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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

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But to incorporate many different types of sensors, we need different material designs and tools. A little device that harvests energy from a runner’s evening jog clearly is not designed for a massive bison, which can weigh up to a tonne. Personalized health care could revolutionize traditional medical practice,” Gao says.

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European Researchers Developing Multifunctional Structural Composite Material That Can Double as Energy Storage

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Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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Its capacity is 530 Wh and it can be fully recharged from a 230 V supply in two and a half hours. As an alternative it can be easily detached from the bike and replaced by a recharged battery. The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). lb) each.

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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 Despite its aggressive design, the XL1 can still be considered a practical car. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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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 Complementing the 110 kW fuel cell is a compact lithium-ion battery designed for optimum power output. —Siegfried Pint. kWh pack), which Audi presented in November 2014. Earlier post.)

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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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When the final funding opportunity announcement is released following this public comment period, DOE will accept applications from industry, national laboratories, and university-led teams to address these challenges and enable technologies that drive innovation in vehicle design. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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Audi introducing electric 1+1 urban concept at Frankfurt with support for wireless charging; more detail on electric A2 concept

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The outer skin of the show car is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); the occupant cell is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. Manufactured using cladding technology, the 21-inch wheels are very light and feature a variant of the blade design from the Audi e-tron models. mph) in 16.9

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