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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This reduces operating costs by minimizing the number of high maintenance parts such as rotational components. The resulting increase in loading capacity, as well as low operating and maintenance costs, mean that compared to a diesel-run ship “ReVolt” could save up to $34 million during its estimated 30-year-life-time.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. All service access points are in maintenance-friendly locations. The components of the plug-in drive system give the concept car a top speed in hybrid operation of 140 km/h (87 mph) and at the same time provide a high torque for a small car of 215 N·m (159 lb-ft). Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 20, 2020

Included in the design concept is the optimization of energy consumption. The orders with Wärtsilä for the design and the equipment were placed in April 2020. The Wärtsilä ship design is tailored to the operating and route profiles of the two double-ended shuttle ferries. —René Zuidam, Account Manager, Newbuild Sales, Wärtsilä Marine.

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APRIL 8, 2020

These projects will work to develop timely, commercially viable fusion energy, with the goal to increase the number and performance levels of lower-cost fusion concepts. Winning BETHE projects are: Category A: Development of Lower-Cost Concepts. Earlier post.) Commercial fusion technology has long been viewed as an ideal energy source.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Third, Volvo Penta’s knowledge of electromobility and its experience accumulated during earlier projects—such as Rosenbauer and Terminal tractor proof of concept—has paved the way for this latest achievement. Reduced maintenance – electric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions.

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APRIL 19, 2022

Based on an all-solid-state core concept, the microreactor uses a highly thermal conductive graphite-based material that removes heat from core without liquid coolant.The nuclear reactor core and all other equipment will be contained in capsule containers that are tightly sealed.

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MARCH 11, 2020

The 580 EV is the second major alternative-powered machine introduced by CASE; the manufacturer rolled out the FPT Industrial methane-powered concept wheel loader ProjectTETRA at Bauma 2019. —Leandro Lecheta, head of construction equipment — North America, CNH Industrial. and Moog Inc.,

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MARCH 20, 2017

At the Geneva Auto Show, the China-based Hybrid Kinetic group unveiled the H600 microturbine range-extended electric vehicle sedan concept, produced together with its vehicle design and engineering partner, Pininfarina. The 60 kW microturbine range extender delivers 40% efficiency, low emissions, and a 10000-hour maintenance interval.

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MARCH 12, 2017

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company showcased several new and emerging technologies in its latest concept tires at the Geneva International Motor Show.

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

The team has not yet produced a working demo for their concept. The simple engineering design is low maintenance due to having a minimalized drive train as the hub motor (1 kW brushless motor) is directly attached to the rear wheel. The VEGAN is a lightweight multipurpose hybrid electric-self-charging solar tricycle.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

GAC R&D Center) introduced three co-developed electric concept cars at Auto Guangzhou 2018, featuring futuristic designs that address the diverse needs of China’s drivers. They also address the trend towards car sharing—one of the fastest growing urban mobility concepts worldwide. —Zhang Fan, Vice President, GAC R&D Center.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2022

At an E-Mobility Conference organized by the VDE, the German Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies, the Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall recently presented a novel solution concept for charging electric vehicles: curbstone chargers.

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OCTOBER 9, 2022

The companies plan to test the all-electric loader after bauma 2022 to prove the concept further, which Moog and Komatsu expect will achieve a new level of efficiency, operating time, and comfort. Moog’s intelligent machine electrification system is designed to be connected, automation-ready and ready to scale to production.

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JUNE 5, 2012

ships with a cargo-carrying capability of less than 60,000 metric tonnes—bulk carrier concept design: the Green Dolphin. The Green Dolphin concept design is a five-cargo-hold CSR (Common Structural Rules) double-hull bulk carrier that meets current and future expected air and water emissions regulations. Speed at design draught.

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MAY 8, 2021

Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. That’s why auto repair and maintenance practices should be a priority. The thick booklet gives you the A-Z of your vehicle for easy operation and maintenance.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

A part of this collaboration is their joint exhibition of a communications-linked electric commuter concept and an electrically power assisted bicycle concept at the 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Yamaha Motor Co., are collaborating in the development of communications-linked next-generation vehicles.

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JUNE 30, 2023

At its Global Technology Day in Friedrichshafen, ZF presented the electric concept vehicle EVbeat, which is designed for maximum compactness, low weight, and maximum efficiency in real operation. The ZF EVbeat concept vehicle is based on a Porsche Taycan and takes leading series technology from ZF and other market players as a benchmark.

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AUGUST 11, 2017

Siemens originally presented its innovative “eHighway” concept in 2012. Siemens will be responsible for the planning, construction and, as an option, maintenance of the system. The line will supply electricity for the electric drive of a hybrid truck. Earlier post.)

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Germany Building Transportation Hybrid 338

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FEBRUARY 7, 2021

This AGC battery project is the only one that offers a “greening” transformation of existing trains, and the project will be undertaken as part of the fleet’s scheduled midlife maintenance. The project also provides a unique opportunity to capitalize on existing assets and avoid unnecessary renewal of installed rolling stock fleets.

