According to BP, the new cap "creates the potential to increase oil and gas containment capacity to greater than 50,000 barrels per day and should improve containment efficiency during hurricane season by allowing shorter disconnect and reconnect times". … Read ahead
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We expect (fuel efficiency) to improve by 60%-90%” over the conventional model, Koichi Hayasaki, chief engineer of Nissan’s hybrid system, said at a meeting briefing. The M35 Hybrid, known as Fuga in Japan, will have mileage in the range normally seen in compact cars, Hayasaki added…. Read ahead
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It seems that everywhere you turn these days, sustainability is the hot topic. While this is a good thing — and a needed one — people are already getting green fatigue. To make matters worse, this isn’t the first time that these issues have come to … Read ahead
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Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology designed what they called a D-series “double bubble” jet, which features a wide fuselage composed of two partial cylinders fused together in an aerodynamic shape. The prototype also has a smaller … Read ahead
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With so much focus on environmentally friendly products (solar powered devices, hybrid automobiles, etc.) it is easy to see how plastics derived from algae can really take our green revolution to the next level. The same thing happened with paper products not too long ago when demand for recycled goods rose. Using recycled paper in packaging and shipping became a no-brainer. Well, imagine buying a hybrid car that isn’t just good for the environment when it comes to fuel efficiency, but also when it comes to construction… … Read ahead
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