Bumpy ride for electric cars in Europe
Electric cars are a key part of Europe's green transition plans but the road ahead remains littered with obstacles with 10 years to go before a crucial milestone.
Apr 11, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Study shows renewable energy could partially replace diesel fuel to power instruments, provide heat at South Pole
A recent analysis shows that renewable energy could be a viable alternative to diesel fuel for science at the South Pole. The analysis deeply explores the feasibility of replacing part of the energy production at the South ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Business
German court rules against Mercedes in emissions case
A German court ruled Thursday that auto giant Mercedes-Benz knowingly installed emissions-cheating devices in some diesel vehicles, opening the door for owners to seek compensation.
Mar 28, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Research team develops low-emission, natural-gas-fueled hybrid truck
Southwest Research Institute has developed a natural-gas-fueled medium-duty truck outfitted with a hybrid powertrain that achieved a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) over standard diesel powertrains. The vehicle ...
Mar 4, 2024
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Automotive
Toyota apologizes for scandals as vehicle sales set new record
Toyota's chairman said Tuesday he was "ashamed" of recent scandals involving subsidiaries of the Japanese auto giant, as the firm announced record vehicle sales of 11.2 million across its brands last year.
Jan 30, 2024
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Hydrogen: Handle with care
When produced and used properly, hydrogen can potentially play many roles in the transition toward clean energy and industrial systems. Hydrogen can directly replace natural gas and coal in industrial and manufacturing processes ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Engineering
Methodology for regulating fuel stratification and improving fuel economy of GCI mode via double main-injection strategy
Exploring advanced combustion mode with high efficiency and low emissions has been the dream of successive generations of researchers. Conventional diesel engines have high compression ratios thus with thermal efficiencies ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Business
E-cars will soon be cheaper than combustion engine vehicles, German researchers say
As early as 2025, an average midsize battery-electric vehicle will be cheaper than a comparable combustion engine vehicle. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich. The researchers ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Integrated wastewater treatment plants and public transport are a win-win, says simulation study
What could clean energy buses and sewage treatment plants have in common? Answer: the co-location of hydrogen production by electrolysis at a wastewater facility to produce hydrogen for fuel cells to run buses, and oxygen ...
Dec 8, 2023
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Engineering
Study tests firefighter turnout gear with and without PFAS
Transitioning away from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which offer water- and oil-repelling properties on the outer shells of firefighter turnout gear, could bring potential performance tradeoffs, according to ...
Nov 30, 2023
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