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Sweden launches $3.1M study on electric road systems

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Electric Road Systems (ERS) are already being demonstrated on public roads in Sweden. The project will establish an international cooperation and provide a basis for dialogue on future standards and regulations. The project will work closely with ongoing ERS demonstrations in Sweden. Earlier post.)

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Study finds emissions from road construction could be halved using today’s technology

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The construction sector accounts for a quarter of CO 2 emissions, in Sweden and globally. The climate calculation showed that the contractor was able to reduce emissions by 20% compared to the Swedish Transport Agency’s reference values. We could be better at transport logistics in Sweden. Karlsson et al. —Ida Karlsson.

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All-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre concludes winter testing 55km from Arctic Circle; Rolls-Royce 3.0

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Temperatures at the facility used by the marque, located in Arjeplog, Sweden, drop to -26 ?C We refer to this unprecedented era, where we benefit from a multi-control, multi-channel and highly interconnected electronic and electric powertrain architecture, as ‘Rolls-Royce 3.0’. represents the beginning of the marque’s electric future.

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Tesla car batteries are being used in a study on how EVs could help power the grid

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In an announcement on Wednesday, the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia stated that it would be recruiting Tesla owners across the globe to analyze if the all-electric vehicles’ spare battery capacity could be utilized to support the energy grid — and perhaps even power homes in the near future.

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Volvo Trucks’ new concept truck cuts fuel consumption by more than 30%

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The trailer weighs two tonnes less than the reference trailer, which translates into either lower fuel consumption or the possibility of higher payload. However, some of its aerodynamic features have already been implemented on Volvo Trucks' series-produced vehicles, and more of its solutions may be fitted in the future.

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New 3-step process for conversion of kraft lignin from black liquor into green diesel

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Researchers in Sweden and Spain have devised a three-step process for the conversion of precipitated kraft lignin from black liquor into green diesel. Since black liquor is derived from wood, it is the most important renewable bio-fuel, particularly in Sweden and Finland. Their paper appears in the journal ChemSusChem. Earlier post.)

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New launch of MG5 in the electric car market

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At the first half of 2020, MG ZS EV is expected to target Sweden, Netherlands, France, Germany and Belgium markets. Besides the MG5 model, there are reports that a new plug hybrid SUV – MG eHS model could be launched in near future. Reference – [link].

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