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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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Intelligent Power Generation (IPG) will demonstrate the impact of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in UK electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, following a £1-million contract from Highways England. IPG‘s flameless combustor uses the turbine exhaust and high heat transfer effectiveness through the IPG regenerator unit.

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Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

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An important consideration of solar-electrolysis in the context of climate mitigation is the enormity of upscaling required—both at the global scale with respect to the investment, land area, materials, and embodied energy; and at the project scale with respect to the potential localised impacts of gigawatt scale plants. Palmer et al.

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Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

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This means that the turbocharger and the exhaust manifold are now positioned at the rear, on the side of the firewall when viewed from behind. Furthermore, the new arrangement allows much improved air ducting with shorter distances and fewer diversions - both on the intake and exhaust side. Larger exhaust valves. Turbocharger.

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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With either engine, the MHEV system is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system and a belt alternator starter (BAS) generating up to 12 kilowatts of recuperation power. This is due in part to the new tube guide in the dual-branch exhaust system that largely eliminates hum frequencies. TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0

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Toyota implements Atkinson cycle in non-hybrid ESTEC engine; up to 38% thermal efficiency and improved fuel economy

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Improving the vehicle fuel economy is a must due to the climate change and energy issues. In regards to the engine technologies for HVs, the Atkinson cycle, cooled EGR, electric water pump and low friction technology play an important role for enhancing the engine thermal efficiency. 1 and water-cooled EGR. 1 and internal EGR.)

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What we don’t admit about carbon dioxide

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Intuitive misconceptions about this harmful gas slows EV adoption By PETER DOUGLAS: MEMBER, ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. The decision to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) over an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle involves several factors. If we called it that, folks might take it more seriously.

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Toyota didn’t add another motor, however.

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