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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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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

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Solar won’t work for nocturnal animals or creatures in low-light environments. A team of biologists built a custom Kinefox GPS tracker that wildlife—including this European bison test subject—can recharge simply by moving around as usual.

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Harley Davidson Mosh e-bicycle

Electric Vehicles India

It is a pedal-assist eBicycle designed for a flexible way to move around their fast-paced urban environments. The mid-mounted motor is from Brose S MAG which produces 90Nm torque and it is in connection with a maintenance-free carbon fiber belt drive from Gates. The recharging of 0-100% takes up to 4.75

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Never Recharge Your Consumer Electronics Again?

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And if we could reduce or eliminate that problem, how would that actually influence the development of mobile and wearable tech beyond just not having to recharge as often? It can look like leather, textile, brushed steel, wood, carbon fiber, almost anything, and can take light from all angles as well, and can be in different colors.

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DOE issues $35M funding opportunity for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

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Cost drivers of conventional compression systems include volatility in the price of steel, limitations in the number of steels known to resist hydrogen embrittlement, power consumption, and footprint (in urban environments). materials‐based storage or cryo‐compressed tankers).

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Visio.M partners present new lightweight EV; 13.5 kWh pack delivers ~100 mile range

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The battery weighs approximately 85 kg (187 lbs) and can be recharged in only three to four hours on a 230 V connection. The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. The electric motor in Visio.M Click to enlarge. weighs only 450 kg (992 lbs).

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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. Recharge Rate. The approaches considered may include optimizing and controlling heat transfer between the vehicle passenger cabin and the environment, and minimizing or managing the thermal loads that the HVAC systems must address to ensure passenger comfort. Specific Discharge Pulse Power.

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