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UCLA-led study develops method for predictive design of Pt catalysts for fuel cells

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JULY 29, 2022

A study led by UCLA researchers developed a method for predicting platinum alloys’ potency and stability—two key indicators of how they will perform as catalysts in hydrogen fuel cells. Then, using that technique, they designed and produced an alloy that yielded excellent results under conditions approximating real-world use.

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Acura Unveils New Electric Vision Design Study at Monterey Car Week

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AUGUST 20, 2023

Created by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, the electrifying design study with thrilling performance proportions; powerfully sculpted, contrast surfacing; and striking neon green lighting signature further […] The post Acura Unveils New Electric Vision Design Study at Monterey Car Week appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen releases design sketch for ID.AERO fully-electric sedan; Chinese market first

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JUNE 22, 2022

The Volkswagen brand released design sketches of the ID. The digital world premiere of the pre-production study will take place on 27 June. Stylistically, it also follows the unmistakable design language of other Volkswagen electric vehicles, such as the ID.4 For example, the exterior design of the five-meter-long ID.

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Study confirms €1T green hydrogen potential for Africa

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Africa can produce 50 million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2035, according to a new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), International Solar Alliance and the African Union, with the support of the Government of Mauritania, HyDeal and UCLG Africa.

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UT El Paso-led team designs cactus-inspired low-cost, efficient water-splitting catalyst

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MAY 16, 2023

who led the study. —Navid Attarzadeh Attarzadeh wondered what if they designed a 3D nickel-based catalyst in the shape of the prickly pear cactus? Lead author Navid Attarzadeh first noticed the prickly pear cactus while walking to UTEP’s Center for Advanced Materials Research lab. Chintalapalle, Susheng Tan, V. 3c00781

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Lotus unveils E-R9 next-generation EV endurance racer design study

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Lotus unveiled the E-R9, a new design study for a next-generation pure electric endurance racer that could be on the starting grid of circuits around the world for the 2030 season. Visually it was brought to life by the Lotus Design team, led by Russell Carr, Design Director for Lotus.

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TTTech Auto launches Electronic Controls Design House for safety-certified hardware design & engineering; software-defined vehicles

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JANUARY 13, 2023

TTTech Auto has launched the Electronic Controls Design House (ECDH) to help automotive manufacturers transition to the software-defined vehicle. The offering includes off-the-shelf electronic control units and services such as prototype development or design, industrialization, production and logistics of customized hardware.

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New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

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MARCH 2, 2023

The new battery design could help ease integration of renewable energy into the electrical grid at lower cost, using Earth-abundant metals, according to a study just published in Energy Storage Materials. The new sodium-based molten salt battery uses two distinct reactions. hours under laboratory conditions.

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ZeroAvia, MHIRJ 1st phase technical study confirms feasibility of hydrogen-electric CRJ aircraft

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JUNE 22, 2023

As part of the initial technical study conducted alongside Type Certificate holder MHIRJ over the last year, an initial entry-point for a CRJ 700 retrofit with ZeroAvia’s ZA 2000RJ powertrain—confirming maximum takeoff weight, center of gravity and structural allowances—has been identified. Earlier post.)

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ICCT study urges taxing frequent fliers to decarbonize aviation fairly

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A tax on frequent flying could generate revenues needed to deeply decarbonize aviation through midcentury while concentrating the cost burden on those who fly the most, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation. The FFL is designed to place an escalating tax burden on people who fly frequently.

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JD Power Study: Owners Unimpressed with New-Vehicle Design and Performance

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JULY 20, 2023

Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, there is a consecutive year-over-year decline in owner satisfaction.

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Svitzer launches second phase of design project for methanol hybrid fuel cell tug

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AUGUST 20, 2023

Moller-Maersk, has launched the second phase of its project to design the world’s first methanol hybrid fuel cell (MHFC) tug. Svitzer has conducted technical studies to establish the feasibility of this type of vessel accommodating the real-world operational requirements of a tug. using Svitzer’s TRAnsverse tug design as the platform.

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AFRY, RINA study points to feasibility and attractiveness of Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipeline

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JUNE 27, 2023

RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational, and AFRY, a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, have undertaken an initial study of how the Gulf region and Europe could be linked directly with a pipeline to transport low-carbon hydrogen.

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Arcola Energy to lead hydrogen road freight study in Scotland; green hydrogen refueling

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AUGUST 22, 2021

The Scottish Hydrogen Fuel Cell Freight Trial (SHyFT), led by Arcola Energy, has secured funding from the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Road Freight program for the design of a trial of hydrogen fuel cell trucks, supported by a green hydrogen refueling infrastructure in Scotland.

