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Orion Engineered Carbons joins HiQ-CARB consortium; scaling up conductive acetylene black for Li-ion cathodes

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Lithium-Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt-Oxide) are electrically connected with each other and the current collector. Acetylene black is carbon black derived from acetylene gas. In the process, acetylene gas is exothermally decomposed in a closed system, generating carbon black and hydrogen.

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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The E-KIZUNA Project, managed by the city in collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders, aims to help fight global warming and realize a sustainable, low-carbon society through the popularization of electric vehicles. (In In Japanese, kizuna means the ties that connect people to each other.). Interior structure of MCHP1.0K2.

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The Power Engineer Electrifying John Deere’s Tractors, Trucks, and More

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Singh, a power-electronics engineer, has been working to replace the internal combustion engines used in the company’s equipment with hybrid (diesel-electric) and all-electric versions. Transitioning to hybrid and all-electric machinery Earlier in his career, Singh helped Deere begin the transition away from diesel engines.

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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The displacement of the new engine (2184 cm 3 ) was defined to obtain high power, torque delivery and fuel efficiency and is combined with an optimized exhaust gas treatment system. The design of the pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft is optimized to limit weight. The architecture of the new 2.2 The architecture of the new 2.2

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What are the types of batteries used in EV? | EV Basics

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The reason why electric vehicles are developing rapidly is that they rely on batteries as their power source. As the core of electric vehicles, batteries have naturally become the focus of research and development by global car companies. Today I will tell you about the types of batteries used in electric vehicles.

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Honda outlines technology for fuel efficiency push; engines, transmissions, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains

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outlined its plans for next-generation automotive technology&madsh;which it is labeling “Earth Dreams Technology”—comprising a series of measures to improve the efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and electric powertrains. A compact, high efficiency electric powertrain for EVs.

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Research Suggests Renewables Could Generate 40% of Global Power by 2050

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Renewable energy technologies could generate 40% of the world’s electricity by 2050, according to research presented at the International Scientific Congress “Climate Change: Global Risks, Challenges & Decisions”. More specifically, Germany has more than doubled its share of renewable energy since 2000.