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KIT, automakers, partners launch project “reFuels” in Germany for production of synthetic fuels from non-fossil carbon sources

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Efficient synthetic fuels from sustainable sources can be a possible climate-neutral perspective for the internal combustion engine in the medium and long-term. With “bioliq” ( earlier post ) and the “Energy Lab 2.0”, KIT already has two platforms for the production of reFuels.

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Lucid Motors announces first international plant in Saudi Arabia

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Lucid announced that its first international plant will be located in Saudi Arabia. Lucid aspires to be a catalyst for change wherever we go, so it makes perfect sense that we are bringing electric vehicles to one of the world’s biggest oil-producing nations. The new international plant is expected to produce 150,000 vehicles per year.

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Axial Vector and Kirloskar Oil Engines Forming JV for Mass Production of Axial-Type Engines

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Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) and Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) have signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a joint venture for the mass production of the Axial Vector axial-type, multi-fuel engines ( earlier post ). Rahul Kirloskar, Director, Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. Source: AVEC. Click to enlarge.

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Cabot using field natural gas to power fracking equipment in PA

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Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, in partnership with FTS International (FTSI) and Caterpillar Global Petroleum, is using Marcellus Shale natural gas to fracture wells via dual fuel technology. FTS International is a leading provider of well completion services for the oil and gas industry.

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Electric Car Watch #12: The sad state of Electric Car conversions in India

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One was the conversion kit by Hyderabad based e-Trio, and the other was Pune based Northway Motorsports. Basically, electric conversions involve removing the entire internal combustion paraphernalia rom an ICE car, installing an electric motor in its place, and adding a large battery bank. This drives up the cost for the kit provider.

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LiquidPiston releases proof-of-concept video of X Mini 70cc rotary engine applied in a kart

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Except for ancillary parts such as injectors, fuel pumps, and oil pumps, there are no other moving parts. Cycle-skipping power modulation allows high efficiencies at low power settings while simultaneously cooling the engine’s walls internally and providing partial heat recovery. Water may be injected to internally cool the engine.

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Pay Attention: Toyota Unveils New Tacoma

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The popular TRD Sport (and every other trim from here on out) is available only as a Double Cab and the hybrid engine as an option or standard kit. Fox internal bypass shocks with a trio of settings and rear piggyback style remote reservoirs, pairing up well with nifty rear bump stops that have internal floating pistons.

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