NEW HYDROGEN STORAGE METHOD COULD REPLACE PETROLEUM
Published at 05.12.2011 in Alternatives, Technology
Hydrogen really could be the energy of the future. It is renewable, abundant, and 100% environmentally friendly. The obstacles restricting its global use are the difficulties of collecting it (pure hydrogen doesn’t occur naturally) and storing it in the quantities necessary for producing significant energy levels. Scientists at the University of Oregon have recently developed a way of storing hydrogen in a liquid form that is stable in both air and moisture, and workable at room temperature.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND ENGINE MANUFACTURERS ESTABLISH GLOBAL SECRETARIAT
Published at 02.12.2011 in International developments, Technology
European, North American and Japanese heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturers have decided to establish in 2012 a stronger administrative support for the activities of the annual Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting and its objective of global harmonisation of heavy duty vehicle regulations.
NEW VOITH SECONDARY WATER RETARDER IN MERCEDES-BENZ TRAVEGO EDITION 1
Published at 24.10.2011 in Components, Technology
Voith presents at de Busworld 2011 exhibition the world's first secondary water retarder for road vehicles. The new retarder has up to 30 percent more continuous braking power and works with the engine coolant as operating medium. As a result, it is not only wear-free, but also ensures higher braking outputs and availability.
WINTER TIRES FOR BUSES: M+S ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH
Published at 20.10.2011 in Components, Technology
Continental has developed a special winter tire for buses that — when fitted all-round — ensures a major gain in safety. “These latest innovations are based on our many years of experience with winter tires,” says Bernd Korte, Vice President Product Development & Industrialization. Unlike summer tires for cars, modern premium tires for commercial vehicles are also suited to mud and snow — or “M+S” for short.
GLOBAL CO2 EMISSIONS AT RECORD HIGH; EXTREME STEPS NEEDED SAYS NEW RESEARCH
Published at 03.10.2011 in Technology, Environment
World CO2 emissions rose 45% between 1990 and 2010 reaching an all-time high of 33 billion tonnes, according to a new report by the EU's Joint Research Centre (JRC). Meanwhile, new research to be published in a leading journal says that large scale removal of CO2 from the atmosphere may be neccessary if emissions keep rising after 2020. The JRC's report says that the increased use of renewables, nuclear power, and better energy efficiency, have not kept up with the world's growing demand for power and transport, which is strongest in developing countries.
