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EU passenger car registrations drop 16.6% in October

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In comparison, October 2009 saw an 12.1% The largest drop was noted in Bulgaria (-35.6%) and the biggest increase in Ireland (+53.2%). In October, all major markets faced a double-digit downturn, ranging from -18.5% in France, to -20.0% in Germany, -22.2% in the UK, -28.8% in Italy and -37.6% compared to October 2007.

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Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

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For the first time, preliminary data recently reported to the EEA by Member States allow a comparison with the legally binding emission limits for 2010 set in the EU NEC Directive. In some instances the limits were exceeded by significant amounts. The pollutant for which most exceedances were registered was NO x.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. Valence maintains a team of seven application engineers on the ground in Ireland. “ By comparison, nickel-based Li-ion systems have a cathode voltage of 3.8V. a provider of lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs.

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Feature: A Closer Look at the New DeLorean EV

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Building it in a factory in Northern Ireland full of new assemblers without experience meant it also had various quality control issues. For comparison, the original DeLorean took 10.5 The original car had a host of problems that prevented it from competing with the sports cars of its age.

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CDC: US has highest motor vehicle crash death rate among high-income countries; could be cut in half with proven strategies

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About 90 people die each day from motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in the highest death rate among 19 high-income comparison countries, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Canada was the highest within the comparison set at 34%.)

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Emissions of Air Pollutants down in EU-27

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The data viewer can show emission trends for the main sectors and allows comparison of emissions between different countries and activities. The European Environment Agency publishes the data from the report in the air pollutant emissions data viewer, a web-based interface that simplifies access and analysis of the data.

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Powering Offshore Wind Farms With Numerical Modeling of Subsea Cables

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The message above was sent through the first transatlantic telegraph cable between Newfoundland and Ireland, way back in 1858. million km of submarine cables (Figure 1) in service, ranging from a short 131 km cable between Ireland and the U.K. Try drive slow and regular. I have put intermediate pulley. Reply by coils.” Sound familiar?

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