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AUGUST 11, 2017

To that end, ARB staff is holding two more workshops on the development of a regulation to limit the amount of time that internal combustion engine-driven TRUs and TRU gensets operate while stationary, as well as requiring an overall zero-emission mode operating time. NO x : 6,100 tons per year. GHG: 770,000 tons per year (CO 2 e).

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

The investment, the first step toward the commercialization of cellulosic biofuels technology in Brazil, will cover development and engineering costs associated with the front end design of a biomass-to-ethanol facility to be co-located with Raízen’s Costa Pinto facility in Piracicaba, São Paulo. Raízen produces 2.2 The company.

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MARCH 22, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe) has successfully installed its range-extended electirc powertrain system in a second line of vehicles: the Ford Econoline E350 platform. ALTe began engineering development on the Ford E350 platform in late 2011 reflecting the popularity of this vehicle in the fleet industry.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

Toyota Motor Sales USA and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America for systematic, longstanding violations of Clean Air Act emission-related defect reporting requirements, which require manufacturers to report potential defects and recalls affecting vehicle components designed to control emissions.

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MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford’s patented new Auto Start-Stop system for gasoline engines will improve fuel economy for most drivers by at least 4%. The system, designed to work on both gasoline and diesel engines, is standard on the ECOnetic models of the Ford Ka and Mondeo, and is launching now on Focus, C-MAX and Grand C-MAX.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Both solutions enable stop-start functionality and can help reduce the fuel consumption of a traditional internal combustion engine by 2-3% during the standard driving cycle and by up to 15% in congested urban traffic. In addition to LIN, it can interface with any OEM engine control unit architecture, such as RVC and C-Terminal.

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JULY 1, 2009

As the next steps in a strategy to cut harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new engine emissions and fuel standards for large marine diesel engines on US-flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards. EPA’s proposed rulemaking affects the Category 3 engines.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The Port of Los Angeles has three AMP Mobiles, which were designed for the World Cruise Center by Port engineers and Cavotec, a global engineering firm. In 2004, the Port of Los Angeles was the first to use AMP technology for in-service container ships.

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AUGUST 15, 2013

GE Global Research, the technology development arm of the General Electric Company, recently completed a research project in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories that could significantly affect the design—and thus the noise and power output—of future wind turbine blades. In 2004, in partnership with Cray Inc.,

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

RWE Innogy has awarded Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., They are able to transport and install the largest available offshore wind turbines, including foundations. The construction ships of this special design are ideally suited to the construction of marine wind power plants.

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JULY 8, 2014

The current code, known as NFPA 2 , provides fundamental safeguards for the generation, installation, storage, piping, use and handling of hydrogen in compressed gas or cryogenic (low temperature) liquid form. However, there are additional issues associated with the low temperatures required for liquid systems installed on small properties.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. Based on the final Trends data through MY 2012, CO 2 emissions have decreased by 85 g/mi, or 18%, since MY 2004, and fuel economy has increased by 4.3

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JULY 12, 2015

Carbon Revolution first began delivering composite wheels in 2004 for Formula SAE campaigns. When the decision was made to pursue this technology for use in a production vehicle, the engineering team was challenged to develop a wheel that met Ford’s standards for durability, quality, craftsmanship and premium finish.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

The use of hydrocarbons (HC-SCR) or oxygenates (Ethanol-SCR) as a reductant in the selective catalytic reduction of NO x to N 2 can offer a number of engineering advantages over urea/ammonia-based SCR technologies, including: No need for an extra reductant, since the primary fuel can be used. Mhadeshwar, A. Catalysis , Volume 18

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JUNE 24, 2009

ClearFuels has begun project development of multiple commercial scale biomass-to-energy projects in the Southeastern US, Hawaii and internationally that will use the integrated ClearFuels-Rentech design and will be co-located at sugar mills and wood processing facilities. Between 1987 and 2004, Pearson Technologies, Inc.

