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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. prototype at last year’s Innovation Days event. Direct water injection. Bosch and water injection. Earlier post.)

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What Are Your Rights After a DUI Arrest?

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Engaging a local Decatur DUI defense lawyer can be an invaluable step to navigate these turbulent waters. This article aims to shed light on what your rights are after a DUI arrest in the Decatur area and how a defense lawyer can help uphold these rights and guide you through the legal process. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin: The facility’s story so far

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Other key personalities in Giga Berlin’s development such as Environment Minister Axel Vogel and Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach (SPD) will also be present at the event. . An ongoing water dispute. Among the most notable talking points against Giga Berlin as of late is its water supply. ” A summary of delays.

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Member of Swiss National Councils fills up with sunfire solar diesel to call attention to need for regulatory reform

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In an event in Bern, Switzerland, Swiss National Council member and president of the Clean Fuel Now initiative Thomas Böhni filled up his Audi A2 with 100% synthetic diesel (Audi e-diesel) produced by sunfire GmbH to draw attention to the need to remove what he terms unjustified Swiss restrictions on synthetic fuels. Earlier post.).

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IHS Markit: US oil producers to halt 1.75 MMb/d per day of production; Canada to cut 0.5 MMb/d

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Those wells, which produce less than 5 barrels per day of oil and more than 35 barrels of water which must be reinjected to maintain reservoir pressure, are expected to make up 350,000 b/d of the reduction. However, "black swan" events (such as pandemic-induced economic shutdown) expose the challenges of such lean, optimized systems.

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Insurance company faked a Tesla battery fire to prove batteries catch fire

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“For safety reasons, it was not possible to ignite a real battery fire at an event with around 500 people, which is why a fire with pyrotechnics was staged.” Except for water unless the water is contaminated with something flammable. And honestly, anything will catch on fire if you set it on fire. Another question.

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Mercedes-Benz switching to cameras instead of side-mirrors on heavy-duty trucks

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Its performance far exceeds the legal requirements. The water-repellent coating of the camera lenses also means less dirt. This minimizes damage in the event of a collision. The digital rear-view mirror not only looks futuristic but can also do much more than conventional main and wide-angle mirrors.

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