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

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In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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Next, it will introduce the Audi Q4 e-tron SUV and e-tron GT performance sedan, which have already been shown as concept vehicles. Shown as a concept vehicle thus far, the Audi e-tron GT performance sedan shows how sports cars will evolve in the electric era. J1: The performance electric platform.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). The core of each of these individual cells is a polymer membrane, with a platinum-based catalyst on both sides of the membrane. We don’t know which technology will be the winner.”

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ARPA-E awards $175M to 68 novel clean energy OPEN 2021 projects

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The CMU team seeks to develop novel ionomer-free electrodes to enable transformative improvements in polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology. If developed, CAMP would greatly reduce the energy intensity of carbon fiber composites manufacturing, drive down the total cost, and reduce structural weight. UC Berkeley.

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

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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. The suspension springs consist of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP), and the anti-roll bar is made of CFRP. Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4

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Department of Energy Announces $57M for Small Businesses in Phase III Xlerator Program; Algal Biofuels, Advanced Vehicle Technologies and Fuel Cells Included

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Materials Innovation Technologies will develop low cost carbon fiber composite manufacturing technology to address the need for cost-effective, high volume production, lighter-weight components for automobiles and other vehicles by designing, manufacturing and testing several target components. Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle. Earlier post.)

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