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24M to unveil novel dual electrolyte system for high energy density (>350 Wh/kg) batteries

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24M CTO Naoki Ota will present the Dual Electrolyte System at the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month. This work has laid the foundation for the development of the Dual Electrolyte System, the initial testing of which will be discussed at the seminar. Earlier post.).

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XG Sciences silicon graphene anode material shows stability over 400 cycles with 600 mAh/gram

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We believe our latest material is the first commercially viable silicon and graphene based anode formulation to achieve this all important performance threshold. Multiple battery formats and multiple battery design capacities are under test. In January 2014, Samsung Ventures invested in XGS. Earlier post.).

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Xtrac Suggests Specialty Steels for F1 Gearboxes Could Support Performance Improvements, Lightweighting and Downsizing in Commercial Transmissions

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The seminar (Performance-Enhancing Technologies for Transmissions), which has been organized by the Aerospace Industries Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in the UK, aims to transfer expertise between different transport sectors. The seminar is being held on 14 October 2009 at AgustaWestland Helicopters in Yeovil.

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Video Friday: Your Robot Dog

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It has a user-oriented design concept, with new functions such as voice interaction, sound source positioning, and safety and collision avoidance, giving users a better interactive experience and safety assurance. We look forward to many more milestones as we work to commercialize autonomous trucks. Torc ] Blarg not more of this.

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Video Friday: Robotics After Hours

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Boston Dynamics put together a behind-the-scenes video of sorts about the Super Bowl commercial they did in collaboration with some beer company or other. We present the design of a robotic leg that can seamlessly switch between a spring-suspended and unsuspended configuration. Brain Lab ] Thanks, Poramate! I'm a fan anyway, though!

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The LEO Satellite Industry Needs More Engineers

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The LEO SatS education and contest working group has held several seminars, now available on IEEE.tv. He says lesson plans also are being developed for CubeSats , which are designed in a modular fashion based on the 10-by-10-by-10-centimeter base unit referred to as 1U.

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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Complementing the commercial grid, the Honda Smart Home System provides heat and electricity for the home, and produces power for the use of electromotive mobility. Tailoring educational initiatives to local needs, including implementing riding safety seminars featuring electric scooters and implementing electric cart seminars for seniors.

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