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ARPA-E awards $32M to 10 new projects to improve connected and automated vehicle efficiency

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The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) NEXTCAR Awards. Organization. Description. General Motors.

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Ford and Azure Dynamics to Collaborate on Transit Connect Electric for Europe

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Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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Steffen Hoppe, Powertrain’s Director Technology Rings & Liners, Tenneco Tenneco’s new H2 ICE test facilities provide a broad bandwidth of high-accuracy engine measurement capabilities, including: Light and heavy-duty engine testing up to 700kW Eddy current and AC dyno ECU connectivity, calibration and tuning: dynamic engine operation; driving cycles (..)

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Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

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There is no immediate concern for copper resources, but the average ore grade is declining as higher grade deposits become exhausted. In light of the sheer scale of the hydrogen challenge, several questions demand close consideration. solar generation exceeding electrolyzer capacity).

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Next-Gen Ford Fiesta St with new 200 PS 3-cylinder, 1.5L Ecoboost with 3 drive modes; cylinder deactivation

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Drive Modes will also adjust Fiesta ST’s Electronic Sound Enhancement (ESE) technology and active exhaust noise control valve. The active noise control valve opens and ESE is adjusted to intensify the sporty exhaust note and engine noise within the cabin. The technologies amplify the naturally sporty sound of the new 1.5-liter

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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This is made possible by the mechanical connection of the fully variable all-wheel drive through the cardan shaft and the drive shafts of the front wheels. Due to this individual solution, the battery system could be designed in a particularly light and compact manner. four-cylinder engine and electric exhaust-gas turbocharger.

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Next-generation Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel first in class to deliver 1,000 lb-ft of torque

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engine include a compacted graphite iron engine block that increases peak cylinder pressure capability; and a new cast-iron cylinder head containing high-temperature capable exhaust valves actuated by all-new hydraulic lash adjusters in the block eliminating the need for valvetrain adjustment service intervals.

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