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H2 Green Steel and BMW Group sign final agreement on delivery of CO2-reduced steel

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In a pioneering move, both companies have therefore agreed to have 40% of the pre-consumer steel scrap of the volumes returned to H2 Green Steel's electric arc furnaces for re-cycling. The direct reduction reactors have been up and running for more than 50 years in places where natural gas can be procured cheaply.

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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

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Engineering studies and emerging supplier technology developments indicate that costs for lightweighting, direct injection, and cooled exhaust gas recirculation will be reduced by hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicle costs will drop by thousands of dollars per vehicle by 2025. EPA found cylinder deactivation CO 2 benefits of 3.5%–5.8%

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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All new Auris diesel engines benefit from low compression ratios, optimized combustion chamber dimensions and enhanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler efficiency. The unit features a new turbocharger with a lower friction bearing system and an electric actuator. The Electric Power Steering (EPS) has also been improved.

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

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liter, four-cylinder diesel features latest-generation common-rail direct injection, fast piezo injectors, enhanced exhaust gas recirculation, and new twin turbochargers to ensure spontaneous power delivery and excellent performance characteristics. This means that the optimum charge pressure can be built up at low engine revs.

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CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

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Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is developing a 48-volt version of its 12 volt electric supercharger based on its variable torque enhancement system known as VTES. At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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RegEnBoost integrates the three devices into a powertrain electrical power network (PEPN), which also incorporates a DC to DC converter and an enhanced lead acid battery, optimized for fast energy storage and release. Hence the industry trend to dual-charging systems, CPT notes.

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The 4 Types of Electric Vehicles and How to Charge Them

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more pertinent throughout the U.S., As millions cruise on roadways alongside their gas-powered counterparts, the majority of the U.S. In fact, there are four main types of electric vehicles each with its own charging requirements. How do you charge your battery electric vehicle?