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Hilux, Ranger EV ute conversions by Roev from $47,990 as company confirms 2023 production

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Australian manufacturer Roev plans to do just that from 2023 by converting Toyota Hiluxes and Ford Rangers to electric, with conversions priced from $47,990. That makes the locally-converted utes cheaper than the LDV eT60 that has just gone on sale priced from $92,990 drive-away. 2023 Roev electric Toyota HiLux.

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EIA: China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000; >500K bpd in 2016

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The report estimates consumption to have been more than 500,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2016. Similar to how ethanol is currently blended into motor gasoline in the United States, methanol is blended into gasoline in China. Consumption of MTBE and other derivatives in China was estimated at 230,000 b/d in 2016.

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BASF and Hyundai Motor showcase RN30 concept at K Fair; new lightweight and performance materials

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Hyundai Motor unveiled the RN30 high-perfromance concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. The RN30, jointly developed by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company, combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialized high-performance technologies. The new i30.

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HRL Laboratories achieves 1st demo of GaN CMOS FET technology

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This breakthrough paves the way for GaN to become the technology of choice for power conversion circuits that are made in silicon today. Today, GaN transistors are being designed into radar systems, cellular base stations, and power converters such as those found in computer notebook power adaptors. Zehnder, D. 1-1 doi: 10.1109/LED.2016.2515103.

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Pi Innovo and GaN Systems collaborate to offer electronics design services for auxiliary systems for multi-voltage, hybrid and electric vehicles

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Hybrids and EVs have a substantial requirement for power conversion; a drive train can be operated up to 100s of kW. A typical silicon-based converter will be no more than 95% efficient, Pi Innovo says, therefore having at least a 5% loss. kW BLDC (Brushless DC) motor driver incorporating six GaN Systems GS66508T transistors.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for overhead conductive opportunity charging. Electric motor/generator (I-SAM). The diesel engine and electric motor then propel the vehicle together. Series production is scheduled to start in early 2016. Diesel engine.

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Global Bioenergies widens cooperation with Audi; new agreement to broaden feedstocks for bio-isobutene to isooctane process

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The isobutene was then shipped to Germany and converted into isooctane. The current initial collaboration, expected to end in 2016, also encompasses the delivery of larger batches that will allow Audi to run comprehensive engine testing and thus validate the specifications of Global Bioenergies’ isooctane.

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