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�News Photo iStockphoto Tougher Japanese Fuel-Economy Limits The Japanese ministries of Industry and Transport, have agreed on new fuel efficiency standards. The ministries plan to revise regulations this summer. Cars, including diesel engine models, will be required to run 16.8 kilometres on one litre of fuel under a specific driving mode. The figure is 23.5% more than an average of 13.6 km/l in 2004. The 2015 targets for small buses and trucks are set at 8.9 km/l and 15.2 km/l, respectively, up 7.2 % and 12.6 respectively from 2004 averages of 8.3 km/l and 13.5 km/l. 4 Haldex Dynamix 1/2007 Haldex involved in EU traffic safety project THE 3-YEAR SPARC (Secure Propulsion using Advanced Redundant Control) project, a joint EU/industry-funded effort to improve traffic safety through advanced technology, was concluded this summer with a major presentation to the EU Commission on July 16 and to the vehicle industry on July 17, in Papenburg, Germany. About 400 top managers and key figures from the vehicle industry attended the industry presentation. The project, which began in 2004, was coordinated by DaimlerChrysler and included 27 other representatives from the European vehicle industry. Haldex has provided Electro Mechanical Brakes (EMB) for one of the trucks in the project as well as a complete control system, including EMB and Electronic Air Suspension, for one of the project trailers. The purpose of SPARC was the creation of a predictive, rather than reactive, hazard detection system. For further information on SPARC, visit: http://www.sparc-eu.net Photo INA Agencypress China plans for Jatropha Biodiesel THE STATE FORESTRY ADMINISTRATION OF CHINA plans to plant 13 million hectares (an area the size of England) with Jatropha trees for biodiesel. Jatropha is currently grown on around 2 million hectares across the country. The forest, mostly spread over southern China, is expected eventually to produce nearly 6 million tons (6,8 billion litres) of biodiesel every year. www.haldex.com
Time for greener Formula 1 The environmental requirements imposed on Formula 1 racing are being tightened and the end is drawing near for the considerable carbon dioxide emissions produced by Formula 1 cars. In 2011, new rules will be in effect for a greener racing environment. THE HEAD OF THE FIA car racing organization, Max Mosley suggests there will be new opportunities for racing teams and race car designers when the rules change in 2011. Bio fuels, energy recycling, limited fuel allocation and smaller cylinder volumes – perhaps even hybrid engines – will be used to decrease carbon dioxide emissions before Formula 1 falls into disrepute in the face of environmentally conscious public opinion. The designers are aware that the highest category formula race cars are environmental bad guys and that the potential exists to reduce emissions. An 800 horse power Formula 1 car releases about 1,500 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer on the track. In comparison, average emissions for cars today is 170 grams and the eu recently set a limit of 130 grams by 2012. Technology can save lives Safety oriented Intelligent Transport Systems, ITS, such as Adaptive Cruise Control and Intelligent Speed Assistance can save reduce casualties (fatalities and injured) by 40 percent according to a report from the Dutch Institute for Road Safety Research. The report points out Intelligent Speed Assistance as the most promising new technology in terms of potential impact on safety. ALFDEX TAKES OFF ORDERS FOR THE ALFDEX OIL/MIST SEPARATOR have increased dramatically since last December. The main impetus for increased production is environmental legislation that is now taking effect. “In 2005, environmental laws took effect in Japan. In January 2007, they took effect in the United States. In 2008 and 2009, they will take effect in the EU,” says Mats Ekeroth, Alfdex president. Recent Photo iStockphoto ‘‘ In 2005, environmental laws took effect in Japan. In January 2007, they took effect in the United States. In 2008 and 2009, they will take effect in the eu. Mats Ekeroth, Alfdex president’’ attention on greenhouse gases and global warming has not had an immediate impact on business, says Ekeroth. “Even without the ‘Al Gore effect,’ demand for our separator is up because of existing laws. Catalytic regulations, for example, are on the rise everywhere.” But as governments respond to new pressure, they may further tighten environmental legislation, which may result in additional demand for Alfdex, whose customers are large truck manufacturers. www.haldex.com 1/2007 Haldex Dynamix 5
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