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Volvo Trucks SuperTruck demonstrator improves freight efficiency by 88%, fuel efficiency by 70%

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The SuperTruck powertrain includes a complex Rankine waste-heat recovery system, which converts heat normally wasted in exhaust into torque, boosting fuel economy by helping to power the vehicle. (This new design added “wave” bumps on the side of the piston bowl, which allows the fuel to burn more cleanly.).

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DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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Exhaust Aftertreatment Materials. In order of priority, low temperature exhaust after-treatment catalysts are needed for the reduction of Oxides of Nitrogen (NO x ), Carbon Monoxide (CO), or unburned hydrocarbons (HCs) from internal combustion engines. Innovative Engine Boosting Technologies. Advanced Manufacturing.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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This makes it possible for the waste heat from the electrical drive components to be made available to the interior of the Q7 e-tron quattro. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017. The company hopes to launch AWC in 2017. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer.

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