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Magna International is exhibiting at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, a first for the automotive supplier. Don Walker, co-CEO of Magna International. In March 2009, Magna Electronics, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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The concept and layout of the hydraulic hybrid system. A conventional internal-combustion engine combines with hydraulic units and an accompanying gas (e.g., However, it is much quicker to recharge and can use the extra energy provided by the internal-combustion engine more efficiently, Bosch says. Click to enlarge.

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As far back as 2016, Volkswagen unveiled a Tiguan PHEV concept, based on the second-generation Tiguan. The world première of the first generation Tiguan took place at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in 2007. Earlier post.). Design sketch of the new Tiguan. Later that year, the first Tiguan came to market.

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Toyota unveiled the fuel cell truck proof-of-concept in April as part of a feasibility study by the Port of Los Angeles, supporting the Port’s efforts to reduce harmful emissions.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The Hydrogen Sensor Laboratory was established by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) in 2008. The KPA concept for FCEV service bays. Photo Courtesy: KPA Services, LLC. Click to enlarge. Hydrogen sensors were one key element to this design.

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Concept illustration of a push boat powered by fuel cell system. The project objective is to demonstrate that fuel cells are a practical and deliverable propulsion solution for owners and builders of mid-sized vessels carrying more than 100 passengers or the equivalent freight volumes inland or coastally.

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Both systems were set up to support all DoD hydrogen vehicle testing, to include both hydrogen internal combustion and fuel cell vehicles. This project not only supports the Air Force’s goal of increasing its renewable energy usage, but also aligns with the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, launched originally in 2008.

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Comparison of Fuel Consumption, Fun to Drive and System Cost of the different powertrain concepts. Stage 1 of the Turbohybrid powertrain concept. Nevertheless, the most essential fuel economy aspect of the Turbohybrid concept is the possibility of a high level of downsizing and downspeeding. Click to enlarge. Fischer et al.

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Toyota launched the Eco Forest, an afforestation project, at the Toyota Ban Pho Plant in 2008. The Eco Forest project within Toyota Ban Pho plant began in 2008 and serves as an integral part for Ban Pho to be selected as one of the five “Sustainable Plants” from among Toyota’s global network.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

The hydraulic components (motor and pump) recover and store the energy generated by the internal combustion engine and by braking and deceleration (kinetic energy); kinetic energy from braking that would otherwise be lost as heat is converted into hydraulic energy and stored in a pressure accumulator.

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However, a study performed for DOE by Advanced Resources International estimates that carbon dioxide miscible flooding alone, if applied to all amenable reservoirs, could increase domestic oil production by 3 to 4 million barrels per day. Concept papers must be submitted by 25 January 2019. of total US production in 2008 (0.8

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Volvo Car Corporation, Ericsson, the utility company Göteborg Energi and the Viktoria Institute are collaborating in the research project ELVIIS (Electric Vehicle Intelligent Infra Structure) to develop a concept for using intelligent infrastructure for the smart on-board charging of plug-in vehicles. Göteborg Energi.

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Showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in January in Las Vegas ( earlier post ), the FCV Concept, which presages the introduction of the series-production vehicle, made its European debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The company is considering using the Toyota FCV Concept packaging.

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AUGUST 15, 2016

There have been a number of concepts proposed to enable such VCR systems. In 2008, a team from Renault and Nissan published a study on the application of the use of this VCR technology for HCCI combustion in a diesel engine.). It is a revolutionary next-step in optimizing the efficiency of the internal combustion engine.

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The BMW Group has been analyzing battery cells since 2008, allowing it to draw on many years of experience and, as a result, extensive expertise in the field. In an effort to further increase recycling rates, the company is constantly trialing recycling concepts for new vehicle components in its recycling and dismantling centre.

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For his discoveries, Rao received the 2023 International Prize in Statistics. Two years later, he published a paper in the Bulletin of the Calcutta Mathematical Society , demonstrating two fundamental statistical concepts still heavily used in the field today. He retired in 2008.

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Introduced as a concept car in 1989 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Dodge Viper was designed and engineered to test public reaction to the concept of a back-to-basics, high-performance, limited production sports car. In 2008, Dodge introduced the fourth-generation Dodge Viper SRT10.

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Compression ignition makes possible a super lean burn that improves engine efficiency up to 20–30% over the current SKYACTIV-G, and from 35–45% over Mazda’s 2008 gasoline engine of the same displacement. Earlier post.). SKYACTIV-X even equals or exceeds the latest SKYACTIV-D diesel engine in fuel efficiency. Yamasaki, Y., Umahashi, S.,

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In 2008, MINI was a trailblazer for electromobility in the BMW Group. The brand’s small-car models and a crossover model in the compact segment will be available to choose from with conventional internal combustion engines. New MINI models in the crossover and premium compact segment.

