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Ballard has successfully incorporated the Non Precious Metal Catalyst into a high performing catalyst layer under a Technology Solutions program and plans to launch a new 30-watt FCgen-1040 fuel cell stack product incorporating NPMC for commercial use in late-2017. CNW Group/Ballard Power Systems Inc.) Click to enlarge. 2017.01.086.

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Besides the low cost of ownership, electric motorcycles improve the riding experience, taking away the noise, fumes, vibration, shifting, and clutching from the user experience, alongside the environmental benefits of low emissions. The result has been strong growth on par with the electric car market since 2017, as shown in the chart below.

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all Aurora-powered vehicles carry a common set of self-driving hardware and run the same self-driving software, allowing Aurora and its partners to benefit from the collective scale of all participants on the platform by reducing the cost of the hardware and allowing the software to learn from the combined experience of all vehicles on the platform.

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is showcasing its recently announced second-generation, AEC-Q101 qualified GaN FET—the industry’s first automotive-grade GaN technology—at the 2017 Power Conversion and Intelligent Motion (PCIM) Europe expo. Transphorm Inc.

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This is designed to ensure that use of dual fuel is maximized throughout the day. The work was delivered as part of project HyTIME, within the Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial, funded by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) in partnership with Innovate UK. —Amanda Lyne, CEO of ULEMCo.

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Tesla and its partner, Panasonic, will contribute about 45% and 35%, respectively, of the initial $4 billion required to build the Gigafactory, proposed to go on-stream in 2017. The Gigafactory, proposed to be built at a cost of $5 billion, is designed to make 35 GWh Li-ion cells for half a million EVs.

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The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. A common theme across the.

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Diesel vehicles have had a rough time penetrating the US light-duty vehicle market, reflecting outdated negative perceptions, higher fuel prices for diesel than for gasoline, the cost of complying with stringent US emission standards, and rapidly improving gasoline engines. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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The deal has an estimated initial value of $17 million through 2016, with the opportunity for significant recurring royalties starting in 2017. The FCvelocity-HD7 is the 7 th -generation fuel cell module designed for transit bus and light rail applications from Ballard.). 90 kW FCvelocity-HD7.

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JULY 12, 2017

One of the most significant impediments to an increased market share for plug-in vehicles is the high cost of rechargeable energy storage. This can represent a very significant cost element of a typical battery electric vehicle (BEV); manufacturers need to strike a balance between product affordability and available range between recharges.

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Against this backdrop, massive efforts are underway to design and test advanced electric-vehicle (EV) motors that do not use rare earth elements (or use relatively little of them). We are also evaluating advanced motor designs that do not use permanent magnets at all. research on advanced motors for EVs. Department of Energy’s U.S.

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The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. This boomerang-shaped panel is designed to aid airflow underneath the D-pillar, and can be painted the body color or in a variety of contrasting colors. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid (a 2 nd opinion).

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The aircraft, which received a Special Certificate of Airworthiness from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in October 2017, took off from Perth’s Jandakot Airport and conducted two circuits around Jandakot (the 5 th busiest airport in the southern hemisphere with more than 375,000 movements last year).

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The study also illustrates how a holistic, total vehicle approach to system mass and cost reduction can help offset the additional cost of a 37% mass reduced body structure. Lotus Engineering’s Phase 2 body structure design was based on the dimensions of a 2009 Toyota Venza CUV. Designing each part to be a structural element.

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MARCH 22, 2017

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) presented the HX2 autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2017. The second-generation concept machine is part of an electric site research project that aims to transform the quarry and aggregates industry, reducing carbon emissions by up to 95% and total cost of ownership by up to 25%.

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The selected projects will focus on reducing the total cost of ownership of NGVs, increasing vehicle efficiency, decreasing local air pollution, and advancing technology development to increase the use of more affordable medium- and heavy-duty natural gas engines and vehicles. Cummins Inc. CNG Full Fills with a Complete Smart Fueling System.

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MARCH 15, 2017

The Second California Partial Consent Decree would also require Volkswagen to pay ARB $25 million for ARB to spend on ZEV-related aspects of a vehicle replacement program in California in 2017 or later; and would require VW to pay about $41 million into the trust established under the 2.0 personnel, other business expenses). Green City.

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Compliance with future emissions standards such as Euro 6b (from 9/2014) and Euro 6c (from 9/2017) will call for further improvements in engine combustion processes. The high-performance injectors required for this highly efficient type of engine are currently designed to operate at pressures up to 200 bar.

