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Ford cuts global water use 8.5% per vehicle from 2011 to 2012; total usage down 62% since 2000

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between 2011 and 2012—putting the company more than halfway toward its current goal of using an average of 4 cubic meters per vehicle globally by 2015. Since 2000, Ford has reduced the amount of water used around the world from 64 million cubic meters to 24 million cubic meters—a reduction of about 10.6

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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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The new Duramax engine was engineered in Europe and the US, with global application as one of its developmental objectives. —Nicola Menarini, Global Chief Engineer, GM Powertrain. is capable of 500 N·m (369 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm (178 N·m/liter of engine capacity). liter variants. The new Duramax 2.8L

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ChargePoint debuts the fiercely powerful Megawatt Charging System for electric trucks

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The Megawatt Charging System cable and connector will be available on ChargePoint’s Power Link 2000 stations, part of its modular Express Plus DC fast charging platform. Electrifying these vehicles is a crucial step toward achieving global climate goals. The Megawatt Charging System will initially provide up to 1.2 Get started here.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk to launch methanol-fueled feeder in 2023; all future newbuilds to support carbon-neutral fuels

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All future Maersk owned newbuildings will have dual fuel technology installed, enabling either carbon-neutral operations or operation on standard very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO). Moller - Maersk’s ambition is to lead the way in decarbonizing global logistics. —Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO of Fleet & Strategic Brands, A.P.

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Ford cuts water use two years ahead of schedule

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Ford Motor Company is furthering its commitment to aggressively step up water conservation programs at its global facilities and among the company’s suppliers, according to its 15 annual Sustainability Report, released today. Plans are under way to further cut water use by another 2% this year and to set new long-term goals.

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DLR and Wuppertal publish comprehensive global analysis of e-mobility technologies, outlook and lifecycle assessments

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They counted more than 500 electric passenger vehicles of all those types worldwide in the period from 2000 to 2013. Number of series-production electric vehicles by OEM, 2000-2013. The largest share of PHEVs were found between a vehicle curb weight of 1500 kg (3,300 lbs) and 2000 kg (4400 lbs). Click to enlarge.

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Queensland Government invests A$2.5M in Tritium to support 50 kW fast charger Veefil

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Veefil units are installed globally on major charging networks and fast-charging highways. The compact Veefil is 2000(H) x 750 (W) x 330(D) mm. Tritium is the only Australian company to design and manufacture EV charging stations, noted David Finn, Tritium’s Managing Director.

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