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Geographers provide new insight into commuter megaregions of the US

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Geographers from Dartmouth College and the University of Sheffield have provided new insight into the economic geography of commuter megaregions in the US by using an empirical approach that combines visual interpretation with statistical analysis. A commuter flow-based regionalization of the United States. Nelson et al. Click to enlarge. …

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BMW provides some insight into Dingolfing eDrive competence center; motors, battery packs and more

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During its Innovation Days 2016 event in Munich, the BMW Group provided some insight into its Dingolfing competence center for the manufacture of electric drive systems (eDrive). if its competency standards here are similar to those in the field of internal combustion engines.

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Nissan unveils IMQ concept with next-gen e-Power system

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Nissan unveiled the all-new IMQ concept vehicle at the Geneva International Motor Show. e-POWER, introduced in 2016 in the Note, is a non-plug-in series-hybrid drive system. This leads to superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared with a traditional internal combustion engine.

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J.D. Power sees hybrid and EV share below 10% of US market through 2016 despite rising fuel prices

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By the end of 2016, J.D. Power also sees hybrid and electric vehicle share of the US market to remain below 10% through 2016. These consumers are far more likely to switch into a more fuel-efficient vehicle powered by a traditional internal combustion engine than an alternative powertrain vehicle. Battery electric vehicles: 26%.

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Venturi Formula E racer features electric drive from ZF

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ZF and Venturi teamed up in a technology partnership for the FIA Formula E in 2016. At the same time, the know-how gained and tried out in motor racing provides insights that go directly into volume production development. Insights for volume production development. 250 kW electric drive system.

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Aerial methane survey finds a fraction of point sources responsible for more than a third of California’s methane emissions

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From August 2016 to October 2018, NASA, through a contract with the two state agencies, flew remote sensing equipment over selected portions of the state. Researchers believe that statewide, these relatively few super emitters are responsible for about a third of California’s total methane emissions.

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Former CEO of GM China Group Phil Murtaugh joins Pinnacle Engines board; first engines launch in Asia this year

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With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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