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Quimera, IMSA and ALMS aim to launch international Electric Vehicle motorsport series in 2013

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Strategic sustainability project specialists Quimera, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (ALMS) are collaborating to develop an international Electric Vehicle motorsport series. Quimera all-electric GT prototype. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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This makes Mercedes-Benz the first car manufacturer with an international valid certification for conditional automated driving to offer such a system as an option ex-works for vehicles from series production. Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to put a Level 3 system with international valid certification into series production.

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EEA: Traffic pollution still harmful to health in many parts of Europe

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For example, transport energy consumption actually rose slightly in 2011 compared with 2010 (0.1 %), while overall transport GHG emissions (including aviation but excluding international maritime) in 2010 only reduced by 0.4 % compared to 2009. A third caveat is that many targets are not moving in the right direction at all.

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Road-legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs make first appearance on London’s roads

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Fuel Cell Black Cabs are on the roads of London for the first time since being awarded Road Legal status by the UK Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA). Earlier post.). The Fuel Cell Black Cab on Westminster Bridge as it passes the Houses of Parliament. Click to enlarge. —Boris Johnson, Mayor of London.

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Daimler balks at use of low GWP R-1234yf refrigerant, citing new internal safety findings; wants to continue using R-134a

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Daimler announced that findings from a new internal investigation have raised questions on the safe usage of R-1234yf as a replacement refrigerant in mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems. This was determined by numerous laboratory and crash tests carried out by international vehicle manufacturers and independent institutions.

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Valeo acquires electric supercharger business from Controlled Power

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As part of its strategy of developing solutions to reduce CO 2 emissions, Valeo has acquired the Variable Torque Enhancement System (VTES) ( earlier post ) business of UK automotive technology development company Controlled Power Technologies (CPT). VTES will be integrated into Valeo’s Powertrain Systems Business Group with immediate effect.

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Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

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The fifth and final session of negotiations on the establishment of an international mercury convention—International Negotiating Committee on Mercury (INC5)—is taking place this coming week in Geneva. Intentional-use sectors: Disposal and incineration of product waste, cremation emissions, chlor-alkali industry.

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