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KIT team develops electrolyte for high energy density magnesium-sulfur batteries

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A team headed by Maximilian Fichtner and Zhirong Zhao-Karger from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany reports developing an electrolyte that may be used for the construction of magnesium-sulfur battery cells. Their paper is published in the journal Advanced Energy Materials. —Zhao-Karger et al.

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First Body Kit For BMW i3 Electric Car: Looks Tougher, Probably Less Efficient

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So while the BMW i3 electric car is more about efficiency than showing off, perhaps it''s not too surprising that there is now a body kit available for it. ALSO SEE: 2014.' Many car owners have a strong desire to personalize their vehicles, and BMW buyers may be among the most enthusiastic when it comes to modifications.

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KIT and Evonik researchers develop novel polymer network that self heals rapidly and repeatedly at relatively low temperatures

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The KIT group headed by Christopher Barner-Kowollik uses the possibility of cross-linking functionalized fibers or small molecules by a reversible chemical reaction for the production of self-healing materials. The method requires no catalyst or additive, said Professor Barner-Kowollik, Chair for Preparative Macromolecular Chemistry at KIT.

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Volkswagen ends e-Golf production in Dresden in preparation for ID.3 launch

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At the beginning of 2021, the production area of the Transparent Factory will be converted to meet the requirements of the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). The e-Golf was launched in 2014 and was produced in Wolfsburg until summer 2020. 3 is the first vehicle to be based on Volkswagen’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB).

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2014 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Gets Factory-Approved Supercharger Kit

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Ask Honda fans what''s wrong with the CR-Z hybrid coupe, and they''ll give you one of two answers. Those who seek economy will tell you it''s not frugal enough. Those after performance will tell you it isn''t fast enough.

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US Army, Lockheed Martin complete 2nd autonomous convoy demo; more vehicles, higher speeds

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Hood, Texas, in January 2014, where three unmanned military trucks negotiated oncoming traffic, followed rules of the road, recognized pedestrians and avoided various obstacles at speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h) in an urban environment. The AMAS common appliqué kit consists of the bi-wire active safety kit and the autonomy kit.

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CSX and GE Transportation partner to pilot LNG locomotives; dual-fuel NextFuel retrofit

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CSX Corporation and GE Transportation will explore emissions-cutting and efficiency breakthroughs in liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology for locomotives beginning with a pilot program in 2014. Field tests are expected to begin in 2014.