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A closer look at Audi’s new R8 e-tron EV and battery

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Li-ion cell energy density was increased from 84 to 152 Wh/kg; in comparison to the first technology platform, the battery capacity has grown from 48.6 Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. R8 Overview.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine). Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber.

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

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As two rough comparisons, Toyota’s production Mirai fuel-cell sedan, with a 114 kW fuel cell stack and a 113 kW traction motor, has an NEDC fuel consumption—calculated from the JC08 homologated value—of 0.76 According to the New European Driving Cycle, fuel consumption of the h-tron quattro is around one kilogram (2.2 about 6 kg.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Currently, polymer-film wound capacitors are commonly used in inverters for electric traction drive systems, but they cannot tolerate sufficiently high temperatures for future applications that will require operation in ambient temperatures up to 140°C.

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