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Harvard team demonstrates new metal-free organic–inorganic aqueous flow battery; potential breakthrough for low-cost grid-scale storage

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Researchers at Harvard have demonstrated a metal-free organic–inorganic aqueous flow battery—a quinone–bromide flow battery (QBFB)—as an example of a class of energy storage materials that exploits the favorable chemical and electrochemical properties of a family of molecules known as quinones.

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Fraunhofer researchers develop new low-cost dry-film electrode production process

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Better and more cost-efficient production methods for energy storage are increasingly in demand, especially in Germany: All major automobile manufacturers have launched ambitious electric vehicle programs that will ensure a sharp rise in demand for batteries. © Fraunhofer IWS. The Fraunhofer engineers want to change this.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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market, the company’s recent release of a city EV with a price tag under $10,000 has some worried for when it and other low-cost companies do. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI. auto market anytime soon , some U.S.

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Si-anode company NEO Battery Materials to partner with Korea Metal Silicon

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—which intends to become a silicon anode materials supplier to the EV industry— entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korean silicon powder manufacturer, Korea Metal Silicon Co., The company leverages a proprietary cost-effective process to produce a wide range of silicon powder materials.

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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

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Murata Manufacturing and Michelin have co-developed a new generation of RFID modules that are embedded into tires. This simple yet elegant technology delivers low-cost and easy tire traceability throughout its entire lifespan, enabling the management of inventory logistics, aftermarket maintenance, and recycling operations.

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

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Obama also launched a competition for a new manufacturing innovation institute to build US strength in manufacturing advanced composites, the first of four new competitions to be launched this year. Lightweight And Modern Metals Manufacturing. performing metals and alloys by removing technological barriers to their manufacture.

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SwRI, UTSA researchers show biochar is low-cost, effective method to treat fracking water

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Flowback water treatment is a critical sustainability issue for the oil and gas industry. A stable charcoal-like solid that attracts and retains water, biochar absorbs impurities such as hydrocarbons, organics, biocides and certain inorganic metal ions. —Maoqi Feng, SwRI. —Zhigang Feng, USTA.

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