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Purem by Eberspaecher introduces efficient exhaust technology for hydrogen engines

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MAY 25, 2022

Purem by Eberspaecher is introducing efficient exhaust technology for hydrogen engines. The H 2 -ICE exhaust system for hydrogen engines from Purem by Eberspaecher. Hydrogen engines have potential as a drive type with CO 2 -neutral fuel, especially for heavy-load transport and in off-highway vehicles.

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Toyota developing prototype hydrogen combustion engine Corolla Cross H2 Concept road car

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Toyota engineers have created a prototype hydrogen engine road car—the Corolla Cross H2 Concept. By adapting existing technologies and further leveraging existing investments, hydrogen combustion could lead to widespread, accessible carbon-reduction solutions faster, Toyota says. By equipping the 1.6l Earlier post.)

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Hydrogen Toyota Concept Engine

Alpine unveils Alpenglow hydrogen-engined concept

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Alpine, the exclusive sports car brand of the Renault Group, has unveiled the Alpenglow concept as a showcase for a clean emissions future that is within reach for tomorrow’s racing cars and future Alpine vehicle generations. The car is equipped with a hydrogen-fueled internal-combustion engine.

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Hydrogen Concept Engine Clean Emissions

CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends

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JUNE 9, 2023

A study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University suggests that BEVs could constitute the majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030, given widespread BEV availability and technology trends. Technology has progressed rapidly in the field of EVs. —Forsythe et al. Forsythe et al. 2219396120

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Air Force contracts LiquidPiston to adapt its rotary X-Engine technology for hybrid-electric propulsion for UAS and orbs

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MARCH 5, 2021

a developer of advanced rotary internal combustion engines, has adapted its X-Engine technology for the United States Air Force to use in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as well as “orbs”—urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles designed to carry people and cargo. LiquidPiston, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive partner to develop high-performance vehicle with hydrogen engine

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MAY 11, 2023

Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive have established a strategic partnership for developing high-performance hydrogen engine vehicles. A converted standard V6 gasoline engine is used as the drive. In particular, this involves the engine, the hydrogen storage tank, and a holistic safety concept for the hydrogen.

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BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

BYD launched its DM-i hybrid technology alongside the official announcement of the high efficiency version of the 1.5L Xiaoyun engine, which is dedicated for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). plug-in hybrid engine is specifically built for the DM-i hybrid technology.

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PHEV BYD Engine Plug-in

PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It will complement PEUGEOT’s already extensive family of electrified engines, including plug-in hybrid, 100% electric and fuel cell variants. PEUGEOT 3008 The PEUGEOT 48V HYBRID system consists of a new-generation 136bhp PureTech gasoline engine, coupled with a new 6-speed dual-clutch electrified gearbox that includes an electric motor.

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Nissan’s Yokohama Plant engine production passes 40 million milestone; motors, solid-state batteries

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JULY 19, 2023

Nissan’s Yokohama Plant produced its 40 millionth engine in June. It built its 10 millionth engine in 1976, its 20 millionth in 1986 and its 30 millionth in 1997. A number of engines made by the Yokohama Plant have left their mark in automotive history. Earlier post.)

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Cadillac reveals CELESTIQ show car

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JULY 23, 2022

Cadillac unveiled the CELESTIQ show car, previewing the brand’s future handcrafted and all-electric flagship sedan. Realizing and infusing those influences within an Ultium-based EV architecture resulted in a clean-sheet expression for the CELESTIQ show car that considers the entirety of travel as a curated experience.

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BMW showing H2R Record Car and new iX5 Hydrogen at Goodwood

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JUNE 20, 2023

BMW will showcase its BMW H2R Record Car alongside the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023 in the UK in addition to the latest models from its range, including the all-electric drive versions of the BMW 5 Series. liter 12-cylinder engine taken from the BMW 760i.

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Hyundai Motor Group unveils CVVD engine technology; +4% performance, +5% fuel economy, -12% emissions

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JULY 3, 2019

Hyundai Motor Group has developed the first Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology to feature in future Hyundai and Kia vehicles. T-GDi—the first engine to feature the technology. CVVD optimizes both engine performance and fuel efficiency while reducing emissions. T-GDi engine.

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Rolls-Royce starts build of UltraFan aero-engine; 25% fuel efficiency improvement over first generation Trent

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MARCH 30, 2021

Rolls-Royce has officially started building the world’s largest aero-engine, UltraFan. Work on the first module is underway at the DemoWorks facility in Derby, UK, and the demonstrator engine, which has a fan diameter of 140 inches, will be completed by the end of the year. Artist’s impression of the UltraFan demonstrator.

