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Laser Melting for Better Aircraft Engine Parts

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With SLM, the part is built one layer at a time, using a metal powder that is applied to the substrate and instantly melted into place with a high-power laser beam, creating a permanent bond with rest of the object. They need to endure 1,000 rotations every second, withstand heat of up to 2,000°C, and meet stringent safety standards.

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Companies form H2Bus consortium to deploy 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell buses and infrastructure in Europe

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We are currently witnessing the transformation of public transport for the benefit of both current and coming generations and we feel privileged to be part of this transition together with the other consortium members. —David Barnett, Business Development Director at Wrightbus.

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Solaris joins European Clean Hydrogen Alliance

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Since then, hydrogen buses and trolleybuses produced by Solaris have been sold to operators in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Latvia. As part of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, Solaris has been invited to participate in a mobility roundtable. Solaris unveiled its first buses to use hydrogen in 2014.

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Neste joins eFuel Alliance

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We are happy to be part of the alliance, working together to promote renewable fuel solutions for both the short and long term. The fuel is available to customers in Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and in the United States in California and Oregon.

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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In part, this increasing mileage reflected the growing popularity of four-cylinder vehicles. In part, this increasing gas mileage reflects the decision of automakers to improve the fuel economy of ‘new series’ vehicles—those with significant design changes. l/100 km) fell from 70 to 44%. l/100 km) fell from 15 to 3.

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EEA: Higher EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 due to economic recovery and cold winter

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The relative growth in emissions was highest in Estonia, Finland, Sweden and Latvia. However, the increase could have been even higher without the fast expansion of renewable energy generation in the EU. —EEA Executive Director Jacqueline McGlade. Higher final energy demand (+3.7 % in 2010) also contributed to the emissions growth.

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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To ensure accurate monitoring of the route, journey time and distance driven, the record car has been fitted with a tracking device, provided by fleet telematics and stolen vehicle recovery expert, Tracker (part of the Tantalum Corporation).

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