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Unifrax introduces Battery Advisory Board to support SiFAB silicon fiber anode battery technology

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He served as Chief Engineer for Ford’s hybrid technologies during 2003 and was also Chief Engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003. and Senior Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain, Motorola. From 2006 to 2008, Lane was Chief Procurement Officer and SVP, Supply Chain, at Motorola.

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EPA cites BPs Whiting, Ind., Refinery for Clean-Air Violations

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EPA alleges that for calendar years 2003 through 2008 BP failed to manage and treat benzene waste from the facility as required by the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. The facility’s 2008 report showed that benzene waste was almost 16 times the amount allowed. Earlier post.).

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BMW Group Receives Order for More Than 240K Diesel Engines from Carbon Motors for US Law Enforcement Vehicles

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to supply more than 240,000 diesel engines. was founded in 2003 and is the world’s first manufacturer of purpose-built law enforcement vehicles. Diesel is also becoming increasingly important in the US, where two diesel models, the BMW X5 xDrive 35d and the BMW 335d Sedan have been available since December 2008.

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Ford Becomes First Automaker to Join the Water Disclosure Project

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The Water Disclosure Project will serve as a central clearinghouse for Ford and other participating companies to report on water usage, water risks and water management plans of company operations and their supply chains. Ford has reported to the CDP on its successful efforts to reduce its carbon footprint since 2003. billion gallons.

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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

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The Indian context India started its ethanol blending program as early as 2003, targeting 5% blending across 9 states and 4 UTs. Firstly, ensuring supply security, which will depend on expanding the feedstock availability for ethanol production. Impetus on these technologies will ensure the long term sustainability of this sector.

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Researchers link PM2.5 pollution to stroke-related narrowing of arteries

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The two internal carotid arteries are situated on either side of the neck and provide most of the brain’s blood supply. Strokes often result when accumulated plaque breaks off from a narrowed section of an internal carotid artery and blocks smaller vessels in the brain.

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BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

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The report also highlighted supply disruptions as one of the major energy events of the year. The “Arab Spring” affected oil and gas supplies—most notably the complete, albeit temporary, loss of Libyan supply—while the tragic Fukushima accident in Japan had knock-on effects for nuclear and other energy sources around the world.

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