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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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The streamlined Eos Z3 battery module design features an aqueous electrolyte, bipolar electrodes, and a polymer casing. During charge and discharge, ions move through the electrolyte to their respective electrode to donate or accept electrons, creating a current flow through the bipolar stack.

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Road-legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs make first appearance on London’s roads

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Fuel Cell Black Cabs are on the roads of London for the first time since being awarded Road Legal status by the UK Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA). Earlier post.). The Fuel Cell Black Cab on Westminster Bridge as it passes the Houses of Parliament. Click to enlarge.

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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Just as before, there are two tanks made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP/CFRP) beneath the luggage compartment floor of the five-door car, each of which hold roughly seven kilograms (15.4 The average burst pressure of 580 bar is far higher than this and exceeds the legal requirements of 470 bar by far. lb) of gas.

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Cytec strengthens automotive composite development with new equity position in C-CON Holdings

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The companies have also signed a joint development agreement to develop novel Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) processing techniques for high volume production for the serial automotive market, building on pioneering work done by C-CON, and leveraging Cytec’s materials development capabilities.

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Hyundai introduces enhanced IONIQ in Europe; BEV gets 38.3 kWh pack

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PS (32 kW) with maximum torque of 170 N·m, powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.56 kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. The IONIQ Hybrid’s permanent magnet electric motor delivers 43.5 kWh capacity positioned under the rear seats. The plug-in version’s electric motor delivers 60.5 In combination with the 1.6-liter

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Freudenberg-NOK study points to need for validated elastomers to support off-road biodiesel use

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The study tested the effects of biodiesel fuel oil diluted mixtures on 15 common sealing materials including silicones, polyacrylate polymers, acrylonitrile materials, fluorocarbon rubbers (FKM) and others. Founded in 1989 under the legal name Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership, Freudenberg-NOK is headquartered in Plymouth, Mich.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. The actual bursting pressure is much higher still and far exceeds the legal requirements. With their innovative layout, they weigh 56% less than comparable steel cylinders.

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