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Graphene Flagship team develops powerful graphene-titania photocatalyst to reduce NOx

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By performing liquid-phase exfoliation of graphite—a process that creates graphene—in the presence of titania nanoparticles, using only water and atmospheric pressure, they created a new graphene-titania nanocomposite that can be coated on the surface of materials to passively remove pollutants from the air. Lombardi, F.

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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1 compression ratio, the new engine generates maximum power of 150 DIN hp/110 kW at 5,600 - 6,500 rpm, and maximum torque of 199 N·m (147 lb-ft) at 4,600 rpm. The Lexus RC F also features an Atkinson-Otto combination. In addition, the unit is equipped with a water-cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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We estimate there are between 125-150 PHEVs worldwide at this time; we hope to get the rest of them on the list! Sonoma County Water Agency "Sparky" by Hymotion, May 2007, (Santa Rosa, CA), contact: sherwood@scwa.ca.gov Wisconsin Public Power Inc. Burbank Water and Power 2007 Prius by Energy CS, May 2007, (Burbank, CA).

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