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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. A 100 kWh, 400V Li-ion pack provides the ~235 miles of range.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Additionally, few of current harvesting and dewatering technologies available today are amenable to scaling for larger production scenarios of 1,000 acre or larger algal farms. Improved Magnetic Materials for Motors. saline water). The trend for higher-temperature electric machines requires higher-temperature PMs.

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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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In the new Mercedes-Benz research vehicle, the fuel cell stack is centrally located under the hood at the front, while the compact electric motors are installed near the wheels in the front and rear axle areas. Click to enlarge. Fuel cell system. kilograms and is protected against the consequences of accidents. The stack in the F 125!,

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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. The Mamba has a roll cage, and the motors are cross-shafted. “So, So, if you lose one motor you don’t come spiraling out of the sky,” he says. Where Are They Now? Spoiler alert: It didn’t happen. meter wide, 6.1-meter-long

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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 (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Gasoline/diesel fueling stations to replenish the liquid fuel for these engines are readily available. But use of petroleum will continue.

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