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European Researchers Developing Multifunctional Structural Composite Material That Can Double as Energy Storage

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Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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The UK Centre for Low Carbon Futures published a multi-partner research report— Liquid Air in the energy and transport systems: Opportunities for industry and innovation in the UK —and presented the results at a a conference at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London. Compressed air engines (e.g.,

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Only when we have an efficient method of electricity storage will the electric car/van/bus become a viable proposition. So the car uses an electrical store to power the drive motor. Walkout at UN conference after Iran. Mike, Epworth, UK Ok. May I ask what powers the heater? Post to Fark Post to Yahoo!