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Radar Technology Pioneer Merrill Skolnik Dies at 94

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He was the 1990–1991 Division VII director, and he directed the IEEE Foundation from 1999 to 2004. He was an active volunteer in the IEEE France Section , and in 2004 he helped launch its IEEE Life Members Affinity Group. He helped establish electrical engineering graduate programs in Egypt, France, and Tunisia.

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SEC slaps Total with cease-and-desist order, $153M disgorgement payment for bribes to Iranian official

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has levied a cease-and-desist order, accompanied by a $153-million disgorgement payment, against Total SA, the France-based oil and gas major, for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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EEA: increase in EU GHG emissions, mostly due to transport, hampers progress towards 2030 targets

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The slight increase prolongs a relatively stable trend in emissions observed since 2014, after a 10-year period of almost continuous reductions between 2004 and 2014. Poland and France also saw large growth in emissions. This corresponds to a 21.9% drop in emissions between 1990 and 2017.

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GE progressing on next generation engine for Boeing 777X Aircraft; 10% fuel improvement

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The GE9X will follow the GE90-115B engine that entered service in 2004. Snecma of France, Avio SpA of Italy and IHI Corporation of Japan are revenue-sharing participants in the GE90 program. A high pressure compressor rig is scheduled to run early next year, with the first full core test set for 2015.

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Renault Trucks launches D Wide CNG with new 9L Euro 6 natural gas engine

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Renault Trucks has been developing and selling vehicles running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its Distribution range since 2004. Like Renault Trucks’ Diesel vehicles, the D Wide CNG is produced at Blainville-sur-Orne in the Calvados Département of France. times higher than normal and remain operational for more than 20 years.

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Alstom acquires a 40% equity share in AWS Ocean Energy

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The move complements the existing activities of Alstom’s Ocean Energy business in Nantes, France, where the company is developing its 1 MW commercial-scale tidal turbine prototype, the BELUGA 9. Portugal, Spain and France are also showing a strong interest in marine energy and wave energy in particular.

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Citron Launches the New C3; 99 g CO2/km Model Available From Launch

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The C3 was also Citroën’s first production vehicle fitted with a stop-start system, beginning in 2004. PSA will set up two manufacturing sites for the 3-cylinder unit, one in France, the other in Eastern Europe. It will be located in France on the PSA Peugeot Citroën site at Trémery. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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