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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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GM announced new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. They could also back up or temporarily replace grid-sourced electricity for residential and small commercial enterprises at times of power disruption. A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently.

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Valeo showcasing new 48V hybrid systems at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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Since the technology can be easily adapted to all engine types and manufactured in series to deliver economies of scale, it offers the advantage of affordability. Valeo has developed a hybrid system combining low-voltage (less than 60 V) electric motors with traditional combustion engines. To power various electrical components.

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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

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We stepped back even further and asked: How can we affordably integrate new technology and required infrastructure into the world’s massive railroad networks in a way that is gradual, flexible, reliable, and affordable? This led us to OptiFuel’s modular, affordable designs. We didn’t look at one railroad or even one country.

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Torotrak to acquire remaining 80% of Flybrid for up to £23M; targeting commercial launch of M-KERS in 2015

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M-KERS captures and stores energy that is otherwise lost during vehicle deceleration events. The integration of Flybrid and Torotrak provides a platform for a joint development and commercial launch of M-KERS, Torotrak said. In commercial vehicles, Flybrid M-KERS offers affordable hybrid efficiency within a five-year payback period.

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Hyundai Motor accelerates hydrogen technology development through 3 strategic investments

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Our investment in these innovative companies will reduce the production cost of FCEVs and enhance the safety and affordability of hydrogen infrastructure. H2Pro is an Israeli startup that developed the E-TAC (electrochemical, thermally active chemical) water splitting technology, which is efficient, affordable, and safe.

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Argonne researchers find cathode material synthesis a key reason for performance degradation of sodium-ion batteries

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V), a sodium-ion battery can greatly increase the amount of energy that can be stored in a given weight or volume. However, its fairly rapid performance decline with charge-discharge cycling has stymied commercialization. In addition, when cycled at high voltage (4.5 —Guiliang Xu.

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Element 1 and NEXA Capital partner on methanol-based hydrogen generation for electric vertical aircraft

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Element 1 and NEXA are combining their expertise, along with NEXA’s capital market access, to hasten the introduction and commercialization of fuel cells for hydrogen-powered flight. In addition, most hydrogen today is generated at large-scale production facilities, delivered and stored as a liquified or compressed gas.

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