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Mærsk, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, BMW Group and others partner to explore blend of lignin and ethanol for sustainable shipping fuel

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Moller - Mærsk, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, BMW Group, H&M Group, Levi Strauss & Co. Mærsk and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have teamed up with the University of Copenhagen and major customers including BMW Group, H&M Group, Levi Strauss & Co. Lignin is a structural bio-polymer which contributes to the rigidity of plants.

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BMW Group and NTU Singapore launch US$965K electromobility research program; Electromobility in Asia and Smart Materials

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BMW Group and Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) launched a new electromobility research program, involving the all-electric BMW i3 and plug-in hybrid sports car BMW i8. —Axel Pannes, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia. Both parties will be injecting a combined S$1.3 million (US$4.1

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BMW Research and Technology Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hybrid, On-Board Reformer

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In celebration of its 25 th birthday, BMW Forschung und Technik (Research and technology) GmbH premiered the results of two projects designed to highlight ways of reducing fuel consumption and emission values: a prototype fuel-cell hybrid vehicle, and a concept for using an on-board reformer to produce hydrogen from conventional hydrocarbon fuel.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L SGL is partnering with BMW in a joint venture to produce carbon fiber for automotive applications; BMW owns 15.6% Materials and weight. Earlier post.)

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BMW’s “CO2 Champion” Performance Concept is a Plug-in Diesel Hybrid; 50 km/31 mile All-Electric Range; Thermo-electric Generator for Waste Heat Recovery

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The powertrain of the plug-in hybrid BMW Vision EfficientDynamics. The plug-in full hybrid BMW Vision EfficientDynamics all-wheel drive concept car is powered by a 1.5-liter, kWh lithium-polymer battery pack. The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. Objectives.

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Cadillac launches new V-6 family; 3.0L Twin Turbo w/ cylinder deactivation and stop/start for CT6

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Twin Turbo’s estimated 400 horsepower and 133 hp per liter is 27% greater than the BMW 740 Li’s 3.0L This new, parallel-flow design maximizes heat extraction in the area of the upper deck, intake and exhaust valve bridges in the heads and integrated exhaust manifold with a minimal amount of coolant. TFSI engine, while the 3.6L

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Cadillac twin-turbo V6 and 8-speed transmission debut in 2014 CTS sedan

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The Cadillac Twin-Turbo has 15% greater power density than BMW 535i’s turbocharged 3.0L six, which is rated at 300 horsepower (223 kW), for a ratio of 100 hp/liter (74 kW/liter), and even the BMW 550i’s TwinPower 4.4L mm sodium-filled exhaust valves enable the engine to process tremendous airflow. Large, 38.3-mm

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