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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel. The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system.

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LanzaTech exploring lipids production as part of its CO2 to acetic acid plans; pathways to renewable fuels

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Lipids, in turn, are a proven pathway to jet, diesel and gasoline. Carbon Management: Implications for R & D in the Chemical Sciences and Technology (A Workshop Report to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable). Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2001. Carbon Dioxide as a Feedstock.

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DOE Issues RFI for Fuel Cells For Combined Heating and Power and APU Applications; Reflective of New Direction for Hydrogen Program

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DOE expects truck APU fuel cells to use primarily diesel fuel to power environmental controls and peripheral electrical devices. The RFI includes preliminary targets developed with earlier stakeholder input, including a workshop in June 2008 at the Program’s Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation meeting. 1 DC net/LHV or AC net/LHV.

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Visit to Cellestial E-Mobility : Electric Tractor startup

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The motor is a 4 kW brush DC motor. I can understand the need for maintaining capital cost parity with an equivalent diesel tractor. The torque delivery is superb, thanks to the DC motor. Celestial has come up with an interesting design of a dealer workshop. Next version will be BLDC, or hopefully brushless.

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Further Reporting Out on EVADC EVolunteering at the Teens Zone at the Green Festival in DC, 10-11 October 2009

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It included follow-on notes about jumping on-board another hybrid -- diesel-electric locomotive with Amtrak signage. So we'll expect a good report, since not only did we do Junior Solar Sprints (JSS) presentations on Saturday & Sunday, we did some 60 sign-ups for the Free JSS Workshop, coming up on Wednesday, 21 October.

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EPA Proposes New Regulations for Renewable Fuel Standard to Implement Requirements of EISA; GHG Reduction and Indirect Land Use Change Effects Included

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The proposed rulemaking for RFS2 establishes new specific volume standards for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel that must be used in transportation fuel each year. The agency will hold a public hearing on 9 June 2009 at the Dupont Hotel in Washington DC. Biomass-based diesel.

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Two Audi TDI technology studies with electric biturbo, 48V electrical systems; both technologies to go into series production

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A DC/DC converter provides the connection to the 12-volt electrical system. New hybridization components will soon be launched on the market, Audi said at the Audi TDI – Tech Workshop 2014. 48V Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems' The new 48-volt subsystem offers major advantages, Audi suggests.

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