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Yamaha and Sumitomo demo on-board thermoelectric generator for CO2 reduction

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a Sumitomo Corporation Group company, jointly demonstrated a new waste heat recovery system based on a thermoelectric generator (TEG), which generates electrical power via exhaust gas heat. The TEG unit was installed in the exhaust pipe at the downstream of the catalyst. Yamaha Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation Power & Mobility Co.,

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Toyota to make “Connected Vehicles” its new standard in Japan; redesigned Crown and Corolla Sport as 1st-generation Connected Cars

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Crown and Corolla Sport, as the first generation of “Connected Cars,” come standard with an on-board Data Communication Module (DCM) that links to a Controller Area Network (CAN). Connected Car Service using MSPF. Importantly, we will also use connectivity to change the way we work with our dealers across the country.

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ABS grants Alfa Laval the marine industry’s first approval in principle (AIP) for firing boilers with methanol

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Alfa Laval offers a range of oil-fired and oil and exhaust gas-fired boilers for ships. Straight tubes connect the water and steam drums directly, which ensures safe circulation with no risk of overheating and subsequent tube burnout. It was important for us to develop that approach, and we are proud to have it validated by ABS.

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First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

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(HJSC) have respectively ordered seven and two MAN B&W G80ME-LGIM dual-fuel engines in connection with the construction of 9 × 9,000 TEU container vessels for HMM Co., The G80 engines will, upon delivery, be connectivity-ready and prepared for digital services such as PrimeServ Assist. —Thomas S.

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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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The materials and metals demanded by a low-carbon economy are projected to be immense and create challenges along the full supply pathway. There is no immediate concern for copper resources, but the average ore grade is declining as higher grade deposits become exhausted. solar generation exceeding electrolyzer capacity).

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Electro-hydraulic system wins Volvo Technology Award

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In the new system architecture all the machine's work functions are connected to a hydraulic energy storage via a common pressure rail, comprising two or more pressure lines. The energy storage, which consists of hydraulic accumulators, enables energy-efficient recovery of kinetic energy and peak power supply.

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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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