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MAHEPA consortium marks latest flights of HY4 fuel cell hybrid electric aircraft

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The sixth-generation of hydrogen propulsion has been completely revised from 2016 to 2020, according to aviation requirements. The MAHEPA consortium includes Pipistrel Vertical Solutions, Compact Dynamics, DLR, H2Fly, Politecnico di Milano, TU Delft, University of Maribor and University of Ulm.

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New flying/driving robot developed at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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An experimental robot drone that flies like a typical quadcopter, drives on tough terrain and squeezes into tight spaces using the same motors, has been developed by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers. It was developed in the BGU Bio-Inspired and Medical Robotics Lab by Prof.

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Optimized direct-injection hydrogen engine estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE fuel economy targets at Tier 2 Bin 2 emission levels

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The H2-DI engine was estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE targets with engine out Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission levels. At that level of performance, the H2-DI engine would exceed 2016 CAFE fuel economy targets, along with delivering Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emissions levels without aftertreatment. Source: Wallner 2011. Click to enlarge.

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GE Aviation and the University of Cincinnati collaborate on new research center

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GE Aviation, in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati Research Institute (UCRI), has created the GE Aviation Research Center at the company’s world headquarters in Evendale, Ohio. The scope of this agreement marks a first in Ohio between a leading aerospace company and a leading university research institute.

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International study finds air pollution leads to millions of hospital visits for asthma attacks worldwide

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million and 230,000 premature deaths in 2016, respectively. —Dr Johan Kuylenstierna, co-author and Policy Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). The research team said that one way to reduce pollutants quickly would be to target emissions from cars, especially in big cities.

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SAE International selects GM’s Larry Nitz for Edward N. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering Innovation

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SAE International announced that Larry T. He will receive the award during the SAE 2016 World Congress in April. Nitz received a Bachelor’™s of Electrical Engineering from Kettering University and a Master’s degree from Stanford University. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering Innovation. Established in 1978, Edward N.

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LeEco showcases autonomous EV concept LeSEE at Auto China 2016

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China-based internet company LeEco unveiled its LeSEE electric car concept this week at Auto China 2016—The 14th Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. in Atomic Energy, and a Masters in Semiconductor Physics from the Fudan University and an EMBA from China Europe International Business School. Earlier post.)

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