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Hyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell H350 light commercial van concept at IAA

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The 700-bar high-pressure hydrogen tanks, located under the floor of the vehicle between the two axles, store 7.05 The electricity produced by the fuel stack is then stored in a compact 24 kW lithium-polymer battery pack, with the inverter converting the energy to an alternating current to power the 100 kW electric motor.

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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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New Graphene Nanomaterial Could Result in More Fuel-Efficient Airplanes and Cars; Applications in Energy Storage

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Drzal and his partners (former students Hiroyuki Fukushima, Inhwan Do and XG Sciences CEO Mike Knox) are already looking ahead to more uses for the product, such as recyclable, economical or lightweight units to store hydrogen for the next generation of fuel cell-powered autos.

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Study Questions Lifecycle Emissions Benefits of Using CO2 for Enhanced Oil Recovery as a Method for Carbon Sequestration

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Chemical injection, involving the use of long-chained molecules called polymers to increase the effectiveness of waterfloods, or the use of detergent-like surfactants to help lower the surface tension that often prevents oil droplets from moving through a reservoir. Chemical techniques account for less than 1% of US EOR production.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. While they store a high amount of energy compared to the other designs, their power output is comparatively low. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer.

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ENFICA-FC Fuel Cell Inter-City Aircraft Ready for Flight Testing

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Power is supplied to the propeller through 20 kW hydrogen fuel cells; gaseous hydrogen is stored at 350 bar onboard. The airplane also has a second source of energy that consists of a set of 20 kW lithium polymer batteries which are able to guarantee alternative or supplementary power during take off and initial climbing.

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Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 team unveils 2014 challenger and PU106A Hybrid Power Unit; new fuel and lubricants

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liter, normally-aspirated V8 engine used from 2006 to 2013 is replaced by a turbo 1.6-liter —Andy Cowell Managing Director, Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains. The F1 W05. Click to enlarge. Select 2014 F1 powertrain regulation changes. liter V6 with high pressure direct injection up to a maximum of 500 bar.

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