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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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The piston and crankshaft are connected by means of the upper and lower links. The lower link is also connected, via the control link, to the center of the eccentric journal of the control shaft. Conversely, moving the center of the eccentric journal downward raises the compression ratio. Hiyoshi et al. 2006) Click to enlarge.

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The Portrait Artist

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Perry prefers to meet in person in order to develop a human connection. I generally leave feeling I actually connected with the person, that it was more than just a Q&A.” Nick Holonyak , MOH recipient in 2003 for the development of the red LED, actually changed the way Perry thinks about her ethnic roots. “My Education: B.A.,

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Remembering Roberto Saracco, President of EIT Digital

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In 2003 he was promoted to director of long-term research at the lab, focusing on technology’s evolution and its potential impact. Every conversation with him was a journey, where words were not just sounds, but bridges to a deeper understanding. In our conversations, Roberto truly shined.

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New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

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Business-as-usual’ projections of future conversion rates, based on historical rates over the past two decades, indicate that 6–9 Mha of peatland in insular Southeast Asia may be converted to plantations by the year 2020, unless land use planning policies or markets for products change. Chris Malins.

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Building Better Qubits

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in 2003 she worked at the lab as a research staff member. Her team also is working to find a good way to connect two quantum processors. To do this conversion, you need sophisticated technology,” Riel says. “We Her research focused on the optimization of multilayer organic light-emitting devices to be used in displays.

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Best speakers ever

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Founding EVA chapter connects with entrepreneurial stars. When Straubel—also known for his 1984 Porsche 944 EV conversion—left Tesla, he founded Redwood Materials , a leading lithium battery recycling company in Carson City, Nevada. That was quite a conversion.” It was mostly members with electric conversions.

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

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We are also working (with our for-profit integration partners) to offer installed "conversions," first for Toyota Prius, probably followed by Ford Escape and other forthcoming hybrids. and EDrive FAQ INFORMATION IF YOURE TECHNICALLY INCLINED: See the new EAA-PHEV Conversion project sponsored by the Electric Auto Association.

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