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Study links deterioration of concrete and asphalt to trace quantities of organic matter; diesel exhaust, windshield washer fluids

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During their experiments, the scientists happened to notice that a strange odor developed when commercial cement was mixed with water. They tested a variety of asphalt samples from Japan dating back to 1960; a number of concrete samples from across the world were also tested, and a 120-year-old concrete sample was used as a reference.

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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. Monthly sales target for Japan are 1,000 units of the Corolla Axio hybrid and 1,500 units of the Corolla Fielder hybrid. The water pump is driven by an electric motor, thus eliminating the need for a drive belt.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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For AEP, this increase included more in-house production of engine components and an increase in local sourcing for parts previously supplied from Japan. Altogether, the new design improves responsiveness for a sportier driving feel and creates a more relaxed driving environment at highway speeds.

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Japanese team developing direct-injection hydrogen internal combustion engine for heavy-duty trucks

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Researchers from Tokyo City University and the National Traffic Safety and Environment Lab in Japan are developing a multi-cylinder direct-injection spark-ignition (DISI) hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) for application in heavy-duty vehicles. Tags: Engines Hydrogen Japan. Source: Kawamura et al 2010-01-2175.

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Harvard team finds that the phase of atmospheric secondary organic material affects chemical aging; may require revision of regional and global climate models

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-pinene is essentially a scent released by coniferous trees (including pines—hence the name), and adipic acid comes from both anthropogenic sources (such as car exhaust) and natural chemical reactions. pinene SOM and adipic acid behave rather like gelatin; in moist conditions, the droplets absorb water and remain liquid.

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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

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In the UK and Europe, B to D segment vehicles are responsible for almost 80% of passenger car sales, and there are further significant opportunities to apply the technology in the US, Japan and China. The exhaust gas can reach temperatures greater than 900 °C, whereas the turbine upper functional limit is 850 °C.

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Toyota’s second turbocharged gasoline engine now available in Auris in Japan; 36% thermal efficiency

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liter direct-injection turbo engine is now available as an option for the partially redesigned Auris, which went on sale in Japan today. The engine pairs a single-scroll turbocharger with a cylinder head that uses an integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold to optimize exhaust temperature. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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