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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Third, Volvo Penta’s knowledge of electromobility and its experience accumulated during earlier projects—such as Rosenbauer and Terminal tractor proof of concept—has paved the way for this latest achievement. Reduced maintenance – electric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

GAC R&D Center) introduced three co-developed electric concept cars at Auto Guangzhou 2018, featuring futuristic designs that address the diverse needs of China’s drivers. They also address the trend towards car sharing—one of the fastest growing urban mobility concepts worldwide. —Zhang Fan, Vice President, GAC R&D Center.

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How digital twins reduce costs and downtime The digital twin concept in machine development allows simulation of a machine tool not only in its design, but also in its physical performance, before the machine is even started physically. The “factory of the future” wouldn’t be without people, however. Think again.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

The German federal government is investing €630 million (US$745 million) in the expansion and maintenance of the Dortmund-Ems Canal (DEK). To ensure that it lives up to this importance in the future, we are currently investing 630 million euros in the expansion and maintenance of the canal. KG (concept & design)).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil three world-premiere concept cars at the 43 rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 at the end of this month: two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concepts, and one mild-hybrid concept. Left to right: Concept AR (mild hybrid); Concept GC-PHEV; Concept XR-PHEV. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 12, 2017

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company showcased several new and emerging technologies in its latest concept tires at the Geneva International Motor Show.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

To address these challenges, LiquidPiston has kicked off a project to support the development of a new, compact, heavy-fuel-capable engine and power system for use in future UAS and generators. These efforts support the needs of the Army’s Future Vertical Lift, Next Generation Combat Vehicle, and Soldier Lethality Modernization Priorities.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The hybrid system changes the concept of operation, allowing quiet, electric-only cruise in addition to electric-assist sprint and climb modes. One of the Army’s major areas of focus for modernization is Future Vertical Lift (FVL).

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JUNE 17, 2022

After its 2019 appearance at TOC Europe—the tradeshow for port and terminal technology and operations—as a proof of concept ( earlier post ), Volvo Penta’s purpose-built electric driveline is now powering a series of TICO’s electric terminal tractors as well as Rosenbauer’s electric fire trucks. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 10, 2012

airless) concept tire that it says could prove to be a viable and more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional tires in the future. Non-pneumatic tires have a lesser impact on the environment than today’s conventional tires, but previously such concept tires have been impractical to produce for the mass market.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This reduces operating costs by minimizing the number of high maintenance parts such as rotational components. The resulting increase in loading capacity, as well as low operating and maintenance costs, mean that compared to a diesel-run ship “ReVolt” could save up to $34 million during its estimated 30-year-life-time.

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DECEMBER 17, 2022

All four vessels are bound for Danish service provider, Cadeler , which specializes in offshore wind transportation, installation, operation and maintenance as well as decommissioning. We are currently building four unique, pure-play, offshore vessels that aim at installing the foundations and wind turbines of the future.

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JULY 21, 2023

The project has made it possible to validate many new technical concepts and master their control and operation in preparation for automotive or stationary applications. The intrinsic architecture of the IBIS battery will simplify the maintenance and upgrade of the facility and reduce the site’s carbon footprint.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

In the future, thin clients capable of what is known as power-over-Ethernet will set the pace. In the future, an oversized PC with processing and storage capacity will not be necessary for these tasks. The new IT concept also improves ease of maintenance and IT security. That takes time. —Henning Löser.

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MAY 14, 2020

GEMINA’s goal is to reduce fixed operations and maintenance (O&M) costs from ~13 $/MWh in the current fleet to ~2 $/MWh in the advanced fleet. These GEMINA teams are working to develop tools for the advanced reactors of tomorrow to improve operations and lower maintenance costs by designing more autonomous, and efficient processes.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The new electric drive system has fewer moving parts than a diesel engine and the previous EV generation, resulting in lower maintenance costs. Terberg developed the new generation electric drive as a multifunctional, modular concept. The design also allows for the use of hydrogen fuel cells in future.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Nevertheless, fuel cells have tremendous advantages due to their high efficiency and low maintenance requirements. The safety concept of this system architecture has now received Type Approval from the classification society RINA. This is not a sustainable option for the maritime industry, Freudenberg says.

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JULY 8, 2021

Funded by the Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Lufthansa Technik will work with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the Center for Applied Aeronautical Research (ZAL) and Hamburg Airport over the next two years to design and test maintenance and ground processes in handling hydrogen technology.

