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Scuderi Group signs MOU with engine manufacturer on intended cooperation on split-cycle engine

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These features can be more easily or more effectively implemented on the split-cycle engine than on a conventional gasoline engine, Scuderi says. Other advanced features include waste heat recovery through the crossover passage and low temperature combustion techniques.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Municipality of Anchorage Department of Solid Waste Services.

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Dongfeng Motor Green Plan includes 20 electrified models by 2022; Nissan e-Power on core models

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Nissan’s e-Power is a non-plug-in series hybrid system that employs a small gasoline engine and a smaller battery pack than that of a full battery-electric vehicle.). Further, DFL plans to introduce advanced battery regeneration technology to lower environmental pollution, increase vehicle recycling value and reduce waste.

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SwRI to launch 7th clean diesel engine consortium

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The CHEDE-VI Consortium, which began in November 2011, pursued goals including research and demonstration of technologies to achieve 55% engine-system efficiency consisting of an engine goal of approximately 48% BTE plus waste energy recovery to bring the total to 55% BTE.

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Peugeot showcasing QUARTZ plug-in hybrid crossover concept at Paris

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QUARTZ uses a plug-in “HYbrid” drive system comprising a gasoline engine supplemented by two electric motors. Peugeot’s Hybrid Air (earlier post) is a full-hybrid solution combining compressed air and hydraulic power, with no battery required for energy storage. No cutting is required meaning no waste.

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EnerG2, NW Natural partner on adsorbed on-board storage for CNG vehicles

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EnerG2, a manufacturer of advanced nano-structured materials for next-generation energy storage ( earlier post ) and NW Natural, an Oregon gas distribution company, are partnering to improve the fuel storage on board vehicles that use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by using a new adsorbed natural gas technology.

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EnerG2 develops new carbon adsorbent material for on-board natural gas storage

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EnerG2 , a manufacturer of advanced carbon materials for next-generation energy storage (generally for batteries and ultracapacitors), has leveraged its polymer chemistry technologies to develop materials for adsorbed natural gas (ANG) applications. Earlier post.). Natural gas has huge benefits.

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