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Dürr introduces new EcoDS MACS rectifier for cathodic electrocoating

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Since the smaller units cost just a fraction by comparison, the investment for replacement units is significantly reduced. This results in more power with less waste heat and a lower cooling air requirement, translating to energy savings. The failure of one rectifier no longer negatively impacts coating quality.

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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

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This world-beating figure for a road-legal vehicle results from the intelligent interaction of many individual measures. By way of comparison, the current EU tire label requires a figure of 6.5 At times, the VISION EQXX sliced through the wind at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). for the top rating in Class A.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. Launched in 2021, the company has designed a lead-cooled reactor that aims to produce its own fuel by recycling the by-products of conventional reactors, “offering a circular solution to nuclear waste,” he says.

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Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

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Comparison of Hg emissions in 2005 and 2010, by selected sector and region. Intentional-use sectors: Disposal and incineration of product waste, cremation emissions, chlor-alkali industry. Contaminated sites, including old mines, landfills, and waste disposal locations, release 8 - 33 tonnes per year. Source: UNEP. Resources.

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Why Countries Like India Desperately Need EV Battery Standardization

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According to a recent analysis, the number of electric vehicles sold in 2017 will generate 250,000 metric tonnes of battery waste. It may also pave the door for greater automation in the waste disposal process. This estimate excludes other electric vehicles, such as electric buses. Standardization helps the environment.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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Although not a solid comparison due to drivecycle differences, the new Chevy Spark EV is EPA-rated for electricity consumption of 0.28 The high-voltage system is designed to cope with accidents beyond the legal requirements, with the high-voltage battery including features that ensure its safe reaction even in situations such as this.

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Finding The Wisest Ways To Global AI Regulation

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And that includes academia, which historically has had a very vibrant role in this field, but since 2014, what we’ve seen is this slow decline of academia in the space in comparison to where industry’s really taking off. And that’s a concern. Wald: Absolutely.

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