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Anaheim Ride-and-Drive Event: A Memorable Success

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Last month, Plug In America and Anaheim Public Utilities partnered for an unforgettable event in the city. Event attendees experienced the joy of test-driving various electric vehicles in a safe and controlled environment. The post Anaheim Ride-and-Drive Event: A Memorable Success appeared first on Plug In America.

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Toyota’s liquid hydrogen GR Corolla will race in Fuji 24 Hours in May

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Now, Toyota says that with the Super Taikyu season kicking off at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, the first race for its liquid hydrogen-powered GR Corolla will be the Fuji 24 Hours in May—a 24-hour endurance race that is the most grueling event of the series. Given a spark, gasoline will burn in any environment.

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Experts view on future transportation fuels

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Since internal combustion engines will remain the primary mode of choice for mobility in the foreseeable future, both alternative (renewable) fuels and high-performance combustion concepts/ engines using fuels adapted for that purpose will be preferred for reducing the combustion impact on climate change. 2018) “Future transportation fuels.”

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Roskill: Niobium industry looking for a future beyond steel; Li-ion batteries a possibility

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Niobium consumption is driven by GDP but also by the regulatory environment as microalloying enhances construction safety. The niobium industry is aware of these issues and already looking for a future beyond steel, Roskill notes. The Award Seminars were added to the annual Award event in 2008.

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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According to the Natural Resources Defense Council , climate change contributes to severe weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes, as well as long-term drought and regularly occurring heat events in traditionally moderate climate zones. and its environs. The EPICS contest asked students and faculty at U.S.

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Volkswagen Group PhD Event; e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts

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At the Volkswagen Group’s PhD Event 2016, some 600 specialist visitors informed themselves about current research work. Bänziger is investigating the environment of the smart factory, while Teiwes is focusing on the use of artificial intelligence. In the field of Industry 4.0, This is a win-win situation for both parties.

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Hyundai Motor and Saudi Aramco to collaborate on hydrogen, advanced non-metallic materials and future technologies

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Additionally, the companies will cooperate on the development of future automotive technologies. The companies will also team-up to expand the adoption of non-metallic materials across a wide range of applications, including the use of carbon fiber and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)