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KIT studying production of MEAs for heavy-duty fuel cell vehicle systems

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The EU plans to extend its climate goal of reducing CO 2 emission of new vehicles by 37.5% In 2019, 409,801 commercial vehicles were registered in Germany, of these, 38,620 semitrailer trucks. The PEM is placed under a type of bell jar to maintain the right climate and is then subjected to further processing. Figure: wbk, KIT).

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Rolls-Royce launches mtu hydrogen solutions for power generation

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Rolls-Royce is further developing its mtu gas engine portfolio for power generation and cogeneration to run on hydrogen as a fuel and thus enable a climate-neutral energy supply. Already today, gensets powered by mtu Series 500 and Series 4000 gas engines can be operated with a gas blending of 10% hydrogen.

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BrineMine Project at KIT: responsible extraction of energy, raw materials, and drinking water from geothermal wells

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With a novel type of plant, it is not only possible to generate electricity in a climate-friendly way, but also to extract drinking water and even mineral resources at the same time. —Professor Thomas Kohl from KIT’s Institute of Applied Geosciences (AGW).

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EIB awards €17M to QEV to advance zero emissions transport in developing countries

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QEV is a Spanish technology and engineering company that develops and manufactures electric drive components for Formula-E race cars, and electric drivetrain assemblies (‘e-kits’) for minibuses. The EIB funding will not only contribute to sustainable public mobility and tackling climate change, but will also support new jobs.

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Volvo Penta starts production of E-driveline for world’s first serial electric fire truck

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We announced our emob partnership with Rosenbauer in 2019, and we have gone from concept to start of production in record time. This is one way Volvo Penta has optimized the design and adapted the complete electric driveline system for a specific vehicle, considering the exact application, usage, climate, and environment it will operate in.

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This Startup Builds USVs That Collect Data About Oceans

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“Our planet’s oceans are full of information that can help us protect at-risk marine life, allow ships to select more fuel-efficient routes, crack down on illegal fishing, better understand the impacts of climate change, and more,” Angus says. The IEEE member also belongs to the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society. Canada, in 2018.

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Feature: Tailgating With an EV

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One thing that makes Tesla ideal for both glamping and tailgating is the “Camp Mode,” the brand released in 2019. This feature allows you to keep climate controls on, managing temperature and airflow, in addition to charging your devices and even playing music. Opt for a Tesla in Camp Mode. This doesn’t have to kill the vibe, though!

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