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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

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Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. That’s why auto repair and maintenance practices should be a priority. Always Refer to the Owner’s Manual. So how do you ensure your car is in excellent shape?

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Stena Line seeking novel approaches to recover energy from exhaust gases from ship engines

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Stena Line said that it is especially interested in industrial-scale applications of thermoelectric generators (TEG) that use the temperature difference between the exhaust gas and the ambient air to directly transform waste heat into electricity. About 30% of the total energy available is lost through the exhaust gases. Ship Operations.

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NTNU study finds ships’ and spare parts’ contribution to offshore wind power lifecycle impacts has been underestimated

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Reference scenario impact indicator values by eight components and nine stressor sources. Components: WT = wind turbine; Fnd = foundation; EC = electrical connections, including substation; Inst = installation; IOo = input-output, other; Mnt = Maintenance, excluding replacement parts; RP = replacement parts; EOL = end-of-life.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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The pros of going gasless include reduced maintenance costs, lower fuel expense and—most importantly—less pollution. The term autonomous vehicle (AV) can refer to a car, a truck or even a drone. However, electric vehicles are currently more expensive than traditional vehicles. Driverless Vehicles: Right Now.

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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

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The projects include a recycling center to reduce plastic waste at Ankole Institute, in southwestern Uganda. Over the past 15 years, the term service learning has been evolving and is often now referred to as community-engaged learning ,” says IEEE Member Stephanie Gillespie , chair of EPICS in IEEE.

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Santa Monica signs 5-year deal with Clean Energy for renewable LNG for bus fleet; deploying CWI Near-Zero NOx engine

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The ISL G NZ is built off the current ISL G platform, but requires Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV); a larger maintenance-free Three-Way Catalyst (TWC); and a unique engine calibration. Redeem is a renewable natural gas vehicle fuel, often referred to as biomethane. Introduced by CWI earlier this year, the new Cummins ISL G 8.9L

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EPA Report Finds Significant Opportunity to Reduce GHG Emissions Through Materials and Land Management Practices

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Meanwhile, energy consumption, materials use, municipal waste generation, and land development rates have all outpaced population growth over the last several decades in the United States, contributing to the impact of these activities. Opportunities to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Materials and Land Management Practices”.

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