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Orbital suing Daimler and Bosch for alleged patent infringement on direct injection technology

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The OCP uses air-assisted, low-pressure direct fuel injection rather than high-pressure injection to atomize the fuel charge. From 1999-2002, Orbital improved deposit control in its fuel injector nozzles. In 2002, Orbital delivered a demonstrator vehicle—which incorporated the patented injector features—to Mercedes.

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Hackenberg resigns from Audi Board of Management

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Amongst other positions there, he was the head of research into vehicle dynamics, developed lectures in motorcycle technology and gained a doctorate in 1985 on the stability properties of the “rider-motorcycle-road” system. He was active in the Volkswagen Group from 1998 until 2002.

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Polaris invests in electric motorcycle company Brammo

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By investing in Brammo, Polaris obtains access to its proprietary electric vehicle powertrain technology, as well as exposure to the rapidly growing electric motorcycle market. Founded in 2002, Brammo has made its mark by developing electric vehicle technology tailored specifically for the motorcycle segment.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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This subtopic seeks fuel-focused research on the facilitation or enhancement of advanced combustion regime engine operation– e.g., Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI), Low Temperature Combustion (LTC), etc. Fuels and Lubricants for Advanced Combustion Regimes. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials.

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OLA S1 Electric Scooter Ownership Blog

Plug In India

There is decent fast charging infrastructure being installed by many charge point operators. They will drag their feet for next few years trying to shove their garbage pollution scooters and motorcycles down our throats, while selling compliance EV's in a limited fashion. Check the display - it should say 'scooter charging'.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Per BMW’s press release the MINI E will be motivated by a 150kW electric drive system with a range of 150 miles per charge and a top speed of 95 mph. Its charge time is strongly dependent on the voltage and amperage of the electricity flowing through the grid. Special charging station and full service for every MINI E.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

In Europe, the likes of the Yaris and the iQ have kept average fuel consumption levels low, while Toyota is working on several new concepts such as the FT-EV (see article ) which has a claimed range of 50miles per charge.