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Electric vehicles trial in Wellington – positive feedback

Issue 37 – April 2012

Participants in an electric vehicle (EV) trial in Wellington have been surprised and impressed with the performance of the cars. A survey of around 100 people who have been taking part in the trial of Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles in the capital found those who drove them were pleasantly surprised at their power, how far they travelled before needing to be charged – and that they would willingly drive one again given the choice.

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Bentley first with ISO 50001 – car maker implements energy management Standard

Issue 37 – April 2012

This article by Michael Straughan, Board Member, Manufacturing, at Bentley Motors, was first published in the International Organization for Standardization's ISO Focus+, February 2012. It is summarised with permission from ISO.

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Sustainability – ISO Standards make a positive difference in the maritime sector

Issue 37 – April 2012

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is in a unique position to make an impact on various sectors because of the wide scope of its work. Here, Capt. Charles H. Piers, Chair of ISO technical committee (TC) 8, 'Ships and marine technology', looks at how ISO/TC 8 makes a positive difference in the maritime industry by incorporating sustainability considerations into its Standards.

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Multiple sensors in cars – ISO/IEC Standards provide safety

Issue 37 – April 2012

Motor manufacturing has changed beyond recognition in the last few decades. Consumers once bought a simple chassis with four wheels and an engine attached; now they purchase a highly sophisticated motor vehicle which has several computer systems working together to make the driving experience more reactive, productive, and efficient. At the same time, cars have become an everyday necessity for households and the estimated number of vehicles on the roads worldwide is set to quadruple by 2050.

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