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KIT launches AgiloDrive project on agile production system for electric motors

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In Germany, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has launched AgiloDrive, a project seeking to develop novel product kits and production technologies for electric motors for direct transfer to industry. —Professor Jürgen Fleischer, Head of the wbk Institute of Production Science of KIT.

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This IEEE Society’s Secret to Boosting Student Membership

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Budding engineers serve on the RAS board of directors, have voting privileges, and work within technical committees. Tricomi says the designation benefits young engineers because they learn about ongoing research in their field and because they have direct access to researchers.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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EVs are powered with an electric motor and inverter rather than an internal combustion engine, their internal components are radically different to ICEVs. In fact, New Zealand Has established its own EV training and certification program, the ‘ EV Engineering Certification Programme (EVECP). What if my EV tyre goes flat?

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Volkswagen Group China building first factory specifically for MEB production; 300K unit capacity; 1st model a new VW e-SUV in 2020

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Volkswagen Group China is beginning construction in Anting of the Group’s first factory specifically designed for the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB) platform. This flexible manufacturing facility allows for models with internal combustion engines as well as electric drive systems to be built on the same production line.

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Ford launches app developer challenge to improve consumer understanding of personal fuel efficiency

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Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president of Global Marketing, Sales and Service and Lincoln, announced the contest at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. More than 1,500 developers have registered to download the OpenXC software development kit since it became publicly available in January 2013.

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Let My People Convert! - The A123 Challenge

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So he proposed at the California Air Resources Board ZEV workshop on Tuesday. Tuesday's workshop was not so different. Add more batteries as they become cheaper and more energy-dense, dump the engine; or, for the more fantasy-minded and those receiving compensation, add hydrogen fuel cell and drop the engine.) Look it up.)

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles. The kit is designed so the batteries can be upgraded to lithium-phosphate.) We believe both NiMH and Li-Ion are ready.

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