Transportation

In spite of the energy crises and the recession, there has been a global, explosive growth in the amount of motor vehicles. In the past 50 years, the amount has increased from 50 to 700 million vehicles. For economical reasons they will probably continue to be used for a considerable number of years, despite the poor yield of internal combustion engines resulting in the inevitable production of some gaseous pollutants. The subsequent increase of gaseous pollutants in our atmosphere caused by exhaust gas from automobiles has enhanced the problem of the elimination of these pollutants produced by internal combustion engines. Catalysis has proven to be the best solution to lower the content of exhaust gas in pollutants. As its predecessors, CAPoC4 proved to be a suitable platform for discussing technological improvements and developments along with future perspectives and challenges. In the light of new results and further legislative regulations, the following topics were intensely discussed:. *low light-off behaviour based on improved catalysts and substrate formulations. *efficient adsorber systems for storage of hydrocarbon emissions. *electrically heated catalyst systems ahead the main catalyst or, alternatively, close coupled catalysts (at the manifold of the engine). • lean DeNOx catalysts allowing for decomposition of NOx in the oxygen-rich exhaust of direct injection gasoline engines and high speed injection diesel engines or, alternatively, NOx trapping/reduction in a hybrid approach. * collection and destruction of dry particulates or soot. There is no doubt that clean vehicle technology is a vital part of improving air quality. Challenges remain and call for technological answers. Catalytic air pollution control is still an area providing a considerable incentive for innovative work. more...

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More and more travelers are turning to online resources to book their own trips. This is the guide you need to get your airline tickets, finding the hotel and reserving a room, and get a rental car for site seeing or making it to your business appointment. Cliffs Notes Booking Your Next Trip Online will give you leads on where to find package deals and dig up those online travel bargains. more...

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Provides an opportunity to bring together in one volume the papers from the conference held in Thredbo, Australia and the workshop reports. The themes in this volume include competition and regulation, contract specifications, regulatory and planning tools, institutional frameworks, service quality and pricing and performance data and measurement. more...

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Here is the first truly comprehensive guide to space exploration and propulsion, from the first musings of the Greeks to current scientific speculation about interstellar travel using 'warp drives' and wormholes. Space buffs will delight in its in-depth coverage of all key manned and unmanned missions and space vehicles - past, present, and projected - and its clear explanations of the technologies involved. more...

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You're no idiot, of course. You help the kids with math homework, operate the toaster, and even manage the office carpool. Put when it comes to rolling up your sleeves and tinkering under the hood of your car, you'd rather walk. Don't lace up your sneakers yet. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trouble-Free Car Care, Second Edition helps you build the skills you need to maintain your car and handle common repairs. Feel confident about applying a little elbow grease to any project, including trickier tasks like adjusting the brakes. more...

Price: $18.95