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European HEFT project seeks lower-cost, more efficient and power-dense PM emotor for EVs

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The innovations are intended to result in a high-efficient and low-cost solution that will be validated on 2 motor topologies, which will be compared to two main reference automotive IPM commercial motors in Europe (VW ID.3

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Innoviz shipping Automotive Perception Platform, InnovizAPP, to key OEMs globally for evaluation

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a provider of high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software, has released its Automotive Perception Platform - InnovizAPP for the automotive industry. The InnovizAPP hardware provides an automotive-grade reference design based on low-cost automotive-grade components. Innoviz Technologies, Ltd.,

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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

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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. RFID refers to several technology and frequency ranges. RFID refers to several technology and frequency ranges.

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Ford Bronco Sport first to feature parts made of 100% recycled ocean plastic

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Wiring harness clips in Ford Bronco Sport models are made of ocean-harvested plastic—commonly referred to as “ghost gear.”. The strength and durability of the nylon material equals that of previously used petroleum-based parts but with a 10% cost savings and requiring less energy to produce.

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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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AQDSH 2 refers to the reduced form of AQDS. These features lower the capital cost of storage chemicals per kilowatt hour, which sets a floor on the ultimate system cost per kilowatt hour at any scale. Cell schematic. Discharge mode is shown; the arrows are reversed for electrolytic/charge mode. Huskinson et al. Click to enlarge.

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C-Zero raises $11.5M Series A to produce clean hydrogen from natural gas via methane pyrolysis

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million in a Series A funding round co-led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Eni Next, with participation from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and AP Ventures. C-Zero Inc., a pioneer in natural gas decarbonization, recently raised $11.5 Background. cal/mol H 2 ) is slightly (.

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Renesas Electronics introduces 4th-generation Li-ion battery management IC

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Multiple ISL78714’s can be connected together via a proprietary daisy chain that supports systems up to 420 cells (30 ICs) that provide industry-leading transient and EMC/EMI immunity, exceeding automotive requirements. The reference design kit provides setup and data logging via CAN and UART.

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