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Oxis Energy to supply Li-S batteries to luxury yacht project

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The design and manufacture of the cells modules, the BMS and its installation will be carried out by Williams Advanced Engineering, a subcontractor on the project. At the end of life, the materials used in the Li-S cells can be disposed of without damaging the environment.

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Marine Scientists Issue Monaco Declaration Calling for Immediate Action to Reduce Ocean Acidification

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They issued this warning in the Monaco Declaration, released on 30 January. The report from the symposium summarizes the state of the science and priorities for future research, while the Monaco Declaration implores political leaders to launch urgent actions to limit the source of the problem. Monaco Declaration.

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rFpro simulator software for ADAS/autonomous vehicle development features low-latency, high-quality graphics for improved testing

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rFpro, a provider of Driver-In-The-Loop simulators for vehicle dynamics engineering, is offering driving simulator software, originally developed for Formula 1, that will enable vehicle manufacturers to test ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) technologies more accurately than before. Click to enlarge.

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Lamborghini Breaks Historic Sales Record

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Though the kind of people that buy those products are likely to have a much larger impact on the environment than your neighbor who drives an Honda CR-V and won’t need to heat a 10,000 square-foot mansion or fuel the private jet they also don’t own. Image: Lamborghini] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV

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Since electric vehicles have no carbon emissions while running, they are much better for the environment than traditional cars. Since there is no engine noise, you’ll be able to hear other sounds more clearly, such as birds chirping or the wind rustling through the trees. Electric vehicles also have other emissions benefits.

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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Nissan also announced the introduction of an automatic transmission (AT) model with a clean-diesel engine in the Japanese market, planned for spring 2010. in the United States; and Israel, Portugal, Monaco, United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Ireland, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Nissan Motor Co., Raleigh, N.C. and Washington, D.C.

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