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Rivian Files Patent for Unique Spare Tire Design With Accessories

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The patent list makes mention of the space being utilized for a “first aid kit, waste can, water container, cooler, vacuum canister, compressed air system, toolbox, electrical appliance, electrical cord wound on a reel, a camera, or other types of containers.”

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New Mærsk Triple-E ships worlds largest and most efficient; waste heat recovery and ultra long stroke engines contribute to up to 50% reduction in CO2/container moved

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An advanced waste heat recovery system captures and reuses energy from the engines’ exhaust gas for extra propulsion with less fuel consumption. All the materials used to build the Triple-E class will be documented and mapped in the vessel’s ‘cradle-to-cradle passport’. Waste heat recovery.

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Celebrating Earth Month: Driving Toward a Greener, Cleaner Future

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EV Connect recognizes this challenge and guides their customers to deliver a seamless EV charging experience to EV drivers by providing turnkey solutions that simplify the installation and network management process. However, there is a huge opportunity out there for anyone wanting to get into this space right now.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. The transmission line will sidestep the growing difficulties of connecting renewable-energy sources to the power grid. Several U.S.

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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

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The various sections of the route helped document the effect of the many efficiency measures. Because the electric drivetrain generates minimal heat waste thanks to its high efficiency, passive cooling is sufficient throughout the journey. North of the Alps there was light rain and further south a gentle headwind blew in the sunshine.

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On the World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Thrills and Space to Chill

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Over the years our customers told us that despite being on the ocean, they did not feel connected to it, so with Icon we wanted to bring water everywhere,” said Jennifer Goswami, the director of product development at Royal Caribbean International. Some family accommodations have connecting rooms and large terraces.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Transportation.