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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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They are required to bring their inverters in person to a testing facility in United States by 21 October 2015. A 1-page appendix with biographical information about the key team members must also be included. Registered teams must submit a technical approach and testing application by 22 July 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision builds on electrification, autonomous drive and vehicle intelligence

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Also on the path of Intelligent Power is the further improvement of downsized turbo and X-TRONIC transmissions for both fuel efficiency and seamless response and acceleration. Ubiquitous connectivity is an expectation of car consumers as an extension of their work and personal devices. Nissan Intelligent Integration.

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DOE BETO seeking input on Optima initiative for co-optimization of fuels and engines

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The US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) have released a request for information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0001460 ) titled “Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines” (Optima).

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

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Instead, Volvo says, the little electric SUV might be the first new car for a young professional or a new couple, or empty-nesters who want to downsize their second or third vehicle now that they’re done hauling kids and their gear. Kia and Volvo provided airfare, lodging, and meals to enable Charged to bring you this first-person report.

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Use this information at your own risk: There is no warranty expressed nor implied and we are not liable for any of your past, present, nor future actions.Even should you perform these modifications to the letter you could still damage any number of components in your vehicle causing it to no longer function.

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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

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We have written a short paper of about 22 pages suitable for a general audience, pulling out more technical information into a series of appendices. Since some readers might read only one appendix, some information has been repeated. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. About Dr. Frank.

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