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Marks & Spencer to lease Dearman zero-emission TRU

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The Dearman transport refrigeration system combines cryogenic refrigeration with a Dearman engine and a downsized vapor compression refrigeration cycle, giving it several decisive advantages. The technology will replace diesel-powered secondary engines used to power (TRUs), which are used to keep food cold on the road.

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Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

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The countries covered in this research service are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. European automakers are striving to comply with EU CO 2 norms (average fleet emissions less than 130 g/km by 2015) to avoid penalties.

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Dana offering Spicer PowerBoost hydraulic-hybrid system for off-highway field testing; demonstrated fuel savings of 20-25%

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Spicer PowerBoost technology can also reduce total ownership and operating costs by increasing productivity, reducing maintenance, and allowing for the use of a downsized engine. Dana has applied for 16 patents stemming from development activities for Spicer PowerBoost technology. Heavy-duty Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid Off-road'

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Honda diesel sets new Guinness record for fuel efficiency, averaging 83 mpg US in 8,387-mile drive across 24 EU countries

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The car achieved an average 932 miles (1,500 km) on each tank of fuel, at a total fuel cost for the whole journey of just £459 (US$716). The team set out from Aalst, Belgium, on 1 June, navigating the continent in a clockwise direction. l/100 km) over 8,387 miles (13,498 km), in a 25-day drive across all 24 EU contiguous countries.

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BMT discloses its 2-speed-AMT e-Drive targeting electric pickup trucks & LCVs

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A Tier-2 supplier headquartered in Belgium, BMT Drive Solutions—acting under the brand name of VCST—is involved in the mass-production of gears & shafts (from 20,000 up to 2 million parts/year.pgm) for major OEMs (such as VW, Ford, Porsche, DAF or Cummins) & Tier 1s. sec overall shifting time).

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