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Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, is cutting its ocean logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution for 100% of its ocean containers shipped by Maersk in 2023, with an option to extend this agreement into 2024 and beyond. The seaborne emissions of these transports are being reduced by over 80% compared to the…
Scania first hinted about its new biogas engines at last year’s IAA fair, but when the state-of-the-art engines arrived they came with a twist – they are now paired with two-thirds of the successful Super-based powertrain. The well-composed and harmonised trio – the new biogas engines plus the G25 gear-boxes and axles from the diesel sibling – work so well…
… Normally (?) Red, Green or Blue Livery is a very subjective thing but originally paint was applied to protect the structure, A single colour gave identity and mostly it was red, green or, more rarely, blue. There were some unusual colours. Alexander Northern and Newcastle Corporation were yellow; West Bridgford and Maidstone councils used brown. One colour that was…
Using a clever combination of materials and design, engineers have made a battery-like device that is strong enough to provide mechanical support. A new battery-like energy-storing device is also tough enough to provide protection and mechanical support. The device could lead to extra power stored in structures such as phone cases, electric vehicle frames and ship hulls. That would mean…