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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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Just as before, there are two tanks made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP/CFRP) beneath the luggage compartment floor of the five-door car, each of which hold roughly seven kilograms (15.4 The two plastic tanks storing the gas with an operating pressure of up to 200 bar follow the Audi lightweight design philosophy. lb) of gas.

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SABIC’S new dielectric film performs at 150 °C, improving the efficiency of inverter modules for EVs

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New ELCRES HTV150 dielectric film can support the design of high-voltage, high-temperature DC link power capacitors that can store large amounts of electrical energy for long periods without significant leakage of current or loss of charge. Furthermore, it is self-healing in the event of a breakdown caused by excessive voltage.

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Caltech, JPL designed megasupramolecule fuel additive reduces intensity of post-impact fuel explosions

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In the wake of the 1977 Tenerife airport disaster (583 killed in a post-crash fireball), researchers looked into the possibility of using ultralong, associative polymers as a fuel additive to increase the drop diameter in the post-impact mist, thereby limiting the event to a relatively cool, short-lived fire.

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Hydrogenious Technologies partners with United Hydrogen Group (UHG) to bring novel LOHC H2 storage system to US market

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Instead of storing hydrogen either under high pressure of up to 700 bar or in liquid form at –253 °C, Hydrogenious’ technology catalytically binds and releases the hydrogen molecules to liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs). There is no evaporation of stored hydrogen—multi-month storage is possible without any losses.

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

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kWh Lithium Ion Polymer battery powering a 27 kW, 270 volt AC synchronous permanent magnet electric motor outputting 35 hp (26 kW) and 100 lb-ft (136 N·m) of torque to the rear wheels and bringing total output to 220 hp (164 kW) and 285 lb-ft (386 N·m) of torque. liter gasoline Soul.

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ENFICA-FC Fuel Cell-Powered Aircraft Setting Speed and Endurance Records; Solar Impulse HB-SIA Achieves First Night Flight

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Other advantages include lower chance of mechanical failure, such as that caused by volcanic ash, and lower risk of explosion or fire in the event of a collision. kW (10 hp) electric motors and store the solar energy for the night in a 400 kg lithium-ion polymer battery system (25% of the weight of the plane).

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1

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