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General Fusion and UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) announce collaborative agreement to advance commercial fusion energy

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General Fusion and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) kicked off projects to advance the commercialization of magnetized target fusion energy as part of a collaborative agreement. The company was established in 2002 and is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers.

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Williams Advanced Engineering’s simulator technology to help in trial of driverless cars

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An autonomous vehicle system will be integrated with the simulator to test it in a virtual environment. Williams’ expertise in simulation originates in Formula One where the Williams Formula One teams’ drivers have been using sophisticated simulators since 2002.

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Upwards of 90% of EU city dwellers exposed to PM2.5 and O3 pollution at levels deemed harmful by WHO

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Despite a decline in emissions of the main air pollutants in Europe in the period 2002–2011, around 90% of city dwellers in the European Union (EU) are exposed to PM 2.5 decreased by 14% and 16% respectively in the EU between 2002 and 2011. PM precursor emissions also decreased between 2002 and 2011.

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NanoSteel BLDRmetal powders for binder jet 3D printing; bringing hard metals into additive manufacturing

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Nano-structured steel materials design company NanoSteel ( earlier post ) introduced its first powders designed for the binder jet 3D printing process and its initial commercial application in additive manufacturing. The avionics service team is planning further adoption of this new technology across their global operation.

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DENSO develops new 2500-bar diesel common rail system; reductions in fuel consumption and emissions

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The new DCR system will launch later this year on passenger, commercial, agricultural and construction vehicles worldwide. DENSO was the first to commercialize diesel common rail systems in 1995. In 2002, DENSO offered an 1800 bar common rail system, the world’s highest injection pressure at the time. Common rail systems.

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MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. Source of data: US EPA (2019). Chart: MECA.

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DLA Aviation introduces bio-based penetrating lubricant products into federal supply system

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Last July, DLA Aviation joined with the National Defense Center for Energy and Environment and initiated dialogue with Fort Jackson, SC, and Joint Base Charleston, SC, to demonstrate the effectiveness of a bio-based alternative to petroleum-based penetrating lubricants.

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