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Vessev officially unveils its VS–9 hydrofoil boat inside and out [Video]

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Vessev may be young, but it is making (smaller) waves above the water with its hydrofoil boat technology, which is finalizing commercial certification. Per the company, the flagship electric hydrofoil boat has entered the last phase of sea trails before commercial operations begin with Fullers360. We’ve accomplished exactly that.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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Each motor powers one set of wheels—as on the technology demonstrator Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro (a plug-in hybrid design with an 8.8 mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 —Siegfried Pint. kWh pack), which Audi presented in November 2014. Earlier post.) mi)—i.e.,

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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 Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Mercedes-AMG Project One PHEV with F1 technology debuts at IAA; 750 kW, 800V

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The high-performance plug-in hybrid drive system of the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE consists of a highly integrated and intelligently networked unit comprising one hybrid, turbocharged combustion engine with a total of four electric motors. All-electric range is 25 km (15.5

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. The SGL carbon fiber plant at Moses Lake, Washington, uses 100% hydropower. Closed-loop CFRP recycling.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils self-driving fuel cell hybrid luxury concept at CES; novel body structures

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The drive system is based on the pioneering F-CELL PLUG-IN HYBRID system seen in the F 125! seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). We have a master plan in place to take the big leap required getting from technically feasible to commercially viable. to 100 km/h in 4.9 Click to enlarge.

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