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DeMoBat project developing robot-assisted dismantling for EV batteries and motors

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These processes would constitute and important element of a resource-efficient and sustainable circular economy for electromobility. photo: Irina Westermann, KIT). In Germany, the DeMoBat collaborative project is developing a robot-assisted dismantling factory for traction batteries and electric motors for EVs.

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Researchers propose using AC and ventilation systems for decentralized production of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels

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Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Toronto have proposed a method enabling air conditioning and ventilation systems to produce synthetic fuels from CO 2 and water from the ambient air. In addition, they expect carbon efficiency—i.e. kilograms per hour.

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Opel bringing Ampera with special nav system and Meriva EVs to iZEUS project on intelligent electric driving and recharging

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Opel has presented a specially-equipped Ampera extended range electric vehicle to the Technical Institute Karlsruhe (KIT), marking the beginning of a field trial in the research project iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) in Stuttgart. iZEUS Ampera. Click to enlarge.

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Taking your electric car abroad: everything you need to know

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There are a few essentials you need to drive abroad legally. Legal requirements and key considerations. Check any relevant legal requirements such as speed limits, local laws and laws regarding child restraints. What do I need to drive abroad? First up, the obvious – your driving licence (not provisional).

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Fathers Can Be Gender Equity Advocates

Cars That Think

In the following interview, she gives a sneak peek of her book and lists several resources for engineering dads who want to encourage their daughters to pursue a STEM career. There are some wonderful resources created by engineering dads for this very purpose. Is it personal?

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Scooter Helmets: Everything you need to know

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Depending on your country, there will be different legal requirements for whether or not you need to wear a helmet and, if so, what kind of standards your helmet has to meet. The fit kit will ensure it’s sized to any shaped head, so you have a snug barrier between your brain and any dangers on the road.

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Let My People Convert! - The A123 Challenge

Plugs and Cars

So he proposed at the California Air Resources Board ZEV workshop on Tuesday. They are beginning to do crash testing, and will meet emission requirements, in pursuit of a fully legal, compliant vehicle. Tags: plug-in prius california air resources board a123 systems plug-in hybrid les goldman. Easy as 123.

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