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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

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The best-known wearable energy-harvesting tech today is, of course, solar, which pulls down electrons from sunlight or ambient light. A light human health sensor would be no use to biologists trying to keep a tracker on a bison for the rest of its life. volts for about 60 hours. But solar is just the opening gambit.

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Toyota to begin sales of Mirai fuel cell vehicle in Europe by September

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The amount of water on fuel cell electrolyte membranes has a substantial influence on electricity generation efficiency. A new compact, high-efficiency, high-capacity converter has been developed to boost power generated in the Toyota FC Stack to 650 volts. times higher than that of the previous Toyota FCHV-adv limited-lease model).

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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 XL1 has no power steering, but is very nimble and easy to control due to its aerodynamic shape and light weight. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Audi Introduces the e-tron Electric Sports Car Concept

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The battery system is water-cooled. The energy storage unit is charged with household current (230 volts, 16 amperes) via a cable and a plug. A high voltage charge (400 volts, 63 amperes) reduces this to just around 2.5 All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2022 All-New Lexus NX

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The 2022 design on both models begins with a new front end featuring daytime running lights that now sit above the LED headlights. The corner vents on the outer edges of the fascia are fully functional, and include fog lights on the F Sport. The 14-theme ambient lighting added a soothing touch. More real estate for technology.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The amount of water on fuel cell electrolyte membranes has a substantial influence on electricity generation efficiency. A new compact (13-liter), high-efficiency, high-capacity converter has been developed to boost power generated in the Toyota FC Stack to 650 volts. Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element).

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