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JUNE 23, 2016

Ricardo is exploring the value proposition for applications of its novel split-cycle combustion engine ( earlier post ). Ricardo, in collaboration with the University of Brighton, has been developing the split-cycle engine with an eye toward improving the thermal efficiency of heavy-duty engines. Gurr (2016). Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

DOE is interested in distributed generation CHP projects that use fuel cells as a source of secure, reliable, clean power and heat as an alternative to steam turbines, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, or other traditional CHP prime source. Report to Congress. Since that time, DOE has dedicated $1.2

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

He understands the trend away from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric-powered vehicles and realizes the tasks involved to decommission ICE infrastructure. I've also designed and led some of the first equity-centered EV projects which have gone on to inform numerous other equity-centered efforts.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2013

The thermoelectric Stirling heat engine (TASHE) technology, developed by Glenn for spaceflight propulsion (using a radioisotope heat source—i.e., Nirvana is designing TAPS to be a very compact system that can easily be retrofitted into residential systems. A prospect to be explored is a thermo-acoustic design. Resources.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2013

This system allows the energy generated during braking to be stored in the batteries and use the stored energy to power the vehicle’s electrical components, thus ensuring power availability even when the engine is not being used. The system is also designed to supply power to the drive assist motor, improving fuel economy.

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APRIL 29, 2009

the session counted among its panelists: Professor John Heywood, Sun Jae Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Sloan Auto Laboratory at MIT. Winner of the 2004 Dale Prize for Excellence in Urban Planning. Winner of the 2004 Dale Prize for Excellence in Urban Planning. Dr. Luca Guala, Systemica. 8.6 / 10.6.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

He understands the trend away from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric-powered vehicles and realizes the tasks involved to decommission ICE infrastructure. I've also designed and led some of the first equity-centered EV projects which have gone on to inform numerous other equity-centered efforts.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The nonprofit CalCars does conversions to demonstrate new designs and provide a platform for different batteries; we dont sell conversions. We have sponsored the EAA-PHEV project and our Open-Source designs are being used by some of the private companies as well as technically advanced individuals. So far, most start as hybrids.

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APRIL 16, 2023

Mark Richards/Computer History Museum Back at home, the Sutherland brothers worked on their own versions of light-seeking robots, using surplus parts their engineer-father helped them to source in New York City. For Sutherland, engineering design has a strong aesthetic dimension. The reason? At MIT, Sutherland met with Wesley A.

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JUNE 8, 2015

TCF acquired the 23,780-acre tract in 2004 for $18 million ($10 million California Coastal Conservancy, $3.5 In some non-reserve areas of GRF, harvest prescriptions include a hardwood competition reduction treatment that is designed to reduce the prevalence of tanoak trees. Garcia River Forest. million The Nature Conservancy, $2.5

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

On the highway, it runs just like any other Prius, with the gasoline engine doing most of the work -- and the extra batteries kicking in to improve performance at ALL speeds. Add batteries and grid-charging, and you get PRIUS+, a "plug-in" hybrid (PHEV). That means no gas when you do your errands on local streets at 35mph.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 19, 2023

Xerox’s Alto was a prototype computer with a bitmapped graphics display designed to be used by just one person—a “personal computer.” After the PARC visit, Jobs and many of Lisa’s engineers, including Bill Atkinson, worked to incorporate a GUI into the Lisa.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

The reason is that to utilize shore power, any vessel needs to have specialized on-board equipment installed, and to achieve a reasonable return on investment for this additional cost, shore power would need to be frequently utilized. The Port of Oakland is installing 11 berths on six terminals at an estimated cost of about $70 million.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The Q7 e-tron quattro features a six-cylinder TDI engine and quattro drive that deliver 275 kW (373 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 litre V6 TDI engine. litre V6 TDI engine. TDI, a highly efficient, latest-generation V6 diesel engine, delivers 190 kW (258 hp) of power and 600 N·m (442.5 TDI quattro.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008).

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

Air resources board employees say the new regulations are not designed to squelch technological breakthroughs or bankrupt new businesses. Going faster than that triggers the car’s gasoline-powered engine, transforming the vehicle back into a traditional hybrid. Before the holidays, they had four cars on their waiting list.

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Plug In India

JUNE 10, 2022

I hope there is at least one which is a grounds up design. The battery connectors are specially designed for IP67 batteries – and are designed to prevent water ingress short circuits. There is a front wheel dynamometer so that data is gathered with the engine running and the gearbox engaged.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Power and Associates 2004 report ]. Unless/until PV cells become more efficient, and are part of the original installation, they will seriously affect the cars aerodynamics and will be far less durable than metal. Engineers note: hybrids need "power batteries," PHEVs need "energy batteries.")

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