Daily Archives: January 30, 2014

Researchers develop relatively low-temp process to convert low-density polyethylene waste to liquid fuel

Researchers in India have developed a relatively low-temperature process to convert low-density polyethylene (LDPE)—a common polymer used to make many types of container, medical and laboratory equipment, computer components and plastic bags—into liquid fuel over a kaolin catalyst.

Toyota world’s top-selling automaker in 2013

Toyota world’s top-selling automaker in 2013

Toyota has managed to maintain the world’s largest automaker title again, for the second year in a row.

NHTSA opens investigation into 2007-2008 Camry Hybrid braking problem

NHTSA opens investigation into 2007-2008 Camry Hybrid braking problem

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation to assess the cause, scope and frequency of reported intermittent loss of assisted braking in model year (MY) 2007-2008 Toyota Camry hybrid electric vehicles.

Drivers blame speeding on ‘work schedules’

A survey of drivers across Europe has found more than a third blame ‘pressure of work schedules’ for speeding.