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Denso exhibits more compact HVAC design at NAIAS

2015-01-30

New approach to HVAC case design incorporates an optimized center section and side sections that can be shaped and sized for specific performance and packaging. Blower fan remains in separate case and a dual-fan design is available for more precise airflow management between outside air and recirculating air.

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GM fuel cell powers U.S. Navy sub as collaboration with Honda aims for cars by 2020

2015-02-13

General Motors' Fuel Cell Chief Engineer revealed some interesting technical developments during the recent 2015 SAE Hybrid and EV Technology Symposium.

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Growing interest in bio-based material parts

2014-12-23

Plastic composite parts outnumber bio-based material vehicle applications, but "green" projects are making inroads by overcoming various hurdles.

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BorgWarner expects EGR, natural-gas growth for commercial vehicles

2014-12-12

BorgWarner Chief Technology Officer, Christopher P. Thomas, discusses the company's new exhaust gas recirculation modules, EcoFlash ignition system, and heavy-duty controlled coolant pump for commercial diesel and natural gas engines, as well as the trends driving their development.

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Attacking GDI engine particulate emissions

2014-12-23

The potential impact to public health from GDI engine particulates is driving new developments in fuel delivery, controls, and combustion strategies.

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SAE comes out with "green racing" protocols

2014-10-29

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Tesla's "affordable" Model 3 brings technology questions

2016-04-04

Tesla engineers have previously talked about a potential mixed-materials strategy as they move down the retail-price ladder. The prospect of an aluminum-intensive Model 3 raises the question of how profitable a $35,000 EV will be when it carries 60-80% of the battery capacity of the basic $71,200 Model S 70.

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CO2 air conditioning development comes alive in Germany

2016-04-25

Consortium of OEMs and suppliers worked on all fronts, while the SAE Interior Climate Control Committee reopened a suite of draft standards to prepare for possible importation of cars with R-744: CO2 as a refrigerant.

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MIT provides yeast a different environment for ethanol tolerance

2014-10-13

Researchers discover factor that could have significant impact on industrial biofuel production.

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Waste-to-CNG technology enables Chevy to go bi-fuel with Impala (video)

2014-10-21

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Stanford scientists create a smart lithium-ion battery that warns of potential fire hazards

2014-11-10

Stanford's Yi Cui and colleagues have created a lithium-ion battery that alerts users of potential overheating and fire.

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Stage V-ready engines take center stage at Bauma

2016-03-23

Cummins, MTU, and Deutz, among others, offer a preview of the technology they're developing to meet the European Union’s Stage V emissions regulations for off-highway equipment that could commence in 2019.

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SEMA moves powertrain parts certification program to forefront

2014-11-24

SEMA develops step-by-step system in conjunction with California Air Resources Board to help participating members comply with emissions regulations. Clemson University I-CAR is an active participant, providing laboratory facilities for analysis to aid SEMA members who are aftermarket manufacturers.

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Clean energy, services on tap for China’s commercial-vehicle manufacturers

2014-10-29

China’s commercial-vehicles industry is poised for a transformation as suppliers focus on services and clean energy. These changes are occurring amid market shifts as China attempts to reduce pollution and congestion in cities.

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Rugged panel-mount indicators

2014-10-20

VCC’s series of IP67- and NEMA 6P-rated panel-mount indicators are designed with a wide viewable angle that delivers bright visibility even in direct sunlight.

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Growth of FCVs and EVs tied to infrastructure

2016-06-28

More hydrogen fueling stations in California and additional electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S. could reduce the range anxiety consumers have about driving these advanced-technology vehicles.

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Brunel pursues ultrasound for ‘greener’ production of aluminum alloys

2015-01-05

Treating molten metal with ultrasound is cleaner and more efficient than using argon rotary degassing to produce high-quality castings, according to scientists at Brunel University London. Cost reduction is another benefit, demonstrated in the research team's pilot-scale trials.

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Big changes, and challenges, ahead for automotive industry (video)

2014-11-19

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Toyota announces access to fuel-cell patents at CES

2015-01-06

Toyota announced at CES that it will grant royalty-free use of all 5680 of its solely owned fuel-cell patents, including those pending from development of the first hydrogen fuel-cell production vehicle, the Toyota Mirai.

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Study weighs in on emissions from composite aircraft

2014-12-30

With air traffic expected to increase four-fold between now and 2050, a global fleet of composite planes could help reduce carbon emissions by up to 15%, a value researchers say roughly corresponds to current emissions levels.