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Quimera, IMSA and ALMS aim to launch international Electric Vehicle motorsport series in 2013

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Beginning this year, the partners will take steps to prepare investors, the general public, media, sponsors and other interested parties for the impending series, with the goal of being ready to launch the EV series by 2013. Three 231 bhp UQM electric motors. Powertrain up to 350kw with carbon or tubular chassis.

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Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

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Governments at the COP17 meeting decided to adopt some form of a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon. Governments, including 35 industrialized countries, also agreed to a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol—due to expire next year— from 1 January 2013. as possible, but not later than 2015.

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LMU study finds 20% of gases from combustion of R1234yf MAC refrigerant consist of highly toxic carbonyl fluoride; urges reassessment

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According to guidelines issued by the European Union, automobile manufacturers are legally obligated to use a low global warming potential refrigerant in the air-conditioning systems installed in their cars. If inhaled, it can damage the alveoli in the lungs, allowing it to reach the circulation and shut down vital functions.

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National Academies’ Gulf Research Program awards $10.8M to address systemic risk in offshore oil and gas operations

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The greatest risk in offshore oil and gas operations is the uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons and the threats such events pose to human health and safety, the environment, and infrastructure—as evidenced by the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

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SpaceX’s upgraded Starship set for test flight despite sore NASA contract losers

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That means that NASA is now legally unable to use funds or resources related to its Human Lander System (HLS) program or the $2.9 billion contract it awarded SpaceX on April 16th to develop a variant of Starship to return humanity to the Moon.

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New Joint Research Centre Reference Report sets out options for reducing emissions from shipping

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The legal position on shipping emissions. They provide a reference for political decision-makers, the research community, stakeholders and an informed but non-specialist audience. JRC Reference Reports aim to establish the current state of knowledge in specific areas of scientific investigations or in policy assessments.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Market consultancy Avicienne’s 2020 projections for market development of automotive applications and their corresponding battery technologies (2013). The maximal charge voltage (of the legal limit of 60V) is still being defined by OEMs. This electrical system is supplied by a 12V lead-based battery. Click to enlarge.

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