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Consortium completes successful test of new oil sands recovery process using electromagnetic heating technology

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A technology and energy production consortium has successfully completed initial proof-of-concept testing of a novel oil sands extraction method that has the potential to improve environmental performance and reduce development costs. The consortium of Laricina Energy, Nexen Inc., Approximately 1.6

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Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

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The aim is to prevent the individual cylinders from influencing each other negatively during load cycles, and to improve the gas cycle. Fresh air is used in addition to oil and water to cool the turbocharger. Complex interior geometries can be realized with the help of enclosed sand cores. NANOSLIDE cylinder coating.

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New Carl Zeiss Workstation Enables Nanoscale Analysis of Hydrocarbon Deposits in Shale Rock

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Houston-based Ingrain , a provider of digital rock physics services to oil and gas companies worldwide, is now using a Carl Zeiss SMT AURIGA CrossBeam workstation to improve the analysis of shale rock’s porosity and permeability in order to more accurately predict the shale’s suitability for the commercial extraction of oil or gas.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. Oil is holding us all hostage, economically and physically. Finally, it’s time to begin.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Designed to be lighter and more efficient, the new EA888 Gen 3 turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder powerplant features a number of refinements, including a novel cylinder-head-integrated exhaust manifold with exhaust gas cooling. Additionally, the balance shaft concept has been changed to roller bearings. liter engine.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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Additionally, the rear electric motor also acts as a generator to provide supplemental power to the vehicles lithium ion battery pack, which also powers the front-mounted TMU. Addition of two oil “rooms” within the transmission housing for more efficient and higher-capacity cooling. Intelligent Power Unit (IPU)/Power Drive Unit (PDU).

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MIT study cautions smaller nations on rushing to develop their natural gas resources; Cyprus as model

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Based on the interim results of a new study, MIT researchers are warning smaller nations to proceed with caution in pursuing the development of their natural gas resources. The interim report analyzed the economics of natural gas project development options in Cyprus with a focus on exports. —Sergey Paltsev. Click to enlarge.

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