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Veolia launches largest project to produce bio-methanol from pulp mill waste

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As part of this cooperation, Veolia will build a crude methanol refinery in connection with Metsä Fibre’s Äänekoski bioproduct mill. Using the A-Recovery+ concept from ANDRITZ, the plant has a capacity to produce 6.3 The Kraft pulping process transforms wood chips into pulp, from which a broad range of paper products are made.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled two design variants of the Concept X-CLASS, previewing the coming X-Class pickup, in Stockholm. With the pickup, Mercedes-Benz Vans will also expand its product range with a fourth model series. With the pickup, Mercedes-Benz Vans will also expand its product range with a fourth model series.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

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Last year the IEEE Future Networks initiative ran the inaugural IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge to seek out innovative projects and ideas aimed at increasing connectivity. It solicited early-stage projects that have already been piloted but not yet widely deployed, plus theoretical concepts that have potential.

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Mercedes-Benz EQC EV soaking up summer heat of up to 50?C in trials in Spain

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What influence does the heat have on operating range? and “Is the calculated range correct when the temperature is taken into consideration?” This tests and validates, for example, the durability of a powertrain connection or of individual axle parts. How does an almost fully charged battery respond to further charging?

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Connected Vehicles that leverage data, enhance vehicle safety and connect drivers with their digital worlds in a responsible way. The 2020 target was raised from 0.70

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Study recommends $10B/year US federal investment in energy RD&D and a substantial price on carbon emissions; leveraging the national labs and encouraging the private sector for a clean energy future

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In addition, the report suggests that the US government as well as state and local governments should adopt a range of sector-specific policies to overcome market failures that are limiting the deployment of energy efficiency and clean-energy technologies as part of a coordinated energy strategy.

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