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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

Green Car Congress

Schematic model of a wave disk engine, showing combustion and shockwaves within the channels. The wave disc engine, a new implementation of wave rotor technology, was earlier developed by the Michigan State group in collaboration with researchers from the Warsaw Institute of Technology. The Wave Disc Engine. Source: MSU.

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Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry

Blink Charging

From advocates to engineers, these inspiring women in leadership have played a significant role in shaping the EV landscape in the U.S. and beyond. We’re witnessing a growing trend of women taking on active roles in the EV industry. Canada, and beyond.

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Video Friday: Automotive Artistry

Cars That Think

Well in 1966 it is, but if Professor Thring at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Queen Mary College has his way, by 1976 there could be an Able Mabel in every home. BBC Archive ] I find the sound effects in this video to be very confusing. AgileX ] The first part of this video is extremely satisfying to watch.

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MotorTrend+ Is Shutting Down. Here's Where You Can Find Similar Shows & Races.

The Truth About Cars

In the heart of every car enthusiast beats a love for the roar of an engine, the sleek lines of a well-designed chassis, and the stories that connect us to our favorite vehicles. It also has the latest seasons of the BBC's "Top Gear" series hosted by Jeremy Clarkson. Here's what we found. This streamer costs $5.99

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With this Ruby Laser, George Porter Sped up Photochemistry

Cars That Think

It ran on 110 volts DC supplied by a large army diesel engine that sat on the back of a truck parked outside. One of Porter’s jobs was to hand start the engine on cold winter mornings. Snow argued that the British educational system favored the humanities over science and engineering. www.youtube.com. www.youtube.com.

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We visited the OLA Future Factory: Electric Scooter Manufacturing

Plug In India

I met with Preeti Gupta, a freelancer with the BBC. The S1 is built on a steel frame, which has about 40 child parts. Paint Shops There are two paint shops: one for the plastic parts and one for the frame. There are 16 polypropylene plastic parts that require painting. Then the parts are cleaned with de-ionized air.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Why pay $40K for a GM volt… which will look nothing more than a Malibu anyway and only get 40 miles before the gasoline engine kicks in. The fuel engine on the Volt is used to run the generator to recharge the battery when a trip exceeds 40 miles, and it’s rage on a full tank is around 400 miles. — Goodbye 2.

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