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Nissan introducing Serena with 2nd-generation e-POWER system in Japan

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Sales of gasoline-powered models will start this winter, and e-POWER models are to start in spring. The Serena features the second-generation e-POWER system, now equipped with an all-new, specially developed 1.4 The system delivers more powerful and smooth acceleration with less engine noise. Serena e-POWER Engine.

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ORNL Spallation Neutron Source achieves 1.55MW record power to enable more discoveries

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The Spallation Neutron Source ( earlier post ) at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory set a world record when its linear accelerator reached an operating power of 1.55 Neutrons scatter off atoms within the material and are captured by high-speed detectors, revealing fundamental information for research teams to analyze.

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DOE releases Request for Information on EV-grid integration

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DOE has specific interest in the use of electric vehicles for demand response, load shaping, emergency power, and frequency regulation; and the potential for the reuse of spent electric vehicle batteries for stationary grid storage. The impact of grid integration on EVs. The implementation of smart charging techniques.

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Advanced Propulsion Centre UK publishes automotive power electronics value chain

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The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) UK, with experts and stakeholders from industry, academia and funding and support bodies, has published an updated power electronics value chain which shows an end-to-end supply chain view of materials and components required for volume manufacturing of automotive inverters, converters, and onboard chargers.

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Motiv Power Systems introduces new medium-duty electric truck Argo

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Motiv Power Systems announced the new Argo Series electric truck featuring a medium-duty EV cab designed from the ground up, with customer-driven miles and fleet owner feedback built in. The launch of Argo is a strategic step for Motiv intended to triple the company’s market size.

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Komatsu announces customer alliance to advance zero-emission mining; power-agnostic haul truck

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The alliance’s initial target is advancing Komatsu’s power-agnostic truck concept for a haulage vehicle that can run on a variety of power sources including diesel electric, electric, trolley (wired), battery power and even hydrogen fuel cells. —Masayuki Moriyama, president of Komatsu’s Mining Business Division.

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Nissan Hyper Power, Honda Prelude EV: Automobile Information Headlines

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The concept that is known as the Hyper Power, and it options diverse GT-R styling cues together with an electrical powertrain spitting out neatly over 1,000 hp. You’ll in finding those tales and extra in these days’s automobile information, proper right here at Motor Authority.