Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2018

Building on its years of experience and expertise in engine and powertrain applications, leading adhesives provider Henkel is actively investing in new technologies and products for efficient large-scale manufacturing of safe and reliable electric drive systems.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2014

A team of researchers at the University of Delaware has discovered a “sticky” conductive material that may eliminate the need for binders in Li-ion battery electrodes. Their work is reported in ACS Nano , and they have filed a patent application on the discovery. The adhesive FCNT conductors exhibit higher adhesion strength than PVDF.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2019

DOE received more than 160 applications for 2019 TCF funding, with project teams engaging more than 90 different partners across multiple diverse disciplines. Development of RF cured nanocomposite adhesives for thermal-budget reduction in adhesive bonding processes, $150,000 Mitsubishi Chemical America Inc., New York, N.Y.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Challenges that EV OEMs are addressing include limited driving range, battery life and maintenance, to name a few.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Whereas the old traction vehicles consume over 20 liters of fuel per hour, the generator of the hybrid locomotive, which is needed only to charge the battery block, requires a maximum of nine liters per hour. —Johann Schmid, Operations Manager for Audi’s industrial railroad at Ingolstadt.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2023

meters of additional adhesives. The motor and battery mounting are reinforced while front and rear subframes are enhanced for lateral rigidity. This is a result of the two-stage inverter with increased energy efficiency for stronger power output from the new 84 kWh battery. Several exclusive features aid track performance.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The selected projects vary in levels of maturity and industry-readiness—from concept definition (focused on specific experimental proof or detailed analysis) to proof-of-concept (requiring physical experimental validation). manufacturers that could improve their competitiveness and enhance their energy efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

million through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance to support projects specifically focused on advanced high-voltage electrolytes for batteries and advanced engine and powertrain technologies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. The Department of the Army is contributing an additional $2.2 Description. Federal funding. Description.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2013

kWh battery pack in the new Cadillac ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe that goes on sale in North America in early 2014 ( earlier post ). The battery-specific welding process is a result of collaboration among GM’s Manufacturing Systems Research Lab, Advanced Propulsion Center, and Brownstown Battery Assembly plant near Detroit.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2012

The report defines bio-based materials as industrial products made from renewable agricultural and forestry feedstocks, which can include wood, grasses, and crops, as well as wastes and residues. These materials may replace fabrics, adhesives, reinforcement fibers, polymers, and other, more conventional, materials.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2016

Researchers at Kansas State University have developed a new high-performance Li-ion battery anode material combining silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) glass and graphene. However, it has been difficult to incorporate graphene and silicon into practical batteries because of challenges that arise at high mass loadings—e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The FOA contains a total of 11 areas of interest (AOIs) in the general areas of advanced lightweighting and propulsion materials; advanced battery development; power electronics; advanced heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems; and fuels and lubricants. Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2010

In Europe, track electrification will eliminate the need for either diesel or battery storage in many areas. In North America, a high-profile hybrid locomotive product (Railpower’s Green Goat, earlier post ) faced a serious setback in the mid-2000s that still haunts the industry today.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

Lightweight materials are especially important for improving the efficiency and range of hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and electric vehicles because they offset the weight of power systems such as batteries and electric motors. Applicants may submit more than one application.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2019

As commercial vehicle manufacturers and fleet owners transition to battery-electric powertrains, they must manage a new set of mobility variables. But installing a telematics network that is focused on critical battery performance and analyzing the data it generates has challenges of its own. HED partnership.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2014

General Motors is using waste adhesive from the production of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to build stalactites for artificial bat caves. International bat experts from such non-governmental organizations as Bat Conservation International and the Organization for Bat Conservation are reviewing the application.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2014

Effect of dCNT on Basic Battery Performance Parameters. (A) C, voltage read at 30 s) show little change between batteries containing dCNT and controls. (D) The battery system therefor operates at a detrimental energy deficit. The company had earlier reported on the impact of dCNT addition primarly to the negative electrode.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Why are they not yet the industry standard? Durability and Resistance Paint corrodes and flakes, proving environmental stressors weaken its adhesion. The innermost coat may prevent battery degradation, while manufacturers design subsequent layers to ensure electromagnetic stability and weatherability.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. The production version of the i3. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The 22 kWh Li-ion pack is integrated below the floor—the i3 has no tunnel or center console.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

liter GDI four-cylinder engine, engineered specifically for hybrid applications. kWh Lithium Ion Polymer battery is located underneath the rear seat. Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JULY 18, 2023

In this article, we will explore the electric vehicle motor manufacturers in India and the details of the industry that is spearheading the transition to sustainable mobility. These motors deliver high torque and efficiency, making them suitable for various electric vehicle applications.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On July 26, in a rare glimpse into progress on his company's purported game-changer battery, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was in true Muskian form, raising hopes and tempering expectations in one cryptic swoop : We have successfully validated performance and lifetime of our 4680 cells produced at our Kato facility in California.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

Hyundai’s 2018 Plug-in Hybrid Ioniq ( earlier post ) is heading to dealerships now—joining the Hybrid and Electric models—with an aggressive starting price of $24,950—$5,000 less than the full battery-electric version of the Ioniq but with more than five times the range. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. cubic feet.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 21, 2023

  One of the key elements which can improve the performance of an EV is improving its battery pack. But Before answering that, let us look at a few of the factors which has to be considered while designing the battery pack for an EV. Batteries cannot operate at full capacity in cold weather. What is a Battery Pack 2.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

While aerospace alloys such as most 7xxx series alloys exhibit exceptional strength, the alloy and processing costs are not suitable for the automotive industry. With the exception of fasteners and adhesives (no more than 5% of baseline system weight), all components shall be constructed of carbon fiber composites. Vehicle system.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 2, 2023

Abstract: Near the limits of adhesion, the forces generated by a tire are nonlinear and intricately coupled. Abstract: Aerial-aquatic vehicles are capable to move in the two most dominant fluids, making them more promising for a wide range of applications. The intention is to relieve farmers from arduous and safety critical work.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Additionally, the rear electric motor also acts as a generator to provide supplemental power to the vehicles lithium ion battery pack, which also powers the front-mounted TMU. Multiple-plate limited slip differential (LSD) provides increased traction when accelerating and cornering at the limits of adhesion. Twin Motor Unit (TMU).

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