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ICCT study finds LH2-powered combustion aircraft can play an important role in meeting aviations 2050 climate goals

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has found that although liquid-hydrogen- (LH 2 )-combustion aircraft do not perform as well as their jet fuel counterparts, they can still play an important role in meeting aviation’s 2050 climate goals. Mukhopadhaya and Rutherford (2022).

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Bentley launches 3-year research study on EV powertrains: OCTOPUS

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AUGUST 8, 2020

Bentley Motors has launched a three-year research study on electric vehicle powertrains, utilizing a fully integrated, free from rare-earth magnet e-axle that supports electric vehicle architectures. Advanced Electric Machines Research Ltd – Motor and transmission design. FD Sims Ltd – Next generation wire technology development.

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Provaris receives ABS approval for design of H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

Australia-based Provaris Energy has received class approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the design of Provaris’ 26,000 m 3 H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier, the first of its kind to receive this level of approval. The tanks are designed so that they cannot suddenly rupture and release a catastrophic amount of energy.

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TECO 2030 and AVL to conduct feasibility study for fuel cell system for heavy-duty trucks

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FEBRUARY 12, 2023

TECO 2030 and AVL List have signed a contract for a feasibility study of developing and industrializing a Fuel Cell System for heavy-duty (HD) trucks. The feasibility study starts immediately and is expected to be completed in 2 months.

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NEDO appoints Toyota and partners to study developing large-scale hydrogen supply chain in Chubu Region

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AUGUST 8, 2021

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has appointed Sumitomo, Chiyoda, Toyota Motor, Japan Research Institute and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking to conduct a feasibility study on the receiving and distribution business of hydrogen in Chubu Region. Iwatani Corporation, Chubu Electric Power Co., Toho Gas Co.,

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Deltamarin introduces new LNG-powered Kielmax container feeder design

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FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This new design is based on extensive research and development work to establish the best-in-class design in terms of cargo capacity, flexibility and fuel economy, as well as the proven performance of the built Polar Code C.Delta2150 design. The platform design includes ice class 1A for unlimited Baltic Sea operation.

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DOE awards Texas A&M $1M to study fuel performance of Lightbridge Fuel in a NuScale SMR

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JULY 7, 2023

Lightbridge Corporation, an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, announced that Texas A&M University (TAMU) has been awarded approximately $1,000,000 by the US Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Program R&D Awards to study the deployment of advanced nuclear fuels in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

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Alumobility study shows next-generation aluminum doors can offer automakers an affordable, lightweight solution

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JULY 11, 2021

Alumobility, a non-profit organization focused on solutions to advance the adoption of aluminum automotive body sheet, announced the results of its technical study demonstrating affordable lightweighting through the proposed conversion of a mass-produced C-segment SUV passenger door from steel to aluminum.

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UCLA team designs graphene-nanopocket-encaged PtCo nanocatalysts for fuel cells; highly durable, ultra-low loading

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AUGUST 17, 2022

Researchers at UCLA, with colleagues at UC Irvine, have designed a graphene-nanopocket-encaged platinum cobalt (PtCo@Gnp) nanocatalyst for fuel cells with good electrochemical accessibility and exceptional durability under a demanding ultralow PGM loading (0.070 mg PGM cm –2 ) due to the non-contacting enclosure of graphene nanopockets.

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Scripps Oceanography selects Glosten to design new California coastal hydrogen-hybrid research vessel

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AUGUST 5, 2022

The design is scaled so the ship will be able to operate 75% of its missions entirely using hydrogen. With this selection, Glosten will provide the preliminary design, contract design, and detailed design for the research vessel to be operated by Scripps Oceanography.

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Paxocean, Hong Lam Marine and Bureau Veritas partner to develop design for ammonia bunker vessel

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AUGUST 17, 2022

has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore-based bunker vessel operator Hong Lam Marine and classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) jointly to develop an ammonia bunker vessel design. With the signing of this MOU, PaxOcean will focus on developing designs for ammonia-fueled and ammonia bunkering vessels.

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UMD, Army Researchers design new electrolyte enabling high energy density rechargeable Mg and Ca batteries

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

This work provides a versatile electrolyte design strategy for divalent metal batteries. In an effort to address this problem, a UMD research team led by Chunsheng Wang, professor of chemical engineering and director of the Center for Research in Extreme Batteries, developed a novel design strategy that incorporated a new class of solvents.

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Trinity, TOTAL researchers design new molecules that boost fuel efficiency

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin’s and TOTAL have designed , synthesized and tested new additives that increase fuel efficiency. Innovation in this space tends to be identified by blind trial and error, rather than systematic scientific study. 2020) “Rational Design and Testing of Anti-Knock Additives.” —Ure et al.

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Newcastle study finds gender affects human-machine interaction in Level 3 automated vehicles

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AUGUST 4, 2022

The open-access study, published in Nature Scientific Reports , focused on level 3 automated vehicles (L3 AVs), which allow drivers to be completely disengaged from driving and perform non-driving related activities. Our research strengthens the importance of tackling inequality in the context of future mobility.

