Archive for 2009

  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology: Energy Research for Europe

    KIT and European Partners are Awarded Contract for One out of Three European Knowledge and Innovation Communities – Funds Presumably Total about 150 Million Euros Until 2014 As one out of three “Knowledge and Innovation Communities” (KIC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology together with InnoEnergy has won...

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  • smart cdi goes the extra mile to win the 2009 MPG Marathon

    The smart cdi ­– the World’s CO2 champion – has proved itself to be miles ahead of its rivals by winning this year’s MPG Marathon with a staggering 96.81mpg. Driven by smart eco-driver, Mick Linford the smart fortwo cdi passion coupe achieved this phenomenal...

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  • Barloworld Logistics to challenge cost of transport across the supply chain

    With more pain at the pumps this month(1), one company is set to challenge the cost of transport across the supply chain. In a bid to help businesses manage their transportation more cost effectively Barloworld Logistics is today launching ‘Transport as a Managed Service’...

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  • Veolia, Gasrec and Iveco Announce Conclusion of Commercial Trial

    Success of Six Month Trial of Compressed Biomethane Fuel in Camden Cage Street Cleansing Vehicle In October 2008, Veolia Environmental Services, the UK's largest waste management company, Gasrec, the UK's first commercial producer of compressed biomethane (CBM) fuel, full range commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco, and vehicle suppliers Stormont Truck & Van, commenced a trial of a CBM-powered street cleansing vehicle in Camden that could drastically reduce society's reliance on fossil fuels.  Funding and evaluation support.

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