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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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According to its slogan— digital, flexible, green—it will set standards within the worldwide automobile production. The production hall uses renewable energy and reduces water consumption and waste significantly. The “Factory 56” is currently built in the Sindelfingen plant (Germany).

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GE Transportation Unveils New Evolution Series Locomotive; 17% Reduction in Fuel Consumption, 70% Reduction in Emissions

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The new model, which is part of GE’s ecomagination program, delivers a cleaner, faster, safer and more reliable alternative to the aging North American fleet of DC-powered locomotives. In addition, this latest Evolution locomotive has a higher top speed than traditional DC-powered locomotives. The new Model ES44C4. Click to enlarge.

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GM to Make Use of Heat Pump Technology to Improve The Efficiency of Their EVs 

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GM will use the technology to collect low-level waste heat and use it in important ways, allowing their EVs to accelerate faster, charge faster, and go further. An automotive-grade heat pump absorbs and recoups waste heat in the vehicle system. But that’s a bit wasteful, and it’s not what electric cars are all about.

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Audi unveils 2nd battery-electric Audi concept in Shanghai; production in 2019; 3-motor “e-quattro” drive

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We have made a conscious decision to give the Audi e-tron Sportback its first showing here in Shanghai, because China is the world’s leading market for electric automobiles. With a modular design, the battery is in principle also suitable for other automobile concepts. miles) (NEDC). miles) in the NEDC.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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Further due to its modular design, the battery is in principle also suitable for other automobile concepts. The AC current is converted to DC by the vehicle’s power electronics and the battery is charged with up to 11 kilowatts of power. ft) long—the largest module yet installed in an automobile. Solar roof and heat pump.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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High Temperature DC Bus Capacitor Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements. AOI 6: High Temperature DC Bus Capacitor Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements. The specifications for the DC bus capacitor, including electrical performance and mechanical and thermal requirements must be based on an automotive power inverter application.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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An emphasis on bio-fuels, which are suitable for an SOFC and derived from sources (such as cellulosic biomass, agricultural residues, or municipal solid waste) that do not compete with food supply, is required. Film capacitors present an option for use as high voltage bus capacitors.

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