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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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Intelligent Power Generation (IPG) will demonstrate the impact of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in UK electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, following a £1-million contract from Highways England. IPG‘s flameless combustor uses the turbine exhaust and high heat transfer effectiveness through the IPG regenerator unit.

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NREL study identifies nationwide charging needs; 28M charging ports by 2030 for 33M EV fleet

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Now, NREL researchers have released The 2030 National Charging Network: Estimating U.S. Light-Duty Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure , a quantitative needs assessment for a national charging network capable of supporting the US transition to EVs.

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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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in hybrid drive with the option of inductive charging is a major step toward the mobility of the future. The exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—the foundation for the high-performance thermal management system. An Audi wall box is used for stationary charging. The combustion engine is a turbocharged 2.0

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Crowley completes first US design for fully electric tug with autonomous technology

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In addition, Crowley has developed an onshore charging station to fully support charging and reliable performance at the home port. With no exhaust stack, the tug has 360 degrees of visibility from the pilot’s station, allowing the operator to see without obstruction.

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Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

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An electrically driven compressor for precise exhaust gas recirculation is also used. Then we modify the timing and pressure of the injection, among other things, and look at exhaust emission values and fuel consumption. This is done via exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). —Patrik Soltic. The first results are very promising.

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Volkswagen continues to optimize its EA888 workhorse engine; fourth evolution in 2022 Golf GTI and R

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Both intake and exhaust camshafts feature continuously variable valve timing, and the exhaust camshaft further adds variable valve lift and duration through the use of two distinct camshaft lobe profiles. This placement allows for rapid warm up and greater thermal management of the exhaust stream, increasing efficiency.

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Volvo’s new Electric Hybrid (PHEV) buses with overhead fast charging enter scheduled service in Hamburg for first time; Innovation Route 109

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Volvo 7900 Electric Bus in service in Hamburg, parked at a terminal with charging pantograph. Charging takes place at the two bus terminals. The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions. The complete charging process takes only six minutes.

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