Following a lengthy investigation, the antitrust arm of the European Union (EU) is expected to file a formal complaint targeted at DuPont Co. and Honeywell International Inc., joint developers of the new refrigerant hydrofluoroolefin (HFO)-1234yf.
Daily Archives: March 11, 2014
Researchers identify four new man-made gases contributing to destruction of ozone layer
A study by an international team led by scientists at the University of East Anglia have identified four new man-made gases in the atmosphere, all of which are contributing to the destruction of the ozone layer. New research published in the journal Nature Geoscience reveals that more than 74,000 tonnes of three new chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and one new hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) have been released into the atmosphere.
Land Rover teases new Discovery family
Land Rover is celebrating Discovery’s 25th anniversary this year and it looks like there are some bigger changes planned as the company has released a video “Discovery will become a family of vehicles from 2015.”
BMW i8 hybrid demand outstrips initial production run
With the completion of the development work and final preparations for production at the BMW Group plant in Leipzig, the launch of the BMW i8 approaches its peak. Delivery of the first customer cars will start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets.
