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Asahi Kasei to present diversified material solutions for EV batteries and circular economy at Fakuma 2023

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Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will showcase diversified material solutions for safe and compact EV batteries, improved connectivity and lightweighting, as well as circular economy at Fakuma , the world’s leading trade event for industrial plastics processing, from 17 - 21 October 2023 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

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Michelin brings back Challenge Bibendum event as Movin’On

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After a three-year hiatus, Michelin is rebooting the venerable Challenge Bibendum sustainable mobility event. The event showcased 50 low-emission cars that traveled a total of 600 kilometers (373 miles) in three days. The event showcased 50 low-emission cars that traveled a total of 600 kilometers (373 miles) in three days.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. to 2 ratio points and maintain the same knock limit for an additional 3-4% improvement in fuel economy.

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Cambridge study finds globalized economy making water, energy and land insecurity worse

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The researchers are calling for an urgent inquiry into the scale and source of consumed goods and services, both in individual countries and globally, as economies seek to rebuild in the wake of Covid-19. A drought, flood or any severe weather event in another country puts these food imports at risk.

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Snippets about Tesla’s next-generation powertrain

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Tesla hosted its Investor Day on Wednesday at its Texas plant, and livestreamed the event. The 3+-hour presentation focused first on the macro transition to a sustainable economy, supported by some 240 TWh of energy storage. Such a transition is definitely achievable, said Elon Musk. Any battery chemistry will be accepted.

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Event: 2023 Acura Integra Introduced

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Acura wants to rekindle that spirit with the all-new 2023 Integra, which was shown to the media at a Los Angeles event this week. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ]The post Event: 2023 Acura Integra Introduced first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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