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BMW i Ventures invests in Natural Fiber Welding; plant-based leathers, yarns and foams

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BMW i Ventures has invested in Natural Fiber Welding , Inc. MIRUM is made with natural, biodegradable polymers. Synthetic polyurethane-based leathers require around 5 kg carbon dioxide equivalent per kg of synthetic polymer produced. MIRUM requires no tanning and is made from natural polymers and materials (e.g.,

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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’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 That means less exhaust energy—which spins the turbines—is wasted in stored inertial loads. turbocharged I-6 (315 hp and 105 hp/L) and 29% more than the Audi A7’s 3.0L supercharged V-6 (310 hp and 103 hp/L). V-6, GM said.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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This makes it possible for the waste heat from the electrical drive components to be made available to the interior of the Q7 e-tron quattro. Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer.

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