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Energy and environmental costs of flying around closed airspaces

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Commenting on the sharply reduced maximum seats available now, Prisco indicated that the increased fuel consumption is “making the flights environmentally and financially challenging. For that reason Finnair is [now] prioritizing cargo, where demand is stronger.”).

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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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Geely Holding has helped CRI introduce its technology to the Chinese market, further lowering the cost of green e-methanol and accelerating the global goal of achieving carbon neutrality. In the quest to reach carbon neutrality, methanol and electric vehicles are two powerful tools in the toolshed.

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Cree introduces SiC 650V MOSFETs targeting EVs, data centers and solar

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End users benefit from lower total cost of ownership in a variety of applications through the more efficient use of power, reduced cooling requirements, and industry-leading reliability. Wolfspeed’s 650V silicon carbide MOSFETs are available now in surface mount and through-hole packages.

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Cummins survey finds growing commuter support for hydrogen-fueled public transport in Europe; willing to pay more

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When asked about buying or renting a car powered by hydrogen, more than a quarter of respondents in Belgium and the UK reported concerns with the upfront cost. Less than 20% of consumers in Germany, the UK and Belgium were also deterred by the limited amount of hydrogen refuelers available.

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ams introduces new position sensors for high-speed electric motors for vehicles

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ams, a leading worldwide supplier of high-performance sensor solutions, has introduced new position sensors that lower system cost and enhance electrification of safety-critical vehicle functions such as power steering, active damper control, and braking for safer, smarter, and greener cars. Both sensors are qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 0.

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BASF introduces new bitumen additive B2Last for more durable roads

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Roads that are replaced less frequently not only reduce costs. The product also offers a cost-saving potential of up to 24% for an expected life cycle of the asphalt base layer of 60 years. B2Last is available now in Europe and from July in North America, with other regions also planned to follow.

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BYD electric car available now in China

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It has seemingly been talked about for years – but now the BYD e6 electric vehicle has finally been made available for consumer purchases in China.