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BGU researchers develop sensor to detect nanoplastics in the air using carbon dots

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As a step toward better understanding the prevalence of airborne nanoplastics, researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel have developed a sensor that detects these particles and determines the types, amounts and sizes of the plastics using colorful carbon dot films.

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Technion team devises method for on-demand H2 production from water and aluminum for aviation applications

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Aerospace engineers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed and patented a process for on-demand hydrogen production from the reaction of activated aluminum powder and water for commercial aircraft applications. Drastic reductions in CO 2 emissions. More efficient electric power generation. 2017.02.037.

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ENFICA-FC Fuel Cell Inter-City Aircraft Ready for Flight Testing

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The work plan financed by the EC is divided into two stages: modification of a light-weight two-seater airplane with an electric engine completely supplied by hydrogen; the test flights on this are aimed at identifying the technical advantages and improvements in performance obtained with the new generation electrical energy.

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Tata Takes On Air

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The compressed air technology is basically just a way of storing electrical energy without the need for costly, heavy, and occasionally toxic batteries. clip Unfortunately, the streets of North America may never see the Air Car, though; it's light-weight, glued-together fiberglass construction might not do so well in our crash tests.

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Mercedes unveils VISION EQXX electric halo car; range and efficiency

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The solar energy is stored in a lightweight lithium-iron-phosphate battery, which supplies a climate blower, the lights, the infotainment system and other ancillaries. The sustainable plastic substitute developed by the Israel-based start-up is made from the kind of waste that typically ends up in landfill.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 2: Electric Vehicles

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Renault will begin selling affordable mass-production electric vehicles in 2011 ( earlier post ); the Alliance is aiming to be the market leader in sales of mass market Zero-Emission (during road use) vehicles. The four cells of each module store 8.4V In Israel, Better Place is currently putting a network of such stations into place.

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Renault to Make Kangoo be bop Z.E. Prototype EV Available for Test Drives; Four Different EV Models in Market by 2012

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Situated near the controller, the converter converts the 400V DC stored in the traction battery into 12V DC to feed Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E.’s s conventional onboard electrics and auxiliary functions (interior and exterior lighting, audio system, electric windows, etc.). Well-to-wheel emissions, using a Mégane sedan as the baseline.

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