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Allison Transmission announces global availability of 9-speed transmission, expanded electrification portfolio at IAA CV

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Allison first announced the 9-speed model in 2017 at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. Backwards compatible to fourth-generation electronic controls, which were first produced in 2005, the new connected capabilities will provide insight into over 170 different transmission conditions.

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Bluejay Mining in JV with Gates-backed KoBold Metals for EV-critical minerals in Greenland; developing Disko

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KoBold was recognized in 2021 as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and as one of the 100 most promising private artificial intelligence companies in the world by CB Insights—and the only one within the mining industry. million sole-funded by 31 December 2022. The acquisition price was £500,000. Source: Bluejay.

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PEM fuel cell X-ray CT study details effects of temperature and moisture on performance

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Specifically, the researchers used synchrotron-based micro X‐ray computed tomography (CT) to visualize and to quantify the water distribution within gas diffusion layers subject to a thermal gradient. This type of flow, which is due to the evaporation and condensation of water, is known as phase-change-induced (PCI) flow.

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Video Friday: Tensegrity Wheels

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The study not only proposes a solution for neural locomotion control but also enables insights into the neural equipment of the biological template. This video from November 24, 2017 was taken as Charlie remotely operated a prototype robot in his unoccupied Atlanta home from rural Tennessee to take care of his family’s cat.

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GM provides a few more details on SURUS fuel cell four-wheel steer concept truck

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Now, GM has provided a few additional insights into the construction of and role for SURUS. Benefits include quiet and odor-free operation, off-road mobility, field configuration, instantaneous high torque, exportable power generation, water generation and quick refueling times. Earlier post.)

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GODI India gets LFP BIS Certification for indigenous Li-ion cells – ET Auto

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This certification, confirming to IS 16046 Part-2:2018 / IEC 62133-2:2017 standards, is a testament to GODI’s commitment to innovation in the realm of advanced energy storage devices for electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy storage system (ESS) applications, the company said.

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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. Christian Bruch, Member of the Executive Board of Linde AG.

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