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LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

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LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. Upcoming IMO policy includes an ‘Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)’ and the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). GWh annually in 2021.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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The storage battery operates over the range of 220 to 460 volts—a 3-way DC/DC converter in the engine compartment equalizes the difference compared with the fuel cell’s voltage level. 3-way power DC/DC converter. One of the key features of the h-tron quattro concept is the 3-way power DC/DC converter. Hydrogen storage.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. Accent stitching on the seats, console and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel combined with carbon fiber on the dash to add custom detail. EcoBoost Convertible $33,900. GT Convertible Premium $46,980.

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ARPA-E awards $175M to 68 novel clean energy OPEN 2021 projects

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The new superjunction structure will surpass the theoretical trade-off between on- resistance and breakdown voltage observed in conventional unipolar GaN, leading to more efficient and cheaper power converters. 3D-Printed Ceramic Thermocatalytic CO 2 Reactor with High Carbon Conversion and Energy Efficiencies - $3,100,104.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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Sales will commence in spring 2018, price to be announced closer to market launch. The aluminum Drive module combines the powertrain, high-voltage battery, suspension, crash system and structural functions, while the Life module takes the form of a passenger cell made out of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP).

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Cadillac has converted the torque, from foot-pounds into Newton-meters (the torque measurement used in some countries around the world but not America, then rounded it up to an even number). With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. News: BMW iX EV.