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

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The laminated architecture of fibre composites mirrors the configuration of many current electrical storage devices. The 3-year European Union funded project includes researchers from the Departments of Chemistry, Aeronautics and Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology at Imperial College London. Emile Greenhalgh.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid with overhead conductive charging station and pantograph extended. As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. Volvo Electric Hybrid drive system.

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1st French-American EV Technology Forum

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ENSTA PARISTECH : university training engineers with a comprehensive scientific knowledge. FAM AUTOMOBILES : a company specialized in electric vehicle (2- and 4-wheel) conception and production. Hutchinson is developing electric energy storage system as ultracapacitor.

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

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liquid air) Dearman piston engine. Source: Dearman Engine Company. A new new forum for the advocacy and development of liquid air as an alternative technology to harness waste and surplus energy within power and transport—the Liquid Air Energy Network (LAEN)—has formed in the UK. Click to enlarge.

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AVL Concept Turbohybrid Mild Hybrid System Approaches Full Hybrid Fuel Savings at Lower Cost; Improved Driveability

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The clutch module contains a second clutch, currently not activated, which can disconnect the combustion engine from the drive train to enable electric-only driving in a future phase. Downsizing a gasoline engine (e.g., Comparison of Fuel Consumption, Fun to Drive and System Cost of the different powertrain concepts.

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JRC study finds 8 metals for low-carbon energy technologies at risk of shortages; EVs, wind and solar, and lighting the applications of most concern

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The study builds on a 2011 effort which looked into the six key applications of the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan: wind, solar, nuclear fission, bioenergy, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the electricity grid. Similar studies could be undertaken for other sectors such as defense and aerospace.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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Electric Vehicle Manufacturing. Especially when the internal combustion engine vehicles rule the market. Many people are interested to convert their IC engine vehicles to electric vehicles and use them on the road for regular commute. Online shop for electric car reselling. can be sold there. EV Workshop.