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BASF introduces new color-stable polyamide for electromobility applications

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With the introduction of Ultramid A3U44G6 DC OR (PA66 - GF30 FR), BASF is expanding its portfolio of flame-retardant engineering plastics for the eMobility market. In the case of already proven Ultradur (PBT) products, color stability can be largely guaranteed, especially in orange (RAL 2003) which is in high demand in the industry.

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Satellite study suggests California clean air regulations working to reduce PM2.5 emissions in state

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km-resolution MISR aerosol properties over Southern California for years 2001–2003, 2007–2009 and 2013–2015. Launched in December 1999 with a planned six-year mission life, MISR was built and is operated by JPL for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington, DC. Maps of 3-year averaged PM 2.5 Click to enlarge.

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ITOCHU Takes Equity Stake in THINK; Expanded Partnership for THINK EV and Drive System in Asia

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ITOCHU has been an equity investor and strategic partner of Ener1 since 2003. THINK’s G4 EV drive controller is a fourth-generation system, underpinning the THINK City EV with a power electronics system comprising the charger, DC-DC converter, inverter and vehicle control module. Richard Canny, THINK CEO.

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Lord Drayson launches business to commercialize efficient wireless power transfer over distances; ongoing partnership with Imperial College London

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Based in London, Lord (Paul) Drayson, is an experienced technology entrepreneur who founded PowderJect Pharmaceuticals in 1993 and served as CEO, overseeing its growth into a profitable public company and the world’s sixth largest vaccine company before it was acquired for £540 million in 2003. Resources. Pinuela, D. Lucyszyn, and P.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The RAV4 EV’s gauge system includes a “turtle light”, or reduced power indicator, which Toyota last used on its 2001-2003 first-generation (North America) Prius. The powertrain uses two independent coolant loops: one for the electric motor and charger assembly, and another for the battery and DC-DC converter.

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New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

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The research team included members from the National University of Singapore; Stichting Deltares, The Netherlands; International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), Washington, DC; and the University of Leicester, UK.

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Study Concludes A Second Hydrocarbon Boom Threatens the Peruvian Amazon

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A rapid proliferation of oil and gas concessions threatens the Peruvian Amazon, according to a study by a pair of researchers from the Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals (ICTA) of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), and the Washington DC-based NGO Save America’s Forests (SAF).

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