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Wind Explorer EV crosses Australia for less than $15 of electricity; kite-assisted

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The vehicle, piloted by German extreme sportsmen Dirk Gion and Stefan Simmerer, ran on a lithium-ion battery developed from Evonik’s LITARION electrodes and SEPARION ceramic separators. The Wind Explorer took advantage of crosswinds by using large, steerable kites to cover hundreds of miles. Click to enlarge.

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Lux: micro-hybrids will provide the most economical path for automakers to meet 2025 fuel efficiency targets

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While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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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. The BMW 8 Series Concept and the all-new BMW M5 will also be featured. starting in May 2018.

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Mercedes-Benz F125!: fuel cell plug-in hybrid with Li-sulfur battery and structure integrated hydrogen storage with MOFs

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research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., Mercedes-Benz F 125! research vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Audi unveils AI:TRAIL quattro electric off-roader concept

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The performance specifications for the Audi AI:TRAIL are markedly different from those for conventional automobiles, because the car’s development was not about achieving remarkably quick acceleration or hitting breathtaking speeds on the highway. The stated target with its lithium-ion battery is. 400 to 500 kilometers (248.5

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Audi Introduces the e-tron Electric Sports Car Concept

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The 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack enables a range of approximately 248 kilometers (154 miles) (NECD combined cycle). All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic. The combination of aluminum and carbon fiber-reinforced composite material delivers rigidity coupled with low weight.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Ion Chemistries. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Critical barriers exist for the implementation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in electric drive vehicle applications. Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries. 30 to +52. -30

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