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IXYS releases its highest power IGBT module for energy efficient power conversion and motor control applications

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IXYS Corporation introduced a new range of IGBT (insulated-gate bipolar transistor) modules for high power applications. The new IXYS SIMBUS F module is an industry-standard outline optimized for IGBT phase leg configurations providing the highest current density available today.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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A global knowledge base is needed if we are to develop common standards. Some of the alternative fuels available today can already help significantly reduce emissions with minor or no modifications to engines and infrastructures. Progress can only be accelerated through dialogue and coordinated action.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. It also proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.

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SABIC introduces novel thermoplastic roof fairing concept for 3% improvement in heavy-duty truck fuel economy

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New fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks beyond model year 2018 are expected to arrive by March 2016. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) ranks as the world’s second largest diversified chemical company. To meet tougher efficiency targets, a range of strategies are needed.

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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Methanol which is produced with CRI’s method is one of the most environmentally friendly liquid fuels available today. The founding partners of the Association include 10 large industrial corporations, 12 innovative SMEs and startups, 10 Research & Technology Organizations (RTOs), 6 universities and 5 clusters, ports and associations.

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Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

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Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte. Click to enlarge.

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Figure Promises First General Purpose Humanoid Robot

Cars That Think

In general, with technology that’s available today, you can hit somewhere around 50%-60% on most human specs, like degrees of freedom, peak speeds and torques, things like that. We will design them to be able to adhere to industry standards and corporate requirements. The final robot will be fully electric, 1.6m

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