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Roskill: Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come

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The steel quality gap between Japanese and Chinese material has narrowed; Korea is another strong regional player. As is the case in the EU, the Japanese government aims at cutting carbon emissions and targets net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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Junkyard Find: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ

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That engine made 200 horses and 330 pound-feet, while providing single-digit gas mileage midway between the 1973 and 1979 Oil Crises. In fact, it's easy to picture Cosmo Vitelli driving a '76 Grand Prix (instead of his Cadillac) in " The Killing of a Chinese Bookie ," which hit theaters in 1976. liter) V8 was available.

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Durable ruthenium and graphene fuel cell catalyst matches performance of platinum alloys

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As the limit in downsizing metal morphology, the concept of single-atom catalysts (SACs) has emerged since it maximizes the exposed atom efficiency. . … much effort has been devoted to replacing the Pt-based electrocatalysts for ORR, and especially for use in acid media which is a required condition of PEMFCs. Tour is the T.T.

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Atomic cobalt on nitrogen-doped graphene catalyst shows promise to replace platinum for hydrogen production

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The Rice lab of chemist James Tour and colleagues at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Houston have developed a robust, solid-state catalyst that shows promise to replace expensive platinum for hydrogen generation. The error bars arise from instrument uncertainty. (c)

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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In contrast, except for the PHEV, the alternative fuel vehicles—such as hydrogen, natural gas and battery electric vehicles—pose problems and limitations due to their single energy source and the lack of infrastructure for high-power energy distribution of their individualized fueling needs. This energy is wasted.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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The XHT is a new generation of plug-in hybrid drive train ready to multiply the gas mileage of any SUV or any standard sedan." ( Company PressRelease ) BYD Auto top 2/3/08 BYD Auto Co., In that case, you might never burn a drop of gas during the life of the car.". By partnering with these two industries. GM Press Release ).

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