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Ford applies MuCell microcellular foam technology in Escape instrument panel

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Ford is applying MuCell microcellular foam technology ( earlier post ) in the instrument panel of the all-new Escape. Invented by MIT, and subsequently acquired by Trexel in 1995, the MuCell process was initially created for development and commercial use in the injection molding industry worldwide.

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MAHLE developing portfolio of solutions for fuel cell drives in commercial vehicles

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MAHLE is developing a modular fuel cell systems portfolio focused on commercial vehicles, based on its current range of components. New opportunities are opening up for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. This is helping to reduce technological barriers and improve the suitability of vehicles with fuel cell drives for the mass market.

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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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Researchers from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel have found that considerable quantities of the greenhouse gas methane escape uncontrolled into the water from abandoned oil and gas wells in the North Sea. On the basis of investigations directly on the seafloor it was possible to determine the amount of escaping gas.

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DSM Engineering Materials partners with Renault on lightweight and decomplexed PHEV fuel tank

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Traditionally, fuel tanks were made of steel to prevent volatile compounds from escaping, but these tanks add significant weight to the vehicle. European Union regulations set a maximum CO 2 emission rate of 95 g/km for passenger cars, which necessitates a careful balance of materials and design to maximize fuel efficiency.

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Ford to build Transit commercial van at Kansas City Plant; $1.1B investment

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The current SUV line at the Kansas City facility, which will be idled for re-tooling after the current Escape model is phased out in April, will re-open in 2013. Ford is investing $16 billion in its U.S. operations—including $6.2 During re-tooling, the plant will continue to build F-150 trucks.

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Aerojet Rocketdyne teams with NASA to develop novel rocket engine technology; 3D printing

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The vertical integration of these robotic additive manufacturing techniques is expected to yield a scalable design that could be applied to propulsion systems ranging from small systems that would support a lunar lander, all the way up to large boosters that enable launch vehicles to escape Earth’s gravity.

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Nikola to start delivery of hydrogen trucks within a few weeks

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As per recent reports, Nikola celebrated the commercial launch of its hydrogen fuel cell trucks on September 28 at its manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona. Thank you @TransportTopics for joining us in Coolidge to celebrate the commercial launch of our hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle!

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