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KIT studying production of MEAs for heavy-duty fuel cell vehicle systems

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

Within the KliMEA project, researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will study drive systems of heavy duty vehicles and fuel cell technology to find ways how future production of fuel cell components can be adapted to these expected new emissions requirements. Figure: wbk, KIT).

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KIT coordinating EPIC project; accelerated drying of electrodes for Li-ion batteries

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The new EPIC project coordinated by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is aimed at accelerating the drying of high-quality electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, increasing the energy efficiency of this process and, hence, reducing the cost of production. Photo: Ralf Diehm/KIT). Philip Scharfer, TFT.

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KIT and Wintershall Dea collaborating to develop industrial-scale methane pyrolysis for CO2-free production of hydrogen

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and colleagues earlier developed an efficient process for methane pyrolysis. Now, KIT is partnering with industry partner Wintershall Dea to further develop this process for use on an industrial scale. —Prof Wetzel.

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KIT develops new coating process to produce Li-ion electrodes at record speed

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AUGUST 5, 2019

With a new coating process, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have produced electrodes for lithium-ion batteries at record speed. Photo: Ralf Diehm, KIT). Philip Scharfer, Head of the Thin Film Technology (TFT) group of KIT, who has studied this topic with Professor Schabel for some years now.

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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

In an open-access paper published in Scientific Reports , a team from Fraunhofer ISI and KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) has presented the first systematic overview of empirical findings on the electrification of vehicle mileage based on on actual PHEV (plug-in hybrid) and BEV (battery-electric vehicle) usage for the US and Germany.

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KIT study finds extraordinarily cold Arctic stratospheric winter enhanced ozone degradation above the Arctic

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JANUARY 19, 2012

Extraordinarily cold temperatures in the stratosphere during the winter of 2010/2011 caused the most massive destruction of the ozone layer above the Arctic so far, according to a study by climate researchers at KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology). Figure: IMK-ASF, KIT) Click to enlarge.

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KIT team finds wear occurs at first contact and always takes place at same point

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) recently showed that wear occurs at the first contact and always takes place at the same point of the material. The researchers presented results of two studies in Scripta Materialia. Consequently, the study results are of considerable interest to copper processing industries.

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Study finds recovering materials instead of shredding improves battery recycling – Charged EVs

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) researchers and industry partners including PowerCo, Umicore, Weber Ultrasonics and Siemens are working together to improve spent battery recycling by recovering active components while maintaining functionality. The consumption of energy and chemicals in current recycling processes is high.

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Researchers use synchrotron in quest for better synthetic fuels catalyst

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JULY 13, 2020

Using X-rays from a synchrotron particle accelerator, scientists of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have now been able to observe for the first time a catalyst during the Fischer-Tropsch reaction that facilitates the production of synthetic fuels under industrial conditions. Photo: Tiziana Carambia). Carambia, T., Lichtenberg, H.,

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ACIA Aero Leasing LOI with Universal Hydrogen for up to 30 regional aircraft conversions to hydrogen power

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

ACIA expects to place 10 firm orders for Universal Hydrogen’s ATR 72 conversion kits with additional purchase rights for 20 more conversion kits of various turboprop types. Evaluate future green hydrogen demand in the aviation industry on a region-by-region basis to identify and promote green hydrogen adoption and uptake.

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KIT seeking to halve manufacturing costs of batteries and electric powertrains

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Costs of manufacturing batteries and electric powertrains can be halved by 2018, if the gaps in the innovation chain can be closed, according to researchers at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). KIT plans to build a close-to-industry “research factory” on its premises. —project head Andreas Gutsch.

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LLTO anode material for safe batteries with a long cycle life

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AUGUST 9, 2020

Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Jilin University in Changchun/China have investigated a highly promising anode material for future high-performance batteries: lithium lanthanum titanate with a perovskite crystal structure (LLTO). Cell voltage and storage capacity ultimately determine the energy density of a battery.

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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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MARCH 15, 2018

Analysis by researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) suggests that, given the foreseen scaling of battery demand up to 2050, each may face supply risks, albeit for different reasons. Lithium and cobalt are fundamental components of present lithium-ion batteries.

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Landi Renzo Developing Dual-Fuel CNG/Diesel Retrofit Kit for Light Vehicles

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JUNE 11, 2010

Landi Renzo SpA is developing a dual-fuel CNG/diesel conversion kit for light-duty vehicles. The company has been working on a reconfiguration of the technology associated with natural gas vehicle retrofits, carrying out simulations to study the various impacts on efficient fuel utilization and system durability. NGV Global News.

