A recent project by University of Alberta researcher Robert Hayes yielded more than just a way to reduce the use of precious metals in controlling emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles. His work also boosted the engine's ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 28, 2013
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The special "eco" versions of small cars such as the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus and Honda Civic don't improve fuel economy enough to be worth the extra money, according to an analysis by Consumer Reports.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 16, 2012
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A new study carried out by University College Dublin (UCD) academics, published today, has revealed that in typical Irish commuting conditions, Toyota's hybrid powertrain system drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 18, 2019
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Freescale Semiconductor today announced the new Qorivva MPC5777M multicore microcontroller (MCU), the latest advancement in its extensive Qorivva product line. This advanced MCU family will help automakers worldwide address ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Nov 14, 2012
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Ever wonder how much fuel you can save by avoiding stop-and-go traffic, closing your window, not using air conditioning or coasting toward stops?
Engineering
Feb 7, 2011
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Panasonic Corporation today announced that its 12V Energy Recovery Systems that use nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries are installed in the new idle-stop vehicles just rolled out by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi ...
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 13, 2014
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Where does a practical car like the Toyota Prius go to reinvent itself? The same place many people go to let loose and have fun: Las Vegas.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 9, 2015
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World leaders will gather in Paris this week with ambitions to reimagine global financing for a new era shaped by climate change, as a cascade of crises swamps debt-burdened countries.
Environment
Jun 19, 2023
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Several months ago, I warned that the crisis in container ships could jeopardize Christmas by leaving retailers without enough goods on their shelves. Since then, there have been similar fears all over the media, not only ...
Economics & Business
Oct 22, 2021
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Countries are neglecting the massive impact of the "throwaway" economy on planet-warming emissions, according to research published Wednesday that calculated more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials have been ...
Environment
Jan 19, 2022
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