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APRIL 6, 2012

Researchers participating in the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Regional University Alliance (RUA) are using a medical computed tomography (CT) scanner to evaluate improvements to enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques. NETL is the research laboratory for the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy.

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APRIL 11, 2012

Clathrate hydrate formation and subsequent plugging of deep-sea oil and gas pipelines represent a significant bottleneck for deep-sea oil and gas operations. — Methane hydrates can freeze upon contact with cold water in the deep ocean, are a chronic problem for deep-sea oil and gas wells.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

outlined its plans for next-generation automotive technology&madsh;which it is labeling “Earth Dreams Technology”—comprising a series of measures to improve the efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and electric powertrains. Newly developed 2.4L-class class gasoline engine.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Researchers in Germany have produced a hydrocarbon-based bio-crude and non-condensable gases from the thermal degradation of free fatty acids and animal fat in the presence of water and sodium carbonate (Na 2 CO 3 , a sodium salt of carbonic acid commonly used as a water softener). Bernd Weber, Ernst A. Fuel DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2011.08.04.

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MAY 18, 2010

BP is likely to attempt the top kill procedure late this week or over the weekend to stop the flow of oil from the Deepwater Horizon well, according to BP Chief Operating Office Doug Suttles during a press conference on Monday, 17 May. The purpose of the tube is not to stop the flow, but to prevent hydrocarbons from escaping into the water.

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

The Bakken is a prime US unconventional oil play, and is believed to be one of the largest, if not the largest, oil accumulation in the US. The tight oil is extracted in the same way as shale gas, through horizontal wells and hydraulic fracturing. In the Bakken formation, the oil is extracted from tight carbonate.

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

At the reveal, Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand, FCA Global, said that a full plug-in hybrid electric Jeep Wrangler will be available in 2020. No further details were given, but the coming PHEV will likely utilize elements of the plug-in hybrid system in the Pacifica. Earlier post. ). Earlier post. ). liter EcoDiesel V-6 and 2.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. How did it all start? We need to go back to November 2017, to the start of the ‘Prius Revolution’ in the family. It was time to buy our first car. This criteria only left the Prius in play.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Also, the spark plug angle and depth have been revised to protrude farther into the chamber, placing the electrode closer to the center of the combustion to support optimal combustion. All-aluminum block and oil pan. A structural aluminum oil pan further stiffens the powertrain. —Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer.

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APRIL 2, 2008

However, this story on water consumption seems to be more than just natural clever shaping, it seems seriously wrong. Plug-in Cars Could Drain U.S. Water Supply, Researcher Says By Jennifer Bogo Popular Mechanics March 7, 2008 "A 30-mile commute in a gasoline-powered car would require the withdrawal of 18.9

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APRIL 15, 2017

A team of researchers at MIT has developed a coating that could stop the buildup of hydrate ices that slow or block oil and gas flow. These hydrates are potentially explosive and are largely responsible for the initial failure to contain the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that rocked the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Arindam Das, Taylor A.

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MAY 6, 2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. —Bob Lee.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Porsche has awarded GKN Driveline “Technology Partner” status for its development of the high-performance eAxle for the 918 Spyder, an advanced plug-in hybrid supercar. To achieve this required an original engineering solution: GKN Driveline positioned the output overhead, using an innovative lubrication concept to manage the oil flow.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The plug-in, electric drive supercar has an all-electric range of 110 km (68 miles) plus a potential top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), acceleration from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 The plug-in will produce 28 grams of CO 2 per kilometer on the EU test cycle, according to Jaguar. seconds, and 80-145 km/h (50-90 mph) in 2.3 Micro-turbines.

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. Source: ExxonMobil. Click to enlarge. Without the projected gains in efficiency, global energy demand could have risen by more than 100%.

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DECEMBER 10, 2012

Additionally, the engine features cast-aluminum, low-friction coated pistons with piston-cooling jets, which squirt oil on the underside of the pistons to keep the piston crowns cool under extreme operating conditions. Ford’s 5-cylinder, 3.2-liter liter Power Stroke diesel will be Ford’s second in North America. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 21, 2025

That’s a snapshot of the online trolling faced by Ford’s new Ranger plug-in hybrid ute as it lands in Australian showrooms this month. READ MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV full pricing and specifications READ MORE: Will Ford expand its PHEV portfolio to sit alongside the new plug-in Ranger? Let me give you an extreme example.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 8, 2010

It improves the separation of water that may be present in the fuel, because biodiesel can attract and absorb water. Also, additional heating of the fuel circuit was added to reduce the chance of fuel gelling or waxing that could plug filters. This greatly reduces potential oil dilution, important with using biodiesel.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Will be competitive at an oil price of $45 to $90 at their commercial date. This is coupled with the innovation seen in first-generation players to drive down costs, energy and water use, and GHG emissions. This is coupled with the innovation seen in first-generation players to drive down costs, energy and water use, and GHG emissions.

