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Evonik develops novel anion exchange membrane for electrolytic production of hydrogen; CHANNEL project

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a low cost, raw materials that do not raise concerns in terms of supply bottlenecks (electrodes that do not include PGMs, stainless steel current collectors), a compact design, the adoption of feeds based on non-corrosive liquids (low concentration alkali or DI water), and differential pressure operation.

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DirectFuel Project Targeting Direct Conversion of Solar Energy and CO2 to Engine-ready Hydrocarbon Fuels

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The 9-partner project, coordinated from the University of Turku, Finland, is targeting the production of only non-toxic end-products that have been demonstrated to function in existing or minimally modified combustion engines. DirectFuel is an EU FP7 collaborative project.

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1.136 billion in turnover, 6.7 per cent more customers and 247 new products at the Hannover Messe | Autocar Professional

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More favourable and better solutions for lubrication-free movements, low-cost automation and CO2-reducing products are the focal points. Decisions with construction measures have already been made for China, Taiwan, India, Italy, Spain, Poland, the USA, Mexico and Turkey. ” The post 1.136 billion in turnover, 6.7

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Snam and RINA team up to accelerate the development of hydrogen sector

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Italy-based Snam, a global energy infrastructure company, and RINA, a global testing, inspection, certification and engineering consultancy services firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the hydrogen sector, in order to realize the significant potential of hydrogen as a fundamental energy carrier.

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Ultrathin LiMn2O4 Nanowire Cathode Materials for Higher Li-ion Power Densities for HEV and EV Applications

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A team of researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca (Italy), and Stanford University have synthesized ultrathin LiMn 2 O 4 nanowires for use as a Li-ion cathode material offering high power densities. Credit: ACS, Lee et al. Click to enlarge.

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New Li-S battery shows cycle performance comparable to that of Li-ion batteries along with more than double the energy density

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A team of researchers in South Korea and Italy has demonstrated a highly reliable lithium–sulfur battery showing cycle performance comparable to that of commercially available lithium-ion batteries while offering more than double the energy density. Credit: ACS, Lee et al. Click to enlarge. 1 and 2500 Wh kg ?1.

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Fraunhofer researchers using student e-racer to demonstrate novel sensor and battery management systems

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The e-racer from the team at Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences Click to enlarge. The integrated 3D Hall sensor technology HallinOne allows 3-axis magnetic field measurement with one sensor chip, enabling low-cost contactless position measuring systems. Batteries Electric (Battery) Sensors'

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