ABB has been awarded contracts to supply solar inverters for two large-scale greenfield PV projects in the United Kingdom. The inverters are to be installed in bespoke containers designed by the client. ABB in the UK will supply 14 x 630 ...
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Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, developed a cluster of utility scale photovoltaic plants totaling 28.1 MWp in the United Kingdom. This is one of the largest clusters of utility scale solar PV plants ever built ...
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Opel has revealed more details of its new powertrain family, announcing performance figures for its new turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol family as well as plans for the introduction of an eight-speed automatic transmission. The all-new 1.6 ...
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First Solar Inc of Tempe, AZ, USA has raised its world record for cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) total area module efficiency from 14.4% (set in January 2012) to 16.1%, as confirmed in tests by the US Department of Energy's ...
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A base model of the new Kia Cerato has been specially packaged to help the South Korean brand break into Australia's important fleet market. The Cerato small car is Kia's biggest-selling model globally but has struggled to make ...
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Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 4 Comfort & Interior 3.5 Quality & Design 3.5 Value & Features 4 The 2013 Kia Cerato represents the third instalment of a nameplate that carries the South Korean brand's fortunes in ...
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Cuba has become the first country in the world to achieve a renewal in the preparation of ecological cement. The first production of ecological cement was achieved at the Siguaney factory. The project is the result of research conducted ...
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Paper and packaging company International Paper (IP) has announced the availability of the company’s color laser paper Pro-Design range with carbon capture initiative introduced by paper merchant group Premier Paper. The range ...
A comparison test between the BMW M135i, Volkswagen Golf R, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X and Subaru WRX STI?might seem like a war between Germany and Japan, but it isn't. Nor is it a showdown between rear- and all-wheel drive. Simply, the ...
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Pricing for the facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been released, with buyers set to save between $7000 to $23,000 compared with the previous model. At $79,900 (including GST, any LCT but excluding on-road costs)?the entry level ...
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US-based automobile manufacturer Ford Motor will expand its 3-Wet paint process in four more plants across three continents in 2013 and expand globally in next four years. In 2013, the company will deploy the paint process in Flat Rock ...
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The BMW 640d Gran Coupe has been released, adding the first ever diesel-powered 6 Series to the local line-up. Available from March production priced from $184,800 (plus on-road costs), the BMW 640d Gran Coupe is set to join the existing ...
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A range of diesel-powered Volkswagen vehicles have benefited from an upgrade to their TDI engines. The Volkswagen Passat sedan, Passat wagon, Passat Alltrack?(pictured top) and CC have all received a new upgraded engine, with more power, ...
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The Audi S3 sedan has been revealed ahead of the flagship's unveiling at today's New York auto show. Taking pride of place atop the all-new Audi A3 sedan range, due to arrive in Australia in early 2014, the Audi S3 sedan gives the small ...
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The Audi A3 will be available for the first time as a sedan, when the all-new Audi A3 sedan launches in late 2013. Debuting at today's New York auto show, the Audi A3 sedan marks the small car's entry into the compact sedan market for the ...
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