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BMW provides an update on waste heat recovery projects; Turbosteamer and the Thermoelectric Generator

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Finding ways of recovering this lost heat energy has been one of the major goals being pursued by engineers working on BMW EfficientDynamics for the future. This energy recovery system also offers some interesting added benefits, such as supplying the engine or passenger compartment heating with additional warmth during cold starts.

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Umicore introducing new generation Li-ion battery recycling technologies; partnering with ACC

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This newest generation technology will be available for the market in 2022, and ensures minimal waste and impact on the environment, which will be vital for the surge in EV car adoption. Our pilot line in Nersac aims to test all our product and process solutions before mass production in our future Gigafactories.

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Schaeffler introducing 4in1 electric axles for EVs

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In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America. Heat is a scarce and valuable resource in electric cars, which do not have the waste heat from internal combustion engines for heating the interior, for example. Axles like these are more than two meters wide.

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Renault Trucks to deliver 20 electric trucks to Carlsberg Group

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26t will make daily delivery rounds of between 100 and 200 km to supply Feldschlösschen Swiss clients from the brewer’s 15 logistical sites in Switzerland. to 26 tonnes, Renault Trucks meets both current and future requirements of professionals operating in urban environments. These 20 Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E.

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Sharing Insights for a Better Future – Hubject ICNC 2022 Berlin

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The entire conference was paper-free with no wasteful disposables, with unique EV Plug & Charge demonstration spots and other innovative access to EV chargers. Together, we are on the fast track to a zero-emissions future through eMobility. The EV Charging Industry – Key Take-aways. Contact us to learn more.

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US Air Force Office of Scientific Research Makes Two Awards for Thermoelectric Waste Heat Recovery Technology

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The US Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has recently made two awards to researchers to support multi-year projects on the development of thermoelectric (TE) waste heat recovery technologies. Such devices can recover some of the energy embedded in waste heat, such as that produced by exhaust gas from an engine.

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New UK energy strategy pushes new nuclear; up to 8 additional reactors

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Currently, low-carbon nuclear supplies 15% of power as a steady source of generation to complement intermittent renewables. The government will also launch the £120-million (US$156-million) Future Nuclear Enabling Fund this month. The strategy will see a significant acceleration of nuclear, with an ambition of up to 24GW by 2050.

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