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CPT launching water-cooled electric supercharger for commercial diesel engines

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At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications. Cobra electric supercharger.

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LCA study finds Alcoa forged aluminum wheels cut carbon footprint of commercial vehicles

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Alcoa last week released the findings of a peer-reviewed life cycle assessment (LCA) which concluded that Alcoa aluminum wheels substantially cut the carbon footprint of commercial vehicles. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the commercial vehicle sector. Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Aluminum and Steel Truck Wheels.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars aims to cut vehicle CO2 emissions by 50% over lifecycle by end of this decade

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At its first digital ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) Conference for investors and analysts, Mercedes-Benz announced aims to at least halve CO 2 emissions per passenger car over the lifecycle by the end of this decade compared to 2020 levels.

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Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus announces partners for first series-produced electric truck: 14t e-Delivery

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VWCO announced the formation of the e-Consortium at a press conference at the Fenatran Trade Show on 13 October. The model features a new powertrain suite and modular architecture to service the entire portfolio of Volkswagen electric commercial vehicles. Partners are Bosch, CATL, Moura, Semcon, Siemens, Weg, Meritor and Eletra.

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Role of Batteries in Clean Energy Transitions – ET Auto

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This project, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a video conference on February 24, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in India’s commitment to renewable energy adoption. The Challenge of Intermittency and the Role of Batteries The transition to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power is gaining momentum globally.

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Hurricane Ian delays SpaceX’s next NASA astronaut launch

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In response to forecasts of torrential rain and winds close to 60 mph (~95 km/h) as early as September 28th, NASA has locked down KSC. Learn more: [link] pic.twitter.com/NxBiHoM5DL — NASA Commercial Crew (@Commercial_Crew) September 27, 2022.

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Magnetic eCVT could replace conventional hybrid mechanical eCVT with likely 1-2% fuel economy improvement and other benefits

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Magnomatics was founded in 2006 by a group of engineers from the University of Sheffield (UK) to commercialize magnetic gearing and motor technology developed there. winding copper losses). Much further testing and optimization remains to be done, Kirby noted. Background. The original MAGSPLIT. The magnetic gear is central to MAGSPLIT.