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Roskill: Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come

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Moreover, additional steel capacity is being built in Southeast Asia, implying a fiercer competitive environment in the years ahead. With these headwinds in mind, there is no doubt that the Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come, according to Roskill.

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Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment

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With engine performance and good fuel consumption being rated as the two most important factors for car buyers, the shift from diesel to gasoline is more about running costs than concerns about the environment, following the diesel emissions scandal last year. There appears to have been a dramatic shift in the petrol and diesel sales seesaw.

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MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

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By analyzing real-world data in a modeled virtual environment, MAHLE Powertrain will investigate a number of components such as traction motors and charger systems to arrive at the best possible configuration. MAHLE Powertrain will use its simulation expertise to determine the optimal powertrain specification for the requirements.

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Hyliion introduces next-generation battery module for Class 8 hybrid systems; Toshiba LTO cells

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Safety –The new module design reduces the operating temperature of the cells allowing for a safer operating environment. Hypertruck ERX pairs a downsized generator with a small battery pack. Speed – The battery can be recharged in under 8 minutes, an unprecedented charge time compared to other EV battery solutions.

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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We believe that inverters will become increasingly important to our economy and environment as solar PV, batteries, and similar power sources continue their rapid growth. For example, GM is leading a DOE funded project for a next-generation inverter targeting improving costs to $3.30/kW

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PUNCH and Tecnogen present hydrogen-engine generator with integrated F1-derived flywheel system

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Appealing product cost versus other green technologies, capability to operate at heavy duty conditions in harsh environments and tolerance to low purity hydrogen are key advantages.

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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So far this year, the team has integrated the T2B2 aftertreatment in the dynamometer environment and is in the process of convert the demonstration vehicle to the T2B2 configuration. Demonstration of T2B2 at the tailpipe is slated for later this year.