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European HEFT project seeks lower-cost, more efficient and power-dense PM emotor for EVs

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The innovations are intended to result in a high-efficient and low-cost solution that will be validated on 2 motor topologies, which will be compared to two main reference automotive IPM commercial motors in Europe (VW ID.3

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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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a | The total numbers of reference devices that are estimated to be produced in the scenario between 2016 and 2050, together with the range in battery size for each type of reference device. b | The energy-storage demand for the reference devices. Battery size and element requirements for selected reference devices.

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Chalmers team develops graphite-like anode for Na-ion batteries; Janus graphene

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Nanosheets having asymmetric chemical functionalization on opposite faces are commonly referred to as “Janus” graphene, named after a two-faced ancient Roman god. Sodium is an abundant low-cost metal, and a main ingredient in seawater. We are very happy to present a concept with cost-efficient, abundant and sustainable metals.

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Budget-priced Renault 4 and 5 EVs likely for Australia

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Importer Ateco, which distributes Renault in Australia, is very interested in the production versions of the recent 4Ever Trophy (pictured above with Renault CEO Luca de Meo at the Paris motor show) and 5 Prototype concepts. “We see potential for both concepts in Australia.” Renault 5 Prototype concept EV.

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Researchers in Belgium develop new class of solid composite electrolytes for Li-ion batteries: Eutectogels

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The DES-based gel electrolytes—to which the team refers as eutectogels (ETGs)—are characterized by high ionic conductivity (1.46 In recent years, the concept of solid composite electrolyte (SCE) has aroused considerable interest in the battery community. V), and are chemically inert to solvents and water. —Joos et al.

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ARPA-E to award $27M for advanced nuclear reactor systems operational technology: GEMINA

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These projects will work to develop digital twin technology to reduce O&M costs in the next generation of nuclear power plants. Advanced nuclear reactors have the potential to provide reliable and low-cost clean power to millions of American homes.

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Researchers develop rechargeable hybrid-seawater fuel cell; highly energy density, stable cycling

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As described in an open access paper in the journal NPG Asia Materials , the system is an intermediate between a battery and a fuel cell, and is accordingly referred to as a hybrid fuel cell. The herein-reported device is an intermediate system between batteries and fuel cells and is thus referred to as a hybrid fuel cell.

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