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Audi opens power-to-gas facility in Werlte/Emsland; e-gas from water, green electricity and CO2

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Audi has opened its e-gas plant in Werlte, making it the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers. In parallel with the e-gas plant in Werlte, Audi also operates a research facility in Hobbs, New Mexico, USA, for the production of e-ethanol and e-diesel in collaboration with Joule. Earlier post.).

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Quadrant CMS plastics/metal hybrid technology saves weight in airbag assemblies with integrated lead frames

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QCMS ships parts from Tielt to locations in Europe, USA, Brazil and India for integration into complete airbag assemblies. The success of the design has led to Ford introducing it on four other vehicle models.

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DOE awards $25M to improve natural gas operations

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DNV GL USA, Inc aims to develop a new, corrosive-resistant, multi-layered coating (metallic and polymeric) used to repair and protect natural gas pipeline repair welds, to reduce natural gas emissions caused by corrosion. The automobile industry deploys low-cost MPE sensors today to measure tailpipe emissions.

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Green Cars News - Untitled Article

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There are a vast number of upstart car companies emerging on the West Coast of the USA at the moment, but Coda Automotive is determined to establish itself as more than just one of the pack. The electric saloon car from Coda meanwhile, is also stepping forward.

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3M Forms Strategic Relationship with Amperex Technologies for NMC Li-Ion Cathode Materials

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They have improved thermal stability and up to six times less cobalt for reduced price volatility when compared to the industry standard lithium cobalt oxide. million (total DOE/industry cost share: $ 2.28 Patents on the 3M composition have been issued in China, Taiwan and USA. Earlier post.)

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Electric Vehicles to Orchestrate the Soundscape of the Future

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Now I believe the entire automobile industry is in such a phase because the recent influx of electric vehicles into our roads is making our roads quieter a lot quieter than we anticipated. In the USA, they are required until 31 km/h. For me, the noise of the moving vehicle was the primary sign that I am moving.

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Coda Automotive takes another step forward

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There are a vast number of upstart car companies emerging on the West Coast of the USA at the moment, but Coda Automotive is determined to establish itself as more than just one of the pack. The electric saloon car from Coda meanwhile, is also stepping forward.