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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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To be considered for testing, participants in the competition must submit a technical approach document not to exceed 4 pages. The document should describe at a high level what approach and innovations the team are using to achieve the high power densities claimed for their inverters. Click to enlarge.

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Lamborghini Huracan successor confirmed for debut in August 2024

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The news was revealed in Sant’Agata Bolognese’s Q1 2024 results document. litre FSI engine will bid farewell, aligning with VW Group’s broader initiative to downsize and comply with stricter emissions regulations. Federico Foschini, Lamborghini’s head of sales and marketing further dwelled on the topic.

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Study finds highly-turbocharged alcohol-fueled DISI engines could be more efficient than diesels

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These extreme downsizing indicates the potential of a SI, knock-free engine, operating at the same peak pressure as the diesel engine and higher engine speeds. However this aggressive downsizing may not be practical because other constraints (durability, exhaust temperatures). In this manner a 3.6 —Bromberg and Cohn.

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SpaceX might launch first Starlink Gen2 satellites next week

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It’s thus possible that SpaceX decided to repurpose the STA for its first Starlink Gen2 launch, which the company cannot currently launch to an inclination other than 53 degrees – roughly the same trajectory indicated by the document. These figures. tons (~2750 lb) and measure roughly 6.5 meters (21 x 9 ft).

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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However, the document notes, while Horizon 2020 will provide the general framework for transport research and. re-launch the inter-service task force to study and follow up the main cases of automotive plant closures or significant downsizing. billion Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs program). Earlier post.)

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NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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Given the “virtual” nature of the Partnership among 4 agencies and 15 industrial partners, the projects that are considered to be part of 21CTP should be better defined and, if part of the Partnership, indicated by a 21CTP notation in any 21CTP documentation, the report said. Two of the project teams (Cummins, Inc.

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SpaceX tweaks Starlink Gen2 plans to add Falcon 9 launch option

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The company announced yesterday to the FCC that they plan to launch downsized v2 satellites on Falcon 9 to accelerate deployment of the constellation. However, once said to be on track to debut as early as mid-2021 to early 2022, it’s no longer clear if Starship will be ready for regular Starlink launches anytime soon.