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Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

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The team has not yet produced a working demo for their concept. The VEGAN features an extremely durable lightweight reinforced aluminum (6061-T6) chassis that weighs under 31 kg and a reinforced fiberglass body with carbon fiber ribs that weighs under 23 kg. Charging time from the grid is 4.4 The battery is 48V, 22 Ah.

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant. The combined heat and power station at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing is part of the BMW Power Pool and supports the compensation of frequency fluctuations in the grid.

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Volvo Car Group testing lightweight structural energy storage material applied in trunk lid and plenum cover

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A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Megacity EV to Launch in 2013; MINI E and Concept ActiveE Fleet Trials in China

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A Concept ActiveE is in the background. Earlier this month, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group, announced it will build a carbon fibre manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. This vehicle will radically alter the motor industry as we know it. Click to enlarge.

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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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Phase III applications are sought, to further develop and specifically demonstrate a promising system concept for bio-fueled SOFCs in distributed generation applications, with potential commercial viability. Improved Magnetic Materials for Motors. Tags: Algae Algal Fuels Fuel Cells Fuels Materials Motors.

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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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Other awards included funding for renewable energy resources, industrial and building energy efficiency, a modernized electricity grid, cleaner fossil fuels, and the next generation of nuclear power. This integrated power system can reduce the burden on the electrical grid and decrease the use of fossil fuels in electricity generation.

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. TDI engine installed in the Audi prologue Avant delivers a maximum of 260 kW (353 hp), while the electric motor integrated in the eight-speed tiptronic contributes up to 100 kW. Earlier post.)

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