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Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

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We have therefore developed a hydrogen combustion engine that aims to match the power and torque of current high-performance gasoline engines as a concept study. On the other hand, however, the lower exhaust gas temperatures result in a lack of energy for their propulsion on the exhaust side. Comparison of turbocharging systems.

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Fraunhofer researchers developing ammonia-based systems for mobile energy in infrastructure, transportation and industry

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In comparison to hydrogen, liquefied ammonia makes it easier to transport large volumes to wherever it is needed. In the integrated process, it is possible to achieve an efficiency of 90% in comparison to 70% achieved with conventional technologies. This is particularly important for mobile and space-constrained applications.

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Rosenbauer and Berlin Fire Dept to develop hybrid fire truck; project eLHF

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The Concept Fire Truck (CFT) of Rosenbauer is the technological basis for the eLHF. Rosenbauer Concept Fire Truck. Specifically, this entails a reduction in pollutants of around 14 t/a CO 2 in comparison with conventional, diesel-powered rescue and firefighting vehicles; it will also feature a disaster-proof design.

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Next-generation LNG carrier concept about 8% more energy efficient, with 5% more cargo

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The vessel concept has a significantly improved environmental footprint; a higher level of energy efficiency (up to 8% improvement); as well as an improved boil-off rate and cargo capacity (+5%), making it much better suited to future trading patterns than existing vessels. The primary fuel—i.e.

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

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Promising avenues include weight savings and extension of the cruising range in comparison with battery-powered solutions; fuel cell concepts may represent an attractive option for long-distance hauling, which requires heavy loads and large cruising ranges. Exhaust pathway. Vehicle acoustics also affect air management.

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BMW Group Production leveraging virtual reality and augmented reality applications

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Target/actual comparisons in operations. The tedious comparison between CAD data on the screen and the actual tool will then be a thing of the past. The BMW Group also applies target/actual comparisons at its Munich plant. Visualisation of relevant CAD data only takes a few seconds.

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Ricardo forms company to commercialize cryogenic split-cycle engine: CryoPower

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The Ricardo CryoPower concept aims to increase the fuel efficiency while reducing operating costs and CO 2 emissions for long haul trucks and other heavy-duty applications. CryoPower is based on the use of a separate induction and compression cylinder from that used for combustion and exhaust.