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BMW Outlines Intelligent Heat Management Applications for Reducing Fuel Consumption and CO2; New Thermoelectric Generator Unit Integrated with EGR

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Even a highly efficient combustion engine converts only about one-third of the energy in the fuel into traction actually propelling the car. The remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment through the car’s exhaust emissions and through the radiator.

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Norway-US Project Developing Diesel/Biodiesel, Cool Flame Reformer and Solid-Acid Fuel Cell APU

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Unfavourable mixtures of liquid fuels, water and air lead to degradation by local hot spots in the sensitive catalysts and to formation of unwanted by-products in the reformer. The reformer converts hydrocarbons into hydrogen, CO 2 and heat. 2004) High-Performance Solid Acid Fuel Cells Through Humidity Stabilization.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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With the replacement of the engine’s belt-driven water pump, all engine coolant pumps are now electrically operated, reducing mechanical losses and providing engine coolant flow rate control independent of engine RPM at all times. An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added. The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Under a venture with the motto “From Road to Grid”, Audi is therefore currently working on a concept to convert old batteries into stationary energy stores. The plate has an integrated primary coil and an inverter (AC/AC converter). An AC/DC converter inverts the current, which is then fed into the high-voltage electrical system.

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Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Le Mans prototype makes its debut at Geneva Show

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The first system is the innovative recovery of thermal energy by an electric generator powered by exhaust gases. The second hybrid system is a motor on the front axle utilizing brake recuperation to convert kinetic energy into electric energy. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. The 470 hp, 4.0-liter

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The next-generation Toyota Prius

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And when operating in EV mode at speeds up to 30mph, it uses no fuel and produces zero exhaust emissions. Adopting the Atkinson cycle and a new, cooled exhaust gas recirculation system brings significant gains in fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. As a result the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines.

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