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A 2008 paper by a team at the University of Michigan. Jonathan Dunlap, an automotive lighting engineer and product marketing manager with OSRAM, says that in internal testing with a Nissan LEAF, the company has found that use of an LED exterior lighting system provides an extra 9 km of range at night (4-5% range extension).

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The refreshed 2012 Mazda3, making its debut at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow, will offer the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission ( earlier post ) when it is launched later this fall. 2012 Mazda3. Click to enlarge.

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EcoMotors International, a Khosla-funded startup working to commercialize a diesel opoc (opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder) engine ( earlier post ), has named auto industry veteran Donald Runkle as its new CEO. EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof.

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Hyundai Motor Company will showcase the i30 blue—its first application of stop-start technology on a Hyundai production car—at this year’s Salon International de L’Automobile in Geneva on 3 March. Earlier post.) liter GDi turbocharged engine. liter GDi turbocharged engine. The i30 blue features Bosch’s Idle Stop and Go technology.

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Fast forward to 2008 and Wallace started taking advantage of the internet’s ability to reach vast amounts of people simultaneously. In the EV world, there is a concept called “well to wheel emissions,” which considers fossil fuel emissions during the charging process depending on the electricity generation itself.

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ABB introduced ABB Dynafin, a new propulsion system concept breaking new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, the innovative concept is the result of more than a decade of research, development, and testing. ABB estimates the first prototype to be available in 2025.

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correction for the leap year 2008), global emissions have. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2012 as a group, partly thanks to large emission reductions from economies in transition in the early nineties and more recent reductions due to the 2008-2009 recession, according to the report. Global CO 2. Source: JRC.

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The DOE Hydrogen Program conducted a technical assessment of cryo-compressed hydrogen storage for vehicular applications during 2006-2008. BMW worked with LLNL in the development of a prrof-of-concept and in the review of the technology. Aceves, Francisco Espinosa-Loza, Elias Ledesma-Orozco, Timothy O. Ross, Andrew H. 2009.11.069.

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Canada-based international auto supplier and contract assembler Magna International, now with a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of Opel from General Motors ( earlier post ), sees vehicle electrification as one of its key strategic initiatives. We have come a long way in a year’s time. Siegfried Wolf. Earlier post.)

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Ramo served as a presidential chair and professor of electrical engineering at USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering from 2008 until he died in 2016. while also working full-time at Rockwell International ’s space division in Downey, Calif., Madni says the award is “the crowning achievement” of his career as a systems engineer.

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a more efficient internal combustion engine. Between 2008 and 2011, a period when Scuderi Group sold more than $75 million in securities despite not obtaining any revenue, Mr. Scuderi authorized more than $3.2 Scuderi Group sold securities pursuant to these PPMs from 2008 to 2012, raising approximately $75 million.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

At the Milan International Cycle and Motorbike Show, the company unveiled a three-wheel drive hybrid scooter concept known as the Hybrid3 Evolution. The Hybrid3 Evolution is a high powered version of the Hybrid3 Compressor that was originally unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

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At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N. The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. This artist’s conception, which is not based on any specific design for a cargo ship, is intended to show the approximate scale of such a vessel.

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At the 214 th meeting of the Electrochemical Society (ECS) in October 2008, for example, researchers from Idemitsu presented a paper showing the use of the lithium sulfide electrolyte with lithium anodes. Saito (2008) All-solid-state lithium batteries with sulfide-based solid electrolytes and lithium negative electrodes. Resources.

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developed the concept and many of the technologies respectively at Open University and Cranfield University which are part of the Milton Keynes science base. The Axon 8080 gasoline city car was released at the 2008 Eden Car Show. The first cars will be on sale in 2011 with full production in 2012. Axon Automotive Ltd. Earlier post.).

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Toyota has become a new international auto partner for the Germany-based Clean Energy Partnership (CEP). In addition to the FCHV-adv, the presentation includes the FT-EV II concept ( earlier post ), the precursor of a production small commuter EV model that Toyota plans to market in the USA in 2012. Click to enlarge.

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Unlike traditional carsharing programs or car rental companies, car2go is a free-floating concept. It will be integrated into the Joint Venture between car2go and Europcar International named car2go Europe GmbH after the official foundation of the company. Vehicles will not be parked at fixed stations.

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The prior longest-duration field test of methane hydrate extraction via depressurization was six days (Japan-Canada 2007/2008 Mallik well testing program). The ongoing, proof-of-concept test commenced on 15 February 2012, and concluded on 10 April. Such an effort would again require engaging private sector and international partners.

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