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Extreme E | Island X Prix – Sardinia | Your Ultimate Guide

My Energi

Due to the ongoing COVID19 crisis in South America, Extreme E decided to make the quick decision to switch the location of the fourth race of 2021 from Brazil to the island of Sardinia off the coast of Italy. The event will especially highlight how global warming has seen the island plagued by wildfires.

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Dana offering Spicer PowerBoost hydraulic-hybrid system for off-highway field testing; demonstrated fuel savings of 20-25%

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The Spicer PowerBoost system allows manufacturers to select a smaller engine that does not require exhaust after treatment systems that are costly, consume added space, and increase the operating temperature of the powertrain system. Dana has applied for 16 patents stemming from development activities for Spicer PowerBoost technology.

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Perspective: Europeans in the lead with range extenders for hybrid vehicles; 2nd vs. 3rd generation

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Such vehicles will have the substantial all-electric range demanded by users, having batteries storing more energy and plug-in capability. In addition, the exhaust manifold is cast into the block, for the same reasons as the integral head. That will become the case for land, water and airborne hybrid vehicles.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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The heat from the turbine’s exhaust is used to produce steam to turn a turbine in the second stage. Another method to make coal-fired power plants more environmentally friendly is to capture the exhausted carbon dioxide and store it in the ground, Rahman said. France sells energy to Italy, Spain, and Switzerland,” Rahman said.

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Lightning-fast Maserati Gran Turismo EV unveiled

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They’re made in Italy and they are “the most powerful motors on the market”, Maserati claims. The Folgore doesn’t have exhaust pipes, obviously. More importantly, it stores a little more than 90kWh. Great looks outside, clever EV tech inside… What makes the Folgore so fast? T-bone battery pack.

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Researchers develop new highly efficient core-shell catalyst for methane oxidation; potential for reducing emissions from automotive engines

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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, along with collaborators from Italy and Spain, have designed new core-shell type catalysts inspired by the concepts of supramolecular chemistry that oxidize methane 30 times better than do currently available catalysts. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen’s 1.0L eco up! natural gas vehicle offers 79g CO2/km

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The engine’s dual-circuit cooling system and integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold enable short engine warm-up times. The natural gas is stored in two subfloor tanks (total capacity: 72 liters / 11 kg CNG) near the rear axle. Gas also offers the opportunity of storing electrical energy from renewable sources such as wind power.

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