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Argonne study shows range of GHG reductions for electrofuel Fischer-Tropsch; up to 108% reduction

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MARCH 8, 2021

A team at Argonne National Laboratory’s Systems Assessment Center has evaluated the well-to-wheel (WTW) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Fischer–Tropsch (FT) fuels produced via various electrolytic H 2 pathways and CO 2 sources; using various process designs (i.e., Zang et al.

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Volkswagen introduces near-series design study of the MEB-based flexible quick charging station at Geneva

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MARCH 5, 2019

The Volkswagen Group Components brand will be showcasing the near-series design study of its flexible quick charging station at the Geneva Motor Show. The charging station is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) and is designed to use its cell modules.

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OSU, Ford study provides insight into more efficient use of Rhodium in TWC applications

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APRIL 11, 2022

A study by a team from The Ohio State University and Ford is providing insight into the deactivation mechanism of rhodium in three-way catalysts (TWC) for automotive emissions control. The study, which could enable more efficient usage of rhodium in TWCs, is published in the ACS journal Chemistry of Materials.

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Debut of Lincoln Star concept hints at design of future Lincoln EVs

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APRIL 22, 2022

The Lincoln Star Concept made its global debut , hinting at the brand’s design language for its future electric vehicles. Electrification is removing many traditional vehicle design constraints, allowing us to reimagine what a vehicle can be. —Anthony Lo, chief design officer, Ford Motor Company.

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Rio Tinto and ARENA to study hydrogen calcination to reduce carbon emissions in alumina refining

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JUNE 16, 2021

Rio Tinto has partnered with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to study whether hydrogen can replace natural gas in alumina refineries to reduce emissions. This study will investigate a potential technology that can contribute to the decarbonization of the Australian alumina industry. Rio Tinto will conduct a $1.2-million

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thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver feasibility study for major power-to-ammonia project

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AUGUST 10, 2023

thyssenkrupp Uhde has been engaged by Ark Energy Corporation Pty Ltd on behalf of the Han-Ho H2 Consortium to deliver a Feasibility Study to support the development of the Han-Ho H2 Hub Project. The study will allow the Han-Ho H2 Consortium to advance through the following commercial and regulatory phases of the Project.

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IIHS study finds drivers significantly more likely to speed while using adaptive cruise control

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MARCH 14, 2021

Drivers are using adaptive cruise control (ACC) as a tool for speeding, possibly undermining the feature’s potential safety benefits, according to a new study by researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) with colleagues from MIT. This study did not analyze real-world crashes. Driving faster is more dangerous.

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New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

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MAY 13, 2022

In early 2020, UK-based independent testing firm Emissions Analytics published a study claiming that tire particulate wear emissions were 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions ( earlier post ). The next stage is then to take that chemical profile and study the toxicity of each.

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Volta study finds broader EV adoption depends on conveniently-located EV chargers placed where drivers already go

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APRIL 18, 2022

A nationwide research study by Volta Inc., The results of this study reinforce the importance of Volta’s network design—eye-catching EV charging stations located steps away from the places people already spend time. —Drew Bennett, Executive Vice President of Network Operations, Volta.

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Study finds Tula dDSF software reduced NOx 41% and CO2 9.5% in Leibherr D966 diesel

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MARCH 11, 2022

At the International Engine Congress in Baden-Baden (Germany), Liebherr-Components AG and US-based Tula Technology presented the results of their joint study on heavy machinery. For this study, Liebherr Machines Bulle SA provided its D966 engine that operates in a variety of applications, such as mobile or maritime cranes and wheel loaders.

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Study finds high-density, low-rise cities such as Paris may be optimal urban form for reducing life cycle GHG emissions

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AUGUST 15, 2021

A study by researchers at CU Boulder and Edinburgh Napier University finds that high-density, low-rise environments such as those found in Paris are the optimal urban form when looking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over their whole life cycle. However, urban environmental design often neglects life cycle GHG emissions.

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Berge Bulk & ABS to study retrofit of bulk carrier for methanol-fueled propulsion

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APRIL 26, 2023

Singapore—based Berge Bulk, one of the world’s leading independent dry bulk shipping companies, and ABS signed a joint project agreement to conduct a detailed feasibility study for the conversion of methanol-fueled propulsion system and aim to kickstart in Q1 2024.

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Drive System Design presents design methodology for accommodating future uncertainty in EV powertrain design: ePOP

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

UK-based automotive engineering specialist Drive System Design (DSD) will present a system-level approach for EV powertrain design in a paper at the 17 th CTI China Symposium in Shanghai from 23-25 September. Our system approach to the design of EV powertrains helps to future-proof them against the uncertainties that lie ahead.

