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New low-cost, lightweight magnesium sheet alloy with good formability for automotive applications; 1.5x stronger than aluminum

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A research team at Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and Nagaoka University of Technology has developed a new high-strength magnesium sheet alloy (Mg–1.1Al–0.3Ca–0.2Mn–0.3Zn) that has excellent room-temperature formability comparable to that of the aluminum sheet metal currently used in body panels of some automobiles.

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JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

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Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) and Ricardo are collaborating on a project to develop the Ricardo HyBoost concept ( earlier post )—a combination of low-cost technologies to deliver improved performance and fuel economy which featured recently in the Ricardo Centenary celebrations —into volume production on a JAC vehicle.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

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Automobiles became more energy-efficient and less polluting. That is the only comparison that matters. Now, I’m waiting for my low-cost, apartment-friendly solar power window kit, which enables me to generate and store enough electricity to power my home. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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High-level findings of the MIT study include: There are abundant supplies of natural gas in the world, and many of these supplies can be developed and produced at relatively low cost. It is clean and flexible. Natural gas use in the transportation sector is likely to increase, with the primary benefit being reduced oil dependence.

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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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Further, alloying or coating pathways towards low-cost, effective passive films, have not been sufficiently explored in a sound and scientific way. Characteristics of commercially viable solutions include low cost, high efficiency, and high volume production of components.

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Electric Vehicle Project Ideas | Ph.D., MTech, MSc | Electrical, Management, Mechanical & More…

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MTech, and BTech Students in different branches such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, etc. #1 Solar charging stations and Conventional charging stations (electricity from coal) comparison. Comparison of P1, P2, P3, P4 configuration of HEV using simulation studies 3.

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New family of non-precious metal catalysts outperform platinum for oxygen-reduction reaction in fuel cells at 10% the production cost

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Owing to their high energy conversion efficiency and environmental benignity as well as their applicability for small electronic devices, residential power generation, and automobile transportation, polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) have long been considered promising energy conversion devices. Cheon et al. Click to enlarge.

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