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Insights from Leoben researchers lead to improved piezo injectors

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In a project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, a group of researchers from the Materials Center Leoben (MCL) in Austria has now gained insight into the mechanics of this technology—which can make the systems more reliable and efficient. Conversely, they generate voltage when subjected to mechanical stress. Kaufmann, S.

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Panasonic Automotive and IBM partner to develop cognitive vehicle infotainment system with Watson

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At CES 2017, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America introduced the Panasonic Cognitive Infotainment platform designed to provide OEMs and fleet providers a set of cognitive vehicle solutions combining Panasonic’s infotainment expertise with IBM’s Watson and cloud technologies. Panasonic, Qualcomm and Android.

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NREL-led research could lead to improved enzyme performance to break down biomass for renewable fuels

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A team led by researchers from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have gained new insights into how glycosylation—the natural attachment of sugars to proteins—affects a key cellulase enzyme. —co-author Antonella Amore, a postdoc at NREL. Antonella Amore, Brandon C. Knott, Nitin T.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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The newly formed organization will host a series of meetings of its members to exchange research results, insights, and ideas. A study of a 2017 Toyota Mirai fuel cell by Argonne National Laboratory found fuel cell stack efficiency below 50% and fuel cell system efficiency dropping below 40% at high loads.

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GM and IBM bring OnStar and Watson together for new cognitive mobility platform: OnStar Go

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General Motors and IBM are partnering to bring the power of OnStar and IBM Watson together to create OnStar Go, the auto industry’s first cognitive mobility platform. Starting in early 2017, OnStar is expected to give millions of GM drivers the ability to connect and interact with their favorite brands.

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As OK’s anti-Tesla bill moves forward, its author believes a compromise is possible

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The bill in question, HB 3994, aims to update and change parts of existing Oklahoma statutes related to the state’s auto industry. until March 2017, and he was the Dealer/Owner of Dobrinski of Kingfisher, Inc., Insights from HB 3994’s Author. a Chevrolet-Buick-GMC dealership, until October 2018. . Boren said. . .

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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Thrust 1 began by casting a wide net, looking at biomass from all sources and the range of conversion processes, from fermentation and other biological approaches to thermochemical or catalytic approaches. Co-Optima is definitely not seeking to develop new conversion pathways, but is relying on what has already been done.

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