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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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ARPA-E awards $175M to 68 novel clean energy OPEN 2021 projects

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The selected projects will focus on technologies such as revolutionizing fuel cells for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, and technologies to generate less nuclear waste and reduce the cost of fuel. Select OPEN 2021 projects include: Synteris. Additive Manufacturing of Amorphous Metal Soft Magnetic Composites - $1,900,000.

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EPA honors winners of the 20th Annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge; advanced biofuels

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored the six 2015 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners at a ceremony in Washington, DC. This has led to improved biofuel productivity, higher economic returns, minimal waste production, and a lower carbon footprint. Lanzatech, For Greener Synthetic Pathways.

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A closer look at Audi’s new R8 e-tron EV and battery

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Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. The suspension springs consist of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP), and the anti-roll bar is made of CFRP. Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4 in) long, 136 cm (53.5

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FEV, Inc. Partnering with EIG on Li-Ion Pack Development for Range-Extended Electric Vehicle Project

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The battery pack is expected to be demonstrated in a ReEV concept Dodge Caliber that was shown by FEV at the 2009 SAE World Congress. EIG ) is a manufacturer of high energy density, large format lithium-ion polymer battery solutions. for a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) project. Earlier post.). Energy Innovation Group, Ltd. (

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Audi e-tron premium electric SUV debuts; starting at $74,800 in US; delivery Q2 2019; reservations open

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Their sophisticated cooling concept is designed to keep the temperature level low. At market launch, each module is equipped with twelve pouch cells having a flexible outer skin of aluminum-coated polymer. In what is a particularly resourceful solution, the gel evenly transfers the waste heat to the coolant via the battery housing.

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