EV Central

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most EV-converted classics roll out of home workshops, but when manufacturers join the party it’s recognition of how a brand’s heritage can blend with very modern propulsion. Enter Jeep’s CJ Surge 4×4 electromod concept. Mopar Design Accessory Manager Dan Zimmerman gives a CJ Surge walkaround.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The four-cylinder TDI engine with the internal designation EA 288 made its debut in 2012. Volkswagen opted for a dual strategy: detailed measures optimized the combustion process and reduced raw emissions, while twin dosing technology in the exhaust gas system converted the majority of NO x into harmless substances.

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MARCH 13, 2022

Able to convert waste heat directly into electrical power, the E-PowerPack uses Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology to reduce ship fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. In a typical ORC design, a thermal energy source feeds an evaporator to drive an expander or “reverse compressor”, which in turn generates the electricity.

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Waste Mariner Gas-Electric Exhaust 448

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

volts (V) of water-splitting voltage with its novel low-cost electrolysis technology. The theoretical minimum voltage needed to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen is 1.23 Nanosystem for water electrolysis. HyperSolar, Inc. announced that it had reached 1.25 V (at 25 °C at pH 0). Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

million) ammonia cracker prototype designed to produce green hydrogen at industrial scale. The system will be designed to deliver high-purity hydrogen, suitable for PEM fuel cell use, using FFI’s Metal Membrane Technology (MMT) purification process. A Siemens Energy-led consortium has begun work in Newcastle, UK on a new £3.5

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DECEMBER 22, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the award of up to $40 million, subject to appropriations, to design, permit, and construct an open-water, grid-connected national wave energy testing facility.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Mercedes-Benz will present a fuel-cell powered design study of an off-road SUV, the Ener-G-Force, based on the concept of a future police car developed for the Los Angeles Design Challenge. The Ener-G-Force design concept. The Ener-G-Force emits nothing but water and has an operating range of about 500 miles.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In doing so, the designers are drawing on a vehicle platform that has proven itself hundreds of times over in Asia’s largest electric bus markets in recent years. Quantron AG also sells batteries and integrated customized electrification concepts to manufacturers of commercial vehicles, machinery and intralogistics vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Japan-based leading classification society ClassNK has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to a new H 2 /CO 2 FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading) design developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Chiyoda Corporation.

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AUGUST 25, 2016

As the V OC of the presented c-Si cells is only ∼600 mV, four cells need to be connected in series to achieve stable water splitting performance. We demonstrate in this study that, thanks to their high V OC , three series-connected SHJ cells can already stably drive the water splitting reaction at unprecedented SHE. Schüttauf et al.

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

.; the National Maritime Research Institute (NMRI) of National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology (MPAT); Smart Design Co., The Wind Hunter Project combines wind propulsion sailing technology and wind energy converted to generate a stable supply of hydrogen. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK); and Miraihene Planning LLC.

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Linear accelerator concept for capsule acceleration and deceleration between 300 and 760 mph (480 and 1,220 km/h). Hyperloop concept sketch. For the study, the Hyperloop design team used a system servicing San Fransicso and Los Angeles. An onboard water tank is used for cooling of the air. Water is pumped at 0.30

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. The IDEA concept. Click to enlarge. 100 mpg (2.4

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

Researchers at EPFL have patented a new concept that could cut trucks’ CO 2 emissions by almost 90%. The patented concept is the subject of an open-access paper published in Frontiers in Energy Research. First, the vehicle’s flue gases in the exhaust pipe are cooled down and the water is separated from the gases.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Volkswagen Brand Technical Development, in front of the Volkswagen Concept Car L1 in Frankfurt. Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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MAY 7, 2023

A key role is played by dual layers of high density polyethylene adding up to 4 mm thickness, as a water diffusion barrier. This is measured by “water activity,” a quantity similar to relative humidity. A simplified version of the bio-landfill technology. It is essential to keep the biomass dry. In 1 y, PNAS.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

—President and CEO of HIF Global, Cesar Norton eFuels are produced by combining green hydrogen and recycled CO 2 , obtaining eMethanol which is then converted into eGasoline, eSAF, or other synthetic fuels. Together with Porsche and other partners, we now want to build a prototype plant and test the concept as a whole.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Comstock proposes to build a pre-pilot scale system to demonstrate a novel new pathway to convert its biointermediates from forestry residues and other forms of lignocellulosic biomass into renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, gasoline, and marine fuel at dramatically improved yield, efficiency, and cost. Comstock Inc.,

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Production Carbon Conversion Mariner 225

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FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT are working together with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT to develop a new cooling concept that will enable polymers to be used as EV electric motor housing materials, thereby reducing the weight of the motor and thus, the EV itself.