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Nissan licenses NMRP spray-coated cylinder bore technology to HELLER; production of efficient engines

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

has licensed its Nissan Machining Roughening Process (NMRP), a proprietary technology used in making automotive engines, to German machine tool manufacturer Gebr. To reduce engine weight and improve fuel efficiency, automakers have begun replacing cast-iron liners with 0.2 Nissan Motor Co., Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH.

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Anglo-Moroccan Technology Company To Launch The First African-Designed And Engineered Battery Electric Vehicle

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MAY 25, 2023

ATLAS E-MOBILITY GROUP (ATLAS), a new global Anglo-Moroccan technology company, has today announced its mission to launch the first African-designed and engineered BEV (battery electric vehicle) and revolutionise the future of affordable zero-emission mobility.

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Purdue team developing pre-chamber technology for cars for ultra-lean combustion

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AUGUST 12, 2019

Purdue University researchers are developing pre-chamber technology for automobiles to replace conventional spark plugs and enable more reliable ultra-lean combustion. Ultra-lean combustion technologies are seen as a potential solution to meet stringent emission regulations including NO x. —Li Qiao. Resources. 15/795,937.

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An Engineer Who Keeps Meta’s AI infrastructure Humming

Cars That Think

APRIL 29, 2024

As a data-center network engineer with Meta’s network infrastructure team, Susana Contrera is playing a leading role in this unprecedented technology rollout. We are sitting right at the forefront of the technology,” Contrera says. Her job is about “bringing designs to life,” she says.

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Toyota enters hydrogen engine Corolla in another race, with focus on transporting imported hydrogen

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation is entering a vehicle equipped with a developmental hydrogen-powered engine ( earlier post ) at the five-hour-long Super Taikyu Series 2021 Powered by Hankook Round 5 Suzuka S-tai, which takes place this weekend. Improvement of hydrogen-powered engine vehicles. Transporting hydrogen within Japan.

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Hydrogen Toyota Transportation Engine

XPENG presents next-gen technology architecture SEPA2.0

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APRIL 17, 2023

XPENG unveiled its next-generation end-to-end integrated technology architecture SEPA2.0 brings a series of more advanced architectural solutions, from XPENG’s in-house development autonomous driving software to vehicle engineering. Xmart OS In-car Operating System. Front and Rear Integrated Aluminum Die Casting Technology.

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Hyundai upgrading Bluelink connected car services technology; Connected Routing, Last Mile Navigation

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JULY 31, 2020

Hyundai Motor is upgrading its Bluelink connected car services technology with a range of new features. Hyundai’s Bluelink combines intelligent automotive and IT technologies in order to provide greater comfort, safety and convenience for drivers. In addition, the technology uses AI to learn the preferred routes of users.

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Fisker to establish new technology center in San Francisco

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

announced details surrounding its first dedicated engineering and technology center, to be located in the Mission District of San Francisco. This facility will be the focal point and development center for the company’s software and vehicle electronics, including both in-car and Fisker data center elements. Fisker Inc.

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Viritech and Reaction Engines partner on more efficient hydrogen fuel cell vehicle powertrains

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JULY 19, 2022

UK-based Viritech, a developer of advanced hydrogen fuel cell powertrains, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Reaction Engines , a developer of space access and sustainable technologies including thermal management technology, to support the development of more efficient powertrains for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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AECC presents zero-impact emissions demonstrator car at Vienna Motor Symposium

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MAY 2, 2022

The European Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst (AECC) presented its zero-impact emissions demonstrator car at the Vienna Motor Symposium, 27-29 April. The demonstrator is based on a Euro 6d C-segment car. At the same time, Well-to-Wheel (WtW) CO 2 emissions are substantially reduced by running the vehicle on an e-fuel.

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ZF presents advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle

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JULY 21, 2022

During an annual global technology event, ZF presented its advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle and announced that this technology will be launched with industrial scale by a major global automaker within the next year. —ZF CEO Wolf-Henning Scheider. Brake-by-wire with Integrated Brake Control.

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Nebrija University and ArcelorMittal apply steel 3D printing technology in a Dakar Rally vehicle

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Nebrija University (Spain) students undertook the redesign and technological improvement of a car of the Sodicars team that took part in the 2023 Dakar Rally in the top-class category (T1).The The agreement focuses in particular on the redesign of and technological improvements to Sodicars’ BV2 vehicle.

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Aston Martin to develop high performance battery technology with Britishvolt

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MARCH 7, 2022

Aston Martin will develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology alongside Britishvolt. Aston Martin’s first plug-in hybrid—the mid-engine supercar Valhalla—will commence deliveries in early 2024.

