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Novel bi-metallic palladium-tungsten nano-alloy an efficient low-cost fuel cell catalyst; simple microwave synthesis

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Swedish and Chinese researchers have fashioned a novel nano-alloy composed of palladium nano-islands embedded in tungsten nanoparticles supported on ordered mesoporous carbon as an efficient fuel cell catalyst. In a paper in the journal Nature Communications , they reported that despite a very low percentage of noble metal (?palladium:tungsten=1:8),

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JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

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Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) and Ricardo are collaborating on a project to develop the Ricardo HyBoost concept ( earlier post )—a combination of low-cost technologies to deliver improved performance and fuel economy which featured recently in the Ricardo Centenary celebrations —into volume production on a JAC vehicle.

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Orbite Aluminae produces the first North American heavy rare earths from aluminous clay; prepares for commercialization in 2013

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By 2013, it plans to offer heavy rare earth separation services to third parties and to produce its own resources by 2014. Orbite’s technology allows for the low-cost extraction of rare earths and rare metals using the alumina extraction process. Rare earths (dysprosium, erbium, neodymium, praseodymium, etc.)

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The Leaf has increased its range, looks and functionality since its introduction and remains a key affordable EV choice while used Leafs offer a low-cost EV alternative. BMW Takes Middle Path to Electrification ; Road Test: 2014 BMW i3. The Swedes (with some Chinese help) are bringing more EVs.

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Airbus: emerging markets and urbanization driving air passenger traffic growth; up 4.7% annually for next 20 years

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over the next 20 years (2014-2033), driving a need for around 31,400 new passenger and freighter aircraft (100 seats and above) worth US$4.6 This growth trend is confirmed by Chinese domestic traffic becoming the world’s number one aviation market within the next 10 years. Air passenger traffic will grow annually at 4.7%

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Already Porsche, Mercedes and other high-end automotive manufacturers are making such PHEVs because of the availability of low-cost electricity from wind and solar and the availability of government incentives which make them competitively priced in the beginning. The convenience and low cost of this concept alone merit attention.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Expects production around 2014. The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. Reuters ) 1/8/07 Indefatigable auto entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin, no longer planning to import Chinese-made cars to the U.S., Raising money to bring a PHEV to market.

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