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Damen delivers hybrid tugboat to Royal Netherlands Navy; up to 30% lower fuel consumption, 40% fewer emissions

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Compared with other tugs, hybrid versions use up to 30% less fuel and produce 40% fewer exhaust emissions. Furthermore, the old vessels still make use of normal propellers with rudders with a restricted maneuverability and no longer fit the vision of sustainability that the RNLN has for the future.

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Examining the Impact of 6G Telecommunications on Society

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The generations of wireless cellular technology (or the Gs) have been incrementing every 10 years: 1G prior to 1990, 2G in 1990, 3G in 2000, 4G in 2010, and 5G in 2020. We must learn from the past and be adaptive to what the future brings. We expect 6G to roll out in 2030.

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EU investing >€3M in research into ultra-efficient aero engines; ULTIMATE project

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Europe’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA 2050) outlines a 75% reduction in aviation CO 2 emissions to year 2050 relative to a year 2000 reference. The EU is targeting a 75% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per passenger kilometer between the years 2000 and 2050. Core exhaust loss. Bypass flow loss.

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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, gave a forecast of future drive system technologies. Since 2000, the group has reduced the fuel consumption of its TDI and TSI engines by more than 30%. Jürgen Leohold, Executive Director Volkswagen Group Research. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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For the mobility of the future, we are deliberately not committing ourselves to one solitary form of drive system, but to a coexistence of efficient and clean petrol engines, diesels, plug-in hybrids, battery and hydrogen drive systems. Each of these types of drive system has its justification and future prospects. —Prof.

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Deret Transport running 22 Canter Eco Hybrids in fleet; 25% reduction in fuel consumption

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During the day, only trucks with gas engines and with exhaust systems complying with the Euro VI standard or higher are permitted. This task will be carried out in future by the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrids. Diesel vehicles are only allowed to enter the city between 10 p.m. Beyond this, there are numerous other new features.

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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Through the E-KIZUNA Project, Honda aims to reduce household CO 2 emissions to half of year 2000 levels by 2015. The shorter intake stroke of the high-expansion ratio engine helps make possible a smaller intake system and a more lightweight and compact overall design. Extended Expansion Linkage structure working image.

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