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Bosch offers more details on the light-duty hydraulic-hybrid drive developed with PSA

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PSA is applying the technology in “Hybrid Air” vehicles from both Citroën and Peugeot ( earlier post , earlier post ), showcased at the Geneva Motor Show. The gas cushion stores energy by the gas being compressed rather like a coiled spring. This motor takes the stored energy and delivers it back to the vehicle via the transmission.

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

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In addition to developing its fuel cell technology, since 2013, Honda has been collaborating with General Motors to develop fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage technology. We introduced the FCX Clarity sedan in 2008. The hydrogen cycle has three phases: create, store/transport, and consume.

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Sanyo Installs Two Solar Parking Lots for Bikes and Provides 100 Hybrid Bikes in Tokyo

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The power generated from the solar panels installed on the roof is stored to be used to recharge the electric hybrid bicycle batteries and illuminate the parking lot lights. Introduced by Sanyo in Japan in December 2008, the eneloop bike is a 26-inch, three-speed regenerative, pedal-assist hybrid electric bicycle.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

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There were no recharging stations, so batteries needed to be replaced much more often. While on the road, the motor turns this alteration into power. Li-ion batteries have been around since 1991, but only in 2008 were applied to cars. In 2008, the Tesla Roadster hit the road, ushering in a new era for EVs. Moving Forward.

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European Researchers Developing Multifunctional Structural Composite Material That Can Double as Energy Storage

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Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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Report: Nissan On Track with Nickel Manganese Cobalt Li-ion Cell for Deployment in 2015

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The Nikkei reports that Nissan Motor Co. The new battery can store about twice as much electricity as batteries with positive electrodes made only from manganese. and a rechargeable capacity of up to 250 mAh g -1 over the same window. It is robust enough for practical use, able to withstand 1,000 or so charge cycles.

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IBM Almaden Lab Exploring Lithium-Air Batteries for Next-Generation Energy Storage

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The team plans to explore rechargeable Lithium-Air systems, which could offer 10 times the energy capacity of lithium-ion systems. Lithium-ion rechargeable (secondary) batteries are based on a pair of intercalation electrodes. not rechargeable. 2006) Rechargeable Li 2 O 2 Electrode for Lithium Batteries. Dobley et al.