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Volkswagen emulates Audi charging hub with its own power storage container powered by reused EV batteries

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Volkswagen has commissioned a fast charging park in Germany consisting of power storage containers (PSC), each powered by ninety-six reused EV batteries. This portable charging structure emulates a similar product VW Group subsidiary Audi has developed and implemented into a successful “Charging Hub” design.

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Yanmar commercializing maritime hydrogen fuel cell system

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Leveraging its expertise and experience in the marine engine business, Yanmar aims to provide total solutions for decarbonization and digitalization of ships with comprehensive designs covering the entire powertrain of fuel cell ships, encompassing power storage, power management, propulsion, hydrogen storage systems and more.

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New MIT metal-mesh membrane could solve longstanding problems with liquid metal displacement batteries; inexpensive grid power storage

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The use of the new type of membrane can be applied to a wide variety of molten-electrode battery chemistries, Sadoway said, and opens up new avenues for battery design. The results could make possible a whole family of inexpensive and durable materials practical for large-scale rechargeable batteries.

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XPeng unveils slate of new technologies: ADAS, flying car, supercharging, robotics

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the design of a new generation road-capable flying car; high-voltage supercharging technology; and robotic innovations, forming the key components of the company’s smart mobility ecosystem. is designed to deliver full-scenario driver assistance which can support point-to-point driving for customers. and XPILOT 4.0; HT Aero flying car.

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Faradion and Phillips 66 to develop lower cost and higher-performing sodium-ion battery materials

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Sodium-ion battery technology has an inherent advantage over other power-storage technologies because it uses low-cost materials that are sustainable and widely available. Prototype cells deliver energy density in excess of 140 Wh/kg, with a design performance of 155 Wh/kg in 10Ah pouch cells. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Advent Technologies, BASF sign MoU to increase manufacturing scale of advanced fuel cell membranes

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Advent Technologies Holdings and BASF New Business GmbH recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and increase the manufacturing scale of advanced fuel cell membranes designed for long-term operations under extreme conditions.

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Exide and Leclanché launch Li-ion battery JV in India

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Exide Industries Ltd, India’s largest manufacturer of lead acid storage batteries and power storage solutions provider, and Switzerland-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Leclanché SA announced a joint venture to build lithium-ion batteries and provide energy storage systems for India’s electric vehicle market and grid-based applications.

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