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Germany launches new study of oxymethylene ethers for optimizing clean diesel combustion

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

BMEL’s central project-coordinating agency in the area of renewable resources, is funding a 3-year study of oxymethylene ethers (OME) as clean diesel fuels with €800,000 (US$894,000). Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is the coordinator of the new project, in cooperation with TU Kaiserslautern and TU München. million (US$3.9-million)

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Electric Vehicle myth busted (again) in recent Tusker data analysis

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nothing has been caused, at least from our data, as a result of any issue with an electric vehicle,” Tusker’s Managing Director Kit Wilson told Fleet News. The study supported Tusker’s findings and was supported by data from a US insurer. The Swedish study found that 25 fires occur for every 100,000 EVs sold.

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KIT researchers develop fluoride-ion batteries; potential for much higher energy densities than conventional Li-ion batteries

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OCTOBER 21, 2011

Researchers from the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) have developed and demonstrated secondary (i.e., Composition of the electrodes and architecture of the samples used in the study. In the Journal of Materials Chemistry study, they prepared five different cathode composites comprising a metal fluoride, carbon, and La 0.9

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German BMBF launches new €16M FestBatt multi-institution cluster to focus on solid-state batteries

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Several KIT institutes are involved in the cluster and have been granted funds with a total amount of €3.95 —Professor Ellen Ivers-Tiffée, who is involved in the KIT-coordinated methods platform for characterization together with Ehrenberg. KIT cooperation partners come from Jülich, Gießen, and Marburg.

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Researchers develop optimal silicon disulfide production technology for solid-state batteries

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MARCH 27, 2023

Researchers from the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) and Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT), have developed a low-cost production technology for silicon disulfide (SiS 2 ) for solid-state electrolytes (argyrodite-type) that has potential to accelerate the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).

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RABus collaboration testing electric, autonomous public transit in Mannheim and Friedrichshafen

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will accompany project work by studying demand, acceptance, and impacts. Martin Kagerbauer from KIT’s Institute for Transport Studies (IFV). In the cities of Mannheim and Friedrichshafen, RABus self-driving buses will be tested in regular urban road traffic.

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SOLETAIR project produces first 200 liters of synthetic fuel from solar power and atmospheric CO2

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Project partners include INERATEC, a spinoff of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), VTT Technical Research Center of Finland and Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT). This reactor, the core of the plant, was developed by KIT and extended to a compact plant commercialized by INERATEC.

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Argonne researcher using hydrous ethanol as a dual fuel to lighten the carbon footprint of locomotives

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APRIL 7, 2022

It’s a good, fast way to adapt technology into an existing engine by manufacturing a retrofit kit that can be installed on current engines or on newer engines. Hydrous ethanol (also sometimes known as azeotropic ethanol) typically ranges from 186 proof (93% ethanol, 7% water) to 192 proof (96% ethanol, 4% water). Earlier post.).

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Dynamically tuning the structure of platinum in catalytic converters to enhance performance under different conditions

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Using a diesel oxidation catalytic converter (DOC), the scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and their partners found that the particle size and oxidation state of the platinum component during operation can be modified specifically and dynamically during operation. The project is funded with €960,000 (US$1.1

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Daimler forms electrified coach project ELCH

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Daimler Buses is the coordinator of the publicly funded project.

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Consortium seeks to show total cost of EVs can be less than combustion engine reference car

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FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Michelin and Siemens, in cooperation with research partners at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, are launching a project to demonstrate that the total cost of electric vehicles can be less than that of a conventional combustion-engined car.

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KIT’s fast biomass pyrolysis to liquids bioliq plant produces first gasoline

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Dahmen, KIT/IKFT. The synthesis stage of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology’s (KIT’s) multi-stage bioliq pilot plant has begun operation and has produced biogasoline. A 2009 study pegged the cost of biosynfuel from a large bioliq plant at around (US$3.0/gallon Graphic: N. Click to enlarge. gallon US). Earlier post.).

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Project developing lightweight motors and their production technologies for EVs; fiber-reinforced plastics

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JULY 22, 2013

In cooperation with four other companies, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is developing flexible technologies for the series production of lightweight electric motors under the “ ProLeMo ” project (website scheduled to go live 15 August). At the end of the project, KIT will set up a complete demonstration manufacturing cell.

