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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. 1c00866.

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Vienna transit operator orders 60 Mercedes-Benz e-Citaro electric buses

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The battery capacity of 392 kWh each ensures a long operating range. Pantographs also enable rapid charging at up to 300 kW and in this way increase the range and operating times. A photovoltaic system on the roof will supply electricity and the waste heat from the chargers will be used to heat the workshop building.

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Audi and KIT working on recycling for automotive plastics via pyrolysis oil

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Whereas plastics of the same type can often be mechanically recycled, recycling of mixed plastic waste poses a major challenge. So far, chemical recycling has been the only method that can be used to convert such mixed plastic waste into products equaling the quality of new ones. As a result, a wider range of plastics can be recovered.

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14 US fleets launch ACT Fleet Forum; best practices on adopting advanced, clean transportation technologies

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The ACT Fleet Forum provides education via webinars, workshops, and in-person site visits to leading fleets year-round. The ACT Fleet Forum provides a range of value and business benefits by enabling participating commercial fleets to stay at the cutting edge of advanced clean fleet technologies, regulations, funding and low emission fuels.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. It is covered by 15 Renault patents and will be the core C-segment engine, in addition to playing a key role in the brand’s D-segment and van ranges.

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Mercedes-Benz provides additional details on upcoming 12m electric Citaro bus

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Opting for the largest number maximizes the range of the buses, while a smaller number reduces the weight as well as the cost of purchase and allows more space for passengers—but potentially makes time-consuming opportunity charging necessary. This can be extended, although at the expense of range and service life.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Volkswagen presented its latest technologies for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions—which includes the first 10-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG)—in an Innovation Workshop for the media at the Ehra-Lessien test track facility near Wolfsburg.

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