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Niobium for battery anodes
2022-05-11
Increased cell capacity and rapid recharging in thermal extremes are potential benefits of electrode chemistries fortified by the humble element Nb.
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OXIS Energy and Bye Aerospace partner to develop advanced lithium sulfur battery cells for aviation
2019-08-01
Bye Aerospace is looking at OXIS Energy Ltd.’s lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery cell technology to power its future aircraft and air-taxi or “urban air mobility” (UAM) designs. The companies are launching the initial phase of an advanced, high-voltage, lightweight Li-S battery pack development program for aerospace applications.
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Pratt & Whitney develops digitally curated maintenance solutions for general aviation
2019-07-22
The “Know My PT6” app is a digital gateway to maintenance recommendations and to the services and facilities that P&W offers through its global customer service network for engine maintainers, owners, operators and pilots. It is designed to help PT6 customers and operators optimize the performance and availability of their PT6-powered aircraft.
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DENSO boosts its Mobility-as-a-Service and connected technologies with new Seattle R&D lab
2019-07-16
The Seattle Innovation Lab supports DENSO's recent expansion into software-based solutions to complement its hardware expertise, bolsters its North American R&D strategy, and helps actualize its long-term plan aimed at creating new value for future mobility.
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Nissan and EVgo partner to build 200 new EV fast chargers in the U.S.
2019-08-08
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and EVgo Services LLC. are placing 200 direct current fast chargers (DCFC) across the United States to increase the number of available charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). The fast chargers are capable of delivering 100 kilowatts of power and have both CHAdeMO and CCS connectors to facilitate a wider variety of EVs.
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Electrify America wants an emoji for electric vehicles
2019-07-19
With about 230 new emoji characters added to major communication platforms in 2019, Electrify America wants to make sure EVs and the company’s ultra-fast charging stations are represented in the modern visual vernacular.
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Elektrobit lends software to Baidu’s Apollo autonomous driving project
2019-08-13
Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (EB) will provide automotive infrastructure software for Baidu, Inc.’s Apollo Computing Unit (ACU). Baidu, China’s leading Chinese language Internet search provider, is developing the ACU under its Apollo Enterprise business as an advanced, mass production in-vehicle computing platform for autonomous driving.
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Lucid Motors Airs on the side of innovation
2022-05-06
Lucid Motors’ home-grown technologies are setting the pace in electrification. Top engineers tell how and why they’re building a benchmark.
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WAVE inductive charging purpose built for large EVs
2022-05-04
WAVE inductive charging purpose built for large EVs
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Collins Aerospace provides avionics for C-130H modernization program
2019-09-03
The Lockheed C-130H Hercules fleet operated by the Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve is getting new Collins Aerospace Systems avionics that will help extend the life of the legacy aircraft by 20 years.
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GM heat pump system boosts EV range reduces charge times
2022-04-26
Every vehicle powered by Ultium batteries incorporates efficiency-enhancing energy recovery system based on heat-pump technology covered by 11 patents.
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Lexus RZ 450e’s steer-by-wire shines, but sub-par range does not
2023-03-13
Lexus’ first BEV arrives with innovative touches, two-motor propulsion, and less-than-spectacular range.
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McKinsey report optimistic about EV battery chain decarbonization
2023-04-06
Altering manufacturing processes and using a much higher percentage of low emission energy can help the battery industry get greener rapidly, according to a new McKinsey & Co. report.
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3D graphene boosts new batteries beyond lithium ion
2021-10-21
3D graphene boosts new batteries beyond lithium ion
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Toyota details significant battery investment plan
2021-09-08
Toyota details significant battery investment plan Masahiko Maeda
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BYDs Blade runner
2021-10-06
BYDs Blade runner
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SAE course delivers an introduction to the latest aviation cybersecurity essentials
2019-06-11
SAE International’s two-day course, DO-326A and ED-202A: An Introduction to the New and Mandatory Aviation Cyber-Security Essentials, introduces attendees to industry best practices for real-world aviation cybersecurity risk assessment, development, assurance.
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Boeing’s next ecoDemonstrator test bed will be a 777
2019-07-03
The Boeing Company is kicking off a new round of flight-testing to research approximately 50 technology projects related to safety, environmental sustainability, and passenger experience. More than a dozen partners are participating in the 2019 program.
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Sensuron enables real-time structural health monitoring onboard NASA’s X-56 UAV
2019-04-04
In contrast to the stiff, rigid wings found on most commercial aircraft, flexible wing technology is considered essential to next generation, fuel efficient aircraft. However, flexible wings are susceptible to “flutter,” or highly destructive aeroelastic instability. To better understand and mitigate flutter, engineers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) equipped the X-56 with fiber optic sensing (FOS) technology.
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Mettis Aerospace to serve as testbed for world’s first Wi-Fi 6-enabled smart factory technologies
2019-04-17
As part of its ongoing Wi-Fi 6 program, the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) – an industry association focused on next generation Wi-Fi services and interoperability – is starting the world’s first Wi-Fi 6 Industrial Enterprise and Internet of Things (IoT) trial at Mettis Aerospace Limited’s (Mettis Aerospace’s) 27-acre West Midlands facility.
