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BP selects Technip for the Thunder Horse South Expansion project in the ultra-deep Gulf of Mexico

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awarded Technip a lump sum project for the design, engineering, fabrication, installation and pre-commissioning of the new production pipeline systems on the south side of the Thunder Horse production drilling quarters unit. The project scope covers: Project management and engineering. BP Exploration & Production Inc.

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BorgWarner delivers advanced technologies for new GM 8-speed transmission; stop-start

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To enable the transmission’s stop/start functionality, BorgWarner’s Eco-Launch hydraulic accumulator and solenoid valve provide rapid, quiet and smooth engagements during engine restarts. Stop/start systems increase fuel economy by turning the engine off when the vehicle stops.

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UI, ExxonMobil study finds where bioenergy crops would grow best while minimizing detrimental effects on aquatic ecosystems

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A team from the University of Illinois, Urbana and ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) has identified regions in the United States where bioenergy crops would grow best while minimizing effects on water quantity and quality. Their paper is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. Click to enlarge.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Southern Company: Mississippi Power. To encourage more EV-Ready development in cities and states across the country, an EV-Ready building code measure has been introduced to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 189.1, Eugene Water & Electric Board. PNM Resources. TECO Energy.

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Nikola Motor unveils prototype Class 8 fuel cell range-extended electric truck, plans for H2 fueling network

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The 800V chiller provides cold water to cool the batteries and, like many parts on the truck, was custom built. The specs of the Nikola One have changed since first announced in May 2016. Our battery engineers have made major advances in storage and cooling. Nikola Battery Storage System. Chiller and Air Tanks. Fuel cell stack.

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