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Bertrand Piccard’s Big Hydrogen Adventure

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In 1946 he was joined by his son, Jacques, a marine engineer, with whom he made a series of record descents. Bertrand Piccard, left, and Prince Albert of Monaco, right, take off during the 25th International Hot Air Balloon week, in Chateau dOex, Switzerland, in 2003. This is the concept of the plane.

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2026 Renault 4 Savane 4×4 revealed! Concept set to make a splash as a rugged all-electric rival for Suzuki Jimny

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Thats what can be deduced from the unveiling of the 2026 Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept at the 2025 French Open tennis tournament recently. 2026 Renault 4 Savane 4×4 concept. Engineers have also widened the R4’s track by 20mm, while increasing its ride height by 15mm for more ground clearance.

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WinGD and HSD Engine collaborate to deliver methanol-fueled two-stroke engines

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Swiss marine power company WinGD and Korean engine builder HSD Engine have initiated a Joint Development Project (JDP) to advance the development of WinGD’s methanol-fueled big-bore engines. Under the JDP, WinGD will oversee combustion and injection research, exhaust aftertreatment requirements and engine concept design.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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Several organizations, encompassing companies, research labs, and academia, have formed the Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group. The Working Group consists of members undertaking research and development in the field of hydrogen combustion in an opposed-piston engine. The only criteria emission of concern is NO x.

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

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Schematic model of a wave disk engine, showing combustion and shockwaves within the channels. The wave disc engine, a new implementation of wave rotor technology, was earlier developed by the Michigan State group in collaboration with researchers from the Warsaw Institute of Technology. The Wave Disc Engine. Source: MSU.

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QUANTRON introduces new CIZARIS 12m electric bus; BEV first, fuel cell model next year

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It has an output of 145/245 kW (nominal/maximum) and a maximum engine torque of 1,055/3,329 N·m, which is developed without any gear changes. Quantron AG also sells batteries and integrated customized electrification concepts to manufacturers of commercial vehicles, machinery and intralogistics vehicles.

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Rinspeed to introduce new electric “microMAX” concept at 2013 Geneva Motor Show

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Rinspeed will introduce the electric “microMAX” concept at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show next March. Bucherer; Continental Automotive Switzerland; Esoro AG; Evonik Industries AG; Gaugler&Lutz; HARMAN International, Inc.; Interior of the microMAX. Click to enlarge. With a length of 3.6 Eberspächer GmbH & Co.