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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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Cummins Emission Solutions, a subsidiary of Cummins Inc., The EcoFit Single Module is designed to be up to 60% smaller and 40% lighter compared to the EPA 2013 solution it supersedes, all while improving emissions reduction performance. EcoFit Single Module. Click to enlarge. EcoFit Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems.

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Developing Countries Torpedo Plans for Cutting Carbon Emissions from Ships

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The NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) reports that developing countries, led by China, India, Brazil, South Africa and Saudi Arabia, have blocked what would have been the first global agreement to cut carbon emissions from ships.

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Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

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kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). kWh/100 km; CO 2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km) debuted at the Paris Motor Show. A new quality evaluation standard will be implemented at the facility to assure the delivery of premium-model quality. Earlier post.) The new motors are being built at the Renault plant in Cléon, France.

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UN report projects that increasing use of HFCs likely to have a significant climate impact by 2050; equivalent to current total annual emissions from transport

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The decrease in CO 2 equivalent emissions of ODSs (ozone-depleting substances: CFCs, halons, HCFCs, and others) may be offset by the projected increase in their non-ozone depleting substitutes (HFCs) (lines designated as HFC scenarios). Known measures that can be implemented to reduce emissions of HFCs. Source: UNEP. Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

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Because if all we do is flood the market with BEVs – and New South Wales still has 75 per cent of its power generated by coal – all we have done is shift the emissions from the tailpipe to the power station.” 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. The federal government target is to have 82 per cent of Australia running on renewable energy by 2030.

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Tata Motors commits almost $50M to UK National Automotive Innovation Campus

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The NAIC will create and develop novel technologies to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and reduce CO 2 emissions. Through subsidiaries and associated companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Spain, South Africa and Indonesia. Tata Motors reported consolidated revenue of $34.7

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Design study for SA underground coal gasification plant underway

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South Africa state-owned power utility Eskom reports that a design study is currently under way for an underground coal gasification (UCG) demonstration plant, which will include a 250,000 Nm 3 /h gas production plant and a 100 MW to 140 MW gas turbine plant. Mining Weekly.

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