Aurora launches world’s first Part L1 (2010) compliant direct GU10 replacement CFL
Low energy specialist, Aurora has launched the world’s first direct GU10 replacement CFL lamp to meet Part L1 of the building regulations introduced in October 2010.
The 11W LUNA lamp features a unique Nano-brite coating on the reflector to boost the total lumen output up to almost 50 lm/W. This offers a huge energy saving of over 80% over halogen.
Part of a range of 40 new L1 and L2 compliant products, LUNA lamps are unique and designed for use in realistic ambient temperatures of 65 degrees C as found in fire rated downlighters. Competitor products are often only designed for use in an ambient temperature of 40 degrees C.
Dimmable LUNA CFL lamps are also available and Aurora has developed a dedicated dimmer to provide smooth dimming with an adjustable minimum setting. With an average lamp life of 10,000 hours and three colour temperature options, this range of LUNA lamps provides a lighting solution for almost any project.
Nissan Leaf named ‘Green Car of the Year’ 2010
It may not yet be on the roads, but the Nissan Leaf has already received a sought-after industry award. The UK’s first affordable full-electric car is already available to order but will not hit the roads until March 2011. In recognition of its ground-breaking status, leading guide to environmentally-friendly cars,
TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk has named the Leaf this year’s winner of ‘Green Car of the Year’ 2010.
What makes the Leaf special? Well, firstly the Leaf is designed to be a proper family hatchback, capable of carrying five people and their luggage, while offering a respectable range and performance criteria. At £23,990 with a £5,000 government grant, the car is affordable too and is fully compliant with EU safety regulations. In fact, for most purposes, it’s exactly like a conventional car, except its running costs will be a lot less and it will emit zero tailpipe emissions. The Leaf offers a top speed of 90mph and a full charge range of up to 100 miles. Its AC motor, powered by a lithium ion battery pack, delivers 80kW of power and 280 Nm of torque. Response from the electric motor is almost instant, meaning that the Leaf offers startling performance from a standstill. Using a DC 50kW quick charger, the battery can be charged to up to 80 per cent of its capacity in under 30 minutes. Using a domestic 220/240V system, a full charge takes eight hours, perfect for overnight recharging.
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Aurora also offers a unique range of compatible fire rated downlighters which can be fitted from below the ceiling and covered with the mandatory 300mm of rockwool insulation.
Nissan opened its order books to UK customers back in September while the model will be delivered to customers in Japan and the US by the end of the year. UK customers will have to wait until early 2011. “The Leaf has been a highly anticipated car, simply because, at the moment there is nothing else like it on the market. Unlike other electric cars coming to the market in 2011, the Leaf has been designed from the start to be a purely electric-powered model and in this sense it is truly revolutionary, marking a turning point for the car industry”, explains the website’s editor, Faye Sunderland.
“Set to be built in Sunderland by 2013, the Leaf represents an exciting chance for the UK to play an important role in this new all-electric era by becoming a leading example of how electric cars can benefit both the environment and the economy through green growth,” she adds.
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