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Order-taking begins for Mercedes-Benz EQV electric van

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The EQV is equipped with an AC water-cooled on-board charger (OBL) with an output of 11 kW. In thrust or brake mode, the mechanical rotational movement is converted into electric energy and is used to charge the high-voltage battery (recuperation). Electricity consumption (combined) is 26.4 kWh/100 km.

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Alstom acquires a 40% equity share in AWS Ocean Energy

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Created in 2004, AWS Ocean Energy is currently focusing on the development and delivery of its AWS-III wave energy converter, a floating device with a rated power output of 2.5MW. The turbines are directly connected to generators that produce electricity. GW of lease already awarded for tidal and wave projects in Scottish waters.

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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

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When the 2015 migration surge to Europe began, Spain employed one of the most technologically advanced border-control systems in Europe: the Integrated External Vigilance System, or SIVE (the Spanish acronym). Meantime, the E.U. was slowly changing its hodgepodge of barriers to keep out Jacob and hundreds of thousands of other migrants.

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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

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SEAT in Spain, with an 8MW solar array, generates 56% of its own power. 25% less energy and water consumption, waste and emissions. Ten SMA inverters and 5 transformers (rated at 1500 KVA each) convert the 9.58 MW of AC power connected to VW’s substation. Volkswagen sustainability targets. MW of DC power to 7.6

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CoorsTek proton ceramic membranes produce hydrogen from ammonia, natural gas or biogas

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Proton ceramic membranes are electrochemical energy converters that work by first splitting hydrogen-containing molecules, such as water or methane, and then further breaking hydrogen atoms into protons and electrons. —co-author Jose Serra, professor with Instituto de Tecnología Química in Spain.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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dCi (type K9K) diesel is the brand’s best-selling engine with almost 900,000 units manufactured in 2009, in Valladolid (Spain) and Bursa (Turkey). When the engine starts from cold, the valve is closed and prevents water from circulating around the combustion chambers. New-generation 1.5 dCi engines. The current 1.5

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The Plan to Give the Moon Decent Wireless Coverage

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A better solution to lunar connectivity is a network of relay spacecraft orbiting the moon to provide continuous coverage everywhere. With this relay system, missions anywhere on the lunar surface would have reliable, consistent connections to Earth. Water can also, through electrolysis, provide hydrogen fuel for rockets.

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