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Study links carbon fiber microstructure to Li insertion mechanism in structural batteries

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Carbon fibers have already beeen demonstrated as high-capacity Li-ion battery anodes, opening the way for their use as structural electrodes—i.e., The researchers studied the microstructure of different types of commercially available carbon fibers. This would, in turn, also increase their energy storage capacity.

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UCR, Stanford team develops general approach for inexpensive, efficient catalysts for PEM fuel cells

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In a paper in the journal Small , the team reports that the metal/metal oxide@N-doped graphitic carbon fibers—especially Co 3 O 4 —exhibit comparable ORR catalytic activity but superior stability and methanol tolerance versus the industry-standard platinum in alkaline solutions. Tang et al. Click to enlarge.

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Workhorse releases specs for coming W-15 extended range electric pickup

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Production models are scheduled for delivery in 2018. Composite body with carbon fiber. Standard bed configuration. A drivable prototype of the W-15 will be unveiled at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California, on May 2. 80-mile all-electric range. gasoline-powered range extender. Double cab.

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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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officially launched the NIO ES6 on December 15, 2018 during the annual NIO Day celebration in Shanghai. High-performance independent suspension, Continuous Damping Control (CDC), intelligent electric all-wheel drive come standard, and users also have the option of equipping vehicle with next-gen active air suspension.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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Over the standard cycle the A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses 3.8 The high-strength, safe gas tanks made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) are located beneath the rearward structure. It develops 125 kW (170 hp) and achieves torque of 270 N·m (199.1 kilogram (1.3

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Audi unveils e-tron FE05 for new Formula E season

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By the end of July 2018, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) had homologated the car. Like in Formula 1, the driver sits in a monocoque made of carbon-fiber, developed to comply with FIA safety standards. The 2017/2018 season concluded with di Grassi as the runner-up and Abt in fifth place.

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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. starting in May 2018. The BMW 8 Series Concept and the all-new BMW M5 will also be featured.

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