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Volvo Car Group testing lightweight structural energy storage material applied in trunk lid and plenum cover

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Volvo Cars is the only car manufacturer participating in the EU-funded project, which started in early 2010. One straightforward approach is a multifunctional structure, physically embedding energy storage devices into conventional fiber-reinforced composites or using structural composite laminates as packaging to protect the devices.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. they have a degree of autonomy beyond the reach of federal government and can often make tough decisions: for example, California’s climate goals and London’s congestion charging.

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