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Under the current regulatory system, the cost of building the additional capacity would have to be borne by customers, so UK Power Networks is using innovation to optimize its existing infrastructure to reduce this cost. By 2030 it is anticipated that there will be up to 1.9

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MARCH 29, 2013

With a proposed start in 2017, the Tier 3 program is also harmonized with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Low Emission Vehicle (LEV III) program—enabling automakers to sell the same vehicles in all 50 states. Vehicle emissions. Proposed LDV, LDT, and MDPV Fleet Average NMOG+NO X FTP Standards (mg/mi). Model Year. Model Year.

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The lower operating costs of hybrid propulsion systems are also of distinct benefit to operators. For example, Sailing Yacht A, the world’s largest sailing yacht which was commissioned in 2017, has been fitted out with an MTU hybrid system. MTU has already equipped a number of ships with customer-specific hybrid propulsion systems.

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JUNE 13, 2016

Following the company’s recent introduction of the new OM 654 diesel family ( earlier post ), Daimler will introduce a new family of gasoline engines in 2017, which will again set efficiency standards and will be the first ever to be equipped with a particulate filter ( earlier post ). —Thomas Weber. —Thomas Weber.

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MARCH 16, 2018

billion envisioned by Fields in 2017. That money will go toward: Next-Gen Hybrid Electrics: Part of Ford’s new strategy includes going all-in on hybrids to bring more capability to customers of our most popular and high-volume vehicles like F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Escape and Bronco. Flexible vehicle architectures.

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They are due to enter service in 2020 on routes between Asia and Europe and are designed to have the potential to sail complete Asia-to-Europe voyages on liquefied natural gas (LNG). In addition, WinGD’s Generation X engines feature a series of designed-in measures which target increased ease-of-maintenance.

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Historically, companies that manufacture the trucks and their add-on parts have been permitted to certify their products only through physical testing, often using a wind tunnel. weather, test track availability, and the cost of wind tunnel testing). Video Credit: SmartTruck.

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As a part of the first cycle of investment, Volkswagen’s “Electrify America” program is earmarked to spend $300 million, with the most focus on the installation of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at multi-family residences, workplaces, highway rest-stops, commercial and retail sites, and municipal lots and garages.

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The Tier 3 standards, which come into effect starting in 2017, consider the vehicle and its fuel as an integrated system. The tailpipe standards include different phase-in schedules that vary by vehicle class but generally phase in between model years 2017 and 2025. EPA had issued the proposed standards last March. Earlier post.).

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Nano One produces low-cost high-performance energy storage materials for batteries as well as a wide range of advanced nanostructured composite materials. The pilot uses equipment common to industry and is designed with flexibility to demonstrate a variety of processing concepts and chemistries. —Nano One CEO Dan Blondal.

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

The program will focus on developing advanced cultivation technologies that enable the cost and energy efficient production of macroalgal biomass in the ocean at a scale suitable as feedstock for the production of fuels and chemicals. The deadline to submit a Concept Paper for MARINER is 5 pm ET, 14 February 2017.

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Let’s try and see how we can expand it,” says Arun Bhagavathi, Head – Network Design, Delhivery. That’s where we would like to introduce this (FM420 LNG) provided it meets the complete TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and CVP (Cost, Value, Profit) level for the customer,” says Boddpadi.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2009

The projects—led by FuelCell Energy, in partnership with VersaPower Systems, and Siemens Energy—have successfully demonstrated solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) designed for aggregation and use in coal-fueled central power generation. Cost of $700 per kilowatt (2007 dollars) for an integrated fuel cell power block.

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Through effective policy design, the State has an opportunity to guide technology transformation and influence investment decisions with a view to mitigate climate and environmental impacts while promoting economic opportunities and community health and safety. . The plan is expected to be finalized for consideration in Spring 2017.

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This study, released by the International Council on Clean Transportation ( ICCT ), focused on the use of lightweight materials and efficient design and demonstrated substantial mass savings. We believe that this approach will be commonplace in the industry for the future design of vehicles. —Dr. Mass and Cost Summary.

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This subcompact crossover is designed to take the roads and trails less traveled, with an immediately recognizable design that will grab looks wherever you go. The Bronco Sport shares mechanical parts with the Ford Escape, but the differences between the two are obvious pretty quickly. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk.

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First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. This boomerang-shaped panel is designed to direct airflow underneath the C pillar, aiding in the a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.29.

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JANUARY 21, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Its engineers know how to design a chassis that produces high-quality driving dynamics. Mazda wants the CX-50 to be seen as its first-ever adventure-oriented SUV.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. But the effects of these efforts seem to be reaching a plateau.

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