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Beijing Foton launches “China Internet Super Truck Global Innovation Alliance”; Auman Energy Super Truck

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Chinese truck and utility vehicle manufacturer Beijing Foton has launched the China Internet Super Truck Global Innovation Alliance and showcased the Auman EST (Energy Super Truck) at an event in Athens, Greece.

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Enel acquires eMotorWerks to provide grid balancing solutions and tap into US e-mobility market

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This acquisition further substantiates the implementation of Enel’s strategy to deliver, innovative customer-focused products and services to the market, such as smart charging, integration between electric vehicles and distributed generation resources, as well as grid balancing and V2G services.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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Besides affordability, the report identified a balanced supply of charging and refueling infrastructure as a pre-requisite for stronger sales of alternatively-powered vehicles across the EU. —Erik Jonnaert, ACEA Secretary General. —Erik Jonnaert. and Spain 0.6%). By contrast, an ECV market share of above 1.8%

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From Intel Intern to Inventor of the Year

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That one tweak can cut a chip's power consumption and increase its performance by a whopping 20%. We could not manage world-class operations without our most valuable resource—our employees. Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, Kavalieros is the son of a supertanker captain. million sensors every five seconds, 24 hours a day.

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EU investing >€3M in research into ultra-efficient aero engines; ULTIMATE project

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In the coming decades the ubiquitous turbofan powered tube and wing aircraft configuration will be challenged by diminishing returns on investment with regards to fuel efficiency. Recuperation would incur some additional irreversibility through pressure losses and finite temperature difference heat transfer. Grönstedt et al. Click to enlarge.

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Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

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At the same time, average engine size and power fell from 1,706cc (whole year 2008) to 1,635cc, and 86kW (whole year 2008) to 82 kW. in Greece, 11.8% Reflecting consumer concerns about the general economy, small cars reached a market share of 44.9% in the first five months of 2009, surpassing the record of 38.8% in Austria, 5.1%

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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Renewable electricity could also be used to produce hydrogen, which in turn can be used to power fuel cells, providing auxiliary or propulsion power. LNG engines currently being produced cover a broad range of power outputs. Additional benefits include power redundancy and noise and vibration reduction.