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Volkswagen, BASF present “Science Award Electrochemistry” to Dr. Jennifer Rupp from MIT; solid-state batteries

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Further, his company sells specialized catalyst and anticorrosion materials and services to electroplating, refining, and waste management companies. That is why we need first-class research around the globe conducted by excellent scientists who inspire each other to continuously develop new and better solutions.

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Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

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During the reported test, the Class 8 Peterbilt 587 powered by a Cummins ISX15 engine averaged 9.9 The truck also includes a Rankine cycle waste heat recovery system; electronic controls that use route information to optimize fuel use; tires with lower rolling resistance; and lighter-weight material throughout. Source: Cummins.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy. The evolution of this fine SUV over the years has made it one of the best in its class.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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liter engine, a hybrid system, a Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system, along with a number of other upgrades. Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. —Derek Rotz, principal investigator for SuperTruck, Daimler Trucks North America.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The 6DCT features low-friction technology with best-in-class torque transfer efficiency (95.7%) to maximize fuel economy. In ECO mode, the DCT optimizes gear selection for efficiency, upshifting earlier to achieve its class-leading fuel economy. The third generation is a 50% improvement over the previous generation. —Ryan Miller.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The 6DCT features low-friction technology with best-in-class torque transfer efficiency (95.7%) to maximize fuel economy. In ECO mode, the DCT optimizes gear selection for efficiency, upshifting earlier to achieve its class-leading fuel economy. The third generation is a 50% improvement over the previous generation. —Ryan Miller.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV review: This five-door five-seat electric SUV is right in the zone … until you get to the price

EV Central

As its name suggests it is E-class (large) sized and is styled like an SUV (wagon). But there is a huge and wasteful gap between the upper section and the flat storage space below. There’s also an EQE sedan on offer. Here we’re testing the most affordable model, the $134,900 (plus on-road costs) EQE 300 SUV. At least it’s not alone.

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