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New SAE book on 48V technologies for mild hybridization

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SAE International announced a new book, 48-Volt Developments , available now on the SAE International website. In addition to improved fuel economy and reduced emissions, 48 V systems could potentially save costs on new electrical features and help better address the emerging needs of future drivers.

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BETO report identifies biofuel/bioproducts opportunities from wet and gaseous waste: ~22.2B GGE/year

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Many waste-to-energy technologies are at an early stage and, therefore, could potentially benefit from DOE’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which increases US private-sector commercialization of innovations to build a strong national economy.

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Ford to Launch 3 More EcoBoost Engines by End of 2010; Expects to Deliver 1.5M Annually by 2013

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The EcoBoost F-150 is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy along with the power and towing capability of a V-8. The three new engines will increase the number of global nameplates available with EcoBoost to 11. EcoBoost is available now in the Ford Flex and Taurus and Lincoln MKS and MKT.

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Interview: Jenny Chang, Kia Seltos Product Manager

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Editor’s Note: Plan S is the commitment for Kia’s future of electrified vehicles, including 11 EVs by 2025. Kia already has the EV6, Niro, Sorento and Sportage electrified SUVs available now, with the EV9 coming soon.]. CFR : So, can you tell me what you are working on now, seeing as the 2024 Seltos is here?

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New ArcelorMittal lightweight car door solutions; up to 34% weight savings over existing steel doors in medium-term

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Carmakers need to reduce the weight of their vehicles in order to meet future regulations; currently-enacted regulations in Europe (tailpipe emissions) come into full force in 2015 and those for the USA (tailpipe emissions and fuel economy) come into full force in 2021.

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Fiat 500L using SABIC polycarbonate glazing materials in rear fixed side windows; lighter weight than glass

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Compared to glass, SABIC’s glazing materials gave us greater freedom to create the distinctive and desired window shape and promote the aerodynamic efficiency and fuel economy of the vehicle. Polycarbonate glazing is a cutting-edge technology that is viable and available now for automakers.

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Greenius To Corporate Carbon Producers: You’ll Pay & You’ll Like It

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It’s too easy to game that system and it’s not effective enough to get the job done in the time we have available. When they were given the chance, they screwed our childrens’ futures with their lack of actions on climate change thus far. We’re already ten years past the point for trading carbon credits.

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