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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 The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. Manufacturing and installing swivel door (CFRP – Prepreg).

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Furthermore, the Porsche Universal Charger (AC) can be installed at home in the garage using the Charging Dock.

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DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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Exhaust Aftertreatment Materials. In order of priority, low temperature exhaust after-treatment catalysts are needed for the reduction of Oxides of Nitrogen (NO x ), Carbon Monoxide (CO), or unburned hydrocarbons (HCs) from internal combustion engines. Innovative Engine Boosting Technologies. kW in 2020 are needed.

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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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A photovoltaic array was installed at the site for this purpose. The core of each of these individual cells is a polymer membrane, with a platinum-based catalyst on both sides of the membrane. Because the exhaust system only has to handle water vapor, it is made of weight-saving plastic. The Fuel Cell Stack.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations. Installation of CCS charging stations has already begun in Europe and the United States.

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