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New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

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Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. It is complemented by strong connecting rods and aluminum pistons that are designed for the performance parameters of turbocharging. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. Forged steel crankshaft. Pistons with jet-spray cooling.

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The EV Transition Explained: Battery Challenges

Cars That Think

Software also allows for the decoupling of the internal mechanical connections needed in an ICE vehicle, permitting an EV to be controlled remotely or autonomously. Another solution may be recycling both EV batteries as well as the waste and rejects from battery manufacturing, which can run. between 5 to 10 percent of production.

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Cadillac launches new V-6 family; 3.0L Twin Turbo w/ cylinder deactivation and stop/start for CT6

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That means less exhaust energy—which spins the turbines—is wasted in stored inertial loads. Features shared by the 3.0L Twin Turbo and 3.6L Additional features unique to the 3.0L Twin Turbo include: Lower 9.8:1 1 compression ratio vs. 11.5:1

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Jervois to acquire SMP nickel & cobalt refinery in Brazil; concentrate from Idaho for refining, cobalt metal back to US

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In addition to nickel and cobalt electrolysis, the flowsheet and site encompasses leaching and neutralization, nickel purification, crystallization and evaporation, cobalt extraction, utilities, cutting and packing, electrical, maintenance, an industrial waste-water treatment plant and a sodium sulfate crystallization building.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Meanwhile, the US Department of Energy and many automakers are developing cobalt-free batteries , and companies are investing enormous resources in the development of new battery technologies, including the use of glass , lithium metal , lithium-sulfur , sodium , graphene , and zinc air.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Meanwhile, the US Department of Energy and many automakers are developing cobalt-free batteries , and companies are investing enormous resources in the development of new battery technologies, including the use of glass , lithium metal , lithium-sulfur , sodium , graphene , and zinc air.