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Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

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In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. The result is a high-performance powertrain with emissions at the same level as ambient air. With an output of around 440 kW, the hydrogen engine is on par with the original gasoline unit.

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Tesla’s camera-based driver monitoring system exists; pretending it doesn’t makes roads less safe

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The magazine admitted that Tesla’s driver-assist system’s object detection and response is better than comparable systems, but Kelly Funkhouser, head of connected and automated vehicle testing for Consumer Reports , argued that it is this very reason why the magazine has safety concerns with Tesla’s cars. .

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China Yuchai LNG engine powers the “Fuel Efficient Heavy-Duty Truck of the Year 2014” in China

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The “2014 Commercial Vehicles of the Year” competition was hosted in Beijing by Commercial Motor World Magazine. Y&C developed the 6K series after six years of independent research, using the world-class DD13/15 as the reference platform. The engine can meet China State 5 and Euro ? and VI emission standards. and Chery Automobile Co.,

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After 50 Years, Digital Voices Speak Again

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Instead, they were encoded in the grooves of a phonograph record bound inside the magazine. Due to their low cost, thin form factor, and pliability, flexi discs became the medium of choice for magazine publishers who wished to supplement articles with audio content. Recordings were not limited to musical performances.

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China Meteorological Administration: Climate Adaptation More Realistic and Urgent than Mitigation for Food Security

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Late last month, China announced that it would reduce its carbon intensity per unit of GDP by 40-45% by 2020 against a reference year of 2005, rather than the widely recognized 1990 reference year, but would not set overall greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. —Jack Rosebro.

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Review: “Getting Ready for Model 3”

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Pressman distills his longstanding expertise with Tesla Motors and Tesla owners, first-hand experience with the Model 3, and participation in forums, blogs, auto magazines, websites, and social media to provide a useful reference for those on the vehicle’s long reservation list, potential buyers considering making the commitment, as well as anyone (..)

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Prominent Universities Sign Open Access Agreements with IEEE

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IEEE publishes more than 200 leading journals and magazines, and the digital library contains more than 5 million documents including scientific journals, conference proceedings, and standards. Gold open access refers to periodicals in which all content is freely available once published.