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Toyota’s diesel line-up in Western Europe to be made compatible with HVO100 diesel fuel

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Both the Land Cruiser and Hilux will join the Proace family of light commercial vehicles in being compatible with HVO100 diesel. HVO100 (hydrated vegetable oil) meets the EN 15940 European quality standard for paraffinic diesel. It has a higher cetane number (c80) than standard diesel and has a lower sulfur and aromatics content.

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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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The buses are fitted with the newest generation LED headlights with daytime driving lights. The large rear window lets in plenty of natural light. Also at the rear, the newest generation LED lights have been used. Large side windows enhance the amount of natural light coming into the bus, contributing to a bright interior.

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV coming to US with $58,750 MSRP

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The New C40 Recharge will be available in the Ultimate specification level and includes every available feature such as Android Operating System with Google imbedded, oversized fixed Panoramic Moonroof, Pixel LED lighting, Pilot Assist, Harman Kardon Premium Sound, 360° Surround View Camera and Unique 20" wheels.

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UGI and Vertimass in 15-year agreement to produce renewable fuels in the US and Europe; $500M investment; propane and SAF

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Other benefits include the ability to lower plant water usage, reduce overall energy consumption, and drop GHG emissions to levels required for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Advanced Biofuel category. Possibly debottleneck processes to increase throughput with little additional costs other than for feedstock.

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MAN eTGE battery-electric van to be mass-produced from July onwards

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Around 70% of light commercial vehicles used in urban areas travel fewer than 100 kilometers per day on average. The eTGE comes with a comprehensive range of built-in standard equipment, including a navigation system, heated windscreen and other features that help to make driving easier and safer.

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All these qualities have been the aim of research into photonics devices, which transmit signals with light instead of electricity. They’re steadily gathering more clues to how they can create machines that more closely mimic the gold standard in general performance computing and self-learning.

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Aleris to invest $350M to upgrade Kentucky aluminum rolling mill for anticipated growth in automotive demand

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Aleris is currently a leading supplier to the European premium auto industry, which has led the transition to aluminum driven by tighter emissions standards. Standard surface finish of Body in White material is EDT (Electro Discharge Texture). This inner material grade was also developed inside the EN 6016 alloy composition.

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