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Dürr building smart and resource-efficient paint shop at San Luis Potosí in Mexico for BMW Group; Industry 4.0

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The use of renewable energy sources will ensure that the plant is supplied with 100% CO 2 -free electricity. Responsible use of water resources is a particular sustainability goal in San Luis Potosí. The facility will have the lowest water consumption per vehicle produced in the production network.

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Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist vessels going battery-electric; ABB power and propulsion

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Cuomo announced that Maid of the Mist, which has been navigating the waters of the Lower Niagara River since 1846, will launch later this year two new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels constructed in the United States. The color scheme is environmentally-friendly green combined with the blue of the water.

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Dürr building smart paint shop for JAC plant for electric vehicles in China

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The smaller tank capacity means that RoDip reduces the costs per unit by using less energy, water, and chemicals. In order to reduce the solvent emissions as much as possible, the exhaust air flow is purified from the clear coat booths as well as the paint mixing rooms. There is no need for a trunk opener at the rear.

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TravelCenters of America LLC planning to install 50 on-island DEF dispensers in 2011

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TravelCenters of America LLC confirmed its on-island DEF (diesel exhaust fluid for use with selective catalytic reduction exhaust aftertreatment systems) dispenser roll-out. purified water and 32.5% TA expects to install about 50 on-island DEF dispensers at locations across the country in 2011. DEF is a nontoxic solution of 67.5%

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New fuel-efficient bulk carrier concept design; DNV estimates new tankers, bulkers and container vessels will be up to 30% more energy efficient by 2020 than newbuilds today

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The Green Dolphin concept design is a five-cargo-hold CSR (Common Structural Rules) double-hull bulk carrier that meets current and future expected air and water emissions regulations. The design aims to be fuel-efficient and maintenance–friendly, with high operational flexibility. Wash water holding tanks are also included.

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Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

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Continuously variable valve timing is featured in all engines on both inlet and exhaust sides, except the 1.6-liter The camshafts have hydraulically operated vane-type phasers which vary the angle of each camshaft relative to the crankshaft by up to 60 degrees on the inlet side and 45 degrees on the exhaust side. liter turbo.

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Turkey’s Togg selected Dürr for paint shop, complete final assembly solution for EV Technology Campus

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Dürr planned and built the paint shop as a general contractor and supplied systems for the final assembly process. The EcoDryScrubber dry separation system concentrates the solvents released into the exhaust air fully automatically and separates the overspray, saving resources in many ways. The Oxi.X,

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