I agree it looks silly due to lack of integration and hope this idea/design/style decision dies now that Audi is moving away from it.

Northrop and graduate student Seamus Kane developed a catalytic converter that uses the heat generated by the running engine to kick-start the chemical process that converts ammonia to hydrogen, a fuel that burns efficiently but is difficult to store and transport.

The report said two Red Mountain drilling supervisors (“company men”) decided to increase the mud weight in installments as the pipe was tripped, using the calculated fill method. The calculated fill method was described in the report as “stopping all mud flow from the well by closing the flow line isolation valve with the pressure-containing rotating head installed. A calculated volume of mud was periodically pumped into the well with the intent to replace the calculated volume of the drillpipe removed by turning on and off the trip tank pumps.”

"Given the structure of these aftermarket contracts, the level of competition and news flow on these technologies, we will remain cautious," Tusa said.

Quantitative paleotemperature reconstructions can be obtained from speleothems by analyzing their fluid inclusions (12), which are natural repositories of rainwater falling above the cave at the time when the fluid inclusions were formed. Recent analytical advances allow to extract and measure hydrogen (δDfi) and oxygen (δ18Ofi) isotopes in speleothem fluid inclusion water at high precision, enabling us to calculate paleotemperatures (12, 14, 15). Here, we provide a quantitative decadal to multidecadal mean annual temperature reconstruction from two uranium-series dated (230Th hereinafter) stalagmites (samples M6 and M8) from the Milandre Cave [47.49°N/7.02°E, 373 to 508 m above sea level (a.s.l.)] in Northwestern Switzerland (Fig. 1). Since the beginning of temperature monitoring in 1864, Switzerland has experienced a 1.8°C warming, whereas global temperature has increased only by ~0.85°C, underlining the study site sensitivity to global warming. The chronologies of both stalagmites are based on 53 230Th dates covering the past 14,500 years continuously (figs. S1 and S2). A total of ~3340 calcite oxygen isotope (δ18Oc) and 296 δDfi and δ18Ofi analyses were performed on stalagmites M6 and M8 (Fig. 2, B, E, and F).

No vehicle should be without physical control of a simple, analog way to control that. If the screen breaks or the electronics fail, how are you supposed to make sure that you can at least not freeze/roast until you can get that fixed? This is the one function where the luxury marques (in particular) using new technology is not only not welcome, but doesn’t even solve a problem. Are there that many drivers who hate the idea of some simple color coded controls for this? Also, the HVAC used to be where the heated/cooled seats were controlled. I assume that is now also on some menu on a screen, which takes your eyes off the road? Bad idea.

This past weekend I did a triathlon (race). Nothing complex, just a simple sprint triathlon where it had to track my openwater swim for a mere 750 meters. I was wrapping up my testing of the Garmin MARQ Athlete watch, which is Garmin’s top of the line $1,500 GPS multisport watch.

The Fixes: It’s time for the political parties of Antwerp to finally acknowledge the role of cycling as a modern and efficient mode of transportation, prioritizing it over single-occupant vehicles. A continued and expedited push to upgrade the cycling network as laid out in the recent bike plan is much needed. This is made obvious by a number of tragic crashes involving trucks or cars severely injuring or killing bicycle riders, and making headlines, in recent years.

Diesel-powered passenger vehicles have never gained widespread popularity for on-road use in the U.S. However, that attitude may be changing as recent buying patterns, combined with the growing number of vehicle manufacturers who are developing Class 1-3 diesel models, seem to foreshadow a noteworthy uptick in diesel-vehicle use. As that use increases, fuel retailers will need to be ready to offer diesel fuel via clean, inviting fuel islands and dispensing equipment. OPW conquers the challenges caused by fugitive diesel fuel with its new 14C Series Diesel Capture Nozzle. The 14C’s standard-setting Diesel Capture Technology can make it a go-to choice for fuel retailers who want to make their sites the most welcoming on the block.

CFM introduced last August—on time—a solution to thermal barrier coating loss in the high-pressure turbine of both Leap variants and now awaits only the in-service results over the next year-and-a-half. Fuel leaks in both Leaps also forced CFM to redesign some tubes in the fuel system. That fix has received certification and the company plans to install the new configuration next month.

A: Fuel usage depends on several factors. When you lift briefly, the fuel injectors continue to pulse. But at a predetermined engine speed (usually around 1,000-1,500 rpm) the fuel injection shuts off until the engine speed drops or you step back on the gas. If your car has an instantaneous fuel economy display, you may see it climb up to 99 mpg during a long coast. During this time, the engine is still turning, and hence so is the oil pump. No metal to metal contact. Ditto for the transmission.

Four engines, 10 wheel themes, 10 body colours and three roof colours offer broad personalisation options to prospective customers, with all models exhibiting DS’ avant-garde approach to body styling and fixtures, such as the signature pearl-like vertical LEDs for the daytime running lights and ‘DS Matrix LED Vision’ tapered headlights.