French electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mia-Electric is planning to launch its EVs in the UK market in summer 2013. Current official British Mia-Electric importer, Venture Automotive Holdings will perform the operations under the name ...
Tags: electric vehicle, Mia-Electric
Marks & Spencer (M&S) today publishes its latest Plan A Report which shows progress against the programme’s 180 sustainability commitments, including its stretching 2015 targets. 139 of the 180 commitments have been achieved ...
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Much of the architectural coatings market in Europe is in the doldrums at the moment because of a slump in the region's construction sector stemming from a general slowdown in its economy. During the first quarter of this year, European ...
Today (Monday) is the first full day of PACRIM 10. The meeting was kicked off with the welcome address from H.T. Lin, the chairman of the conference. He briefly reviewed the history of PACRIM and introduced the technical programs held in ...
Tags: Ceramic Materials, Construction
First Solar Inc of Tempe, AZ, USA, which manufactures thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules based on cadmium telluride (CdTe) as well as providing engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) services, has been granted a power purchase ...
Tags: Solar Power Plant, Electrical
At The Fresh Market, shoppers can catch not only a delectable aroma but also the hint of classical music in the air. When the specialty grocery retailer decided to test updated indoor lighting at its new stores—to be followed by ...
Tags: GE LED Lamps, Lighting
New cleaner polypropylene carbonate (PPC) polymers that promise to transform the biodegradable polymer industry are being created by biomolecular engineers at the University of Sydney. The plastics will be used for fully recyclable ...
Tags: polypropylene carbonate, Chemicals, biodegradable polymer industry
Cyclists in Brooklyn who get stuck with a flat tire after regular bike shop hours may not have to hail a cab or phone a friend, thanks to two new Express Biker self-service bike part vending machines. Riders can purchase tubes, CO2, tire ...
Tags: Bike, Transportation
An Opel Astra GTC variant powered by a new 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine promising more torque and improved efficiency is set to arrive in Australia next month. Following the engine’s debut in the Opel Cascada, Opel has announced ...
South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Motors has launched the second generation of its Rondo compact multi purpose vehicle (MPV) in Australia. The seven-seater vehicle is made available in both the petrol and diesel variants including ...
Sustainability at DyStar is driven by the integration of sustainable practices into its daily operations and value chain. An annual award scheme linked to its Company-wide Sustainability Program, “Caring for the Future”, was ...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Renault a 400 million euro ($544 million) loan to aid research and development of its next generation of affordable, environmentally friendly vehicles. Announced at the Renault Group’s ...
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If you like sparkling water or homemade soft drinks flavored with syrup, the Samsung RF31FMESBSR four-door refrigerator might deserve a spot in your kitchen. The $3,900 French-door bottom-freezer is the first of its kind to feature a ...
Tags: Samsung, Sodastream Dispenser, Refrigerator
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 ...
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 ...
Tags: BMW X5, Luxury SUV