Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

As proven at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico in 2013 and at Eglin Air Force Base this spring, HEL MD is reliable and capable of consistently acquiring, tracking and engaging a variety of targets in different environments, demonstrating the potential military utility of directed energy systems.

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Wind Diesel Florida Li-ion 316

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Rechargeable magnesium batteries are of great interest as potential “beyond Li-ion” systems for extended electric vehicle range. Because magnesium is divalent, it can displace double the charge per ion (i.e., Mg 2+ rather than Li + ). As an element, magnesium is more abundant than lithium, and more stable. Earlier post.)

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Batteries Battery Li-ion Energy Storage 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L kWh Li-ion battery pack. The Jetta is the first Volkswagen hybrid with a Li-ion pack (cells from Sanyo).

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Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Sale 296

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

In ten years’ time, Audi aims to offer all new models with mild hybrid technology, with the exception of the e-tron lineup. The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. Its emphasis is on lithium-ion battery systems, which are put together using a flexible, modular concept. With a capacity of 17.3

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150