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Elon Musk unveils Hyperloop preliminary design study

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Tesla Motors and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk released the preliminary design study for what he call “The Hyperloop”—a new high-speed electric transportation system targeted for the the specific case of high-traffic city pairs (e.g., For the study, the Hyperloop design team used a system servicing San Fransicso and Los Angeles.

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Itochu and partners launch feasibility study of blue ammonia value chain between Eastern Siberia and Japan

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AUGUST 3, 2021

Itochu Corporation and Irkutsk Oil Company (IOC); Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC); and Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO) have agreed to undertake a detailed study for the commercialization of a blue ammonia value chain between Eastern Siberia and Japan.

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Study finds the wettability of porous electrode surfaces is key to making efficient water-splitting or carbon-capturing systems

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MARCH 27, 2021

Now, a study at MIT has for the first time analyzed and quantified how bubbles form on these porous electrodes. Little study had been done on the kinds of porous electrodes that are increasingly being studied for use in such systems. Control of the bubbles is a key to realizing a high system performance, says Iwata.

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Water Carbon MIT Gas

UCLA-led study develops method for predictive design of Pt catalysts for fuel cells

Acura Unveils New Electric Vision Design Study at Monterey Car Week

Volkswagen releases design sketch for ID.AERO fully-electric sedan; Chinese market first

Study confirms €1T green hydrogen potential for Africa

UT El Paso-led team designs cactus-inspired low-cost, efficient water-splitting catalyst

Lotus unveils E-R9 next-generation EV endurance racer design study

TTTech Auto launches Electronic Controls Design House for safety-certified hardware design & engineering; software-defined vehicles

New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

ZeroAvia, MHIRJ 1st phase technical study confirms feasibility of hydrogen-electric CRJ aircraft

ICCT study urges taxing frequent fliers to decarbonize aviation fairly

JD Power Study: Owners Unimpressed with New-Vehicle Design and Performance

Svitzer launches second phase of design project for methanol hybrid fuel cell tug

AFRY, RINA study points to feasibility and attractiveness of Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipeline

Arcola Energy to lead hydrogen road freight study in Scotland; green hydrogen refueling

ICCT study finds LH2-powered combustion aircraft can play an important role in meeting aviations 2050 climate goals

Bentley launches 3-year research study on EV powertrains: OCTOPUS

Provaris receives ABS approval for design of H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier

TECO 2030 and AVL to conduct feasibility study for fuel cell system for heavy-duty trucks

NEDO appoints Toyota and partners to study developing large-scale hydrogen supply chain in Chubu Region

Deltamarin introduces new LNG-powered Kielmax container feeder design

DOE awards Texas A&M $1M to study fuel performance of Lightbridge Fuel in a NuScale SMR

Alumobility study shows next-generation aluminum doors can offer automakers an affordable, lightweight solution

UCLA team designs graphene-nanopocket-encaged PtCo nanocatalysts for fuel cells; highly durable, ultra-low loading

Scripps Oceanography selects Glosten to design new California coastal hydrogen-hybrid research vessel

Paxocean, Hong Lam Marine and Bureau Veritas partner to develop design for ammonia bunker vessel

UMD, Army Researchers design new electrolyte enabling high energy density rechargeable Mg and Ca batteries

Trinity, TOTAL researchers design new molecules that boost fuel efficiency

Newcastle study finds gender affects human-machine interaction in Level 3 automated vehicles

Argonne study shows range of GHG reductions for electrofuel Fischer-Tropsch; up to 108% reduction

Volkswagen introduces near-series design study of the MEB-based flexible quick charging station at Geneva

OSU, Ford study provides insight into more efficient use of Rhodium in TWC applications

Debut of Lincoln Star concept hints at design of future Lincoln EVs

Rio Tinto and ARENA to study hydrogen calcination to reduce carbon emissions in alumina refining

thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver feasibility study for major power-to-ammonia project

IIHS study finds drivers significantly more likely to speed while using adaptive cruise control

New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

Volta study finds broader EV adoption depends on conveniently-located EV chargers placed where drivers already go

Study finds Tula dDSF software reduced NOx 41% and CO2 9.5% in Leibherr D966 diesel

Study finds high-density, low-rise cities such as Paris may be optimal urban form for reducing life cycle GHG emissions

Berge Bulk & ABS to study retrofit of bulk carrier for methanol-fueled propulsion

Drive System Design presents design methodology for accommodating future uncertainty in EV powertrain design: ePOP

Elon Musk unveils Hyperloop preliminary design study

Itochu and partners launch feasibility study of blue ammonia value chain between Eastern Siberia and Japan

Study finds the wettability of porous electrode surfaces is key to making efficient water-splitting or carbon-capturing systems

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