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Autel Energy showcasing ZeroLabs electric 1969 Bronco at CES

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The custom Bronco SUV features a carbon fiber body and has been fully electrified with a 600-horsepower, dual-motor propulsion system featuring a 100-kWh battery and 235-plus miles of all-electric range.

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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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Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., earlier post ), which Mercedes-Benz is examining in parallel with further development of the current lithium-ion battery and research into lithium-air technology. The lithium-sulphur battery for the F 125! At the same time they are able to act as structural components. When designing the F 125!,

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The technology behind Ford’s Lightweight Concept Vehicle; prospects for Mach-II with 50% mass reduction difficult

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Matt Zaluzec, Ford technical leader, Global Materials and Manufacturing Research, was the use of technologies that are targeting the use of mixed materials and that are available today. The cast aluminum or carbon fiber wheels saved 30%. We are reducing electric loads to get another kilo out of the battery.

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Why Haven't Hoverbikes Taken Off?

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Assessing Hoverbikes’ Risks Safety concerns are just as big a hurdle to making hoverbikes available for sale. Tetra said it planned to offer the Mk-5, with its 32 vertical lift rotors distributed across long, thin, aluminum-and-carbon-fiber wings and a single pusher prop at the rear, for $320,000 beginning in 2022.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. Gasoline/diesel fueling stations to replenish the liquid fuel for these engines are readily available. This engineering solution allows versatility.

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