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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
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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.
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