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Tritium, Miller providing fast chargers and light-duty EVs for mining industry

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As a result, the Relay is the most environmentally-friendly, safe and efficient light-duty mining vehicle of its kind available today. Relay’s technology creates a game changing vehicle with its unique battery management system and cooling and temperature monitoring capabilities.

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FPT Industrial unveils new Cursor 13 natural gas heavy-duty engine

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The Cursor 13 Natural Gas is the most powerful 100% natural gas engine available on the on-road segment market today, and is the first purely NG engine on the market specially developed for long-haul missions. FPT Industrial has introduced its newest and most powerful natural engine. liter NG engine.

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Argonne VERIFI researchers applying GSA to investigate combustion engine parameters; seeking cleaner and more efficient engines

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The parameters being investigated include the relationships between the diameter of the nozzle in the fuel injector; the dynamics of the fuel spray; the proportion of fuel to air in the combustion chamber; and the exhaust products. —Sibendu Som.

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Toyota’s second turbocharged gasoline engine now available in Auris in Japan; 36% thermal efficiency

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liter direct-injection turbo engine is now available as an option for the partially redesigned Auris, which went on sale in Japan today. The engine pairs a single-scroll turbocharger with a cylinder head that uses an integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold to optimize exhaust temperature. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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Low-friction lubricants: low viscosity and advanced low friction lubricants oils are now available with improved performance and better lubrication. Cylinder deactivation: deactivates the intake and exhaust valves and prevents fuel injection into some cylinders during light-load operation. Engine technologies.

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ARPA-E awarding $60M to 23 projects; dry cooling and fusion power

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Ultra-Efficient Turbo-Compression Cooling Colorado State University (CSU) will develop a waste heat driven cooling system with team members Barber- Nichols and Modine, which utilizes an ultra-efficient turbo-compressor powered by exhaust flue gas. ALPHA AWARDS. Lead organization. Description.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Gasoline/diesel fueling stations to replenish the liquid fuel for these engines are readily available. Appropriately using the slow-charging option available to all PHEVs, we can greatly increase the UF of the grid.

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