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INTERCARGO frustrated over lack of action on nickel ore shipping safety in wake of missing Nur Allya; possible liquefaction

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On 20 August, the Indonesian-flagged 52,400 dwt bulk carrier Nur Allya , loaded with nickel ore, was reported missing in Indonesian waters. In presences of dynamic loading at seas, the loose material on board the vessel tends to be compacted resulting in a decrease of intergranular spaces and increase of water pressure in the pore spaces.

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New Range Rover Evoque offers Land Rover’s first 48V MHEV system

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The luggage space is 10% larger (591 liters) as well as much wider and easily fits a folded stroller or set of golf clubs, with space increasing to 1,383 liters when the flexible 40:20:40 second-row seats are folded. The original Range Rover Evoque made its debut in 2010.

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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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Mulberry Club Chubu. Association to Save Shallow Water and Tidal Flat in Asia. Tagotono Tsuki Terraced Rice Field Preservation Club. Nature Specialist Club to nurture future generations. Bee Forest Club. The Life style Research Institute of Forests. Local Power to Protect Wildlife! Wildlife Partnership Office.

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AAA study finds automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance performance can be impeded by rain

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AAA, in collaboration with the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center (ARC), simulated rain and other environmental conditions (bugs and dirt) to measure impact on the performance of ADAS-like automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance. 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan with Front Assist and Lane Assist.

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Transportation sector stakeholders launch Veloz in California to accelerate adoption of EVs

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Electricity providers, including Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Sacramento Municipal Utility District. Nonprofit organizations, including the Sierra Club, CALSTART, NextGen Policy Center, The Greenlining Institute and World Resources Institute.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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This spacious area targets 400 liters of volume and 400 pounds of payload – enough to stow two carry-on bags and one checked bag, or two sets of golf clubs.

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NRDC says Baard Energy agrees to switch from coal to natural gas for feedstock for proposed synthetic fuel plant in Ohio to avoid further permit challenges

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NRDC and the Sierra Club quickly appealed the issuing of the environmental permits by Ohio EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Sierra Club and NRDC raised issues about the air pollution, water discharges, and global warming pollution associated with the plant. of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Guarantee Program for ORCF. guarantee.

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