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Tesla opens Model Y Design Studio for United Kingdom

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Tesla has officially opened the Online Design Studio for Model Y customers in the United Kingdom and expects deliveries to begin in early 2022. Tesla started delivering the Model Y in the United States in March 2020, while deliveries of the all-electric crossover began in January 2021 in China. Now, customers in the U.K.

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Rolls-Royce starts build of UltraFan aero-engine; 25% fuel efficiency improvement over first generation Trent

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Rolls-Royce has officially started building the world’s largest aero-engine, UltraFan. Work on the first module is underway at the DemoWorks facility in Derby, UK, and the demonstrator engine, which has a fan diameter of 140 inches, will be completed by the end of the year. Artist’s impression of the UltraFan demonstrator.

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Eccentric electric: Citroën DS EV conversion translates a French icon

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The Citroën DS is an icon of French automotive design that has now gone electric, thanks to United Kingdom-based Electrogenic, which specializes in electric conversions of classic cars.

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EV adoption spurs updated guidance on parking structure design

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One example includes the design of parking garages, which some say will require updated fire safety protocols and additional modifications to accommodate the heavy weight of EVs. The guidance includes suggestions for the design of garages that are multi-story, underground or simply located inside offices or residential buildings.

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Dimeta and Enerkem collaborate on large scale waste-to-DME projects in Europe and US

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In recent months, Dimeta and Enerkem successfully completed pre-feasibility studies for these projects and are now moving into the feasibility phase—targeting the start of Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) next year. Subsequent plants are in development in Europe and the United States.

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SOFC company FCET signs MoU regarding purchase of fuel cells for locomotives

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In addition to fuel cell orders, this would mean engineering collaboration between the two firms. NGP chose FCET’s fuel cell due in large part to its low-cost, high-efficiency design, making it suited for installation in both light-rail and freight locomotive applications. Keith Baarson, one of NGP’s founders and chief engineers.

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Advance Your Career With Rutgers’ Mini MBA Program for Engineers

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Professionals who specialize in engineering and technology management must understand cross-discipline concepts and contribute to multifunctional teams. Many engineers and technical professionals lack vital skills. This course was well structured and gave us a taste of the world outside of the engineering realm."

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