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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. Total cost of implementation is much less than $10/1%, he said. Source: Borgwarner.

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Mitsubishi Heavy Completes First Unit of Latest Version of Waste Heat Recovery System for Marine Engines

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(MHI) has completed its first unit of the STG (Super Turbo Generating) System, a marine-use, high-efficiency, combined power generation system that utilizes waste heat and the exhaust gas from diesel engines. Tags: Engines Ports and Marine Waste Heat Recovery. The STG System (Super Turbo Generating System). Click to enlarge.

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Fisker names its all-electric SUV Ocean; unveils app-based leasing program

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The future of mobility is about enjoying an electric vehicle without hassle, long-term commitment and the prohibitive high cost of ownership. The unveiling will take place during a private event, which will be live-streamed. Driving the Fisker Ocean will be easy: through a flexible lease via a mobile app.

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Tesla shows demo video of Optimus bot working in the Fremont Factory

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Tesla did not waste time in AI Day 2022 , unveiling its Tesla Bot prototype onstage as soon as the event started. According to the CEO, Optimus is designed to be a mass-market product, costing less than $20,000. Tesla Optimus Bot in Action @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/gCAE8JMoFE — DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) October 1, 2022.

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MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

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A team at MITEI (MIT Energy Initiative) has found that hydrogen-generated electricity can be a cost-competitive option for backing up wind and solar. This means its peaker plants already play a pivotal role, coming online each evening when the sun goes down or when events such as heat waves drive up electricity use for days at a time.

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Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future – ET Auto

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The only waste emitted is water vapour. The only waste emitted is water vapour. Hydrogen cars work thanks to the cleanest form of the gas combining with oxygen in a fuel cell to generate electricity. Hydrogen cars work thanks to the cleanest form of the gas combining with oxygen in a fuel cell to generate electricity.

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‘We built a profitable model without subsidy on battery or scooter’: Yulu’s Amit Gupta | Autocar Professional

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Without subsidy on battery or on the scooter, we have built this profitable model,” he said at the Inner Circle event organised by Autocar Professional in collaboration with AutoDesk. Gupta spoke about how their product never qualified for a subsidy.