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Hyundai showcasing new Tucson 48V Hybrid Concept and diesel Plug-in-Hybrid Concept at Geneva

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Hyundai Motor is showcasing a range of innovative fuel efficiency and connectivity technologies at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, among them a 48V Hybrid concept and a plug-in hybrid vehicle concept, both based on the all new Tucson platform. The 48V Hybrid combines a 2.0-liter Innovative connectivity features.

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Researchers show mixotrophic fermentation process improves carbon conversion, boosting yields and reducing CO2

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The concept of mixotrophy and its demonstration. (a,b) The amount of CO 2 re-assimilated with mixotrophy depends upon the degree of reduction of the desired metabolite (product). They can take carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas and turn them into chemicals such as acetone, butanol or ethanol. In this study, researchers tested how C.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Industry-Informed Physics-Based Monitoring for Asset Management and Maintenance Optimization, $500,000 Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, Calif. Novel thermal process for conversion of CO2 to CO using metal ferrite oxygen carriers, $150,000 CanmetENERGY, Ottawa, Canada Glowink Inc., Madison, Wis. Amesbury, Mass.

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New Engines for the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé: More Power, Less CO2

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During normal operation, the advantages of this concept can be seen in the absence of turbo lag, a good torque curve across the entire engine speed range, spontaneous throttle response and noticeably improved performance. The valves are controlled by means of cam followers and feature maintenance-free, hydraulic valve clearance compensation.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Phase III applications are sought, to further develop and specifically demonstrate a promising system concept for bio-fueled SOFCs in distributed generation applications, with potential commercial viability. Buildings Technologies. Office of Fossil Energy.

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From Marketing ICE Cars To Electric Cars: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions 

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The concept of individual mobility grew during the pandemic. Most automakers have aggressive EV expansion goals in response to increasingly strict CO2 legislation and the expected large penalty for noncompliance. EVs require less after-sales servicing and have drastically different maintenance requirements than ICE cars.

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

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