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Two years ago the two companies built a facility in Hinwil, Switzerland, that filters CO 2 from the air and provides it to the beverage industry, where it is converted to carbonic acid. Audi has been supporting the development of CO 2 capturing technology from the Zurich-based environmental start-up Climeworks since 2013.

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

A team at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland has developed a new type of anode material, MSnS 2 (M = Fe, Cu), that is able to cycle in both lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries. Claire Villevieillez and Petr Novák (2015) “MSnS 2 (M = Cu, Fe) Electrode Family as Dual-Performance Electrodes for Li–S and Li–Ion Batteries,” J.

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With the common goal to further implement 5-HMF in various materials and chemical applications, AVA Biochem AG in Zug, Switzerland has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with the Michelin Group. Earlier post.) 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF, CAS 67-47-0) is the link between biomass and furan-based chemicals. doi: 10.1089/ind.2014.1543.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

A new study by MIT researchers, published this month in Atmospheric Environment , finds that in Europe, 10 major auto manufacturers produced diesel cars, sold between 2000 and 2015, that generate up to 16 times more NO x emissions on the road than in regulatory tests—a level that exceeds European limits but does not violate any EU laws.

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Switzerland-based Leclanché SA has received certifications recognizing its LTO battery cell’s compliance with China’s latest standards, a pre-requisite to providing battery solutions to power electric vehicles in China.

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over the first three months of 2015, according to JATO Dynamics. share this segment registered in March 2015 and during the first quarter of last year. However, it was also the brand to post the highest market share drop, with its March share reaching its lowest since September 2015 at 10.29% (vs. 11.97% in Q1 2015).

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APRIL 6, 2014

ABB and Solar Impulse have formed a technology alliance under which ABB will support Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg in their attempt to fly around the world in a solar-powered airplane in 2015. The Solar Impulse team will unveil their new airplane which will be used to attempt the round-the-world flight in 2015 on 9 April.

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When all of the new lines are commissioned in late 2015, Novelis’ global automotive sheet capacity will reach approximately 900,000 tons per year, a three-fold increase from just a year ago. The new production line will make use of the existing infrastructure, specialized staff and logistics solutions.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Following its acquisition by transportation robotics start-up Ninebot in 2015, Segway has launched several micro-mobility solutions for the consumer market. It will be available in Spain, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal before the end of the year, and in the rest of Europe in 2019.

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In contrast, it was the worst year for registrations in Switzerland since 2010, the UK since 2013, and Norway since 2014. Demand for SUVs grew by 20% between 2016 and 2017, by 21% between 2015 and 2016, and by 24% between 2014 and 2015, and has more than doubled over the last four years. In total, 5.4

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Proman, based in Wollerau, Switzerland, has extensive experience building methanol production facilities. Construction is expected to begin in early 2015, after the project obtains the remaining permits and completes initial engineering. The facility will be constructed by the Proman Group under a fixed price EPC contract.

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Past awards have gone to: 2015: Dr. Bryan McCloskey, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, for Li-O 2 battery work. Earlier post.).

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MAY 21, 2020

The VW diesel scandal began on 18 September 2015. In Switzerland, retrofitting the EA 189 engine was mandatory. On the opening day of the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Notice of Violation: VW diesel engines with 1.6 The NOx values for the 1.6-liter

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

A service campaign will be carried out with a total of 384 units of affected Caddy (model year between 2011-2015) and any affected customers will be informed individually in due course. For Commercial Vehicles, Volkswagen Caddy is the only model imported to Hong Kong and Macau that is affected.

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The agreement would see GE Capital lease EV vehicles across Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. As a sign of its engagement in the EV sector, GE has shown interest in buying from PSA Peugeot Citroën up to 1,000 EVs by the end of 2015 for all of Europe. million globally.

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OCTOBER 18, 2016

Launched in September 2015, the 4.5-year Those teams producing fuels or potential intermediates include: Aljadix (Switzerland). The semi-finalist teams propose converting CO 2 into products as varied as enhanced concrete, fuels, toothpaste, nanotubes, fish food and fertilizer. Coal plant. Breathe (India). Coal plant. C4X (China).

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Starting next year 34 emissions trading programs will serve as the primary vehicle to drive greenhouse gas reductions in Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand and 27 European Union members, along with California and Québec. South Korea’s program will begin in 2015.

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Also, on the occasion of the 5 th ceremony of the science award, a special prize for applied research goes to Dr. Martin Ebner from the ETH University Zurich, Switzerland for his excellent research in the area of fast charging of lithium-ion batteries. With the “Science Award Electrochemistry” he receives prize money of €50,000.

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—“From laboratory to road: A 2015 update”. com (Spain) and the car club TCS (Switzerland). — —“From Laboratory to Road: A 2015 update”. Each data source used for the study includes a unique set of vehicles and drivers, so estimates of the divergence of real-world from official values vary among them.