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The system helps designers see not just individual parts, but how existing and future equipment could interact in a real environment. The original concept for the system was sketched out in two weeks by Volkswagen’s Advanced Technologies group. —Steffan Nunn, digital factory specialist at Volkswagen Chattanooga.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The objectives of this BAA are to develop an innovative and synergistic truck platooning pilot deployment concept, build partnerships among stakeholders, and prepare a comprehensive deployment plan and proposal that enables the assessment of such a concept. The data will be analyzed and documented for future recommendations.

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DECEMBER 16, 2018

To offer personal mobility to people living in places where space is at a premium, Schaeffler is working on technology concepts such as the Schaeffler Mover for which the technology group has developed new system solutions. Autonomous vehicles such as the Schaeffler Mover require novel drive concepts.

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JUNE 8, 2022

For example, these could involve predictive maintenance, supply chain transparency or digital retail. Los Angeles-based UP.Labs is being launched as part of a consortium of companies alongside UP.Partners, all focused on accelerating the future of mobility. The startups’ focus will revolve around Porsche’s core activities.

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JANUARY 16, 2019

The workshop will begin with an overview of the various strategies currently being utilized to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, and will include a discussion of concepts that could be implemented now and in the near future. The workshop will be held at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building in. Sacramento, California. Background.

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JANUARY 13, 2021

EV600 connectivity provides fleet operators remote access, real-time location, battery and charging management, driver safety coaching and incident recording, remote diagnostics, safety alerts and predictive maintenance insights, and over-the-air updates. Future concepts. Innovating with FedEx Express.

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JANUARY 30, 2020

Future vehicle purchases are contingent on successful tests of initial vehicles. Arrival vehicles also use a modular design with standardized parts, a method that reduces maintenance and other costs of ownership. Since 2016, UPS and Arrival have collaborated to develop concepts of different vehicles sizes.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled two design variants of the Concept X-CLASS, previewing the coming X-Class pickup, in Stockholm. Mercedes-Benz Concept X-CLASS stylish explorer (right) and Mercedes-Benz Concept X-CLASS powerful adventurer (left). Our future X-Class will be a pickup that knows no compromise. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 4, 2021

In its cooperation with BASF, Lufthansa Technik is responsible for the material specification, approval by the aviation authorities and performance of aircraft modifications carried out as part of regular maintenance layovers. BASF has therefore focused its development on achieving extreme durability and weather resistance.

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JUNE 5, 2012

ships with a cargo-carrying capability of less than 60,000 metric tonnes—bulk carrier concept design: the Green Dolphin. The Green Dolphin leverages existing technologies to meet shipowners’ needs for fuel efficiency and operational flexibility while also being ready for future environmental regulations. Speed at design draught.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

This can significantly reduce investment and maintenance costs in the paint booth. The Dürr robot family benefits from its modular design in production and maintenance. This low level of complexity and the uniform component design throughout reduce warehousing costs and simplify maintenance work. environment.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

In this video, we explore a future concept-of-operations for swarm management and how large groups of robots and drones will be able to interact and work together. Meet poiq, your future buddy robot. Imagine being able to control a swarm of drones with just your hands or gestures. Sony ] Spot’s got permission to dance!

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APRIL 17, 2018

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, which is developing future manufacturing concepts, has succeeded in 3D printing a smart shaft, combining sensor technology, wireless data transfer, and condition monitoring in the same package. 3D printed shaft with sensing element and wiring.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The task was to develop intelligent transport and mobility concepts for the Mercedes-Benz Vans division. Since the start of the year, the Future Transportation Systems team in Silicon Valley has been working on concrete logistics concepts. The team’s “garage” in Menlo Park was also the venue for the hackathon.

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The Triple Bottom Line Installing EV chargers aligns with the concept of the triple bottom line, benefiting people, the planet, and profits. Ensure the durability and reliability of charging stations through proper maintenance. Moreover, the majority of retail locations in the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The project’s first fuel cell system will be installed in a heavy-duty truck for real-world testing in the near future. This makes it possible to perform maintenance, repair and replacement tasks with a minimal effort at any time and, thanks to the standardization, to operate a maximum range of vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2016

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group; Samsung Electronics; and SAP SE are working together to develop future projects for the connected car. The R&D teams of SEAT, Samsung and SAP are presenting several future connected car concepts at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.

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As one example, a drive unit swing arm, now entering production at the HNF eBike factory after development to series maturity in collaboration with BMW Research and Technology, originated from the first stage of BMW i market research and the early concept phase. The small logo with the wording “Concept by BMW i” indicates the origin.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Second-generation Air Free Concept from Bridgestone. Bridgestone Corporation unveiled its second-generation “Air Free Concept (Non-Pneumatic) Tire” at the Tokyo Motor Showin November. For the first generation airless concept tire, the test vehicle had a weight of 100 kg (220 lbs) and maximum speed of 6 km/h (3.7 Earlier post.)

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