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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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Grid access and capacity issues, as well as the infeasibility of on-site solar and wind, is a barrier for EV charging in many locations. Low-cost ceramics enable temperatures beyond the limitations of metals to deliver fuel efficiencies of power plants in small-scale distributed power.

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CPT launching water-cooled electric supercharger for commercial diesel engines

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Cobra could enable a 5–10% reduction in CO 2 emissions when implemented in conjunction with engine downsizing and down speeding strategies, and potentially more when used in conjunction with alternative fuels, according to CPT. Cobra’s windings have been optimized for 24 volt operation. —CPT program manager Andy Dickinson.

Water 370
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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

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Carbon dioxide recycling in the methanol economy Source: Olah et al. There is an interesting potential for circular economy and industrial symbiosis concepts, which could be explored in large-scale demonstration sites, the report finds. 2009, earlier post. Click to enlarge. —Methanol report. Methanol islands.

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DOE to award $12.5M to improve efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks as part of new tech track for US-China initiative

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Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Alternative fuel combustion. Wind/weather and GPS-based cruise control and intelligent routing. Combustion control and optimization technology. High conversion efficiency NO x after-treatment and particulate filters.

China 150
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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

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Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The 2022 Taos is roomy, has a quiet ride, plenty of power, and mid-thirties fuel economy. Very European.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7

MPG 84
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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 26 city/36 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. With an eye to fuel economy and aerodynamics, the 0.27 coefficient of drag (C d ) helped it slice through the wind.

MPG 71