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China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

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JUNE 26, 2023

Meanwhile, China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group Company (GAC) has announced it had developed an engine powered by ammonia with help from Toyota Motor Corporation during its annual technology showcase. Its EV brand Aion became the third best selling clean-car brand in the country, behind BYD Co. and Tesla Inc.,

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IEEE Celebrates Engineering Pioneers and Emerging Technologies

Cars That Think

MAY 19, 2023

IEEE’s Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit and Honors Ceremony showcases emerging technologies and celebrates engineering pioneers who laid the groundwork for many of today’s electronic devices. The panelists focused on how the climate crisis is affecting the ocean and ways technology is helping to track environmental changes.

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Rheinmetall books order for more than 500,000 hybrid vehicle engine blocks from SAIC

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APRIL 13, 2023

The Materials and Trade division of the tech enterprise Rheinmetall has booked a new order to produce engine blocks for a hybrid vehicle. The customer is Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), China’s largest maker of automobiles, motorcycles and car parts. The parts will be produced using gravity casting.

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DSM Engineering Materials partners with Renault on lightweight and decomplexed PHEV fuel tank

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

DSM Engineering Materials has partnered with Renault to create an industry-first lightweight solution for hybrid vehicle fuel tanks. The fuel tank is designed and manufactured by DSM Engineering Material project partners RM Technologies and MTS France.

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TTTech Auto launches Electronic Controls Design House for safety-certified hardware design & engineering; software-defined vehicles

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JANUARY 13, 2023

The automotive industry is currently facing a major technological upheaval at the hardware architecture and software levels. As a result, the complexity of a wiring harness for cars is greatly reduced. We cover every aspect, from secure software platforms to innovative hardware solutions and deterministic communication technologies.

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Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their combustion engine operations

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their existing combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business in order to establish a new global supplier that will seek to develop next generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains. Volvo Cars Drive-E 4 cylinder gasoline engine - T4/T3/T2.

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Volvo Cars and Geely Holding create Aurobay for joint powertrain operations; engines, transmissions and hybrids

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JULY 9, 2021

Volvo Cars and its parent company Geely Holding will create a joint venture under the name Aurobay for its powertrain operations, as the companies proceed with their earlier announced plans to merge these into a new, stand-alone business. By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric.

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PNNL team develops onboard fuel separation technology to enable octane-on-demand for improved fuel economy

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MAY 22, 2020

Designed to work with a car’s existing fuel, the onboard separation technology is the first to use chemistry—not a physical membrane—to separate ethanol-blended gasoline into high- and low-octane fuel components. High-compression engines that squeeze the most work out of each drop of fuel are the engines of the future.

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PUNCH and Tecnogen present hydrogen-engine generator with integrated F1-derived flywheel system

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

PUNCH Group and Tecnogen (part of Bruno Generators Group) is presenting a hydrogen engine generator with an integrated flywheel system at bauma. A hydrogen engine by PUNCH Hydrocells is combined with a Flywheel Power System by PUNCH Flybrid. The hydrogen engine is controlled by a proprietary PUNCH control unit.

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Volvo Cars opens new Tech Hub in Singapore

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Volvo Cars is opening a new Tech Hub in Singapore, a global hotspot for advanced technology and manufacturing excellence. The Singapore facility will initially focus on building up capabilities in technology and software development, data and analytics as well as advanced manufacturing—a core strategic area for Volvo Cars.

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Bosch Engineering presents modular assistance system for deep and open cast mining machinery

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AUGUST 27, 2023

Electronic assistance systems such as those from Bosch Engineering can help to alleviate this: when they identify persons or objects within the detection area around the vehicle, they issue corresponding warnings and show the exact position on the display, thus allowing the machine operator to keep a close eye on any blind spots.

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Volvo Cars divests its holding in Aurobay to Geely Holding; to be part of new Renault-Geely powertrain company

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Volvo Cars has a strategic direction to become fully electric by 2030 and shape the future of mobility. In line with those strategic ambitions, Volvo Cars will divest its 33% holding in Aurobay to Geely Holding. —Javier Varela, chief operating officer and deputy CEO at Volvo Cars. Earlier post.).

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Toyota Motor North America selects Cerence Browse to bring search engine-level intelligence into cars

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has selected Cerence Browse, Cerence’s AI-powered, cloud-based content domain, to bring the power and intelligence of internet search engines directly into Toyota and Lexus vehicles in its next-generation multimedia system. TMNA is the first automaker to deploy Cerence’s new cloud service, Browse.

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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DECEMBER 11, 2021

The California Air Resources Board approved a measure that will require most newly manufactured small off-road engines (SORE) such as those found in leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other equipment be zero emission starting in 2024. Despite their small size, these engines are highly polluting.

