CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ikea is finishing the last of its planned solar energy projects in the United States today by switching on the solar array at its store here. The installation is the 39th completed solar project for Ikea in the ...
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PPG Industries’ coil and extrusion coatings group will debut NEWLAR powder coatings and highlight its existing line of DURANAR liquid and powder coatings at the 2013 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention and Expo ...
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Tiny particles of matter called quantum dots, which emit light with exceptionally pure and bright colors, have found a prominent role as biological markers. In addition, they are realizing their potential in computer and television screens, ...
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Bharat Forge (BFL), part of the $2.4bn Kalyani Group will form a joint venture (JV) with KPIT Cummins Infosystems to produce and market the hybrid technology system, REVOLO, for automobiles. Designed and engineered by KPIT Cummins, the ...
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South Korean automaker Hyundai Motors has delivered the first ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles (FCV) produced at its assembly line to the City of Copenhagen in Denmark. The 15 units of the ix35 FCVs are claimed to be the first hydrogen-powered ...
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Australia bakery business Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses have launched carbon neutral bags across its network of 58 stores in Victoria. According to the company, the new bags are manufactured by Lombard The Paper People, and meet ...
Dimension Data will install data centre architecture and physical infrastructure for London Gateway, the UK's first 21st Century deep-sea port, parent company DP World has announced. With the port due to open later this year, Dimension ...
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The online retailers at Simple Lighting co. have shared their thoughts on the news that the £13.8 million programme in Leicester, to replace all sodium street lights with energy efficient lamps has reached its 1,000th upgrade. It ...
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The proportion of UK electricity generated from gas fell to 16-year lows last year as cheaper coal prices spurred generators into increasing coal-fired power to its greatest share of the electricity mix since 1996, government data shows. ...
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Construction begins for Wrtsil's joint venture company's new production facilities in China Thursday, May 30, 2013 Wärtsilä Yuchai Engine Co., Ltd, the joint venture owned 50/50 by Wärtsilä and Yuchai Marine Power Co. ...
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Automobile manufacturer Skoda has commenced the production of its new Superb saloon and combi at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. The manufacturer has upgraded and expanded the Kvasiny production facilities to accommodate the ...
The all-new BMW X5 will be available with both rear-wheel drive and a four-cylinder diesel engine for the first time, highlighting the German manufacturer’s pursuit of greater efficiency and affordability from its next-generation ...
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Towing capacity of diesel-powered Toyota RAV4 models has been doubled, following approval from Toyota Japan. Initially launched in February with a braked towing capacity of 500kg (550kg manual), the new 110kW/340Nm 2.2-litre ...
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Transport for London (TfL) has obtained a grant of GBP5m to buy new vehicles from Department for Transport's (DfT) Green Bus Fund in the UK. Major share of the amount will be used to buy 90 hybrid buses, which will expand the current ...
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Following the conclusions of yesterday's European Council on energy, Glass for Europe releases its contribution to the debate on a 2030 energy and climate package to highlight how such an instrument can be designed to foster growth ...
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