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

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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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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

In extreme cold, there is a drop of about 5% in range. But age related range degradation has not been significant. I met with Preeti Gupta, a freelancer with the BBC. A lot of re-engineering was done on the Etergo. A few months ago, he got a brand new battery at the swap station. Scooter has been tested.

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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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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Range is another issue if electric cars are expected to be adopted by the average American and not just used as city cars. April 10, 2009 2:28 pm Link Nothing pollutes more than the tailpipe of a internal combustion engine car. Your main concerns have already been addressed. — Larry 4. If you charge with solar, is way less.

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