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Here come Hyundai’s high-performance EVs – RN22e concept points to new Ioniq 6 N

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JULY 14, 2022

And there’s real performance kit on board, too, with twin-clutch torque vectoring to offset its extra weight, 3D-printed parts that further reduce weight and increase rigidity, and AWD delivered by its twin-motor setup. Hyundai N Vision 74 concept.

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HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

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MARCH 22, 2018

Previously, the researchers studied European conurbations from the air. This strategy enables the outflow from a variety of MPCs, having different characteristics, to be studied in quasi-Lagrangian approach and therefore to identify differences and commonalities in the transport, and transformation of the outflow from European and Asian MPCs.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As part of ClearFlame’s agreements for engine modification, Minneapolis-based Reviva has been named ClearFlame’s initial engine remanufacturing partner, responsible for integrating ClearFlame’s kit into existing Cummins X15 engines; engines will carry a two-year warranty. as fuel retailer).

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This USC Professor is Developing an Artificial Brain

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

after her parents bought her chemistry kits. Her parents also bought her older brother engineering kits, and Parker helped him complete them. Arbib , a biomedical engineering professor who studied brain modeling. STEM: A family affair Parker’s interest in pursuing a STEM career began in elementary school in Birmingham, Ala.,

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KIT team designs low-cost photoreactor for efficient solar-driven synthesis

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JUNE 24, 2023

Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and their Canadian partners have designed a low-cost photoreactor design for solar-driven synthesis. In addition, current work includes studies on the mass production of the presented panels. An open-access paper on the work is published in the journal Joule.

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Top 5 electric vehicles books you must read

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 12, 2021

The Electric and Hybrid Vehicles book covers diagnostics and case studies. The Electric Vehicle Conversion Handbook-How to Convert Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and Bicycles — Includes EV Components, Kits, and Project Vehicles. Let us now look for the Top 5 electric vehicles books that you must read. . Top 5 electric vehicles books.

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IFP Energies nouvelles launches DriveQuant start-up in the connected mobility sector

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MARCH 8, 2017

DriveQuant will also provide a mobile application that can be used as a white-label service and an SDK (Software development kit – iOS or Android) to facilitate the integration of driving analysis services in its customer solutions. The market for services associated with connected vehicles is expanding rapidly.

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs.

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European bus manufacturers underline commitment to commercializing fuel cell electric buses

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The Letter was handed over to Olaf Scholz, First Mayor of the City of Hamburg, and Kit Malthouse, Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Enterprise, representing two major European cities at the forefront of promoting low-emissions public transport systems. —Rémi Henkemans, Managing Director VDL Bus & Coach.

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US Departments of Agriculture, Energy partner to award $4.9M for bioenergy research

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OCTOBER 25, 2015

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE) are partnering to award nearly $5 million in grants to scientists to study the use of plants to further bioenergy development. This study will reveal new strategies for generating more durable resistance to P. University of Idaho. 1,000,0000. 1,000,000.

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Proof-of-principle of cost-effective methane cracking technology for H2 production without CO2; 50% cleaner than SMR, comparable to electrolysis

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Researchers of the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies ( IASS ) in Potsdam and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have achieved the proof-of-principle for a innovative technique to extract hydrogen (H 2 ) from methane (CH 4 ) without the formation of CO 2 as a byproduct. —Professor Carlo Rubbia.

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Cat Toys, ToasterBots, and Scolding Lamps

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MARCH 13, 2023

Aimoji—An Affordable Interaction Kit That Upcycle Used Toy as Companion Robot When a child wants to talk with a toy, usually it is a one-way interaction with the child imagining the toy’s responses. Our design enables every toy to have a two-way interaction using our low-cost interaction kit.

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Portable Analyzer Brings Blood Testing to Rural Areas

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The researchers began by using commercially available reagent kit for analyzing glucose levels. They tested this reagent in their new design, and describe the results in a study published August 27 in IEEE Sensors Journal.

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A Membrane Strategy for Increasing Hydrocarbon Yield in Biomass-to-Liquids Processes

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APRIL 4, 2010

Researchers from the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) in Germany have shown that hydrocarbon yield and energy efficiency can be increased in a Fischer-Tropsch (FT) biomass-to-liquids (BTL) process through the use of a hydrophilic membrane enabling the in situ removal of water from the catalyst bed. Credit: ACS, Unruh et al.

