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Ford 1L EcoBoost engine named International Engine of the Year 2012

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Ford’s new 3-cylinder 1-liter EcoBoost ( earlier post ), which made its debut in the European Focus, has been named overall International Engine of the Year 2012. The engine also picked up the awards for New Engine and Sub 1-Litre categories in the annual event. Earlier post.). The new 1.0L

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Yamaha premieres concept hydrogen golf cart at PGA Show 2024 | Autocar Professional

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The concept model is the first of its kind and is currently on display at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, one of the golf industry’s largest events being held from January 24-16. Yamaha’s DRIVE H2 concept model is the first of its kind.

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Toyota showcases compact engines adaptable to different fuels – ET Auto

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At a media event with peers Subaru and Mazda Motor, the world’s biggest automaker by volume displayed in-development 1.5 The three said their efforts will help decarbonise internal combustion engines by making them compatible with alternative fuel sources such as e-fuels and biofuels. litre and 2.0

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JBM Auto rolls out ECOLIFE electric buses in Haryana | Autocar Professional

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In celebration of International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, flagged off the first batch of 5 JBM ECOLIFE electric buses at Panipat Bus Depot. The event witnessed the presence of key dignitaries, government officials, and industry leaders.

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Global Carbon Project reports global CO2 emissions suddenly on the rise after 3-year hiatus; need for reducing uncertainties

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The researchers, from major international institutions, highlighted that persistent uncertainties exist in our ability to estimate recent changes in emissions, particularly when there are unexpected changes as in the last few years.

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VW uncovers irregularities in type-approval CO2 levels affecting about 800K vehicles as part of diesel investigation

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The Volkswagen Group announced today that during the course of its internal investigation into the diesel emission cheating issue, it uncovered “irregularities” when determining type-approval CO 2 levels. From the very start I have pushed hard for the relentless and comprehensive clarification of events.

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Synthesis Study Finds Ocean Acidification from CO2 Emissions Could Increase by 150% by 2050; Substantial Irreversible Damage to Ocean Ecosystems

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This significant increase is 100 times faster than any change in acidity experienced in the marine environment for the last 20 million years and represents a rare geological event in the Earth’s history. The headquarters of the Secretariat of the Convention is located in Montreal.

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