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MARCH 11, 2014

Toyota Motor continues to lay the foundation for the introduction of its production fuel cell hybrid vehicle in 2015; the company began work on fuel cell technology in 1992. For a full-scale market launch in 2015, the cost of the fuel cell system will be 95% lower than that of the 2008 Toyota FCHV-adv, Tanaka said. (A

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AUGUST 22, 2017

Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. Job growth between 2006 and 2015 in California outpaced rates experienced prior to 2006, and outpaced total US employment gains by 27%. in emissions from on-road vehicles. —Adam Fowler.

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DECEMBER 23, 2015

Innovators at Ford submitted nearly 6,000 new inventions for patent consideration in 2015—an increase of 36% from 2014—with many related to autonomous and connected vehicles, wearable devices, eBikes, navigation, ride-sharing platforms and other technologies.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Combining Bollinger’s vehicles with our existing class 1 and class 2 EV cargo van programs gives us the chance to dominate the entire class 1-6 commercial light and medium duty truck segments. Launched in 2015, Bollinger Motors is an American automobile designer and manufacturer of electric sport utility and medium-duty vehicle lines.

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JANUARY 9, 2018

Eni’s proprietary Eni Slurry Technology (EST) is able to convert refining residues entirely into high-quality light products, eliminating both liquid and solid refining residues with significant environmental benefits. EST is based on the hydro-conversion of heavy loads using a nano-dispersed catalyser (slurry).

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DECEMBER 22, 2013

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certificate for the HondaJet ( earlier post ) and also has certified Honda Aircraft Company’s customer service facility as a Part 145 repair station—two significant milestones in the development of the advanced light jet.

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JULY 12, 2023

Ricardo is working in collaboration with Achates Power to develop the next generation of opposed-piston (OP) gasoline compression ignition (GCI) engines for light duty vehicles in a multi-phased project (BERYL), funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 19, 2016

Chevrolet offers the 2015 Impala full-size sedan as an all-new bi-fuel model—the only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that can run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. The CNG tank has pressure relief devices that are designed to release pressure if the CNG tank is overheated or over-pressurized.

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JANUARY 3, 2012

As part of its development strategy in high-growth countries, and particularly China, Valeo has acquired an 80% shareholding in the company Ruby (a lighting specialist) from Chery Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Chery Automobile. Chery Technology will retain a 20% stake in the company. — Valeo CEO Jacques Aschenbroich.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Efficiency considerations prompted the BMW Group to continue development work in this area from 2015 with the BMW 5 Series GT Hydrogen Cell based on fuel cell technology. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique.

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APRIL 14, 2014

2015 Jetta. Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA.

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JUNE 26, 2011

(JR West), plans to have a practical version of its hybrid train ready for operation as early as 2015 on its routes in the Sanin and Hokuriku regions. These batteries are used to power the lights and climate control systems and other equipment on the trains, helping to improve fuel consumption by around 13%.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

2015 Ford Focus. Ford revealed the redesigned 2015 Ford Focus at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. In addition to the many advancements in exterior styling, interior design, powertrain and technology, the new Focus will also benefit from suspension and chassis upgrades.

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JUNE 16, 2021

Klett and Perander (2015). The study comprises two distinct work packages: Preliminary engineering and design study conducted to understand the construction and operational requirements of a potential demonstration project at the Yarwun alumina refinery. eds) Light Metals 2015. —ARENA CEO Darren Miller. Perander L.

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MAY 16, 2013

Saft has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for delivery of e6T Li-ion battery systems for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program. Lockheed Martin represents one of the three competing development teams.

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JUNE 18, 2016

NASA will test new propulsion technology using an experimental airplane now designated the X-57 and nicknamed “Maxwell.” The X-57 features 14 electric motors turning propellers, all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing. NASA researchers ultimately envision a nine-passenger aircraft with a 500 kW power system in 2019.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements through 2016, and 2015 California Air Resources Board (ARB) standards, including on-board diagnostics. The new ISV 5.0

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JUNE 12, 2014

2015 Mirage ES. The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 The 2015 Mirage is priced with a low starting MSRP of $12,995. These aero enhancements help the 2015 Mirage achieve a very low coefficient of drag of 0.28.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

In September 2015, Schaeffler showcased its new P2 (parallel, two-clutch) high-voltage hybrid module at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, and announced that the new module will be put into volume production for the first time at the start of 2017.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

The four-cylinder TDI engine with the internal designation EA 288 made its debut in 2012. In 2015, the emissions scandal erupted over the use of defeat devices in Volkswagen engines for MY 2009 through 2015. With its close proximity to the engine, it already lights off shortly after a cold start.

