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Italy is putting a big hybrid floating solar–floating wind farm in the sea

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It’s tapped into that knowledge to design elevated solar platforms made of offshore-grade aluminum that sit 10 feet (3 meters) off the water to withstand rough waters. Floating solar farms on lakes and ponds tend to sit directly on the water.) The elevation also reduces salt deposits on the solar panels. Get started here. –

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Lamborghini unveils Lanzador electric concept

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The interior is made almost entirely of sustainable materials, all made in Italy. Sustainable leather is leather that is tanned with special water in a particularly environmentally friendly way. This application offers maximum freedom in design and personalization alongside good technical performance. 100 percent merino wool.

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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?). These proposals are in addition to the government’s £3.5-billion billion (US$4.7-billion)

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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

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The event will be in Milan, Italy. NAWA Racer will also emphasize customization, with a variety of methods to personalize and future-proof its eye-catching appearance. Water can flow in or out very fast, but there’s not very much of it. It can hold much more water, but it takes a long time to fill and drain it.

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Taking the Measure of the Earthquake That Destroyed Tokyo

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The violent vertical thrusts of the quake ruptured gas lines and water mains. It has to be manually reset after water mains and gas lines have been checked and, if necessary, repaired. Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Museum The estimated 7.9-magnitude More than 130 major fires broke out, with little ability to suppress them.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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It had a surprisingly smooth ride on Southern California’s mostly concrete freeways, which are grooved for water dispersal. I personally have always like this system’s controls, look and ease-of-use, though some may find it isn’t fancy enough for this class of vehicle. Not in reality, but certainly in their dreams.

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Perspective: Europeans in the lead with range extenders for hybrid vehicles; 2nd vs. 3rd generation

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That includes most forklifts, golf cars and mobility vehicles for the disabled plus Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and personal submarines. That will become the case for land, water and airborne hybrid vehicles. Indeed, most electric aircraft are pure electric as well. Second or third generation?

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