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XPENG Unveils Next-Gen Technology Architecture – SEPA2.0

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APRIL 16, 2023

Chinese smart EV maker XPENG unveiled its next-generation end-to-end integrated technology architecture SEPA2.0, Smart Electric Platform Architecture) brings a series of more advanced architectural solutions, from XPENG’s in-house development autonomous driving software to vehicle engineering. appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Renault Group and Geely sign JV agreement to launch powertrain technology company; hybrids and ICE

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JULY 12, 2023

The new company will include 17 engine plants and 5 R&D centers in 3 continents with 19,000 employees in a full-fledge effective organization strategically structured to provide powertrain solutions for multiple OEMs.

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Mercedes-Benz investing ~€3B in new engine technology; new diesel family, particulate filters for gasoline engines

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MAY 27, 2016

billion) in engine technology to ensure further improvements in fuel consumption and emissions in gasoline and diesel engines in current as well as current vehicles, according to Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Daimler Board of Management Member for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. Click to enlarge.

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California Assemblymembers introduce bill phasing out gasoline-fueled small off-road engines

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MARCH 30, 2021

California Assemblymembers Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) and Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) introduced legislation to phase out the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines (SORE), which are primarily used in lawn and garden equipment, including leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and other outdoor power equipment. —Assemblymember Marc Berman.

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Purem by Eberspaecher introduces efficient exhaust technology for hydrogen engines

Toyota developing prototype hydrogen combustion engine Corolla Cross H2 Concept road car

Alpine unveils Alpenglow hydrogen-engined concept

CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends

Air Force contracts LiquidPiston to adapt its rotary X-Engine technology for hybrid-electric propulsion for UAS and orbs

Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive partner to develop high-performance vehicle with hydrogen engine

BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

Nissan’s Yokohama Plant engine production passes 40 million milestone; motors, solid-state batteries

Cadillac reveals CELESTIQ show car

BMW showing H2R Record Car and new iX5 Hydrogen at Goodwood

Hyundai Motor Group unveils CVVD engine technology; +4% performance, +5% fuel economy, -12% emissions

Rolls-Royce starts build of UltraFan aero-engine; 25% fuel efficiency improvement over first generation Trent

Nissan licenses NMRP spray-coated cylinder bore technology to HELLER; production of efficient engines

Anglo-Moroccan Technology Company To Launch The First African-Designed And Engineered Battery Electric Vehicle

Purdue team developing pre-chamber technology for cars for ultra-lean combustion

An Engineer Who Keeps Meta’s AI infrastructure Humming

Toyota enters hydrogen engine Corolla in another race, with focus on transporting imported hydrogen

XPENG presents next-gen technology architecture SEPA2.0

Hyundai upgrading Bluelink connected car services technology; Connected Routing, Last Mile Navigation

Fisker to establish new technology center in San Francisco

Viritech and Reaction Engines partner on more efficient hydrogen fuel cell vehicle powertrains

AECC presents zero-impact emissions demonstrator car at Vienna Motor Symposium

ZF presents advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle

Nebrija University and ArcelorMittal apply steel 3D printing technology in a Dakar Rally vehicle

Aston Martin to develop high performance battery technology with Britishvolt

China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

IEEE Celebrates Engineering Pioneers and Emerging Technologies

Rheinmetall books order for more than 500,000 hybrid vehicle engine blocks from SAIC

DSM Engineering Materials partners with Renault on lightweight and decomplexed PHEV fuel tank

TTTech Auto launches Electronic Controls Design House for safety-certified hardware design & engineering; software-defined vehicles

Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their combustion engine operations

Volvo Cars and Geely Holding create Aurobay for joint powertrain operations; engines, transmissions and hybrids

PNNL team develops onboard fuel separation technology to enable octane-on-demand for improved fuel economy

PUNCH and Tecnogen present hydrogen-engine generator with integrated F1-derived flywheel system

Volvo Cars opens new Tech Hub in Singapore

Bosch Engineering presents modular assistance system for deep and open cast mining machinery

Volvo Cars divests its holding in Aurobay to Geely Holding; to be part of new Renault-Geely powertrain company

Toyota Motor North America selects Cerence Browse to bring search engine-level intelligence into cars

CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

XPENG Unveils Next-Gen Technology Architecture – SEPA2.0

Renault Group and Geely sign JV agreement to launch powertrain technology company; hybrids and ICE

Mercedes-Benz investing ~€3B in new engine technology; new diesel family, particulate filters for gasoline engines

California Assemblymembers introduce bill phasing out gasoline-fueled small off-road engines

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