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BMW to present BMW iX5 Hydrogen at the IAA Mobility 2021

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The fuel cell delivers an electrical output of up to 125 kW/170 hp, with water vapor as the only emission. The energy stored in this power battery is also utilized for particularly sporty driving maneuvers—delivering a system output of 275 kW/374 hp and guaranteeing the brand’s signature driving experience.

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Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

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Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

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Using built-in fuel cells, the device absorbed the lactate in the sweat and combined it with atmospheric oxygen to generate water and pyruvate. For capacitors, voltage translates to electrons stored —the voltage drop across a capacitor is proportional to its total charge.) volts for about 60 hours.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery. The three tanks together hold about 11 pounds (5 kg) of hydrogen.

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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. Tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at a very high pressure of 70 MPa (70 megapascals, or approximately 700 bar).

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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The high-strength, safe gas tanks made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) are located beneath the rearward structure. They store 19 kilograms (41.9 This makes an extra range of more than 450 kilometers (279.6 mi) available. lb) of gas at a pressure of 200 bar.

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