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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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The streamlined Eos Z3 battery module design features an aqueous electrolyte, bipolar electrodes, and a polymer casing. The Eos Z3 battery contains predominately American components and is specifically designed for mass production and meeting low-cost, long-duration, grid-scale stationary energy storage needs.

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Road-legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs make first appearance on London’s roads

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Fuel Cell Black Cabs are on the roads of London for the first time since being awarded Road Legal status by the UK Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA). These prototype zero-emission taxis are a shining example of British ingenuity, combining revolutionary fuel cell technology with an iconic design classic. Earlier post.).

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Cytec strengthens automotive composite development with new equity position in C-CON Holdings

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CYT) has acquired an equity position in C-CON Holdings GmbH, a leader in engineering, design and process development. It develops components and processes from the initial design through to readiness for series-production, while observing and meeting all customer requirements and legal regulations. Cytec Industries Inc.

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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Just as before, there are two tanks made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP/CFRP) beneath the luggage compartment floor of the five-door car, each of which hold roughly seven kilograms (15.4 The two plastic tanks storing the gas with an operating pressure of up to 200 bar follow the Audi lightweight design philosophy. lb) of gas.

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Freudenberg-NOK study points to need for validated elastomers to support off-road biodiesel use

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The study tested the effects of biodiesel fuel oil diluted mixtures on 15 common sealing materials including silicones, polyacrylate polymers, acrylonitrile materials, fluorocarbon rubbers (FKM) and others. This comprehensive study was designed to close that gap. and operates more than 20 facilities across the Americas.

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Hyundai introduces enhanced IONIQ in Europe; BEV gets 38.3 kWh pack

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Hyundai Motor is introducing connectivity and design enhancements for the new IONIQ in Europe. In addition, both the exterior and interior design receive updates, while drivers of the new IONIQ Electric can also enjoy 36% added energy capacity with an upgraded 38.3-kWh kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. New Hyundai IONIQ Electric.

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Continental presenting Intelligent Glass Control for car windows; targeted shading can reduce CO2 emissions or increase EV range

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Due to legal requirements, however, it is initially only shown here in the permitted area of the sun visors. Other alternatives to film technology are based on liquid crystal polymers or electrochromism. This technology is already deployed in the car in order to darken the interior and exterior mirror and thus prevent glare effects.

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