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ZF has produced 2M electric motors; mild-hybrid to full-electric drives

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The technology company supplies automotive manufacturers with electric motors for different vehicle types—from hybrid and electric axle drives for electric passenger cars to electric central drives for commercial vehicles. The innovation potential of electric motors has not yet been exhausted. Innovation potential.

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Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Lab 2 lab vehicle integrates technologies for more efficient big rigs; road test results coming in 2015

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These figures will be announced during the first quarter of 2015. We therefore electrically powered several of the vehicle’s auxiliary items of equipment such as the air-conditioning, water pump, fuel pump and the steering pump. Optifuel Lab 2 operates in response to the supply and demand of an energy market. truck and trailer.

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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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The others are: Petroleum and Renewable Fuels Supply Chain , Stillwater Associates LLC. Theoretically, cars operating on higher ethanol blends than the design point could emit greater concentrations of pollutants in exhaust gas. Phase separation of water and ethanol from gasoline.

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Tanaka introducing electrode catalysts for electrolysis

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These electrode catalysts are used as the anodes (oxygen-generation poles) in water electrolysis systems. Exhaust gas purifying catalysts for the treatment of impure gases resulting from the hydrogen purification process. The company says it has succeeded with catalyst surface control, and is currently mass producing the catalysts.

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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The new six-cylinder in-line engine comes with an intelligent form of turbocharging: assisted by the ISG at start-off, the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV) guarantees immediate high torque when driving off and accelerating, bridging the time before the large exhaust turbocharger cuts in. Almost imperceptible restart of the engine.

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Hard parts supplier Rheinmetall Automotive expects electrification to account for more than half of sales in 2020

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billion) in 2015, including around 16% from the companies located in NAFTA. Further, the e-unit block has a sophisticated water jacket and 3D printed core. Another part of this year’s show presentation was devoted to exhaust-gas recirculation on gasoline engines. Sales amounted to around €2.6 billion (US$2.8 and mechatronics.

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New fuel-efficient bulk carrier concept design; DNV estimates new tankers, bulkers and container vessels will be up to 30% more energy efficient by 2020 than newbuilds today

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The Green Dolphin concept design is a five-cargo-hold CSR (Common Structural Rules) double-hull bulk carrier that meets current and future expected air and water emissions regulations. Wash water holding tanks are also included. This reduction level will also be mandated within the Emission Control Areas (ECAs) by 2015.

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