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ACAL Energy to Show Prototype Liquid Cathode Fuel Cell Power Module at FC EXPO 2010

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The FlowCath powered module demonstrates a practical product prototype which could be commercialized in less than two years. This significantly reduces the overall platinum content, while delivering the same level of fuel cell power density as today’s platinum cathode systems. Earlier post.) ACAL Energy is leading a £1.9

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Freudenberg secures majority interest in Li-ion battery maker XALT Energy; full acquisition coming

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Now, increasing demands for lithium-ion battery technology that specifically targets commercial vehicles as well as marine and rail applications has prompted Freudenberg to acquire a more than 50% share of the battery manufacturer. Earlier post.) The company also operates a research and development laboratory in Pontiac, Mich.

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Toyota reveals second iteration of Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck: Project Portal 2.0; 300 miles per fill

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Toyota unveiled the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck ( earlier post ) during the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars in Northern Michigan. This time we’re looking at commercial viability. —Andrew Lund, chief engineer for the project.

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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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This comprehensive energy management system features several Honda-developed energy production technologies, for example, a gas engine cogeneration unit and a solar power system. 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.

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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. Boston Dynamics ] Power-line perching could be an easy way for urban drones to keep their batteries topped up, but landing on power lines can be tricky. CMU RI ].

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Video Friday: Lunar Rover

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Thus our setup requires the sensor to scan only 10% of the scene, which could lead to almost 90% less power consumption by the illumination source. RSL ] The main objective of the HAV project is to research and develop the first Greek Autonomous Vehicle (Level 3+) for both research and commercial purposes. [

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Süd-Chemie Investing 60M in Series Production of Lithium Iron Phosphate for Batteries for Electric Vehicle Drives

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Phostech is currently working with three production processes: a solid state process for energy-grade material (Life Power P1), the wet process for power-grade material (Life Power P2), and a melt process that is currently at pilot scale. At the 27 th International Battery Seminar & Exhibit earlier this year in Ft.