GLG News by Nanotechnology Material Experts (North America)

In 2010 EPA regulations significantly reduce allowable NOx emissions from diesel truck engines.   To date Selective Catalytic Reduction [SCR] is the only proven solution for compliance with the tighter NOx emission regulations.  Cummins and International have announced plans to go without...

Motorola has long suffered from a lack of strategic vision, the absence of a clear articulation of who they are and what business they're in, and an inability to capture their full measure of value from the technology they create. The company has arguably some of the most brilliant engineers and technologists...

Cummins Engine has announced that their 2010 Heavy Duty diesel truck engines will not use Selective Catalytic Reduction [SCR] to control NOx emissions.   This is a significant competitive advantage if the competition [CAT, Daimler, etc.] cannot meet 2010 EPA NOx emissions regulations...

Investment in new biodiesel capacity continues to increase with the market this year expected to exceed $1 Billion.  With investment in conventional petroleum refining capacity lagging biodiesel appears to be poised to capitalize on tight supply.  As more diesel vehicle options are...

Capital investment in large scale CTL plants is unlikely without firm commercial commitments for fuels produced from coal.  To resolve this impasse Government price guarantees and/or subsidies could be bundled into military supply contracts.  Justification for this could be argued on...

The regulatory drivers of increased fuel efficiency and lower emissions are channeling major R&D investment in HCCI engine technology worldwide.   Coupled with consumer demand for higher mpg vehicles due to $3 - $4 U.S. gasoline prices OEMs are scrambling to maximize the...

High fuel prices, limits on CO2 emissions,  and >30 mpg truck/SUV CAFE standards will likely drive more of the US vehicle market to diesel engines.  With stringent emission controls on diesel engines already requiring Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel [ULSD] US refining capacity is already...

While ICI remains a very good option for Akzo, they do have other acquisition options for growing their coatings business and maintaining their global market share lead.  These options include Sherwin Williams, PPG, Valspar and DuPont Performance Coatings (carve-out). Each of these target brings...

The use of Low and Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel fuel has been proven safe and effective in real world field use in passenger vehicles and heavy duty trucks.  There are some known issues with fuel system lubricity, especially in older engines, but proper maintenance protocol will minimize any impact...

Emissions from diesel engines will be progressively restricted over the next 10 years worldwide leading to continued demand growth for Platinum.  Recent advances in diesel catalyst technology have enabled the substitution of Pd in place of ~20% - 25% of the Pt.  On gasoline engines it...