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KIT and Wintershall Dea collaborating to develop industrial-scale methane pyrolysis for CO2-free production of hydrogen

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Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and colleagues earlier developed an efficient process for methane pyrolysis. Methane pyrolysis separates methane (CH 4 ) into gaseous hydrogen and solid carbon that is a valuable material for various industry branches and can also be stored safely. —Prof Wetzel.

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This Startup Is Using AI to Help Keep Store Shelves Stocked

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Shoppers are seeing more and more empty shelves, as stores around the world struggle to keep products stocked. The situation is the result of supply-chain issues caused in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. WisyAI enables store employees to quickly get information about the stock, reduce losses, and sell [products] more effectively.”.

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HIU researchers develop extremely high energy density lithium-metal cell with good stability

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Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), founded by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in cooperation with the University of Ulm, have developed a new lithium-metal battery that offers extremely high energy density of 560 Wh/kg—based on the total weight of the active materials—with remarkably good stability.

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Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) research project gets green light; tying in renewables

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This will effectively turn the electric vehicles’ batteries into mobile energy storage devices that can also supply electricity when required. In this way, electricity from renewable sources can be tapped and stored as it becomes available.

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VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

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A 45 kWh lithium-ion battery is responsible for supplying the electric motor with power. In addition, the on-board electronics are supplied with 12 volts via a DC/DC converter. The company is also offering qualified dealers a ready-to-fit parts kit. They are transferred by eClassics into a battery system appropriate for the T1.

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). The battery supplies a 150 kW (201 horsepower) electric motor that is integrated in and drives the rear axle. Buzz also has rear-wheel drive. There is going to be another new feature: bi-directional charging. Buzz and other ID.

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EU research partners develop solid state hydrogen storage tank coupled with fuel cell as vehicle APU unit

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The unit was fitted for the first time into an Iveco Daily van as an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), and was able to supply electrical energy for air conditioning, auxiliary heating and lighting. KIT, IFE, JRC and UNITO lead the development of the storage materials. Partners in a 42-month, €3.5-million million (US$4.8-million)

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