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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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—James Turner, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Clean Combustion Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Achates Power prefers compression ignition in its OP engines because it enables combustion in the middle of the combustion chamber for clean, efficient combustion and minimal heat loss.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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This appeases the purists who can’t imagine a Harley that’s quiet and scent-free while letting H-D move into the electrified future. LiveWire Labs in Silicon Valley will communicate with Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee to “pioneer the future of motorcycling.” But it’ll be clean and fun, so this brand pivot makes a lot of sense.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Different types of non-ownership alternatives promise to be the way of the future. We recently took a look at a brand-new local iteration run by the local auto club, but using software developed and being used by many others. In the U.S. as well as 600 universities throughout the country.

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Lifecycle study finds that environmental impacts of silicon-anode Li-ion battery could be roughly comparable with conventional Li-ion battery

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Although silicon nanomaterials are considered the ideal anode material for high-capacity LIBs, until now there has been no study conducted on the potential environmental impacts of LIBs with silicon nanomaterial for future EV applications. Credit: ACS, Li et al. Click to enlarge. —Li et al.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. Chicago Hub Network( Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities, St. This third approach is intended to help establish a structured mechanism and funding stream for future corridor development activities.

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