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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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The University of Houston (UH) will develop a battery using a novel water-based, lithium-ion chemistry that makes use of sustainable, low-cost, high-energy, organic materials. Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will develop a new water-based metal hydride-air battery. Rare-Earth Free NiMH Alloy for EV Batteries. Lead organization.

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Toyota launches Aqua compact hybrid in Japan; targeting 12,000 units per month in sales

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Also contributing to increased engine efficiency is a battery-powered water pump, a friction-reducing beltless design and precise coolant-water-flow volume control. Combined maximum output. 73 kW (98 hp). A cooled Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR) system improves efficiency in the high-expansion-ratio Atkinson cycle engine.

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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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The water pump is driven by an electric motor, thus eliminating the need for a drive belt. The NiMH hybrid battery is placed under the rear seat for more efficient use of interior space. Not only is friction loss reduced, coolant flow rate can be very precisely controlled, contributing to improved fuel economy.

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Toyota showing two new fuel cell concepts at Tokyo Motor Show: bus and car

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Toyota plans to launch sales of a commercial model based on the Sora (an acronym for Sky, Ocean, River, Air, representing the earth‘s water cycle) concept vehicle in 2018 and expects to introduce more than 100 Sora, mainly within the Tokyo metropolitan area, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Lux: 48 V micro-hybrid market will pass 7M vehicles in 2024; promising for LTO Li-ion batteries

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For example, after more than 15 years of selling the Prius hybrid, Toyota is just beginning to shift some of its models to Li-ion batteries from nickel metal hydride (NiMH).

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Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

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A variable cooling system utilizes a motor-driven water pump and heated thermostat. kWh NiMH pack with 180 cells (6.5 liter Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). Toyota has developed a new hybrid system for 2.0-liter A new parallel reduction gear format helps to reduce the loss in the transaxle. The new system uses a 1.4 Ah, 212 V).

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Tesla Autopilot and FSD Beta can be a remedy for drivers with PTSD — even in their imperfect state

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It did, but the rolling sensation and shower of broken glass were quickly replaced by a sudden rush of cold, dark water. Unlike in the movies where the water slowly rises when a car falls into water, Kerle and his friends were immediately submerged. . The aftermath of Kerle’s accident. Credit: Matthew Kerle ).

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