Abstract: A polyethylene composition particularly suited for producing blow-molded hollow articles, having the following features: 1) density from more than 0.955 to 0.965 g/cm3; 2) ratio MIF/MIE from 60 to 125; 3) MIF from 15 to 40 g/10 min.; 4) ER values from 3.0 to 5.5; 5) 110.02 equal to or lower than 150,000 Pa·s.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition particularly suited for producing blow-molded hollow articles, having the following features: 1) density from 0.948 to 0.960 g/cm3; 2) ratio MIF/MIE greater than 125; 3) MIF from 20 to 40 g/10 min.; 4) ER values from 5 to 10.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition particularly suited for producing blow-molded hollow articles, having the following features: 1) density from 0.948 to 0.955 g/cm3; 2) ratio MIF/MIE from 60 to 120; 3) MIF from 15 to 45 g/10 min.; 4) ER values from 2 to 5.0; said composition being obtainable by contacting a precursor polyethylene composition with a radical initiator.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for automatically controlling a motor vehicle (10) for switching from a “normal” mode to a “freewheel” mode, the vehicle (10) comprising an engine (12) capable of providing engine torque to drive wheels (14) via an automatically controlled clutch device (18) that comprises a drive shaft (15) and a driven shaft (16). A transition step (E1) is interposed chronologically between the “normal” mode and the “freewheel mode” during which the engine (12) is automatically controlled in such a way that the driven shaft (16) and the drive shaft (15) turn at the same speed without transmitting torque to the drive wheels (14).

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for automatically controlling a motor vehicle (10) for switching from a “normal” mode to a “freewheel” mode, the vehicle (10) comprising an engine (12) capable of providing engine torque to drive wheels (14) via an automatically controlled clutch device (18) that comprises a drive shaft (15) and a driven shaft (16). A transition step (E1) is interposed chronologically between the “normal” mode and the “freewheel mode” during which the engine (12) is automatically controlled in such a way that the driven shaft (16) and the drive shaft (15) turn at the same speed without transmitting torque to the drive wheels (14).

Abstract: A polyethylene for IM having excellent processing properties in terms of spiral flow testing is devised.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition, in particular suitable for the preparation of films, and a process for preparing the same are described. The polyethylene composition of the invention comprises from 50 to 89% by weight of a first polyethylene component comprising at least one multimodal polyethylene including a plurality of ethylene polymer fractions having distinct molecular weights and comonomer contents, at least one of said plurality of ethylene polymer fractions being prepared by the use of a single site catalyst, and from 50 to 11% by weight of a second polyethylene component comprising a low or medium density polyethylene.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of supported catalysts for the polymerization of olefins comprising at least a late transition metal complex, wherein the process comprises two steps. In the first step a catalytically active component comprising at least one late transition metal complex, optionally in the presence of one or more cocatalysts is mixed with a support; and in the second step the obtained mixture is treated at a reduced pressure under a flow of inert gas at a temperature equal to or below 40° C. to obtain a supported catalyst. The method is especially useful for the preparation of dual supported catalysts, useful in the gas-phase polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: A multimodal polyethylene composition comprising at least three ethylene polymer fractions having distinct molecular weights or comonomer contents, the at least three ethylene polymer fractions comprising at least one first ethylene polymer fraction having a first molecular weight, at least one second ethylene polymer fraction having a second molecular weight higher than the first molecular weight, and at least one third ethylene polymer fraction having a third molecular weight higher than the first molecular weight, wherein the at least one first ethylene polymer fraction and the at least third ethylene polymer fraction are prepared by the use of a first and, respectively, third catalyst of the single site type.

Abstract: Process for supportation of a catalyst system comprising at least two different active catalyst components on a support wherein in an earlier supportation step a first active catalyst component is applied to the support at a first predetermined temperature and in a later supportation step a second active catalyst component is applied to the support at a temperature which is at least 20° C. lower than the first predetermined temperature.

Abstract: An ethylene homo- or copolymer composition is stabilized by suitable stabilizers conferring improved resistance against thermo-oxidative degradation, which occurs in the presence of liquid fuels comprising biodiesel, such as vegetable oil esters, in combination with oxygen. The stabilizers comprise a combination of at least two sterically hindered amine compounds or N-hydroxy- or N-oxylderivatives thereof in an amount of from 100 to 10 000 ppm. Such ethylene homo- or copolymer composition is highly suitable for articles of plastic and components for the transport and storage of liquid fuels comprising biodiesel, such as vegetable oil esters, preferably for plastic fuel tanks for automotive vehicles.

