Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2011
The company says that some of the most promising projects are the Turbosteamer ( earlier post ); the Thermoelectric generator (TEG) ( earlier post ); engine encapsulation; and a waste heat exchanger for oil heating. Research project Turbosteamer: comparison of the heat exchanger generation 1 (top) and generation 2 (bottom). Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 14, 2022
A particularly efficient thermal management system also ensures that a car travels further on one battery charge and charges faster. In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America. Another new development are electric beam axles for pick-up trucks.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
UBQ is a patented material converted from 100% unsorted household waste, containing food leftovers, mixed plastics, paper, cardboard, packaging materials and diapers. By diverting landfill-destined waste, UBQ prevents the emission of methane, groundwater leakage and other environmental harms. Every ton of UBQ produced prevents 11.7
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 Before the tanks are mounted in the car, they are pressure tested at 300 bar, far above the operating pressure of 200 bar. Due to the fuel’s high hydrogen content, a CNG automobile emits approximately 20% less carbon dioxide than a comparable gasoline model.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 6, 2009
A survey of the sustainability performance of 17 of the world’s leading automakers has found a mixed pattern when it comes to the sustainability performance of most of the car manufacturers. Economic crisis, energy crisis, climate crisis and recent global developments have affected the automobile industry like few other sectors.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 22, 2019
Water is necessary in the entire manufacturing process of an automobile—in the paint shop, for example. At its Mexican plant in San José Chiapa, Audi has been producing cars without wastewater since 2018, as certified by independent experts. In this way, Audi will saves up to 500,000 cubic meters of fresh water each year.
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling Maximizing Value at the End of a Car’s Life This article may contain affiliate links. Here lies the overlooked treasure of scrap car recycling—a practice that emerges as both a sustainable solution and an economic boon.
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