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TI Fluid Systems to supply wide range of fluid products for Mercedes-Benz global electrified vehicle platforms

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The fluid technologies developed for the Mercedes-Benz AG program was a collaborative global effort, specifically with teams in Germany, South Africa and China. TIFS also continues to be awarded contracts for advanced technology products required to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy in hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).

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Trane bringing electric E-200 refrigeration unit for small trucks to US

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Ideal for last mile delivery of foods, medicines, vaccines and other perishables, this solution was first launched in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Trane Technologies’ Thermo King has the largest range of zero and low-emission transport temperature control solutions in the industry.

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Nigeria’s 650 kbpd Dangote Refinery being commissioned; largest single-train refinery in world

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Nigerian crude oil typically has a gravity ranging from light to medium, with API gravity typically between 28 and 42. Low sulfur content reduces the emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) during combustion, helping refineries comply with environmental regulations. Refineries need to employ strategies to manage wax formation.)

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Volvo Trucks leading market in Europe and in N America for electric heavy-duty trucks

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Now, its electric product range is being made available in new markets in Asia, Latin America and Africa. With these new additions, Volvo Trucks has six electric truck models in series production, giving it the industry’s most extensive portfolio of zero exhaust emission trucks.

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VW releases video of electric ID hatchback testing in South Africa

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After being caught cheating on emissions tests with its diesels and being forced to promote electric cars through various legal settlements around the world, the company clearly realizes it has a steep climb to convince consumers it is serious about selling a wide range of electric cars it has planned.

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Study finds future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables

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Particular opportunity for the Global South identified as net-zero fuel production costs expected to be up to 20% lower in Latin America and Africa. It finds that to achieve the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario, the world would need an 18-fold increase in existing renewable production capacity. London, UK. Vancouver, Canada.

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MAN Truck & Bus will offer an eBus chassis for the global market; NMC and LFP battery options

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By 2040, sales of zero-emission buses are expected to rise to more than 80% of the global market. We are relying on our long-standing partnerships and are working intensively with our global network of bodybuilders so that we can also serve markets in Asia, Africa, South America, Australia and New Zealand in the best possible way.

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