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When the new lines are commissioned in late 2015, Novelis’ global automotive sheet capacity will reach approximately 900,000 tons per year, a three-fold increase from just a year ago. The company will invest approximately $120 million to install a third aluminum automotive sheet finishing line at its Oswego, N.Y.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Connected cars are expected to appear on European roads in 2015. The members of CEN are the National Standards Bodies of 33 European countries including all of the EU Member States, 3 EFTA countries (Iceland, Norway and Switzerland) and 2 EU candidate countries (Turkey and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia).

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com (Spain); and the car club TCS (Switzerland). for selected brands in 2001 and 2015. United Kingdom), km77.com Divergence between real-world and manufacturers’ type-approval CO 2 emission values for various real-world data sources, including average estimates for private cars, company cars, and all data sources. Source: The ICCT.

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Since the educational program was launched in 2015, more than 30 individuals from 16 countries have participated. “I The degree from Regis is in addition to those Niyoyita already holds from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts, known as HES-SO Valais-Wallis , in Sion, Switzerland.

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The closing of the transaction is subject to the required regulatory approvals, which are expected during the first quarter of 2015. The joint venture will be domiciled in Switzerland, and the head office will remain at the present 2-stroke engine headquarters in Winterthur. Medium-speed. The CSSC Wärtsilä Engine (Shanghai) Co.

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million) as part of the “Lithium Ion Battery LIB 2015” alliance for innovation. The BMBF initiative LIB 2015, with a total sponsorship volume of €60 million (US$81.4 The German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is funding the HE-Lion project with €21 million (US$28.5 Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Researchers from Purdue University and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland are proposing a new integrated process involving the co-production of hydrogen and electricity from solar thermal energy—a concept they label “hydricity”. Emre Gençer, Dharik S. 1513488112.

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It goes back to being a refugee in Switzerland, where my brother and I had to learn how to earn money,” Custovic says. He started the foundation in 2015 with his brother, Resad , who is a civil engineer and also an entrepreneur. Custovic was a member of the IEEE Young Professionals committee from 2015 to 2017.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Launched in the spring of 2015 and originally known as the R240, this motor was entirely developed by Renault and led to the filing of 95 patents. The R75/90 motor is made at Renault’s Cléon factory in Normandy, a flagship facility in the field of engine and transmission production for the group. Smartphone app.

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Long (2015) “Methane storage in flexible metal–organic frameworks with intrinsic thermal management” Nature doi: 10.1038/nature15732. Mason, Julia Oktawiec, Mercedes K. Taylor, Matthew R. Hudson, Julien Rodriguez, Jonathan E. Hudson, Julien Rodriguez, Jonathan E. Bachman, Miguel I. Brown, Philip L.

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The European mandatory carbon dioxide requirements for new light duty vehicles begin phased implementation in 2012, reaching a limit of 130 g CO 2 /km by 2015. Delayed implementation in the EU27 of the Baseline objective (130 g/km) until 2015. Delayed implementation in the EU27 of the Baseline objective (130 g/km) until 2015.

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Long (2015) “Cooperative insertion of CO 2 in diamine-appended metal-organic frameworks” Nature doi: 10.1038/nature14327. Schnell, Nora Planas, Kyuho Lee, Tod Pascal, Liwen F. Wan, David Prendergast, Jeffrey B. Neaton, Berend Smit, Jeffrey B. Kortright, Laura Gagliardi, Silvia Bordiga, Jeffrey A. Reimer & Jeffrey R.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The systems will be built at Leclanché’s facility in Switzerland with the cells manufactured at Leclanché’s Willstätt facility in Germany. Through the partnership, Leclanché will deliver one of the largest single marine battery system order to date for 9 vessels totalling 45MWh batteries.

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In February, SUV registrations totalled 265,500 units, up by 31% compared to February 2015, and counting for 24.4% The month’s increase was more than double the rise posted in January 2016, and six percentage points higher than the growth seen in February 2015 when compared to February 2014. in February 2015 to 11.4%

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The European Commission has adopted two proposals to ensure that, by October 2015, cars will automatically call emergency services in case of a serious crash. The “eCall” system automatically dials 112—Europe’s single emergency number—in the event of a serious accident. A hat-tip to Tatiana!).

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By the end of 2015, the model will be available to buy or lease in 13 European countries, with Spain and Switzerland joining the existing 11-country distribution network. The ix35 Fuel Cell was the first hydrogen-powered car to be series-produced and offered for sale in Europe. million kilometers (746,000 miles).

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the five-year period spanning 2011 to 2015, with ESCs being built into all new cars, the systems saved 7,000 lives in the United States alone. According to the U.S. The device went on to serve as the heart of stability-control systems in countless commercial and private aircraft and U.S.

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In May 2015, testing initiated by Audi confirmed that Joule’s e-ethanol meets: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D4806 – Denatured fuel ethanol for blending with gasolines for use as automotive spark-ignition engine fuel; and German Institute for Standardization (DIN) EN 15376 – Ethanol as a blending component for petrol.

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