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SwRI develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

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Traditional fluid testing tools, however, were not developed to effectively analyze lubricant properties in electrified environments. Frazier, research engineer with SwRI’s Advanced Drivetrain Lubricants Section Tribology is the study of friction, lubrication, and wear. That extends to tribology testing as well.

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center to launch 4 new system usability research projects

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These projects will focus on enabling safer and more efficient mobility systems by exploring driver behavior in different environments, monitoring driver health and identifying driver error when interacting with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies.

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IonQ and Hyundai Motor expand quantum computing partnership; object detection and metal catalyst simulations

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Of particular interest in this new endeavor is the analysis of spatial and environmental data from lidar and other sensors, which could improve vehicles’ understanding of the nature and location of objects, people, and environment around them.

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UT Austin researcher awarded $15M for switchgrass traits studies

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A researcher at The University of Texas at Austin will receive two grants totaling $15 million to study switchgrass ( Panicum virgatum ), with a focus on how it can become a sustainable source of bioenergy. The study lets us ask the really classic nature-nurture question. Both grants begin this fall. Tom Juenger. hallii var.

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UN Environment report says national GHG pledges only bring one-third of reductions needed for Paris Agreement

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C target is 16 to 19 GtCO 2 e, higher than previous estimates as new studies have become available. The 1 Gigaton Coalition is supported by UN Environment and the Norwegian Government. One gigatonne is roughly equivalent to one year of transport emissions in the European Union (including aviation).

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UK study finds low carbon policy has bolstered UK automotive sector, but trucks neglected and biofuels stalled

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A major new report published at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership’s Annual Conference shows the UK automotive sector has been revitalized by consistently applied policy centered on cutting carbon. More than 100 responses were received to the call for evidence which was supported by the SMMT and other stakeholders collaborating in the study.

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MISC, Samsung Heavy, Lloyd’s Register and MAN partner to develop ammonia-fueled tanker

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A 2019 study by A.P. The main challenge for ammonia is that it is highly toxic and even small accidents can create major risks to the crew and the environment. This builds on the technology development pathway that MAN ES presented at the NH3 Energy+ Topical Conference at Pittsburgh in October 2018. Earlier post.).

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