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Co-Optima FY20 report highlights advances in engines-fuels research

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A report released this week highlights the most significant breakthroughs of the last year in the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative, with details on findings that could translate into significant greenhouse gas (GHG) and tailpipe emissions reductions. Source: DOE.

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Connection Machine Joins All to All to Optimize Better

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Optimization problems—such as scheduling the hundreds of National Football League (NFL) games while attempting to abide by the league’s many, many rules—can take huge computing resources. But unlike others, it manages to connect all 48 spins to each other. 48 all-to-all connections is a non-trivial milestone.”

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MTU researchers develop optimization model to fill in the gaps in connected vehicle data

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Researchers at Michigan Technological University (MTU) have developed a data-driven optimization modeling framework to reconstruct the location-duration-path choices for the missing observations from incomplete data from connected vehicles. For example, connected vehicles provide high-frequency (e.g., s) time and location information.

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Audi involved in EEBUS standard for intelligent connection of EVs and buildings

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However, this requires all large power generators and consumers to be connected in order to ensure intelligent control of power requirements. SPINE information comprises resource and protocol data, which are described in two separate specifications. The devices are connected via a home energy management system (HEMS).

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JAEA and MHI begin hydrogen production demo project using High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor (HTTR)

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(MHI), have been contracted by Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), to conduct a Hydrogen Production Demonstration Project Utilizing Very High Temperature, and from this fiscal year initiated a program to produce hydrogen using a High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor (HTTR).

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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The BMW Group is making sustainability and resource efficiency central to the company’s strategic direction. The principle of continuous improvement will remain at the heart of the strategy to reduce CO 2 emissions and increase resource efficiency. Circular economy for responsible resource management. degree goal.

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A New One-Stop Resource for IEEE Life Members

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The new IEEE Life Members website is a one-stop resource to keep the most experienced of members connected. Five ways to connect The new website is organized into five sections: Ways to get involved. There are many benefits to being a life member. News and events. Awards and recognitions.

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