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Toyota entering three differently fueled vehicles in ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2022

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In the ST-Q class, in addition to the hydrogen engine-equipped Corolla and GR86 (carbon-neutral fuel), Mazda Motor Corporation's MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO and Subaru’s Team SDA Engineering BRZ CNF Concept will also participate in the rounds using carbon-neutral fuel. Komekurayama Electric Power Storage Technology Research Site.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces Intouro K hybrid inter-city bus; 48V with supercaps

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The basic function of the Intouro hybrid is extremely simple: An additional electric motor acts as an alternator during the vehicle’s braking and overrun phases, converting braking energy into electricity. One key component of the hybrid drive is the electric motor. Both the inverter and the electric motor are water-cooled.

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Daimler Buses introduces Citaro hybrid bus; available on diesel and gas models; separate 48V network

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The electric motor on the Citaro hybrid assists the combustion engine when high levels of power are required, particularly when moving off. It does not serve to boost maximum power; the output and torque figures for the bus remain unchanged. The electric power generated by recuperation is stored in a bank of supercapacitors.

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California Energy Commission awards $1.1M to 12 small-scale projects to study transportation, natural gas and electricity technologies

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The technology is designed to recover waste heat from residential hot water heaters and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The technology has the potential to increase the generation and efficiency of solar power in California. Lee Huang of Eneron Inc.

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This Startup Builds USVs That Collect Data About Oceans

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Its sensors include hydrophones that can listen to marine life, as well as environmental sensors to measure water temperature, salinity, turbidity, and weather conditions. The USV weighs just over 100 kilograms, and its motor propels it at up to 33.3 The drone is equipped with electro-optical and infrared cameras.

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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

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It starts with the basic shape of the body, cradling the smooth-surfaced dome of the greenhouse as it flows like a water droplet towards the rear. The engineers at Mercedes-Benz have succeeded in reducing the total losses in the drivetrain (motor, inverter and transmission) by 44% compared to an e-drive that is not based on this project.

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Obama orders GHG cuts for Federal Agencies; 50% of all new agency vehicles to be ZEV or PHEV by 2025

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The order has operational directives for building and fleet management, electricity generation, water use, waste management and purchasing. Planning for appropriate charging or refueling infrastructure or other power storage technologies for ZEVs and PHEVs and opportunities for ancillary services to support vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G).

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