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SpaceX might launch first Starlink Gen2 satellites next week

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The FCC only just granted SpaceX partial approval of its Starlink Gen2 constellation , which has been under review since May 2020, in late November 2022. “F9-1” is Starlink Gen1, while “F9-2” is Starlink V2 Mini and “Solar Array Starship” refers to the full-size Starlink V2 variant. These figures.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

Green Car Congress

The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter DTNA and three other major truck OEMs were awarded multi-million dollar grants by the DOE and each matched the DOE funding dollar for dollar. —Derek Rotz, principal investigator for SuperTruck, Daimler Trucks North America. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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Ram mid-sized ute Ram has comfirmed it will produce a new mid-sized EV pick-up truck (ute) to be released between 2024 and 2026 Ram is known for its big American pickup trucks, but the brand that was spun off from Dodge is set to downsize with a new mid-sized ute to take on the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.

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Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

Green Car Congress

million grant to develop and to demonstrate a new ultra fuel efficient vehicle (UFEV) vehicle concept. Delphi uses the term Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition (GDCI) in reference to this combustion process. Earlier post.) No combustion mode switching, diffusion controlled combustion, or spark plugs were used. 2014-01-1300.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) References. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. Also see Appendix E and Reference 1.). Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v.

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