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New split-cycle concept to control diesel HCCI combustion

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A team from Universita degli Studi di Pisa (Italy) and Rolf Reitz at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are proposing a novel combustion concept—Homogenous Charge Progressive Combustion (HCPC)—based on a split-cycle principle to control HCCI combustion in diesel-fueled engines. ICEF2007-1743 (2007). Tamagna, D.,

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AvtoVAZ launches 3 concepts at Moscow Motor Show; collaboration with Renault-Nissan

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AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, introduced three new LADA concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. The LADA Vesta WTCC concept, reflecting the motorsport aspirations of AvtoVAZ and LADA Sport, is designed to meet the rigorous World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) requirements.

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Nornickel presents market review of nickel and platinum group metals

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Despite extremely low LME nickel exchange inventories, which are currently at the 2007 level and amount to less than 5 days of global use only, the LME nickel contract was down by 30% since the beginning of the year. The forecast for nickel supply in 2023 is almost unchanged at 3.45

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Brussels plant kicks off production for the new Audi Q8 e-tron

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Brussels is a model for some areas of this plant concept. The companies that supply the battery cells are obliged to use only renewable energy sources for production. AUDI AG has owned the Belgium site since 2007. Body and chassis of the Audi Q8 e-tron are connected. 2018 saw the birth of the Audi e-tron.

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Honda to Show Hybrid and Battery-Electric Vehicle Concepts at Tokyo Motor Show; CR-Z Concept 2009

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The CR-Z Concept 2009. Honda will reveal the CR-Z Concept 2009, the most recent prototype of a compact sports car using Honda’s IMA technology, at October’s Tokyo Motor Show. Honda introduced the first version of the CR-Z concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007. Honda will also reveal two more concepts at the show.

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DOE and Air Force issue RFI on Mil-Spec jet fuel production using coal-to-liquid technologies

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The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, is directed to report to Congress on the feasibility of potential technologies that could enable coal-based liquid fuels to meet the requirements of the DOD consistent with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Section 526 (EISA 2007 §526, Public Law 110-140 ).

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Volkswagen and LG agree on joint development of next-gen connected car platform

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It has been supplying audio-visual products for vehicles since 2007, establishing a reputation for reliability and technological innovation. In July, LG was selected as Volkswagen’s strategic electronics supplier and also listed as a partner company on its FAST (Future Automotive Supply Tracks) program.

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