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SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

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Southwest Research Institute engineers have developed the next generation of clean diesel engine technology to reduce hazardous nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and carbon dioxide emissions while minimizing fuel consumption. SwRI developed the technology for the California Air Resources Board (CARB). g/hp-hr NO x emissions).

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CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends

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A study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University suggests that BEVs could constitute the majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030, given widespread BEV availability and technology trends. Technology has progressed rapidly in the field of EVs. —Forsythe et al. Forsythe et al. Resources Connor R.

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GM to invest $1B+ in Flint sites for next-gen heavy-duty truck engines

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General Motors plans to invest more than $1 billion in two of its Flint, Michigan, manufacturing sites—Flint Assembly and Flint Metal Center—to prepare those plants for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) heavy-duty trucks. billion since 2013. GM has announced more than $1.7

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An Engineer Who Keeps Meta’s AI infrastructure Humming

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As a data-center network engineer with Meta’s network infrastructure team, Susana Contrera is playing a leading role in this unprecedented technology rollout. We are sitting right at the forefront of the technology,” Contrera says. Her job is about “bringing designs to life,” she says.

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Peterbilt extends natural gas engine lineup with Cummins Westport 2013 ISX12 G

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Peterbilt Motors Company announced the availability of the new 2013 Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine. Based on the Cummins ISX12 diesel engine, the ISX12 G is both Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) certified.

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Tata and Westport introduce new 5L engine with GEMDi dual-fuel technology, new 3.8L SI gas engine

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Tata 5L engine with GEMdi. unveiled its newest proprietary dual-fuel technology: Westport gas enhanced methane diesel (Westport GEMDi), applied to Tata Motors’ new 5-liter dual-fuel methane-diesel engine. Higher fuel substitution ratios are possible through improved engine design and control. Click to enlarge.

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The Engineer Behind Samsung’s Speech Recognition Software

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The most rewarding part of my career is helping to develop technologies that my friends and family members use and enjoy,” Kim says. Bringing Google Home to market When Amazon announced in 2014 it was developing smart speakers with AI assistive technology, a gadget now known as Echo , Google decided to develop its own version.

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