Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2020

Ricardo has become a “Groundbreaker,” one of a handful of international companies collaborating in the newly formed Digital Twin Consortium , which seeks to drive consistency in vocabulary, architecture, security and interoperability. We are excited to have Ricardo join the consortium to share their industry expertise with other members.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM are developing ammonia-based systems for a mobile, decentralized energy supply in the infrastructure, transportation and industry sectors. AMMONPAKTOR reactor prototype: the most efficient ammonia cracking reactor to date at an international level.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2023

MAN Energy Solutions will begin developing methanol retrofit solutions for medium-speed marine engines as part of a research association including WTZ Roßlau gGmbh and TU-Darmstadt. In addition, the project will evaluate the suitability of the methanol retrofit concept for other fuels (Ammonia-NH 3 , Liquefied Natural Gas-LNG).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2021

A key element in achieving these goals is the certification of the most important mtu engine products, which will run on sustainable fuels from as early as 2023 and then be successively brought into use. The aim is to reach a CO 2 net-zero operation of combustion engines. This is not yet relevant for Rolls-Royce applications.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2021

This group combines design and engineering expertise, strategically aligned to be a nimble leader in advanced metal-forming and powder metal manufacturing with electro-mechanical clutch design capabilities for electrified propulsion solutions. —Stephen Smith, Chairman, President and CEO, Amsted Industries.

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Blink Charging

MARCH 6, 2024

From advocates to engineers, these inspiring women in leadership have played a significant role in shaping the EV landscape in the U.S. We’re witnessing a growing trend of women taking on active roles in the EV industry. and beyond. For instance, ChargerHelp!

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2021

the developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) and diesel DSF cylinder deactivation technology for combustion engines, reported at the International Vienna Motor Symposium that its product Dynamic Motor Drive (DMD) ( earlier post ) mitigates efficiency losses of electric motors while significantly reducing reliance on rare-earth materials.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

DEUTZ presented the all-electric JLG telescopic handler concept G5-18A, which was developed in collaboration with JLG. hybrid engine combines a highly compact three-cylinder diesel engine with a capacity of 1.2 The new DEUTZ D 1.2 liters and a 48 volt electric motor. Frank Hiller, Chairman of the Board of Management of DEUTZ AG.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Airbus and LM Industries, the the parent company of Local Motors and Launch Forth, have formed Neorizon to provide disruptive and innovative products with an initial focus on local mobility and autonomy. —Jay Rogers, CEO and founder of LM Industries. leadership. —Benjamin Queisser, Neorizon CEO.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2020

Tier II-compliant main engines for three 238-meter hybrid RoRo vessels intended for operation in the Baltic Sea. The vessels are designed to be flexible for all type of ro-ro cargo; tank top and main deck are shaped with strengthened bulkheads and free of pillar areas to accommodate paper and sto-ro concept.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2019

In a comprehensive joint study, Henkel and RLE International have examined and validated the potential of high-performance structural foam for lightweighting in automotive body and closure parts. —David Caro, Head of Global Engineering, OEM Design, Automotive & Transportation at Henkel.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2021

In conjunction with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the companies’ initial design for an engineless, fuel-cell-powered liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, a premier international maritime classification society.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

Yamaha Golf-Car Company (YGC), a consolidated subsidiary of the Yamaha Motor Corporation that also sells golf carts in the United States, has developed a hydrogen-powered engine golf cart concept model, the DRIVE H2. Yamaha’s DRIVE H2 concept model is the first of its kind.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As companies across many industries look to reduce their environmental impact, GM is uniquely positioned to serve as a leader not only through exciting new EVs across our brands, but through additional technology applications, and we look forward to bringing customers—existing and new—along with us on our zero-emissions journey.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2017

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is introducing the KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback ( earlier post ), powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-X spark-controlled compression-ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine ( earlier post ), SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Ricardo has created a company—Dolphin N2 Ltd—to commercialize its CryoPower cryogenic split-cycle engine technology ( earlier post , earlier post.) 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.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, to collaborate on a hydrogen demonstration program that will take flight around the middle of this decade. The A380 MSN1 is an excellent flight laboratory platform for new hydrogen technologies.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 3, 2024

