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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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Areas of work being focused on by Volkswagen include the development of a high-performance diesel engine delivering 100 kW (134 hp) per liter of displacement and a new 10-speed dual clutch gearbox that reduces fuel consumption. Since 2000, the group has reduced the fuel consumption of its TDI and TSI engines by more than 30%.

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Modern efficiency? Volvo went there 30 years ago

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We think of lightweight materials, alternatives fuels and low fuel consumption as being a very modern thing, but Volvo went there 30 years ago, it seems. The Swedish carmaker first revealed the LCP 2000 concept back in the spring of 1983 at an environmental seminar in Stockholm. Not only did it [.]. Electric cars Volvo'

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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. Tailoring educational initiatives to local needs, including implementing riding safety seminars featuring electric scooters and implementing electric cart seminars for seniors.

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New study finds asthma morbidity in children is enhanced in areas with high traffic-related air pollution near the home

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We found consistent results that acute asthma morbidity is increased in relation to short-term (1 to 7 days) elevations in various indicators of air pollution from fossil fuel combustion sources (including traffic), particularly during the cool seasons. … The webinar will be archived on ARB’s website. Delfino, Michael J.

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

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The venture spawned dozens of products, including the first silicon integrated circuit, thus fueling the rise of Silicon Valley. During the third period, from 2000 on, industry seized the helm of semiconductor development. Since 2000, the country has been a major importer of South Korean chips.