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Proof-of-principle of cost-effective methane cracking technology for H2 production without CO2; 50% cleaner than SMR, comparable to electrolysis

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Researchers of the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies ( IASS ) in Potsdam and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have achieved the proof-of-principle for a innovative technique to extract hydrogen (H 2 ) from methane (CH 4 ) without the formation of CO 2 as a byproduct. —Professor Carlo Rubbia.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles). By comparison, a Volkswagen Polo is slightly longer (156.3 The ceramic brakes make a sound similar to sliding out on gravel, or swooshing through water. The mechanical water pump actively cools the engine only when operating conditions require it. inches tall.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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There are eight cup holders throughout the cabin, but the door pockets are small and can at most handle a small water bottle. Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. Comparison Test: 2019 Lexus UX 200 & 250h Hybrid.

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Renesas Electronics and TTTech deliver highly automated driving platform

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The newly released HADP is the first outcome of the collaboration between TTTech and Renesas announced in January 2016 ( earlier post ), and is an extended version of the HAD solution kit released in October 2016. IP 51 stands for dust protected and dipping water protected.) The HADP is based on an ASIL-D functional safety concept.

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Electric Vehicle Project Ideas | Ph.D., MTech, MSc | Electrical, Management, Mechanical & More…

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Solar charging stations and Conventional charging stations (electricity from coal) comparison. Comparison of P1, P2, P3, P4 configuration of HEV using simulation studies 3. PHEV & BEV comparison (economics) Even though these projects are related to electrical engineering, I think you can use them for mechanical as well. #42

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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The engine also uses an electrically driven air conditioning compressor and water pump to reduce mechanical losses. The electrically driven water pump allows coolant flow rate to be controlled with greater precision based on vehicle conditions for better fuel efficiency. The Prius Plug-in reduced vehicle weight in other areas as well.

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