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TECO 2030 aims to build hydrogen fuel cell gigafactory in Norway

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TECO 2030 ( earlier post ) is aiming to establish Norway’s first large-scale production of fuel cells, optimized to be the heart of hydrogen-powered ships and other heavy-duty installations. The partnership with AVL has already resulted in bringing to production the TECO Future Funnel, a complete exhaust gas cleaning system.

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Europe’s Euro 7 emission limits face pushback from 8 international locations

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8 Ecu Union countries together with France and Italy referred to as for the bloc to scrap deliberate Euro 7 exhaust emission limits, announcing they’re overly determined and unrealistic for automakers to strike.

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Mercedes-Benz begins construction of new €500M engine plant in Jawor, Poland

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The Jawor site is also expected to set standards in the area of resource-saving production processes: together with energy suppliers and local authorities, solutions for CO 2 -neutral engine production are being developed, for example through the use of wind power, solar energy or biogas applications.

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Daimler plans new €500M engine plant in Poland

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The Mercedes-Benz plant in Hamburg develops and produces axles and axle components, steering columns, components for exhaust systems and lightweight structural parts. The Daimler subsidiary Star Transmission in Romania assembles transmissions and produces parts and components.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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The European Commission is taking the UK to court—along with Germany, France, Italy, Romania, and Hungary—over its long-standing failure to meet EU limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO?). To introduce new primary legislation, which will give local government new powers to improve air quality. billion (US$4.7-billion)

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Ford launches the 1.5L EcoBoost engine; first in Mondeo, Fusion following; computer-controlled clutch on water pump

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liter EcoBoost—the fifth member of the EcoBoost family—will commence initially at Ford’s facility in Craiova, Romania, later this month. Additionally, the newest EcoBoost engine will be a strategic entry for Ford in global markets that offer tax relief to consumers who purchase vehicles powered by engines of 1.5-liter

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Ford Debuts Four-Cylinder EcoBoost Engine Family at Frankfurt; 1.6L and 2.0L I-4s to Start, Smaller Displacement Engine to Follow

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liter ( earlier post ) I-4 engines combine turbocharging and direct-injection technology to deliver fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions reduced by up to 20% versus conventional, larger-displacement gasoline engines with similar power output. The all-new EcoBoost 1.6-liter liter and 2.0-liter By 2012, the Ford plans globally to produce 1.3

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