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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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IACMI is dedicated to overcoming these barriers by developing low-cost, high-production, energy-efficient manufacturing and recycling processes for composites applications. In the wind energy industry, advances in low-cost composite materials will help manufacturers build longer, lighter and stronger blades to create more energy.

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GMZ Energy announces new, high-power thermoelectric module: TG16-1.0

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GMZ has been using TG8 modules in developing vehicular thermoelectric generators for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (1 kW TEG) as well as to design and to integrate a light-duty vehicle TEG into a Honda Accord as part of a DOE-funded project. Internal Resistance (Ω). Earlier post.). and a high power density, the company says.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Going forward, they are planned to be joined by Honda Motor Co.,

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LiquidPiston unveils 70cc rotary gasoline engine prototype embodying HEHC; power dense, low-vibration

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(LPI) the developer of engines based on its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC) ( earlier post ), has unveiled the alpha prototype of the X Mini—a power-dense, low-vibration, quiet, 70cc spark-ignited, non-Wankel rotary embodiment of the HEHC. Water may be injected to internally cool the engine. Conference today in Pisa, Italy.

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President Obama announces two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes; new manufacturing innovation institute competition

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The winning consortium, led by EWI and headquartered in the Detroit-area includes the following members: 34 Companies: ABS; AEM; ALCOA Technology; Boeing; Comau; Easom Automation; EWI; Fabrisonic; Flash Bainite Steel; GE; Honda North American Services; Huys; Infinium; Inc.; Aspire 3D); International TechneGroup Inc.;

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BMW’s hybrid motor design seeks to deliver high efficiency and power density with lower rare earth use

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Chevy Spark, Ford Focus Electric, Honda Fit EV, Nissan LEAF, Toyota Prius), with the major exception of Tesla Motors, which uses an AC induction motor in the Model S (as it did in the Roadster as well), and Toyota, with its Tesla-designed electric powertrain. DC, AC induction, permanent magnet, switched reluctance, and axial flux.

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Canadian team proposes new propane phase-change thermal management system for hybrid electric battery packs

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If internal heat generation is not removed from the battery, its temperature can reach relatively high levels resulting in electrolyte fires and battery explosions. The Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight and the Nissan Leaf have used air cooling based thermal management systems. …

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