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Organically synthesized porous carbon shows “exceptional” potential as Li-ion anode material

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sp 3 hybridized porous carbon, OSPC?1. The scientists discovered that OSPC-1 is able to store more than twice as many lithium ions, and therefore power, as graphite at the same mid-range speed of charging. In addition, OSPC-1 is able to store lithium ions at more than double the rate as graphite—i.e.,

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How to become a lifestyle brand on the cheap, or the China EV startup dilemma

China EV

New energy vehicle sales – and right now we are only talking about battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles – in China have slowed a lot. And NIO chose some pricey though prestigious areas such as the Nanjing Lu area in Shanghai, to open its stores. Next to a Tesla store, let me add. Why would it do this?

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Blue World Technologies takes 15% stake in Danish Power Systems; methanol fuel cell vehicles

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A liquid fuel, methanol can easily be stored and transported around the world using the already existing infrastructure with only minor adjustments and low investment costs to follow. This would enable a ~3-minute refueling time with a +1000 km range using a cheap, simple fuel with reuse of existing infrastructure and logistics.

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Feature: Choosing the Right Car to Suit Your Needs

Clean Fleet Report

No car comes particularly cheap. Will you be using the car to head to the store and get your grocery shopping? Others of us take a more environmentally conscious approach and would prefer an electric powered car or a hybrid – you can find out how do hybrid cars work here. Navigating the Path to Four-Wheel Bliss.

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OSU hybrid “solar battery” uses photo-assisted charging to improve performance of Li-air batteries; “negative overpotential”

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Their hybrid design uses only three. The state of the art is to use a solar panel to capture the light, and then use a cheap battery to store the energy. Normally, connecting a solar cell to a battery would require the use of four electrodes, the researchers noted. We’ve integrated both functions into one device.

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Volvo Car Corporation developing flywheel kinetic energy recovery system; considering broad application

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SKF is also a partner in the Ricardo-led KinerStor project to demonstrate the viability of low-cost flywheel hybrid systems ( earlier post ). The flywheel’s stored energy is sufficient to power the car for short periods. The flywheel technology is relatively cheap. Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) has received a grant of 6.57

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Battle for ‘tech luxury’ in China as EVs get smarter – and cheaper – ET Auto

Baua Electric

China’s upstart electric brands, and even its state-owned, legacy automakers, are racing to pack technology and features once considered premium into EVs as cheap as USD 20,000 – less than half the cost of an average new car in the United States, now more than USD 48,000. “Why would I choose a foreign car?

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