What is holding back the energy transition? Energy producers, buyers weigh in
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What is holding back the energy transition? Energy producers, buyers weigh in

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Advanced hydraulics system keeps power up in new 55-ton KOBELCO excavator
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Advanced hydraulics system keeps power up in new 55-ton KOBELCO excavator

Technology tamfitronics A new 55-ton excavator from KOBELCO combines advanced technology, efficiency, and durability to create a machine that can provide productivity and performance.The SK520LC-11 excavator has an operating weight of approximately 121,000 pounds, a bucket digging force of 72,200 pounds, and a lifting capacity of 46,540 pounds, even while minimizing fuel consumption. Powered by a 463-hp Tier 4 Final Isuzu 6WG1 engine, the machine Is designed to handle tough applications.Advanced hydraulic design includes "Independent Travel," a KOBELCO exclusive, which enables the SK520 to move, lift, and swing simultaneously without experiencing loss of power. An optional counterweight removal system reduces costs of transportation and makes it easier to move from site to site.Technology advancements include energy-saving modes and automatic idle shutdown that contribute to lower fuel consumption and emissions. These and other tools can be...
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Indonesians top global intake of microplastics, new study shows
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Indonesians top global intake of microplastics, new study shows

Technology tamfitronics JAKARTA: Indonesians are the top global consumers of microplastics, a recent Cornell University study shows, estimating that they ingest about 15 grams of plastic particles per month.The study, published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, mapped microplastic uptake in 109 countries and found that people in Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, are the top consumers of microplastics worldwide.Indonesians topped the list as they consume the equivalent of three credit cards in microplastics every month, the majority from fish and seafood. Using existing data models, Cornell researchers said that Indonesians’ daily consumption of plastic particles increased by 59 times from 1990 to 2018.“This latest finding adds to the long list of the alarming dangers of plastic pollution in Indonesia … the existence of microplastics cannot be separated from the...
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