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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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Toyota is introducing the Corolla Hybrid to the US market at the LA Auto Show. Friction created by the piston skirts, rotating parts and oil pump is reduced, and an electric water pump eliminates the parasitic losses with a conventional belt-driven pump. Earlier post.). l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected).

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SABIC’s new NORYL GTX resin features superior dimensional stability in hot and humid conditions for auto applications

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The strong tendency of PA resins to absorb moisture and water, which is exacerbated by elevated temperatures, may cause softening, loss of stiffness and warpage. NORYL GTX 9500 resin offers significantly lower water and moisture uptake than PA, even under high heat conditions, up to 150 degrees Celsius.

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Tesla Giga Berlin gets Green Party support despite critics’ water consumption woes

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Tesla Giga Berlin received support from Green Party politicians over concerns about the automaker’s expected water consumption. Hofreiter inquired about the amount of water Tesla’s Gigafactory would need. The Green Party leader was optimistic about Giga Berlin and saw no water problems in Tesla’s factory.

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Topsoe to build world’s largest SOEC electrolyzer production facility; 500 MW scalable to 5 GW; focusing on Power-to-X

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To produce hydrogen, it utilizes electricity to split water molecules (H 2 O) into hydrogen (H 2 ) and oxygen (O 2 ). The cathode splits water molecules, via reduction, into hydrogen and oxide ions, after which the oxide ions are transported through the electrolyte to the anode and oxidized into oxygen.

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

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Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. A variable cooling system (electric water pump, electric thermostat) and a fully variable oil pump further improve engine efficiency. The system delivers a combined 240 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 34 combined MPG.

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Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter! Geely Galaxy Cruiser electric 4×4 can crab walk, jump over obstacles, float and could come to Australia

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Chinese auto giant Geely could soon offer Aussies another electrified 4×4 off-roader rival for the Toyota Prado. Unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show yesterday, the Geely Galaxy Cruiser is as far from an orthodox diesel 4×4 as possible. The Cruiser is even fitted with sonar and water radar to help avoid underwater obstacles.

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MIT engineers create 2D polymer that self-assembles into sheets

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Once formed, polymers can be shaped into three-dimensional objects, such as water bottles, using injection molding. Auto-catalytic self-templating of 2DPA-1. This could allow us to create ultrathin coatings that can completely prevent water or gases from getting through. These chains grow by adding new molecules onto their ends.

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