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Viritech partners with Pininfarina on Apricale hydrogen hypercar

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Pininfarina HAS re-interpreted the Apricale’s initial reference design to create a vision of the future of zero-emissions performance motoring. As the tanks have to withstand extremely high pressure (up to 700 bar or 700 times atmospheric pressure), they are very heavy, even when constructed with carbon fiber.

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How to Build EV Motors Without Rare Earth Elements

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Why rare earths make the most powerful electric motors Rare earth elements (which people in our line of work often refer to as REEs) have unique properties that make them indispensable to many forms of modern technology. In a synchronous reluctance motor , on the other hand, the rotor doesn’t need to have permanent magnets at all.

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Driving Dystopia: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Pricing Leaked, Then Confirmed

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Here, customers get everything offered from the R/T with the Blacktop Appearance Pack being swapped for the “Carbon & Suede Package” featuring aluminum wheels, a suede headliner, and loads of carbon fiber touches. From Mopar Insiders : For reference, the 2023 Dodge Charger R/T with the 5.7-liter

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SGL Group among the first users of new research production line for Lithium-ion cells in Ulm

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Together, we want to build up know-how in order to produce internationally competitive lithium-ion batteries here in Germany. The network is subdivided into various working groups covering subjects such as reference cells, test procedures, cell production, production-oriented measuring technology, and battery safety.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L Volkswagen has begun limited production of the XL1; 50 units are being built initially, with 250 slated for build. Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. Develop fluorine containing carbonate solvents that will allow existing lithium ion batteries to operating above 4.5

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SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

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Building confidence in these accelerated durability tests will enable a faster development process and more productive learning cycles. Together, GM and Honda can standardize hardware designs, leverage shared investments, and more quickly achieve scale economies, while building upon one of the strongest patent portfolios in the business.

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