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SABIC introduces novel thermoplastic roof fairing concept for 3% improvement in heavy-duty truck fuel economy

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Our lightweight materials can help reduce the overall weight of a truck, but those savings can be quickly offset by increased payload capacity so we are finding other ways to help the industry realize fuel economy improvements. The CFD data helped reveal opportunities to alter the design for improved airflow and reduced drag.

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Toyota establishes H2HQ in California to promote fuel cell technology – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Reaffirming its commitment to support fuel cell and additional hydrogen-related products and technology toward a hydrogen economy, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Friday announced that it is renaming the TMNA R&D California office as its new North American Hydrogen Headquarters ( H2HQ ).

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Volkswagen deepens partnership with Gotion to industrialize battery cell production in Germany

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The Volkswagen unified cell concept refers to a prismatic cell format adaptable to various chemistry mixes available today or market-ready at a later point in time. The unified cell is compatible to all major upcoming innovations in both product and production technology.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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GM proposed that its flexible and modular approach to EV development will drive significant economies of scale and create new revenue opportunities, including: Continuous improvement in battery costs: GM’s joint venture with LG Chem will drive battery cell costs below $100/kWh.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.). Technologies.

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Magna forms e-powertrain joint venture in China with SAIC Motor subsidiary

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Both partners will give the JV full support to develop localized core competencies in terms of market development, R&D, advanced manufacturing and key parts supply such as gearboxes, inverter components and motors. Magna’s Highly Integrated eDrive System LOW is a 76 kW (peak) unit designed for HEV and small EV applications.

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GM Ventures invests in nano-structured steel alloys company NanoSteel; potential for light-weighting

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Previously, sheet steel made of nano-structures was considered too brittle (no elongation) to form the shapes required for automotive parts. One of the challenges with currently available AHSS materials is the need to form parts at elevated temperatures—increasing cost and production cycle times.

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