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KIT and Wintershall Dea collaborating to develop industrial-scale methane pyrolysis for CO2-free production of hydrogen

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Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and colleagues earlier developed an efficient process for methane pyrolysis. Now, KIT is partnering with industry partner Wintershall Dea to further develop this process for use on an industrial scale. —Prof Wetzel. Resources. Geißler, A. Abánades, A. Heinzel, K.

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New GM SDK gives developers access to 350+ simulated GM vehicle data signals

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General Motors has introduced a next generation infotainment software development kit ( NGI SDK ) that allows software developers around the world to develop and test in-vehicle applications for GM’s infotainment systems. Performance and maintenance, such as oil life and tire pressure. Vehicle features, such as radio or backup camera.

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Top 5 electric vehicles books you must read

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It is based on the project that was done from August 2013 to Jan 2016 to understand consumer preferences for the use of electric vehicles in terms of socio-economic variables such as gender, age, income, education and region. Insane Mode-How Elon Musk’s Tesla Sparked an Electric Revolution to End the Age of Oil.

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This Startup Is Using AI to Help Keep Store Shelves Stocked

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Founded 2016. Employees 16 “We had customers in the oil-and-gas industry, as well as construction companies, dealing with similar problems,” she says. She and three of her coworkers decided in 2016 to launch Wisy to develop a solution. Headquarters San Francisco. Founders Min Chen, Ricardo Chen, Nelida Gomez, Orlando Reyes.

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Consortium for Algal Biofuel Commercialization releases final report on 6-year project

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The genetic tool kit developed for cyanobacteria is fully supported by an advanced web-based interface that allows in silico design of genetic tools. In collaboration with Arctic Foam, CAB-Comm developed polyurethane foams for surfboard production in which 100% of the polyols were derived from algal oil.

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VW introduces new, more efficient TSI engine generation; Miller cycle with higher compression and electric VTG turbo

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The fuel-efficient and high-torque gasoline-fueled TSI engine is set to launch in late 2016, initially with outputs of 96 kW and 110 kW. Cylinder deactivation, another subassembly from the EA211 engine assembly kit, has been improved and is entering volume production with the TSI evo. TSI (92 kW). Cylinder deactivation.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. US EPA and NHTSA are planning to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Phase 2 standards in the spring of 2015 and a final rule in the spring of 2016. Aerodynamics.

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