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MAY 14, 2020

GEMINA’s goal is to reduce fixed operations and maintenance (O&M) costs from ~13 $/MWh in the current fleet to ~2 $/MWh in the advanced fleet. These GEMINA teams are working to develop tools for the advanced reactors of tomorrow to improve operations and lower maintenance costs by designing more autonomous, and efficient processes.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Projects are encouraged to apply concurrent (as opposed to sequential) design methodologies: control co-design, co-design, and designing for operation and maintenance. The University of Michigan proposes the RAFT concept as a solution for hydrokinetic energy harvesting. University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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Mariner Universal Grid Water 418

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The new electric drive system has fewer moving parts than a diesel engine and the previous EV generation, resulting in lower maintenance costs. Terberg developed the new generation electric drive as a multifunctional, modular concept. Proof-of-concept hydrogen fuel-cell-powered yard tractor YT203-H2.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

BMW is presenting two concept electric two-wheelers at IAA Mobility: BMW i Vision AMBY , a high-speed pedelec and BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY, combining the benefits of a motorcycle with those of a bicycle. Power transfer is by low-maintenance toothed belt, and the transmission is integrated into the drive system.

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BMW Concept Motorcycles Store 243

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APRIL 18, 2018

The Buick VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the Buick Enspire all-electric concept SUV made their global debut at a launch event in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. They are based on the VELITE Concept new energy vehicle that was unveiled in November 2016. Buick Enspire All-Electric Concept SUV. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Buick All-Electric Concept SUV 170

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MARCH 8, 2015

Hyundai Motor is showcasing a range of innovative fuel efficiency and connectivity technologies at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, among them a 48V Hybrid concept and a plug-in hybrid vehicle concept, both based on the all new Tucson platform. Both feature maintenance-free lean NO x trap catalyst technology to reduce emissions.

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AUGUST 1, 2021

Our new concept vessel can dramatically reduce air pollutant emissions, as well as noise and vibration and maintenance and repair costs, by replacing an internal combustion engine with fuel cells. We will lead the international standardization of fuel cell propulsion systems.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

LiquidPiston’s Compact Efficient Rotary Engine Program will focus on further development of the Company’s X-Engine which utilizes the thermodynamic concepts of the company’s patented High-Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC) in a totally re-imagined compact rotary engine architecture that overcomes the limitations of the traditional Wankel rotary engine.

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DECEMBER 23, 2016

Francis Gatare, Director of the Rwanda Development Board, and Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Group South Africa, this week signed a memorandum of understanding for a new integrated mobility concept in Kigali in the presence of Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO of the Volkswagen brand. —Thomas Schäfer.

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MARCH 13, 2020

The original concept for the system was sketched out in two weeks by Volkswagen’s Advanced Technologies group. Nunn says the next step in Chattanooga will be using the augmented reality tools to help improve ergonomics and maintenance. —Steffan Nunn, digital factory specialist at Volkswagen Chattanooga.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2019

The NOR is optimized and validated for Wärtsilä medium speed engines in terms of reliability, flexibility, size and easy installation and maintenance onboard. Valuable input to the project concept has been given by the non-profit NGO, Bellona.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Second-generation Air Free Concept from Bridgestone. Bridgestone Corporation unveiled its second-generation “Air Free Concept (Non-Pneumatic) Tire” at the Tokyo Motor Showin November. For the first generation airless concept tire, the test vehicle had a weight of 100 kg (220 lbs) and maximum speed of 6 km/h (3.7 Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 16, 2018

To offer personal mobility to people living in places where space is at a premium, Schaeffler is working on technology concepts such as the Schaeffler Mover for which the technology group has developed new system solutions. Autonomous vehicles such as the Schaeffler Mover require novel drive concepts.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

With its comparatively low unit and cycle numbers, the Böllinger Höfe is ideally suited to functioning as a real lab for testing the new concept in series production. The new IT concept also improves ease of maintenance and IT security. Edge Cloud 4 Production has a hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI). —Henning Löser.

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JUNE 17, 2022

After its 2019 appearance at TOC Europe—the tradeshow for port and terminal technology and operations—as a proof of concept ( earlier post ), Volvo Penta’s purpose-built electric driveline is now powering a series of TICO’s electric terminal tractors as well as Rosenbauer’s electric fire trucks. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Rolls-Royce and Flanders Electric have agreed to develop a retrofit concept for hybridizing mining trucks that can reduce CO 2 emissions by up to 30%. The mining truck hybrid concept recovers braking energy using the mtu EnergyPack battery system.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The objectives of this BAA are to develop an innovative and synergistic truck platooning pilot deployment concept, build partnerships among stakeholders, and prepare a comprehensive deployment plan and proposal that enables the assessment of such a concept.

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