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MINI USA survey finds 73% say 75 miles EV range sufficient for daily use

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According to a new survey MINI USA recently commissioned from market research and business intelligence firm Engine International, Inc, 63% of consumers said the best way to use an EV is for commuting or city driving, At the same time, 73% of consumers surveyed said that battery range of up to 75 miles was sufficient for their daily use.

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Fiat 875cc TwinAir named International Engine of the Year 2011

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Fiat’s 875cc TwinAir engine ( earlier post ) was named the International Engine of the Year 2011. The top award for the two-cylinder turbo was Fiat’s first, and only the second time a sub-1-liter engine took the top prize (the first being Toyota’s 1-liter Yaris VVT-i engine in 1999. Compared with a 1.2-liter

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Chevron and Cummins announce strategic collaboration on hydrogen

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Chevron USA, through its Chevron Products Company division, and Cummins announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic alliance to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources. Earlier post.). —Amy Davis, vice president and president of New Power at Cummins.

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USC Professor’s Simulation Software Teaches Systems Engineering Topics

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Now Madni—a professor of astronautics, aerospace, and mechanical engineering at the University of Southern California —is working to transform engineering education. Ramo served as a presidential chair and professor of electrical engineering at USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering from 2008 until he died in 2016.

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Virtual IEEE-USA Conference Focuses on Tips for How to Enhance Your Career

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Registration is now open for EVO 2.0 , IEEE-USA 's third and final virtual event of the year, taking place on 3 November. SNEAK PEEK Enjoy a fireside chat with Nichol Bradford , cofounder and executive director of the Transformative Technology Lab , an international nonprofit. More than 1,000 people registered for it.

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A Novel IEEE Workshop Showcases Jamaica’s Engineering Community

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The IEEE Jamaica Section is acting as a catalyst to engage and inspire the island nation’s next generation of engineering and technology professionals. Participants explored engineering and technology careers, academic pathways, and how IEEE can support them at different stages of their journey.

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Will Every New Car & Truck In USA Be Electric By 2035?

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lags behind China and Europe in the transition from internal combustion engine to battery-powered cars. Originally published on EV Annex. There are some bright spots in the U.S., California was the first state announcing plans to ban new fossil-fuel-powered cars by 2035. Then, Massachusetts followed.

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