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Multinationals Bosch, Nissan, and Volkswagen Believe in the Electrification of Cars Using Ethanol-Based Fuel Cells
Have you ever imagined stopping a car, refueling with ethanol, extracting hydrogen, powering the fuel cell, and driving the car electrically? Well, major multinationals Bosch, Nissan, and Volkswagen believe in the electrification of cars using ethanol, and they are seeking partnerships with major institutions like USP and UNICAMP, in addition to collaborating with ethanol producers to make this dream a reality!
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Check Out the Video Below and Understand How This Is Possible!
Brazil is the largest global producer of ethanol, and we have the biofuel available at all gas stations across the country. Therefore, it would suffice to stop the car at the fuel station, refuel with ethanol, extract the hydrogen, power the fuel cell, and drive the car electrically! This energy is indeed clean.
In Brazil, we also have another advantage because most of our electricity, at the outlet, comes from hydroelectric plants. These plants emit some carbon dioxide, but it is very little compared to emissions from a diesel or coal thermal plant or any other fossil fuel.
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Bosch, Nissan, and Volkswagen Believe in the Electrification of Cars Using Ethanol
Nissan, the Japanese manufacturer, has a partnership with USP and IPEM to develop the reformer, the magic little device that extracts hydrogen from ethanol.
The giant multinational Bosch is a company that believes in the electrification of cars using ethanol. This will be possible thanks to the development of ethanol-based fuel cells, which is also being developed by Nissan in partnership with USP and IPEM to create the reformer, the magic little device that extracts hydrogen from ethanol. Meanwhile, Volkswagen has an agreement with Unicamp and the Centro Técnico Canavieiro de Piracicaba, which develops alcohol, ethanol.
With this technology, a chemical reaction happening within the vehicle’s engine extracts hydrogen from ethanol and generates electricity capable of powering it with autonomy and without generating pollutant emissions.
“This is a great opportunity that Brazil and the ethanol industry have to generate energy with hydrogen cells, both for stationary applications and urban mobility. By 2050, we know we will have mobility free from carbon dioxide (CO2), and Brazil made the right decision in promoting ethanol, as it is a biofuel that also boosts the local economy and creates jobs for the country,” said the president of Bosch in Latin America, Besaliel Botelho.
According to the president of Sindalcool-PB, the event achieved its goals. “The meeting accomplished the objective of starting an even more positive agenda. We emphasized during this meeting the development of Flex technology by the automotive industry and recorded the economic growth generated by this technology. Brazil produced just over 200 million tons of sugarcane in 2003, and today the volume of sugarcane reaches over 600 million. Now, over 32 billion liters of ethanol are produced. Many cities have grown due to the development brought about by the production of ethanol and sugar with Flex vehicles. Pollution has been reduced in large cities, many lives have been saved by the use of ethanol. The country had lower petroleum derivatives imports, greater tax revenues, and the number of jobs has doubled,” said Edmundo.
According to the executive, a new “leap of prosperity” is coming. “Today, we are facing a new leap of prosperity with ethanol. Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, is contained in ethanol, energy-intensive, and can be produced advantageously; the biomass from sugarcane and corn is renewable. The hydrogen from ethanol is safe and has zero emissions. Brazil is the only country with a national ethanol refueling network. These factors are decisive for the electrification of cars and trucks without the burdens of batteries that cost five times more to recycle and still use dirty energy,” noted Barbosa.
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Ford Breaks the Rules of Electric Cars! Mustang Mach-E Earns Respect Worldwide and Charges Over 80% at Maximum Power
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is gaining respect worldwide for its many qualities. Ford’s electric SUV improves daily thanks to constant remote updates that enhance some of its attributes. From now on, the charging limit is at a higher level, allowing for faster recharging times. More than 80% of the charge can now be done at maximum power, slightly more than currently allowed.
This was not the only significant update for Ford’s increasingly popular electric vehicle. In addition to this higher charging speed, there is optimized and extended electric range. Thanks to resource optimization and better management of various equipment, the Mustang Mach-E will be able to extend its electric autonomy, which is already one of the best on the market. Check the full article here.
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