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Mercedes-Benz unveils electric EQ Silver Arrow show car at Pebble Beach

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The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber. Functional attachment parts made of carbon fiber such as the front splitter epitomize the cool and rational aspect of the philosophy. The digital cockpit includes a curved panoramic screen that projects from behind and a touchscreen integrated into the steering wheel.

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Agility launches fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel systems

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Since the ProRail family of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems was introduced in 2016, it has been used in a wide variety of applications, and powers tens of thousands of commercial fleet vehicles on the road. ProRail systems are installed on one or both sides of the vehicle’s frame rail. Gen5 ProRail installed on a Peterbilt 567.

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Toyota moves to expand mass-production of fuel cell stacks and hydrogen tanks towards ten-fold increase post-2020

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Toyota’s hydrogen tanks are made of extra-thick carbon fiber and are built to withstand major impacts. Annual production and sales have increased yearly, going from about 700 units in 2015, to around 2,000 units in 2016, and, most recently, approximately 3,000 units in 2017.

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Audi introduces connected mobility concept in Beijing; electric longboard integrated with intelligent nav system

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At Auto China 2016 in Beijing, Audi is presenting the Audi connected mobility concept, a concept car based on the Audi Q3, the brand’s urban compact SUV. The board’s premium design includes superior materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum. At Auto China 2016, Audi is launching the new Audi Q3 on the Chinese market.

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FPT Industrial launches e-Powertrain organization; showcases e-powertrains at IAA CV, including H2 fuel cell concept

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The engine, shown with this specific homologation configuration for the first time, is presented in a parallel-hybrid configuration, one which enhances the already low emissions. From carbon fiber high-resistance tanks, the hydrogen flows into the fuel cells to generate electricity that powers a 400 kW electric engine.

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SGL Group is development partner for GDLs in high-performance fuel cells in the automotive sector

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SGL Group brings its long-established expertise as a component developer to the project, and is responsible for the development of the gas diffusion layers (GDL), which will be manufactured based on carbon fibers. —Park et al. Gerd Wingefeld, Chief Technology Officer at SGL Group.

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Toyota details design of fuel cell system in Mirai; work on electrode catalysts

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At the SAE 2015 World Congress, Toyota presented a set of four technical papers detailing some of the technology innovations used in Mirai fuel cell stack. The 2016 paper by Hasegawa et al. Kato (2016) Click to enlarge. 2016) “In-Situ Liquid TEM Study on the Degradation Mechanism of Fuel Cell Catalysts,” SAE Int.

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