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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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“The group’s goal is to engage as many young professionals as possible in the conversation about how to get involved in the climate and sustainability sectors,” says Sajith Wijesuriya , CSTF chair. The CSTF hosts panel sessions and webinars where experts discuss how technology can lessen the impact of climate change.

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Fraunhofer working on optimized methanol reformers to deliver hydrogen

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This paves the way for the production of green hydrogen in sunny regions and its conversion into methanol and its simplified transport. In addition, the International Energy Agency forecasts highly attractive costs of around six cents per kilowatt-hour for methanol. © Fraunhofer IMM.

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Autocar Professional’s March 15, 2024, issue is out! | Autocar Professional

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The Autocar Professional Women to Watch webinar recognised ladies driving the transformation and growth in the automotive industry. This International Women’s Day, we brought together some of the leading CXOs from the sector to discuss policy and infrastructure interventions to encourage women participation in the industry.

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California Air Resources Board approves sales of XL’s electrified Ford F-250

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As a result of this CARB executive order, XL provides fleets with even more choices for electrified trucks and vans, while ensuring that XL is well-positioned should California and other US states tighten restrictions on conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines. —Clay Siegert, chief operating officer of XL.

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Chevrolet one of 16 organizations across US recognized by EPA for Climate Action; only automaker

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Campus leaders have learned about the program through webinars and workshops. Dozens of students participated in the clean energy conversation and successfully engaged their campus leaders to secure funding. The Individual Leadership Award went to Mayor Bill Finch, City of Bridgeport, Conn.,

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Video Friday: ReachBot

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Experiments with rock grasping and coordinated locomotion illustrate the advantages of low inertia passive grippers, triggered by impact and using stored mechanical energy for the internal force. UPenn ] An interactive webinar discussing how progress in robotic materials is impacting the field of manipulation.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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The researchers suggest that there are engine architectures that can provide higher thermodynamic efficiencies than available from modern internal combustion engines; however, new fuels are required to maximize efficiency and operability across a wide speed/load range. How do engine parameters affect efficiency? —Robert Wagner.

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