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Researchers detect broad range of emerging synthetic antioxidants in dust in e-waste recyling centers

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Now, researchers have detected a broad range of emerging synthetic antioxidants, called hindered phenol and sulfur antioxidants, in dust from electronic waste (e-waste) recycling workshops, possibly posing risks for the workers inside. Manufacturers add synthetic antioxidants to plastics, rubbers and other polymers to make them last longer.

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Insight into benzene formation could help development of cleaner combustion engines

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That insight could also help the car industry make cleaner combustion engines. The industrial processes behind crude oil refineries and the inner-workings of gas-powered combustion engines can emit PAHs, which can form into toxic air pollutants such as soot. Zhao et al. PAHs have a dark side, too.

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Renault Group and Atos launch service to collect large-scale manufacturing data and accelerate Industry 4.0

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Renault Group and Atos have launched ID@scale (Industrial Data @ Scale), a new service for industrial data collection to support manufacturing companies in their digital journey towards Industry 4.0. “ID@S” Throughout the production process, manufacturers generate a phenomenal amount of data.

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CV industry gears up for a challenging tech transition; some bet on only two options for industry and govt investment – ET Auto

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Even as CV industry players, including Ashok Leyland launch CNG and LNG trucks, these fuel need not be pushed as that may amount to “just distracting ourselves”. The Union Government’s directive to the industry is also clear – move away from fossil fuels including diesel. For the CV industry , it can be a case of easier said than done.

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Ather CEO Tarun Mehta shares insights on electric motorcycle | Autocar Professional

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This type of motorcycle is essentially a 110-150cc commuter machine, and Mehta believes that this space can be disrupted by the EV industry. Mehta states that the big question to answer is range and what the right battery size would be for the market to be happy enough to make the transition.

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Pavna Industries inks deal with Ola Electric to supply ignition switches, latches for EVs – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Pavna Industries Limited, a leading automotive parts manufacturer has inked an agreement with Ola Electric to supply ignition switches and latches, consolidating its foray into the electric two-wheeler segment. Swapnil Jain, Managing Director of Pavna Industries Ltd.,

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JLR EVs to use Fortescue software for more range, faster charging | Autocar Professional

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Starting with the new Range Rover Electric, launching later this year, Fortescue’s Elysia software will monitor all future JLR EVs. This, as per JLR, “will help to give clients a better ownership experience with faster charging, improved reliability, and increased range.”

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