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AUGUST 20, 2011

Marine classification society ABS has issued its first Approval in Principle (AIP) for a new concept renewable energy design in which a moored spar uses ammonia in a closed-cycle process to produce electrical power for a commercial utility grid. ABS reviewed the design for an extended 30-year facility on-station life.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

Hyundai Motor unveiled the RN30 high-perfromance concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. The RN30, jointly developed by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company, combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialized high-performance technologies.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 9, 2023

Obviously based on the 2-door Defender 90, the Valiance concept features bespoke wheels, special paints, and unique exterior details – not the least of which is ditching the metal roof in favor of something a bit more comfortable. A custom shop in The Netherlands has changed that with a new creation called the Valiance.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Mercedes is coming to IAA Mobility with five new EVs: the Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS , the new EQB , the new EQE , the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ , and the Concept EQG. Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS. The advantages of this design include high power density, high efficiency and high output consistency.

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JANUARY 10, 2018

At the USNA, the Power+ will capture the waste heat from an existing helicopter turbine used to train the USNA Midshipmen, using a custom designed exhaust gas heat exchanger provided by Creare. Hot water is the only fuel consumed by the Power+.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

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. As a result, the charge air coolers used must be resistant to ionized water.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

Among the many automotive exhibits at the ongoing CES 2024 in Las Vegas is a futuristic mobile home on wheels designed by Pininfarina for AC Future, a leading innovator in developing futuristic living solutions and a developer of electric recreational vehicles.

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JULY 2, 2015

The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. Direct water injection. Bosch and water injection. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid prototype.

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Cars That Think

MAY 31, 2024

Chilldyne optimized the cold plate using corkscrew-shaped metal channels, called turbulators, that force water around them “like little tornadoes,” maximizing the heat absorbed, says Harrington. The rare earth oxide then undergoes a molten-salt electrolysis process that converts it into a solid metal form.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 11, 2024

Several recently published deep-dive analyses commissioned by NASA and the European Space Agency have thrown cold water on the hope that space solar power could affordably generate many gigawatts of clean energy in the near future. That’s one of the reasons we’ve pulled away from that approach and moved toward a flat design.

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APRIL 10, 2015

Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed an artificial photosynthetic scheme for the direct solar-powered production of value-added chemicals from CO 2 and water using a two-step process involving a biocompatible light-capturing nanowire array with a direct interface with microbial systems. —Liu et al. bacteria hybrid.

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JANUARY 9, 2017

Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a method which boosts the longevity of high-efficiency photocathodes in photoelectrochemical water-splitting devices. A PEC cell absorbs sunlight and converts that energy into hydrogen and oxygen by splitting water molecules.

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AUGUST 17, 2011

The Morgan +E program is to deliver two engineering concept vehicles early in 2012. By working closely with Zytek and Radshape, who already have considerable expertise in this field, we aim to make this a realistic concept that could lead to further developments if demand and other factors prove favorable.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

The modular drive concept enables high overall performance and a long range. The advantages of this design include high power density, high efficiency and high power constancy. The motor on the rear axle is very powerful due to the six-phase design: it has two windings with three phases each.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

First, an electric potential will be applied to water to simultaneously produce acidity and alkalinity. Travertine will develop the design basis for a 1 ton/day CO 2 removal system to demonstrate the technical feasibility and commercial viability of this concept, taking it from proof-of-concept to field-ready.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The Audi e-tron concept. a high-performance electric sports car featuring four drive motors—two each at the front and rear axles—making the concept car a true quattro. The battery system is water-cooled. Lightweight construction was a top priority for the e-tron concept car. Click to enlarge. Lightweight construction.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The Energy Innovations Small Grant Program provides funding to small businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals, and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. The program provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and up to $50,000 for modeling concepts.

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