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MARCH 23, 2015

In the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in the Le Mans 24 Hours as the season’s pinnacle event, Audi will compete with a thoroughly revised R18 e-tron quattro diesel hybrid racer in the 4-megajoule class. 2015 R18 e-tron quattro. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 14, 2015

According to the latest annual life-cycle study from the Automotive Science Group ( ASG ), the all-new lightweight aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 leads the full-size light-duty truck competition in all environmental and economic performance areas; accordingly, ASG selected the F-150 as its Best Full-size Truck of 2015.

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AUGUST 17, 2016

The US Department of Energy will invest $16 million over the next four years to accelerate the design of new materials through use of supercomputers. The research teams include experts from universities and other national labs. The Berkeley Lab team will be led by Steven G.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Lexus will next year launch the “Lexus Safety System +” package, a newly-developed set of active safety technologies designed to help prevent or mitigate collisions across a wide range of vehicle speeds. Automatic High Beam (AHB). AHB helps ensure excellent forward visibility during nighttime driving. Radar Cruise Control.

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JULY 23, 2014

Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, The 2015 Impala is available for sale now. 2014 ECOTEC 2.5L I-4 iVLC DI (LKW) with stop/start. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

In a notice to be published in the Federal Register , the agency said that it intends to take action on the 2014 standards rule in 2015 prior to or in conjunction with action on the 2015 standards rule. The RFS must be allowed to be the market forcing mechanism it was designed to be.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

In a paper published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society , they report that chalcogels containing FeMoS inorganic clusters are capable of photochemically reducing N 2 to NH 3 under white light irradiation, in aqueous media, under ambient pressure and room temperature. The researchers thought they might be able to tap that energy.

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OCTOBER 31, 2010

Hybrid electric locomotive sales will have an increasing presence in global rail markets between 2015 and 2020, according to a new report from Pike Research. Several Green Goats are still being used for light duty service, Pike notes, but the vehicles have not been available since 2007. between 2015 and 2020).

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APRIL 6, 2016

in August and September 2015—the highest share in more than a decade, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Therefore, turbocharged engines typically require more design and operational features to prevent engine knock than naturally aspirated engines.

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JULY 15, 2022

RN22e offers racetrack-ready performance by refining and optimizing Hyundai’s market-leading E-GMP and packaging it in an IONIQ 6-based streamliner design. By adapting IONIQ 6’s streamliner design, RN22e will leverage the new EV’s aerodynamic features. In addition, Parametric Pixel lighting provides a futuristic flourish.

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APRIL 9, 2014

2015 Focus four-door sedan. The redesigned Ford Focus offers a bolder exterior design, an improved interior, a range of advanced driver assistance technologies and the additional powertrain option of Ford’s 1.0-liter 2015 Ford Focus Electric. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) ( Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its FY 2015 Phase I Release 2 Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-FOA-0001227 ) for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries.

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JANUARY 17, 2021

(TPI), a TDK Group Company and leader in inertial navigation software, and Uhnder, a leader in digital radar technology have partnered to develop a localization reference design with world-class accuracy and performance with Uhnder’s software-defined digital radar sensor and TPI’s AUTO positioning software.

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MARCH 26, 2015

—Michael Ruth, Director/Technical Project Leader, Advanced Light-Duty. While not visible from outward appearances, the engine is a through-bolt design with a structural cradle above the oil pan and another above the cylinder head, “sandwiching” the block and head and enabling very high cylinder pressure capabilities. Cummins Inc.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Launched in 2015, N brand’s vision and commitment for sustainable performance is demonstrated in the hydrogen-powered N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo. N Vision 74 pays homage to the Hyundai Pony Coupe concept from 1974, developed by legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

A team led by researchers from the National Research Council Canada has investigated the effect of the use of a gasoline particulate filter on the size and morphology of PM emitted from a light-duty gasoline-direct-injection (GDI) vehicle over the FTP-75 and US06 transient drive cycles. Earlier post.) —Saffaripour et al. 5b02185.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Gogoro , the global leader in battery-swapping for light electric vehicles like scooters and motorcycles, just can’t seem to slow down. Oh, and not just for light electric vehicles anymore. Gogoro’s innovative business ecosystem is designed to create broader business partnerships and business models that were not previously possible.

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