Abstract: A method of controlling the polymer composition of an ethylene copolymer in a process for preparing ethylene copolymers by copolymerizing ethylene and at least one other olefin in the presence of a polymerization catalyst system comprising at least one late transition metal catalyst component (A) having a tridentate ligand which bears at least two ortho, ortho?-disubstituted aryl radicals, at least one Ziegler catalyst component (B), and at least one activating compound (C) by varying the polymerization temperature, a process for copolymerizing ethylene and at least one other olefin in the presence of such a polymerization catalyst system comprising utilizing the controlling method, a method for altering the polymer composition of an ethylene copolymer obtained by copolymerizing ethylene and at least one other olefin in the presence of such a polymerization catalyst system by varying the polymerization temperature and a method for transitioning from one ethylene copolymer grade to another by using the method

Abstract: The invention relates to a bimodal or multimodal polyethylene which comprises ethylene homopolymers and/or copolymers of ethylene with ?-olefins, has a polydispersity index Mw/Mn of the low molecular weight component of less than 10 and can be prepared using a polymerization catalyst based on a Ziegler component and a late transition metal component having a tridentate ligand which bears at least two ortho,ortho-disubstituted aryl radicals and also a catalyst system and a process for preparing the polyethylene and also fibers, moldings, films and polymer blends comprising this material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle having a drive train, which comprises at least one first engine and a wheel, wherein a torque can be transmitted from the first engine to the wheel by the drive train, and wherein at least one first unit of the drive train is connected to an interface, by which rapid and simple replaceability of said unit is possible, wherein the interface is designed to be connected to a second unit, which is different from the first unit, wherein both units are designed to store electricity, to convert chemically bound energy into energy of rotation and/or to convert electricity into energy of rotation and/or to convert rotation energy of rotation into electricity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new hybrid catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins and to a polymerization process carried out in the presence of said catalyst. The new hybrid catalyst system comprises a tridendate iron compound and a zirconocene having a bridge of at least three carbon atoms connecting two indenyl ligands.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of supported catalysts for the polymerization of olefins comprising at least a late transition metal complex, wherein the process comprises two steps. In the first step a catalytically active component comprising at least one late transition metal complex, optionally in the presence of one or more cocatalysts is mixed with a support; and in the second step the obtained mixture is treated at a reduced pressure under a flow of inert gas at a temperature equal to or below 40° C. to obtain a supported catalyst. The method is especially useful for the preparation of dual supported catalysts, useful in the gas-phase polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: Specific iron complexes (A), a catalyst system for polymerization of olefins comprising at least one metal complex (A) and/or (A?), a prepolymerized catalyst system, the use of these catalyst systems for the polymerization of olefins, and a process for the preparation of polyolefins by polymerization or copolymerization of olefins in the presence of one of the described catalyst systems.

Abstract: A method for the improvement of the barrier properties of ethylene homo- or copolymer compositions against permeation of hydrocarbons comprised in liquid fuels or mineral oils is disclosed. The ethylene homo- or copolymer comprises at least one sterically hindered amine compound in an amount of from 100 to 10 000 ppm, calculated on total weight of the polymer. At least one surface of a hollow body made of said ethylene homo- or copolymer is subjected to fluorination.

Abstract: A method for shifting gears in a dual clutch transmission within a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle implementing said method are suggested providing a smooth transition between gears particularly in the starting phase. The dual clutch transmission comprises a first clutch and a second clutch as well as a first partial transmission having a first and other gears and a second partial transmission having a second and other gears. The clutches are controlled to a) decrease a torque transmitting capacity of the first clutch; b) increase a torque transmitting capacity of the second clutch; c) adapt the rotational speed of the motor in direction of a rotational speed of an input shaft of the second partial transmission via increasing the torque transmitting capacity of the second clutch; and d) control the torque transmitting capacity of the second clutch to a final torque value.

Abstract: A method of controlling a clutch in a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle adapted to perform this method are suggested, in particular resulting in a good starting phase action for supercharged diesel motors. The method comprises the method steps of: setting a clutch torque that is transmitted by a clutch by a plurality of clutch characteristics; determining by a respective clutch characteristic the clutch torque for a particular motor load depending on the rotational speed of the motor; dividing the clutch characteristics into a low speed range and into a full load range; increasing within the low speed range at a constant rotational speed of the motor the transmitted clutch torque with increasing the motor load; and transmitting in the full load range in comparison to the low speed range lower clutch torques at the same rotational speed of the motor.