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AFRY, RINA study points to feasibility and attractiveness of Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipeline

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The concept of a hydrogen pipeline connecting Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and traversing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe may seem ambitious, but initial assessment indicates its feasibility. The analysis shows that a suitable pipeline configuration could transport 100 TWh or approximately 2.5

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Audi RS Q e-tron scored 14 stage podiums at 2023 Dakar Rally

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The Audi RS Q e-tron with its electric drive concept scored a total of 14 podium results on 15 event days including the prologue. In addition, the Audi drivers led the rally in Saudi Arabia […] The post Audi RS Q e-tron scored 14 stage podiums at 2023 Dakar Rally appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Opinion: Stop Blaming OPEC For Low Prices

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Steven Kopits, President of Princeton Energy Advisors, laid out the concept very nicely in a Platts article earlier this year, in which he says the expression “call on OPEC” should be scrapped. Saudi Arabia tried to cut production in the 1980s to rescue prices from rock bottom levels, but it only led to the loss of market share.

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Venturi Formula E racer features electric drive from ZF

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We developed our drive concept in just a few months, which was important because we only had one and a half years until the first trials on the race track. The engineers had to break new ground with the cooling and lubrication to realize their weight-saving concept of a high-efficiency transmission ratio. —Tobias Hofmann.

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Audi unveils e-tron FE05 for new Formula E season

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We retained the basic concept with one gear and at the same time refined the details and manufactured all of the parts. Afterwards, the race cars and equipment will be transported to Saudi Arabia. The motor generator unit, dubbed the Audi Schaeffler MGU03, was jointly developed by Audi and its technology partner Schaeffler.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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Vehicle Propulsion is one of the three strength areas, pursuing a range of topics focused on advanced IC Engine concepts and powertrain electrification. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. DI2S Consulting & Training, Paris, France. Mahle Powertrain, Plymouth, MI.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

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Ceer Motors It might seem weird that a petrol-chemical kingdom like Saudi Arabia would want to get into EV manufacturing but that’s exactly what is happening with Ceer Motors. Izera Izera concept. Togg showed off a concept at the 2022 CES and opened its brand new factory and technology campus last October.

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