenuity’s 50th Flight

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. JPL ] Georgia Tech researchers have recently created a soft rotary motor using liquid metal, compliant magnetic composites, and silicone polymers. Army’s National Training Center (NTC) in Ft.

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DOE to award up to $2M to develop supply chain, manufacturing competitiveness analysis for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

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As one example DOE provided, small scale efforts have been pursued in the past to connect component suppliers with end manufacturers at Supply Chain Exchange Event type events. parts or components where necessary to realize the benefits of economies of scale. This topic does not address non-PEMFC technologies.)

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Kia unveils Soul-based e-AWD Trail’ster Concept; through-the-road hybrid

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the two power sources (front gasoline engine and rear electric motor) meet “through the road,” as opposed to inside the transmission with a common mechanical driveline connection. liter gasoline Soul. The Trail’ster’s electric propulsion system draws energy from a 1.2 Under normal driving, the rear electric motor assists the 1.6-liter

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Next-gen Audi A8 introduces new four-material space frame; light weight and rigid

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For the next generation of the Audi A8, an intelligent mix of four materials—aluminum, steel, magnesium and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)—is being used for the first time in the weight-bearing body structure—more materials than in any of the brand’s previous production models.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, had announced Volkswagen was working on the 10-speed at the same event in 2013. Heinz Jakob-Neußer, Member of the Board of Management at Volkswagen responsible for the Development Division, referenced the 10-speed DSG at the Vienna Motor Symposium in May 2014.

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