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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Of the $71 million, Achates Power will receive $5 million for work on an opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid commercial vehicle system, and Cummins will receive $4 million for its work on an ultra-low emissions heavy-duty 10L natural gas engine. Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP). AOI 5: Natural Gas Engine Enabling Technologies.

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JULY 26, 2022

Such powerful magnets would more easily fit within the tight space inside spherical tokamaks, which are shaped more like a cored apple than the doughnut-like shape of conventional tokamaks, and are being explored as a possible design for future fusion power plants. —Yuhu Zhai, a principal engineer at PPPL and lead author.

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JULY 16, 2016

The US DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends ( DE-FOA-0001623 ) to issue, on behalf of the Bioenergy Technology Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) entitled “Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines.”

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JUNE 4, 2014

The vehicle represents the latest phase of Ford’s research into developing sustainable technology solutions that are affordable for consumers and can be produced in large volumes across the product lineup. Powertrain design, which led to a 24% weight reduction through the use of: 1.0-liter liter aluminum EcoBoost 3-cylinder engine.

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MARCH 27, 2020

For the past four years, the Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) National Laboratory consortium has focused research efforts primarily on turbocharged (boosted) spark-ignition (SI) engines for light-duty vehicles. The report highlights researchers’ answers to three vital questions: What fuels do engines want?

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JANUARY 3, 2021

A team led by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s (Berkeley Lab) Molecular Foundry has designed and synthesized ultrasmall nickel nanoclusters (?1.5 nanometer-diameter nickel clusters onto a 2D substrate made of boron and nitrogen engineered to host a grid of atomic-scale dimples. —Jeff Urban.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

“We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.” Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines. —Chrysler S-1. —Chrysler S-1.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Fuel mass flow comparison shows Pinnacle engine ahead at just about all points in the map. FEV performed engine mappings in a dynamometer test cell to evaluate the fuel economy of Pinnacle’s TP90 scooter engine compared to a benchmark engine (N15) from Pinnacle’s Asian OEM partner. Test engine specs. Stroke [mm].

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APRIL 6, 2021

Cornell researchers led by Lynden Archer, the Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering and the James A. Friend Family Distinguished Professor of Engineering, have been exploring the use of low-cost materials to create rechargeable batteries that will make energy storage more affordable.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The companies envision production-optimized vehicle designs for efficient manufacturing on common assembly lines. Benz Vans, and the other based on the second-generation electric-van, Rivian Light Van (RLV) platform. Further options for increased synergies from the joint venture will also be explored.

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MAY 17, 2021

NuScale Power and Prodigy Clean Energy , a Canadian company that designs and develops marine nuclear plants, announced a second Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support business development opportunities for a marine-deployed nuclear generating station powered by the NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR).

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JULY 21, 2011

The Alcoa Foundation recently awarded a $400,000 grant to the Ohio State University (OSU) Institute for Materials Research in support of innovative design and manufacturing technologies that will enable the creation of lighter, more environmentally friendly vehicle structures. The new design results in a weight saving of over 55%.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2012

US-based ALTe Powertrain Technologies, the developer of a range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial vehicles ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Venture agreement in China with MESA Century New Energy Technology, Inc. A total of US$200 million has been committed to the JV at this stage.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 13, 2023

HRI isn’t just for social robots—even the most industrial of industrial robots, the lights-out manufacturing sorts of things that may never see a human while operating unless something is (or is about to be) very very wrong, still have to be set up and programmed by a human, and those humans are happiest when engineers remember that they exist.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

A team of Penn State engineers has demonstrated a thermally modulated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery to offer an adequate cruise range per charge that is extendable by a 10-minute recharge in all climates, essentially guaranteeing EVs that are free of range anxiety. There is no more range anxiety and this battery is affordable.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Seeing the need for a more transportable system that can analyze blood samples in rural and remote areas, two researchers in India have developed a new design that is simple, affordable, and easily deployed anywhere where a source of electricity is available. Many existing devices in the laboratory use light to analyze blood sample.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) have released a request for information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0001460 ) titled “Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines” (Optima). Earlier post.) Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 14, 2021

On Thursday, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee vetoed legislation that would have set the first state-legislated 2030 phaseout target for automotive combustion engines in the country. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 14, 2017

The subframe is a key part of a vehicle’s structure, typically providing a place to attach the engine and wheels while also contributing rigidity and crash management. The design has passed all performance requirements based on computer-aided engineering (CAE) analyses. —Grahame Burrow, President of Magna Exteriors.