Although several other Japanese automakers recently teamed up to develop new internal combustion engines (ICE), Nissan is standing by its commitment. Nissan said it will not invest in new gas or diesel-powered engines as the brand moves toward an electric future. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Nissan announced a breakthrough in engine efficiency, reaching 50% thermal efficiency with its in-development, next-generation e-POWER system. Nissan’s e-POWER system utilizes an on-board gasoline engine to provide electrical energy to the e-powertrain battery pack. The STARC concept.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Now Madni—a professor of astronautics, aerospace, and mechanical engineering at the University of Southern California —is working to transform engineering education. Ramo served as a presidential chair and professor of electrical engineering at USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering from 2008 until he died in 2016.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2020

WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has received type approval for the biggest and most powerful LNG-fueled engines yet built. These vessels will become the largest container ships powered by liquefied natural gas and represent a significant step on the path to the energy transition of the shipping industry.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

We will continue this tradition in 2023 with a high-security vehicle combining the dynamic prowess, ride comfort and interior comfort of the new BMW 7 Series with an integrated protection concept that is unique in this segment. —Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Development.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Leading companies in the Australian automotive manufacturing industry are collaborating on the design and engineering of electric vehicles with the launch of EV Engineering Ltd. EV Engineering will design and engineer seven proof-of-concept fully-electric versions of. This project will take. Funding of A$3.5

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

To showcase its capabilities, global automotive supplier Magna International Inc. will showcase the MILA Blue vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. MILA Blue, the seventh concept vehicle in the MILA family , represents a new lightweight design approach. —Günther Apfalter, President of Magna International Europe.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

This offers the shipping industry a pathway to low-carbon operations within a reasonable time frame. Our gas engines are already able to use mixtures of hydrogen and LNG, and our future efforts will be to reach 100% hydrogen fuel. The concept is based on combining LNG with steam to produce hydrogen and CO 2.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Continuing to race using hydrogen engines.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2021

Tenneco is putting its 100-plus years of powertrain expertise in improving vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing emissions to work to explore synthetic fuels (e-fuels) as a viable near-term solution to further maximize the efficiency and minimize the carbon footprint of internal combustion engines (ICE).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The Phoenix Drives PD550-dual inverter is the main power electronics module used in the MAN Metropolis, a plug-in hybrid concept truck that will be on display at the eCarTec International Fair for Electric- and Hybrid-Mobility held 23-25 October 2012 in Munich. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

BYD debuted its E-SEED GT concept car and Song Pro SUV alongside its all-new e-series models at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. E-SEED GT concept. It features a smoother and more comfortable ride, with “library-level” quiet engineering, low wind drag and efficient energy consumption.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

Rendering of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine. Ilmor Engineering will present a new cutaway version of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine at the upcoming Engine EXPO 2009, 16-18 June, in Stuttgart, Germany. The 5-stroke concept engine is a self-funded proof of concept. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2017

ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for the Seatransporter-DF , a dual-fuel design concept developed by Algoship Designers Ltd. of Nassau, Bahamas.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The H-engine—basically two separate engines housed within the same engine block—comprises two switchable parallel piston banks, independently fueled by gasoline and CNG. Startup Eco-Motive has developed what it calls the first dual-fuel “H” engine; it recently received a patent (# 8807098 ) on the design.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2021

The technology group Wärtsilä is investigating the adoption of hydrogen and ammonia as viable engine fuels through advanced testing in Wärtsilä’s fuel-flexible combustion engines. Tests were also completed successfully on another engine in pure hydrogen operation. —Håkan Agnevall, CEO of Wärtsilä.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2020

The facility will significantly contribute to the decarbonization of the regional chemical industry in Oman, as well as providing green hydrogen and/or derivatives (such as green methanol or ammonia) to international customers in Europe, for example in the Port of Antwerp.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, introduced three new LADA concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. While international sales declined in recent years, Russia was able to export more than 38,000 assembly kits to Egypt between 2002 and 2013.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has announced the formation of a consortium for joint research into new technologies to evaluate engine bearings for internal combustion engines. Various rig tests are used in the bearing industry for comparative material evaluation.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2022

Buick has become the last of GM’s four brands has finally laid out some of its electrification plans , showing off a concept car, a new logo and pledging to be all-electric by the end of the decade. The Buick Wildcat EV concept (using another historic brand name ) showcases the design language that will be used in the Electra line.

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