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Swiss WTW study finds important role for alternative fuels as well as alt drivetrains in move to low-emissions vehicles

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Second, it is specific to Switzerland. Included in the analysis are fuel cell, electric, hybrid-electric and conventional ICE drivetrains; energy carriers include gasoline, diesel, CNG, biogas, hydrogen and electricity. Li-ion battery specific energy density is presumed to be 150 Wh kg -1 , and fuel cell specific weight is 3 kg kW -1.

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BMWs to feature in-car intelligent personal assistant

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The always on-call technology platform is an intelligent, digital character that responds to the prompt “Hey BMW” and has the ability to serve the driver in a range of ways from controlling vehicle settings, navigation and entertainment systems to explaining vehicle functions and even conducting a conversation.

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Discovery of mechanism for atmospheric particle formation suggests need for ammonia emission regulations

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An international team of researchers has shed light on one way new particles are forming in the upper troposphere. To analyze this, Wang headed to Switzerland as a member of the CLOUD collaboration to test his experiment at the European Council for Research Nuclear (CERN). Source: College of Engineering. —Neil Donahue.

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Hyundai Motor CES exhibits envision transition to hydrogen energy, SDV solutions – ET Auto

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At the CES 2024, Hyundai Motor announced that it would expand HTWO, its existing fuel cell brand, into the Group’s hydrogen value chain business brand, and announced a ‘HTWO Grid’ solution that will accelerate the transition to a hydrogen society. This flow is visualized through LED lights.

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ICCT: gap between official and real-world fuel economy figures in Europe reaches ~38%; call to implement WLTP ASAP

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The gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%, according to a new report published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). However, by aggregating large sets of on-road fuel consumption data, clear trends can be observed. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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PSI and Empa launch $6.9M SynFuels project to produce kerosene from CO2 and hydrogen

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Over the next three years, the two Swiss research institutes will jointly search for practical ways of linking carbon dioxide and hydrogen to form longer-chain molecules and thus produce synthetic fuels. Aviation fuels are the fuels with the highest quality. A synthetic fuel must have the same properties. —Thomas J.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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These include voyage planning, fueling (charging), cargo operations, and task management, among other activities. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs? Frederick (Rick) W.