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Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

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The business has grown into an international provider of composite material solutions, with plants in South Korea and Vietnam and global offices in China, the UK and Germany. Dymag was the first to commercialise carbon hybrid composite automotive wheels in 2004.

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US EPA Proposes New Emissions Rules for Category 3 Marine Diesel Engines, Tighter Fuel Sulfur Restrictions; Harmonization with International Standards

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As the next steps in a strategy to cut harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new engine emissions and fuel standards for large marine diesel engines on US-flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards. Earlier post.)

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Marine Scientists Issue Monaco Declaration Calling for Immediate Action to Reduce Ocean Acidification

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Red areas are those where waters are under-saturated in aragonite and so hostile to shell formation by marine organisms, with darker color indicating greater under-saturation. James Orr, Marine Environment Laboratories (MEL-IAEA) and chairman of the symposium. Source: ACECRC. Click to enlarge. Surface ocean pH has already dropped by 0.1

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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Oh presented a paper on the work, which was the result of two years of research activity in conjunction with Bombardier Recreational Projects, at the ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference. —Faiz and Gautam (2004). A presently voluntary 5 Star designation would further halve that limit to 2.5

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Two new Wärtsilä JVs with CSSC: 2-stroke engine business and medium-speed diesel and dual-fuel engines

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The objective of the partnership is to combine the strengths of the two partners, both of whom are major players in the global marine sector. In 2004 Wärtsilä set up its first joint venture with the CSSC Group when establishing Wartsila CME Zhenjiang Propeller Co Ltd for propeller production. China Engines Ports and Marine'

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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 served as chair of the France Section’s IEEE Life Members Affinity Group from 2004 to 2016.

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Portable Life-Support Device Provides Critical Care in Conflict and Disaster Zones

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In 2004, together with other physicians and engineers, he created a company to develop solutions based on his innovations. Marines started using MOVES, Thornhill Medical continued to innovate. Then, based on the results, he developed new, highly efficient methods of delivering oxygen to patients. says Tijanic. Whilst the U.S.

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