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JULY 17, 2020

Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Rational Electrolyte Design for Li-ion Batteries with Micro-Sized Silicon Anodes. University of Maryland. Enovix Corporation. 4,933,028.

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AUGUST 2, 2012

Projected range of impact of demand, fuel efficiency improvements, and alternative fuel-vehicle systems on light-duty fleet GHG emissions. On a stand-alone basis, all light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles have the potential to reduce per-mile GHG emissions by at least 40% in 2050, relative to 2005 average fleet levels. Source: NPC.

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JANUARY 18, 2014

Sample topic areas that might address one or more of these barriers include: Novel cell, module or pack designs that significantly improve the thermal or safety performance, or significantly reduce the weight, volume, and cost of non? The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. duty engines.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Building on that model, the new Passat offers a bolder design, upgraded technology, and enhanced access to convenience and driver-assistance features. Passat is the only midsize sedan to offer German driving dynamics at an affordable price and has long resonated with buyers for its combination of comfort, reliability and driving dynamics.

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

ARDP is designed to help domestic private industry demonstrate advanced nuclear reactors in the United States. The goal of the Risk Reduction program is to design and develop safe and affordable reactor technologies that can be licensed and deployed over the next 10 to 14 years. Total award value over seven years: $106.6

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JUNE 14, 2019

Honda’s new compact electric vehicle, the Honda e, is the first Honda to be built on a dedicated EV platform, designed from the ground up to deliver excellent Honda driving dynamics. The four-wheel independent suspension is engineered to offer stability in all conditions, a smooth ride and responsive handling.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Richards-Kortum is a professor of bioengineering at Rice University , in Houston, and codirector of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies , which is developing affordable medical equipment for underresourced hospitals. The award is sponsored by the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. After earning her Ph.D.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In October 2015, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) launched a broad, joint effort to co-optimize the development of efficient engines and low greenhouse-gas fuels for on-road vehicles with the goal of reducing petroleum consumption by 30% by 2030 beyond what is already targeted. How do engine parameters affect efficiency?

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AUGUST 1, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award up to $7 million in project funding to accelerate the introduction of affordable, scalable, and sustainable high-performance fuels for use in high-efficiency, low-emission engines as part of the Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines (Co-Optima) initiative. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Cepsa is already working on the engineering and administrative processing of the project. Cepsa’s objective is to promote partnerships and collaborations to improve the competitiveness of Andalusia’s important industrial centers through the supply of affordable, accessible, safe, and available energy.

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APRIL 17, 2015

will combine DowAksa’s feedstock capacity, carbon fiber conversion and downstream intermediates production capabilities with Ford’s expertise in design, engineering and high-volume manufacturing. This partnership combines the individual strengths of each company to target these challenges.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

The Ford Ranger-sized pickup features a ‘midgate design’ tray where the back of the cabin opens up and rear seats fold to allow additional cargo carrying space. Australian designed but is it Australia bound? Australian designed but is it Australia bound? What is VinFast? Heard of them before?

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Manufacturers often preview cars that are little more than design exercises that hype up the public into believing that their favorite model from the past is about to reemerge as a modern automobile. Being small in size meant the coupe could make the most out of the tiny, mid-mounted engines Toyota was throwing inside.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

The interface enables the electric drive to pair easily with different electric motor designs to simplify integration and application engineering. Other applications for the system include the Fiat 500e city EV and the Citroen Berlingo Electric light commercial vehicle.

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JUNE 30, 2017

With a wide range of vehicle applications globally, DRiV offers ride and handling benefits targeted for the light truck market segment. Part of the Monroe Intelligent Suspension family of ride performance solutions, DRiV’s digital damper architecture features a modular design and does not require a complex electronic control unit (ECU).

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

When CSP set up its Center of Excellence for Lightweight Technologies and Carbon Fiber Processes in Pouancé, France, in 2013, the goal was to develop processes to make the use of carbon fiber in high volume applications affordable and feasible. —Marc Philippe Toitgans, director, Research & Development CSP Europe.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut. liter engine delivers more power and torque than key competitors. This allows engine stop to be extended and fuel consumption lowered as a result.

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AUGUST 19, 2023

High school student Archishma Marrapu has made significant strides in the field of biomedical engineering. Why can’t we make biomedical devices that are both affordable and functional?” That includes LEDs that light up when it’s time to take a pill, as well a buzzer. pharmacy chain.

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