Ageing infrastructure is a major problem for almost every power utility in the developed world, and it's a problem that becomes particularly acute when the original manufacturer gives notice that support will soon be withdrawn for an asset ...
Admitting that India was witnessing mild erosion in its political environment and even cultural values, a question that one needs to ask is "How can we be the best human beings?" noted Inder Jasinghani, CMD, Polycab Wires Pvt Ltd, stressing ...
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The Low & Medium Voltage Division of Siemens AG has developed a new gas-insulated medium-voltage switchgear, 8DJH Compact, for secondary distribution systems up to 24 kV. This type-tested switchgear, which conforms to IEC 62271-200, is ...
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With November 2013 proclaimed as Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month by President Barrack Obama, the Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement to recognize improvements made in clean diesel power that aide in ...
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DI, subsidiaries showcase world-class expertise at BakuBuild 2013 -- Dubai Investments PJSC [DI], the largest investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market [DFM], is reinforcing its commitment to growth in Azerbaijan and the CIS ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 4 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 4.5 Value & Features 4.5 Safety 4 Green 3 The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland is, at least for now, the top variant of the best-selling large SUV in the country. ...
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The interior of the BMW X4 has been spied, giving us our first look inside the German manufacturer’s forthcoming mid-sized SUV. Though black fabric obscures some of the dashboard and centre stack switchgear, it’s clear the ...
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Revenue for the integrated-motors market is projected to reach $553 million by 2017, up from less than $400 million in 2012. Brushless motors currently lead the way in growth, as shown in the attached figure, with more than 70 percent of ...
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Eaton will be presenting, at this year's Solar Energy UK exhibition, a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions that have been specifically developed to facilitate the grid connection of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy sources. ...
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The first images and details of the facelifted Peugeot 3008 have been officially released, revealing modernised styling inside and out, new functions and additional equipment. Covering both the standard 3008 crossover and diesel-electric ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 3.5 Comfort & Interior 5 Quality & Design 4.5 Value & Features 3.5 The Audi A3 Sedan is the answer to a question so many have been asking: a small, affordable luxury sedan with killer looks. Germany's ...
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Every four years or so, text messages, church bells and sirens alert the Venetians to what they call an "Acqua Alta" or the imminent arrival of an exceptionally high tide. These are high waters of more than 140 cm, which cover around 54 ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 4.5 Comfort & Interior 5 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 5 While it isn't quite a sports sedan, the Holden VF Commodore SV6 blends brilliant dynamics with impressive ride quality and refinement. ...
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May 23, 2013 - Yesterday, Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd. celebrated the start of construction on its new $195-million downtown Toronto transformer station: the Clare R. Copeland Transformer Station. "This station will help address the ...
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Miniature low-voltage circuit breakers use air alone to extinguish the arc. Larger ratings have metal plates or non-metallic arc chutes to divide and cool the arc. Magnetic blowout coils or permanent magnets deflect the arc into the arc ...
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