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Delta Will Provide Chargers For GM/Pilot/EVgo Deal

CleanTechnica EVs

Last month, we told readers about a deal between GM and Pilot/Flying J truck stops to install 2000 EVgo charging stations at 500 locations. Now, we’re learning a little more about the deal with news that Delta Electronics will be providing the charging equipment.

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Ricardo’s “deep” Miller cycle concept: Magma

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The in-cylinder gases are thus expanded and cooled as the piston descends, before being re-compressed as the piston rises again. Early closure of the inlet valves leaves a smaller window for the charge fill the cylinder. Under most conditions, Magma closes the intake valve at least 30 degrees before bottom dead center (BDC).

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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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The new EGR system decreases NO x emissions by reducing charge temperature and reducing excess levels of O 2 in the combustion chamber. is capable of 500 N·m (369 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm (178 N·m/liter of engine capacity). This feature extends the life of the turbo and the engine. EGR valve and EGR cooler.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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The transportation sector accounted for approximately 19% of global black carbon emissions in the year 2000, according to the report. Global black carbon emissions from transportation by region among top 10 motorized regions, 2000-2050. Source: Minjares et al., data from Facanha et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. In such an emergency, a bidirectional EV with charge to spare could come to the rescue. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

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QUANTRON unveils long range hydrogen and electric trucks

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QUANTRON QHM FCEV 60-2000 and QUANTRON QHM FCEV 44-2000 offer exceptionally large tank capacities of up to 116 kg, which are fully integrated in the chassis and positioned behind the cab. A semitrailer tractor version on the same basis is also available. This will enable ranges of up to 1500 km with a single H 2 tank filling.

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Visiting Synkromotive and Learning about Deka 9A31s

Open Source Civic EV Kit

While I'm still sticking with group-31 batteries, I'm going to have to re-open the battery decision since I don't want to invest $2000 every 12 months in the electric vehicle. The ZAP cars have a Discover EV31a-a upgrade, so they appear to like them too. Hopefully this information will help others using group 31 batteries as well.

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