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Rolls-Royce mtu Kinetic PowerPack approved for renewable diesel

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For HVO, waste vegetable and animal fats and used vegetable oils can be used as base materials, which are converted into hydrocarbons by means of a catalytic reaction with the addition of hydrogen. Part of the energy stored in the flywheel is used to drive the generator that begins producing electrical power.

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Tesla pushes Made-in-Germany Model Y test drives in Switzerland

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Several Tesla employees from the area confirmed the program , with Store Supervisor Marina Sarah Elena Bopp noting that the location has received its first white Made-in-Germany Model Y Performance from Giga Berlin. The unit, which is equipped with 21″ Überturbine wheels and an all-black interior, will be used as a test drive unit.

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Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Lab 2 lab vehicle integrates technologies for more efficient big rigs; road test results coming in 2015

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The more energy there is available at low cost, the more it will be used. When the vehicle’s driver calls for energy, a computer analyses the needs, finds the most readily available and efficient source (solar, Rankine, etc.) Waste heat recovery. The oil is stored in a separate section of the drive axle’s main tank.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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The production hall uses renewable energy and reduces water consumption and waste significantly. The event will be accompanied by an exhibition with examples of sustainable and green projects in the global production organization of Mercedes-Benz Cars. The measures are supported by efficient control of the electrical power supply.

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Cat 336F L XE hybrid excavator delivers up to 20% fuel savings

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Instead of wasting kinetic energy during swing braking, the Cat Hydraulic Hybrid Swing System pressurizes the accumulator to stop the machine and then uses that pressure when needed to accelerate the machine later. m) stick combination are also available. The heavy-duty reach boom can be paired with either a 10’6” (3.2

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Scuderi Group to Present Preliminary Results on Air-Hybrid Study and Update on Scuderi Engine Prototype Testing at Washington Auto Show

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The company will also provide an update on the progress of Scuderi Engine prototype testing at the event. It would also be available at a much lower cost than an electric hybrid system. Normal Operating Mode : An Air-Tank stores wasted energy in the form of compressed air, and reuses the air to enhance the combustion process.

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Engineers confirm feasibility of aircraft regenerative braking from landing gear

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The energy produced by a plane’s braking system during landing—currently wasted as heat produced by friction in the aircraft’s disc brakes—would be captured and converted into electricity by motor-generators built into the landing gear.

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