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Consortium seeks to show total cost of EVs can be less than combustion engine reference car

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Michelin and Siemens, in cooperation with research partners at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, are launching a project to demonstrate that the total cost of electric vehicles can be less than that of a conventional combustion-engined car.

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First reference installation of Opcon Waste Heat Recovery technology for ships; potential for 5–10% fuel savings

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Opcon, in collaboration with Wallenius Marine, recently completed the first reference installation of its Waste Heat Recovery technology for ocean-going vessels in a project supported by the Swedish Energy Agency. In a separate compartment of the engine room there. each powered by a STX/MAN-B&W diesel engine, type. Earlier post.)

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2024 Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon: Variant-wise prices compared

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 15 Jan 2024, 09:56 AM The latest Kia Sonet starts at an introductory price of ₹ 8 lakh but has as many as 19 variants on offer. The latest version of the Kia Sonet was officially launched on Friday at a starting – and introductory price of ₹ 8 lakh (ex-showroom). litre Revotorq diesel engine.

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Li Auto rolls out price protection policy amid China auto price war

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The price war in China's auto industry has intensified the wait-and-see mood among car buyers, and Li Auto 's move helps to allay potential consumers' concerns to some extent. For consumers who purchase these models, if the prices drop within 90 days of their order, then Li Auto will refund the difference.

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GM to do away with 200 engineering positions in struggle to shed complexity

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Basic Motors plans to do away with about 200 engineering positions, even though the workers in the ones roles will be capable of journey to alternative jobs. In a observation, a GM spokesperson stated the automaker “is taking steps to rebalance our engineering resources to better align with our growth strategy.

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US DOE and California partner to support $11M in advanced natural gas engine research

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The US Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), California Energy Commission, and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) have teamed up to launch new research focused on medium- and heavy-duty natural gas engines and vehicles. Improving NG engine and vehicle emissions and efficiency.

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MIT study finds materials risk exposure increases significantly with vehicle electrification

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The team analyzed part-level data of material use for seven current year models, ranging from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) to plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), all provided by Ford. The researchers devised a metric of vulnerability, referred to as exposure, which captures economic importance and susceptibility to price changes.

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