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IAV unveils new battery assembly concept that is easier to recycle, with better CO2 balance

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IAV has developed a battery assembly concept that is much easier to recycle than existing battery systems and also has a much better CO 2 balance. The concept is not only interesting for future vehicles—it can be integrated into existing e-models as well. The IAV battery concept replaces aluminum with steel.

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Wärtsilä and partners developing emissions-free barge concept

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The concept is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. The concept is based on the use of replaceable battery containers, to be known as “ZESPacks”. To make it easier for barge operators to sign-on to the concept, a ‘pay-per-use’ financing model has been developed.

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MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

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The traction motor can run indefinitely with high performance due to its new cooling concept. At the same time, the extremely compact design results in an advantage in the costs of materials and weight—a lighter motor requires less material during manufacture and increases the possible net load in commercial vehicles.

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Ballard and MAHLE working on new fuel cell system concept for long-haul trucks

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Ballard Power Systems and MAHLE Group, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, are progressing the development of a new fuel cell system concept for long-haul trucks, with MAHLE taking delivery of a 120kW module at the company’s hydrogen test center in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Tesla slashes costs of 4680 battery technology as it readies for Cybertruck

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Tesla says it's on track with development of its 4680 battery cells and structural battery pack concept, and is already achieved big cost savings this year. The post Tesla slashes costs of 4680 battery technology as it readies for Cybertruck appeared first on The Driven.

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DOE selects 15 projects for $32M to advance lower-cost fusion concepts; ARPA-E BETHE

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These projects will work to develop timely, commercially viable fusion energy, with the goal to increase the number and performance levels of lower-cost fusion concepts. However, there remains a need to lower the costs of fusion development and accelerate its development timeline to have appreciable impact. Earlier post.)

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Toyota TRI-AD and DMP kick off HD map update proof-of-concept

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DMP ) will partner to build a proof-of-concept (PoC) applying the technologies of both companies starting April 2020. Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development, Inc. TRI-AD) and Dynamic Map Platform Co.,

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