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JULY 20, 2013

Controls and energy storage top the list. The report “ Paving the way to electrified road transport – Publicly funded research, development, and demonstration projects on electric and plug-in cars in Europe ”, lists more than 320 projects covering the period 2007-2015. —“Paving the way to electrified road transport”.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

ELEVATE , led by Professor Rob Thring at Loughborough University, will develop better materials for energy storage devices such as batteries and supercapacitors, along with better diagnostics for fuel cells, as well as work to improve integration between devices, vehicles and power grids.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A new white paper published by the Argonne National Laboratory Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) outlines a clear set of battery requirements and research and development needs to accelerate the commercialization of electric propulsion for aviation—from air taxis in the near term to 737 class aircraft in the long term.

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MAY 26, 2011

The SSFC could enable new models such as transportation ‘fuels’ tuned for power versus range, or cold versus warm climates, with flexible refueling and recycling options. Even the highest energy density lithium ion cells currently available, e.g., 2.8–2.9 Source: Duduta et al. Click to enlarge. –2.9 —Duduta et al.

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JULY 31, 2009

Siemens earlier this year launched a new hybrid energy storage system for streetcars that combines a double-layer capacitor (DLC) and NiMH battery pack. Streetcars equipped with the Sitras HES hybrid energy storage system can be driven up to 2,500 meters (1.6 miles) without an overheadcontactt line (OCL).

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JANUARY 22, 2011

The listing, which includes 85 organizations as of 22 January, is grouped into 13 categories, with the largest categories being energy storage (29 applicants); biofuels (17); and renewable power (13): Biofuels (17). Conventional Energy (0). Energy Storage (29). Grid (non-storage) (0). Carbon Capture (7).

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JUNE 21, 2016

BMW i announced a home stationary energy storage system solution integrating its BMW i3 vehicle battery at EVS 29 in Montréal. The concept announced at EVS29 is the first market-ready home storage system using a second-life automotive BMW i3 high-voltage battery integrated by BECK Automation (Würzburg, Germany).

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MAY 10, 2012

Artemis Intelligent Power, Ricardo and Bombardier Transportation are collaborating on a research and development project on rail brake energy recovery scheduled to commence in the second half of this year. Basic concepts of using Artemis Digital Displacement technology in a hybrid application. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) approved the funding application for the consortium research project HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks) led by the BMW Group. The research project aims to demonstrate the sustainability potential of trucks with hydrogen combustion engines for transport logistics.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The undertaking has been financially supported by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung, BMVBS) as part of the project “Electromobility Model Region”, coordinated by the National Organisation for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (Now GmbH).

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

These microcapsules are thermally triggered during thermal runaway conditions and infuse the anode shutting down ion transport and preventing lithium fires. Funding for the research comes from the Department of Energy’s Center for Electrical Energy Storage (CEES) effort. Photo credit: Marta Baginska. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Citroën will unveil its new C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept at the Paris Motor Show. With the C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept, Citroën went further. The C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept goes even further by adopting the Hybrid Air drivetrain. Hybrid Air. l/100 km (76 mpg US). Body style optimized for aerodynamic performance.

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MAY 25, 2021

Audi is working on a concept for quick charging for premium-level electromobility: the Audi charging hub. The concept calls for high-power charging (HPC) stations that can be reserved in advance to provide a high level of planning security. In addition, the modular concept provides maximum flexibility and scalability.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

The project—Integrated Flight Control, Energy Storage and Propulsion Technologies for Electric Aircraft (InCEPTion)—is supported and co-funded by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK and was launched this month. —Yoge Patel, CEO of Blue Bear.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

—Steve Scrimshaw, VP at Siemens Energy UK & Ireland and a member of the UK Government’s Hydrogen Advisory Council. Ammonia has a high hydrogen density and is readily transportable in bulk. Siemens Energy and FFI are providing engineering expertise and innovative technical solutions. million (US$1.8-million)

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JANUARY 24, 2020

Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0002197 ) supports projects in advanced batteries and electrification in support of the recently announced DOE Energy Storage Grand Challenge ( earlier post ). Energy Efficient Mobility Systems (up to $13.5

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APRIL 12, 2019

In a paper in the journal Nature Materials , the team presents a plasmonic metal–polymer hybrid nanomaterial concept, in which the polymer coating reduces the apparent activation energy for hydrogen transport into and out of the plasmonic nanoparticles, while deactivation resistance is provided via a tailored tandem polymer membrane.

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JANUARY 20, 2020

There, MAN Truck & Bus and VHH want to work together to test how used batteries behave after initial use in vehicles and as a stationary energy storage system, under real-world operating conditions. One objective of the project is to develop a flexible battery storage concept which allows for the replacement of batteries.

