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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Toyota has stepped up its research, development and production capacity of both NiMH and Li-ion batteries and will use these technologies where appropriate in its expanding focus on electrification of the automobile. Toyota’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will go on sale in global markets in 2015.

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Big Science tools for clean transportation: neutron scattering at ORNL

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Images of Li-air cathode produced by neutron-computed tomography. Neutrons (along with protons) are fundamental particles that constitute the nucleus of most atoms (hydrogen being the exception). For some areas of neutron-assisted research, such as the investigation of advanced Li-ion batteries, this is crucial.).