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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. “ Idiots ! “ Idiots !&#

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New thermoelectric material offers higher output power than other available materials

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It can be used with waste-heat applications and concentrated solar energy conversion at temperatures up to 300 ? 2 over the temperature range of 25–450 °C, a peak ZT of 1.4 —Liu et al. The material was created through mechanical ball milling and direct current-induced hot pressing. It was found that Mg 2 Sn 0.75 and PF of 52 ?W?cm

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

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Barriers include battery cost, vehicle range, and availability of charging stations. Also, batteries require several hours to fully charge and have driving ranges that are typically less than a petroleum vehicle’s range. of in-cabin air comes from a bus’s own exhaust. In fact, it is estimated that up to 0.3%

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

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In less than seven years, Tata AutoComp now produces battery packs and BMS, battery thermal management systems, electric compressors, integrated motors, controllers and reducers, on board and off board chargers, vehicle and power electronics like DC-DC converters, bus bars, PDUs and many more components for EVs.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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As with the Generation II, cabin heating and air conditioning can continue operating with the engine stopped; the latter is a capability further leveraged by the use of Toyota’s optional Solar Roof system (below). An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added. Option Packages.

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