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JANUARY 28, 2010

The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) of the US Department of Energy has received 583 concept papers in response to its second Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) released 7 December 2009. Earlier post.) ARPA-E expects to issue an additional FOA in the near future.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

The California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development (CalSEED) program announced that the fourth cohort of innovative clean energy concepts has been approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC); 28 companies out of 212 were selected to receive grants of $150,000 each. the cost of energy storage?by

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MARCH 28, 2022

The independent study brought together experts from across the UK to assess the design challenges, manufacturing demands, operational requirements and market opportunity of potential zero-carbon emission aircraft concepts. The regional concept, powered by fuel cells, carries 75 passengers up to 800 nmi at a speed of 325 knots.

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MARCH 7, 2019

For us, a sustainable electric-mobility strategy also includes a sensible second-use concept for energy carriers. The remaining charging capacity of a lithium-ion battery after use in a car is more than sufficient for the requirements of the transport vehicles.

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MAY 30, 2021

The goal is to enable greater energy storage capabilities compared to Li–ion batteries at a lower price for selected markets including transport and aerospace.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Like the original BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ), the three-door coupe is propelled by an electric motor developed by the BMW Group, which develops a maximum output of 125 kW/170 hp and peak torque of 250 N·m (184 lb-ft). BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The Energy Innovations Small Grant Program provides funding to small businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals, and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. Russell Carrington of Thermaphase Energy, Inc. billion in follow-on investment.

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

AHEAD’s polygeneration concept for ammonia and hydrogen fuels for developing countries. The AHEAD concept for bringing power to off-grid areas in Africa is to make modest use of renewables where it makes sense, and to drive mass deployment of ammonia and hydrogen along with small engine generators, microturbines and fuel cell systems.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

The researchers collaborated on this result with the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), a DOE Energy Innovation Hub led by Argonne. The team’s paper, which details velocities of lithium ions moving through a polymer electrolyte, was published in the RSC journal Energy and Environmental Science. Resources.

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MAY 17, 2017

At the Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) in Montreal/Canada, the congress of the International Association of Public Transport, UITP, Mercedes-Benz again confirmed that battery-electric versions of its Citro bus ( earlier post ) would enter series production next year. prototypes are already undergoing testing on the roads.

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MAY 8, 2021

MAN Truck & Bus and Sono Motors have signed a Letter of Intent to investigate the technical and economic feasibility of integrating Sono Solar technology into MAN’s eTGE electric transporter. For all three concepts, the focus is either on additional range to be achieved or on a self-sufficient supply of auxiliary users—e.g

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MARCH 2, 2013

Energy storage device (e.g. The institute’s work will also confirm the greater energy efficiency of the system compared to conventional propulsion methods. Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS) will fund the project with €3.3 million (US$4.3

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OCTOBER 12, 2017

Thermal energy is of greatest value—that is, has the highest available work or ‘exergy’—when it can be transported, stored and converted at the highest possible temperatures. It appears likely that storing energy in the form of heat could be cheaper than any other form of energy storage that exists.

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APRIL 30, 2023

GTT, TotalEnergies, LMG Marin and Bureau Veritas have signed an agreement for a Joint Development Project (JDP) to develop a 150,000 m 3 capacity liquid hydrogen (LH 2 ) carrier concept design fitted with GTT’s membrane-type containment system.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The integration of vehicle, communication, and infrastructure technologies has great potential for efficiency gains through better management of the total transportation system. The Federal Government should balance its role in researching longer-term exploratory concepts and developing nearer-term transformational technologies for vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Vahana aims to democratize personal flight and answer the growing need for urban mobility by leveraging the latest technologies in electric propulsion, energy storage, and machine vision. The Alpha One in flight. Click to enlarge. Today we are celebrating a great accomplishment in aerospace innovation.

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

The design allows the electric motor to be more efficient in powering the car’s wheels, while its integrated compressor uses less power due to synergy between the engine and the compressor, which can also draw on energy regenerated directly from the car’s brakes. Design concept of the integrated A/C compressor-traction motor unit.

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JULY 22, 2021

From 2025, these will be used in power generation solutions—from balancing energy for compensating fluctuations in the public grid to continuous power and the provision of emergency power in, for example, hospitals and data centers.

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JULY 27, 2009

a bioengineering startup, unveiled its Helioculture technology—a system that leverages highly engineered photosynthetic organisms to catalyze the conversion of sunlight and CO 2 to usable transportation fuels and chemicals. Joule has also demonstrated proof of concept for producing hydrocarbon fuel and expects process demonstration by 2011.

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