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Video Friday: Tensegrity Wheels

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This study overcomes the problem by introducing a novel bio-inspired integrative approach to develop neural locomotion control that enables a stick insect-like walking robot to learn how to walk within 20 seconds! [ Boston Dynamics ] Traditional AI methods need several weeks, days, or hours to let a walking robot learn to walk.

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ORNL Gene Discovery Can Lead to More Cost-Competitive Cellulosic Ethanol; Process Demonstrates Approach for Accelerated Industrial Strain Development

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MAY 24, 2010

More broadly, the researchers say, their study shows that the application of systems biology tools holds promise for rational industrial microbial strain development. Brown says this method of processing biomass for ethanol has the potential to become a “tool kit”—a combination of mutant genes that reduce the impact of specific inhibitors.

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KIT concept for simultaneous coasting and drying of two-layered electrodes could speed production and lower costs

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed and successfully tested an innovative concept for simultaneous coating and drying of two-layered electrodes. KIT Scanning electron microscopy of a multi-layered electrode cross section: Different active materials are used for the layers and applied simultaneously.

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KIT studying production of MEAs for heavy-duty fuel cell vehicle systems

KIT coordinating EPIC project; accelerated drying of electrodes for Li-ion batteries

KIT and Wintershall Dea collaborating to develop industrial-scale methane pyrolysis for CO2-free production of hydrogen

KIT develops new coating process to produce Li-ion electrodes at record speed

Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

KIT study finds extraordinarily cold Arctic stratospheric winter enhanced ozone degradation above the Arctic

KIT team finds wear occurs at first contact and always takes place at same point

Study finds recovering materials instead of shredding improves battery recycling – Charged EVs

Researchers use synchrotron in quest for better synthetic fuels catalyst

ACIA Aero Leasing LOI with Universal Hydrogen for up to 30 regional aircraft conversions to hydrogen power

KIT seeking to halve manufacturing costs of batteries and electric powertrains

LLTO anode material for safe batteries with a long cycle life

Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

Landi Renzo Developing Dual-Fuel CNG/Diesel Retrofit Kit for Light Vehicles

Germany launches new study of oxymethylene ethers for optimizing clean diesel combustion

Electric Vehicle myth busted (again) in recent Tusker data analysis

KIT researchers develop fluoride-ion batteries; potential for much higher energy densities than conventional Li-ion batteries

German BMBF launches new €16M FestBatt multi-institution cluster to focus on solid-state batteries

Researchers develop optimal silicon disulfide production technology for solid-state batteries

RABus collaboration testing electric, autonomous public transit in Mannheim and Friedrichshafen

SOLETAIR project produces first 200 liters of synthetic fuel from solar power and atmospheric CO2

Argonne researcher using hydrous ethanol as a dual fuel to lighten the carbon footprint of locomotives

Dynamically tuning the structure of platinum in catalytic converters to enhance performance under different conditions

Daimler forms electrified coach project ELCH

Consortium seeks to show total cost of EVs can be less than combustion engine reference car

KIT’s fast biomass pyrolysis to liquids bioliq plant produces first gasoline

Project developing lightweight motors and their production technologies for EVs; fiber-reinforced plastics

Here come Hyundai’s high-performance EVs – RN22e concept points to new Ioniq 6 N

HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

This USC Professor is Developing an Artificial Brain

KIT team designs low-cost photoreactor for efficient solar-driven synthesis

Top 5 electric vehicles books you must read

IFP Energies nouvelles launches DriveQuant start-up in the connected mobility sector

Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

European bus manufacturers underline commitment to commercializing fuel cell electric buses

US Departments of Agriculture, Energy partner to award $4.9M for bioenergy research

Proof-of-principle of cost-effective methane cracking technology for H2 production without CO2; 50% cleaner than SMR, comparable to electrolysis

Cat Toys, ToasterBots, and Scolding Lamps

Portable Analyzer Brings Blood Testing to Rural Areas

A Membrane Strategy for Increasing Hydrocarbon Yield in Biomass-to-Liquids Processes

Video Friday: Tensegrity Wheels

ORNL Gene Discovery Can Lead to More Cost-Competitive Cellulosic Ethanol; Process Demonstrates Approach for Accelerated Industrial Strain Development

KIT concept for simultaneous coasting and drying of two-layered electrodes could speed production and lower costs

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