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DNV awards API to DSME for new rotor sail system for ultra-large vessels

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Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) announced that DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) for the new DSME Rotor Sail System, designed for ultra-large crude oil carriers and LNG carriers. A rotor sail is a tall rotating cylindrical column on the deck of a ship that provides propulsion from the wind. Earlier post.).

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Gasoline cells key to decarbonization

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Toyota and Hyundai have every advanced gas cellular passenger cars. Now Toyota is repurposing its generation for alternative markets reminiscent of buses, trains, marine packages, heavy-duty vehicles and tool turbines. Hyundai Motor Co. Some parts are shared, and a few are proprietary, Martin mentioned. in step with Experian.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Remote Area Modular Monitoring for Critical Facilities, $300,000 Embedded Planet, Cleveland, Ohio Simulation Tool for Energy-Efficient Connected and Automated Vehicle Control Development, $600,000 Hyundai America Technical Center, Superior Township, Mich. El Centro, Calif. Raleigh, N.C. Solar Energy Industries Association, Washington, D.C.

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Next-generation LNG carrier concept about 8% more energy efficient, with 5% more cargo

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The LNGreen joint industry project brought together experts from DNV GL and industry specialists from GTT (cryogenic membrane containment systems for LNG); shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries; and shipowner GasLog. Earlier post.) GTT and HHI investigated cargo containment optimization.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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During our day driving across three of the four bridges that span San Francisco Bay, we ventured to Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties for what could be a bucket list road trip for most people. What we did learn in the inclement weather is probably more important than if the roads had been dry and the sun shining brightly.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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seconds Top speed: 115 mph Curb Weight: 5,324 pounds Max Towing: 2,000 pounds Wind and Land 280 miles AER (with optional 20-inch wheels) 99.8 Built on an all-new dedicated EV-only platform, which will see service on future EVs from Kia as well as models from sibling brands Hyundai and Genesis. 0-60 mph: 7.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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more than 50% of demand—will be available for passenger cars, given the potential demand for biofuels from other sectors, such as goods vehicles, aviation, marine, power and heavy industry. Wind : Nordex. There is also uncertainty as to whether large amounts of (sustainably produced) biofuels—i.e. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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