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LeMond Carbon obtains independent verification of its carbon fiber rapid oxidation technology

Green Car Congress

For the audit of LeMond’s technology, BV measured total oxidation times of sub-15 and sub-20 minutes over two separate production campaigns of 24K standard modulus (SM) carbon fiber, achieving fiber tow properties in excess of 270 GPa tensile modulus and 3,500 MPa tensile strength. This is a significant milestone for our company.

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This Robotic Pack Mule Can Carry Your Gear (and You)

Cars That Think

If you go back far enough, a bunch of the initial funding for quadrupedal robots that enabled the commercial platforms that are available today was tied into the idea of robotic pack animals. This results in a robot with more payload capabilities and a lower cost of transport.”

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years.

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The 4 Types of Electric Vehicles and How to Charge Them

EV Connect

The cost of BEVs can range from $30,000 - $100,000. Take a look at the graph below to see the battery size and driving range for some battery electric vehicles available today. The cost of HEVs are competitive with traditional vehicles but cost less than a BEV and PHEV–with the more affordable hybrids costing less than $25,000.

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CAP-XX introduces supercap modules to support batteries in stop-start applications

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The company says that the cost of a 14V, 6-cell supercapacitor module for stop-start would be around US$60. The downside is the increased number of starts over a Stop-Start vehicle’s life—potentially more than 100 per day—which means a standard car battery may last less than 18 months, the company notes. Source: CAP-XX.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. It also proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.

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Novozymes On Track With New Enzymes For Cellulosic Ethanol

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This new enzyme family is the highest performing and most cost-effective enzyme solution available today, according to the company. The cost of cellulosic ethanol production will go down as we and our partners go up the learning curve. —Peder Holk Nielsen.