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TI Fluid Systems to supply wide range of fluid products for Mercedes-Benz global electrified vehicle platforms

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The fluid technologies developed for the Mercedes-Benz AG program was a collaborative global effort, specifically with teams in Germany, South Africa and China.

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TU Bergakademie Freiberg launches OTTO-R project with VW Group, Shell, OMV as partners; P2X for green gasoline

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STF first converts natural gas-based synthesis gas to methanol in an isothermal reactor; the methanol is then transformed into high-octane gasoline via the intermediate methanol. The Freiberg researchers will pilot test and demo a new Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process developed in South Africa for the production of kerosene.

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51% of BMW Group’s electricity worldwide from renewable sources; targeting 100%

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Examples of the use of renewable power include: In Leipzig, Germany, the BMW Group is using wind power. At the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, a methane gas system provides around 50% of the energy required for production. The gas used is sourced from the waste products created on cattle and chicken farms.

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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EcoFit DPF systems use wall-flow substrates typically made of porous ceramic media that capture exhaust gas and remove PM or soot particles. A typical filter consists of an array of small channels for exhaust gas to flow. Diesel Emissions Heavy-duty'

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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Torque develops early and quickly due to the short gas paths downstream of the supercharger. The Audi SQ5 has been designed specifically for the following markets: United States, Canada, Russia, China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and the Ukraine.

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G20 Leaders Agree to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies

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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the IEA have found that eliminating fossil fuel subsidies by 2020 would reduce global greenhouse gas emissions in 2050 by ten percent. This reform will not apply to our support for clean energy, renewables, and technologies that dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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TOAR shows present-day global ozone distribution and trends relevant to health; public database

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Tropospheric (ground-level) ozone is a greenhouse gas and air pollutant that, at high levels, is detrimental to human health and crop and ecosystem productivity. Fleming and Ruth Doherty of the University of Edinburgh were co-lead authors on the study, with co-authors from 12 international institutions.

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