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Genesis Recalls 90K Vehicles for Fire Risk

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A new recall has been issued for numerous models in the Genesis family of vehicles, stretching all the way back to 2015 when about half of the vehicles in this safety alert were still named the Hyundai Genesis. Image: Genesis] Become a TTAC insider.

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Linde pilot testing dry reforming process to generate syngas from CO2 and methane for production of fuels and chemicals

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The dry reforming process differs from steam reforming, which combines CH 4 and water (H 2 O) in the form of steam to produce the syngas. Producing the steam is energy-intensive; dry reforming requires far less water, and hence avoids the energy burden of steam production. Milanov, A., Schunk, S. Behrens, A. and Schödel, N.

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Proof-of-principle of cost-effective methane cracking technology for H2 production without CO2; 50% cleaner than SMR, comparable to electrolysis

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Researchers of the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies ( IASS ) in Potsdam and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have achieved the proof-of-principle for a innovative technique to extract hydrogen (H 2 ) from methane (CH 4 ) without the formation of CO 2 as a byproduct. The final design is a 1.2-meter-high

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GM emphasizes its safety testing for the Bi-fuel Impala

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GM says that it has tested the compressed natural gas (CNG) tank in the 2015 Bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala ( earlier post ) under normal and extreme conditions, exceeding both federal requirements and CNG industry guidelines. Some aftermarket CNG-conversion kit manufacturers conduct only a barrier test. Click to enlarge.

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Univ. of Calgary team develops new process for less-expensive electrocatalysts for electrolysis

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expects to have a commercial product in the current large-scale electrolyzer market in 2014, and a prototype electrolyzer—using their new catalysts—ready by 2015 for testing in a home. Sedach, Man Kit Jack Siu, Simon Trudel, and Curtis P. FireWater Fuel Corp. Smith, Mathieu S. Prévot, Randal D. Fagan, Zhipan Zhang, Pavel A.

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New MQB-based Volkswagen Arteon fastback debuts in Geneva; 1.5L TSI Evo with cylinder deactivation

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Based on the Sport Coupe Concept GTE plug-in hybrid shown in 2015 at the Geneva show ( earlier post ), the new Arteon will sit above the Passat in the Volkswagen line-up, and will replace the CC. Among other things, the cooling module ensures the water in the crankcase and the engine as a whole remains stationary during the warm-up phase.

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New BMW Brilliance engine plant with light metal foundry in China; high-voltage battery production to come

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For example machining work at the new plant uses a water recovery system similar to that at the BMW Group Plant Steyr (Austria), resulting in completely wastewater-free production. In 2015, local automotive production reached more than 287,000 units. The new BBA plant will supply BMW Brilliance’s Dadong and Tiexi automotive plants.

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