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Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

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The car, which was developed by Nissan’s racing arm, NISMO, with its race technology know-how, will officially debut on 2 December at the annual NISMO Festival at Fuji International Speedway, appearing alongside Nissan’s new Formula E electric race car. seconds—50% quicker than the previous model.

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Honda opens new $124M wind tunnel in Ohio

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Honda opened its new $124-million wind tunnel facility in Ohio, ushering in a new era of development testing capabilities for Honda and Acura products, as well as the company’s race vehicles. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electric vehicle.

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Baker Institute team explores hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis with co-generation and sale of carbon products

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Yedinak and Meidl argue that hydrogen, used as a zero-carbon energy carrier, has the potential to transform the global energy landscape. Unlike solar and wind energy, hydrogen is a more natural substitute for fossil fuels in sectors that are particularly difficult to decarbonize (i.e. MT), and carbon fiber (~0.1

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Toyota to begin sales of Mirai fuel cell vehicle in Europe by September

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Control of the amount of water is carried out using an internal circulation system for circulating the water created when generating electricity; unlike systems used in all other previous Toyota fuel cell vehicles, the new system thus does not require the use of a humidifier.

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2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

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Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The 2016 Optima is the first Kia to feature a panoramic sunroof support structure made with carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, which helps reduce weight and lower the vehicle’s center of gravity.

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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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Technologies to Address Internal Heating in DC Bus Capacitors Capacitors suitable for harsh automotive environments must suffer extreme environmental conditions. Applications are sought that use new materials and designs that allow better heat transfer out of the capacitor to reduce internal heating problems and increase life expectancy.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. coefficient of drag (C d ) to aid slipping through the wind. The wide and low stance is enhanced by the LED head lights and daytime running lights. liter flat-plane crank V8 , internally called the LT6.