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APRIL 22, 2014

The piston has a hollow structure and moves along a column stay, which in turn enables the construction of a cooling oil passage within the stay. Poppet valves seated in a water-cooled cylinder head were actuated by hydraulic valve trains to control exhaust valve timing. Animation of Toyota’s FPEG.

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AUGUST 19, 2023

Following the presentation of the V12 plug-in hybrid Revuelto ( earlier post ), the Lanzador gives an insight into the series model to be built from 2028. The concept for the fourth model is not just a technical demonstrator but also a refined laboratory on wheels in terms of sustainable materials.

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JANUARY 3, 2018

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected six projects to receive approximately $30 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development in unconventional oil and natural gas (UOG) recovery. Anadarko Production Company and Shell Exploration and Production Company have both agreed to host the test site on their acreage.

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APRIL 4, 2021

A water lance in the shaft of the rotor cools the rotor. Further cooling elements in the cooling circuit include stator ribs; a needle-shaped pin-fin structure on the inverter; and transmission oil cooler: also more efficient during cold driving (gear oil is warmed up). Earlier post.) The recuperation output is up to 290 kW.

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JUNE 8, 2019

With an output of up to 310 kW (421 hp), the completely newly developed Mercedes-AMG 2.0-liter liter M 139 engine is the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in series production. With this engine, Mercedes-AMG has even exceeded the previously most powerful M 133 by 30 kW (41 hp). 180-degree rotation.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. That power is transmitted through a newly developed, second-generation six-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A compact and lightweight 1.56-kWh

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

No oil or other lubricants are needed, so maintenance is extremely low and the need to dispose of hazardous materials is eliminated. Capstone Turbine Corporation is introducing a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit. seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph. Earlier post.).

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JULY 27, 2010

The cylinders within the block are triple-honed for a smoother finish that minimizes piston friction and overall wear, while also optimizing oil and fuel consumption. Variable-flow oil pump. turbo uses a unique, variable-flow oiling system that helps maximize fuel efficiency. Piston-cooling oil jets. The Ecotec 1.4L

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JULY 17, 2014

Audi has built two technology studies with the “electric biturbo” technology it is developing ( earlier post ): the Audi A6 TDI concept is equipped with a new 3.0 TDI monoturbo (i.e., a single turbo with supplementary electric compressor), while the Audi RS 5 TDI concept with a 3.0 Elements of the 48V subsystem. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

With the water-cooled intercooler keeping turbo temperatures down, the V6 engine improves on the outgoing V8 engine in every way. Low-profile, laser-applied powder-metal intake valve seats enhance the intake port efficiency and allow maximum coolant flow close to the spark plug.

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DECEMBER 13, 2012

Also, the spark plug angle has been revised and the electrode is now closer to the center of the chamber to support optimal combustion. The system uses oil pressure, controlled by the powertrain control module, to deactivate the lifters on selected cylinders, closing the valves for those cylinders. Advanced oiling system.

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MAY 23, 2011

In this project managed by the city of Saitama, Honda and Saitama will test the urban use of electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric scooters. In this project managed by the city of Saitama, Honda and Saitama will test the urban use of electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric scooters.

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MAY 24, 2013

During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 Layout of the plug-in hybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

As part of the collaboration, Clean Energy Fuels will initially purchase two MicroLNG plants from GE Oil & Gas. The plug-and-play modular units, which are designed to rapidly liquefy natural gas while minimizing a site’s physical footprint, will support fueling stations along major transportation corridors that run across the US.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Water (1 project). The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 37 energy research projects for $151 million in funding through the recently formed Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Earlier post.) Earlier post.) A second set of ARPA-E funding opportunities will be announced in the late Fall. Renewable Power (4 projects).

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

China has developed a draft plan to invest $17 billion in central government funds in fuel economy, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric and fuel cell vehicles, with the goal of producing 5 million new energy vehicles and 15 million fuel-efficient conventional vehicles by 2020. High Speed Rail. Alternative Energy Vehicles.

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