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California trucking firm switches fleet of 600+ trucks to Neste renewable diesel

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Ecology, a transportation and logistics company in California, has switched its fleet of more than 600 trucks to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel and is reporting cleaner fuel filters, fewer maintenance problems and reductions in tailpipe emissions. million tonnes of CO 2 in 2017.

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Wärtsilä designing first hybrid propulsion system for fish farming ship

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The delivery of the Wärtsilä solutions will be during autumn 2017 and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in summer 2018. The order was recorded in Wärtsilä’s order book in the fourth quarter of 2016. The main features of the Wärtsilä 31 engine are its exceptionally low fuel consumption and minimal maintenance requirements.

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Mercedes-Benz and Bosch start San José pilot project for automated ride-hailing service; automated S-Class

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They will use an app developed by Daimler Mobility AG to book a journey by the automated S-Class vehicles from a defined pick-up point to their destination. In mid-2017, San José was the first US city to invite private companies to carry out field tests of automated driving and analyze the growing challenges in road traffic.

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Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

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The vessel is being built at GONDAN Shipbuilders, in Asturias, Spain, and the order with Wärtsilä was booked in December 2017. The Wärtsilä HY product’s operational flexibility will yield significant fuel, emissions, and maintenance cost savings. Earlier post.). A bollard pull of 100 tons will be available when in boost mode.

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Codeveloper of NASA’s Newest Lunar Retroreflector Dies at 78

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Erling Hesla Proponent of industrial safety standards Life senior member, 98; died 18 May Hesla was dedicated to improving electrical safety and the development of IEEE Standard 902-1988: Guide for Maintenance, Operation, and Safety of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems. Stephen retired in 1994 as a director of engineering at BTH.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The 2021 Sonata Hybrid comes with these warranties: Hybrid Systems – 10 years/100,000 miles Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles New Vehicle – Five years/60,000 miles Complimentary Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Five years/Unlimited miles Anti-perforation – Seven years/Unlimited miles.

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Hyundai announces two more ways to get into an IONIQ Electric: ad-based car sharing and subscription ownership

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Under the “Ioniq Unlimited” electric vehicle subscription-based ownership experience, IONIQ Electric shoppers will be able to select one fixed payment that includes unlimited mileage, electric charging costs, scheduled maintenance, wear items and all typical purchase fees such as registration.

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