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PNNL’s hydrothermal liquefaction shows promise for turning toxic algal blooms into biocrude

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One year into the ERDC project, the team demonstrated a three-step approach that “cleans” the water, removes the algae and entrained nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water, and transforms the algae into a potential energy source. 2017) in the book Algal Biofuels. Algae biorefinery concept through HTL.

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Pozna? orders 25 Solaris hydrogen buses

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The investment has been subsidized as part of the “Green Public Transport” program, launched by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management. The interest in this technology among European carriers has been rising from month to month just like the order book for environmentally friendly vehicles.

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Marathon Announces First Oil from Deepwater Droshky Development in Gulf of Mexico

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Located in approximately 3,000 feet (914 meters) of water in Green Canyon Block 244, about 160 miles (258 kilometers) southwest of New Orleans, Droshky is a major subsea project consisting of four development wells tied back to the third-party Bullwinkle platform with dual, 18-mile flowlines.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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Bookings for the Tiago.ev Customers can reserve their car by paying a booking amount of INR 21,000 (US$254), at any authorized Tata Motors dealership or on the website. This provides ultimate customization according to customer driving styles. With level 3 regen settings, it delivers a one-pedal-like driving experience.

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Cal State LA wins statewide award for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle program

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Commuters can easily leave their cars at home, take public transit to Cal State LA and book a WaiveCar for quick trips off campus for meetings, appointments or other events. Using renewable energy resources, the facility produces fuel for hydrogen vehicles, such as the WaiveCar, which only emit water vapor emissions.

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Lectric XPeak e-bike opens orders, new high-water mark in affordable electric bikes

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Lectric Ebikes, the Phoenix-based electric bicycle company known for the best-selling e-bike in the US , has just opened order books for its latest model. more… The post Lectric XPeak e-bike opens orders, new high-water mark in affordable electric bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The growth in hydrous ethanol, which uses a blend of 94-95% ethanol to 5-6% water, rapidly increased during the 1980s, with consumption peaking in 1989. water content in it and Gasoline C, or E25, which is a mixture of 75% Gasoline A and 25% in volume of anhydrous ethanol (AEAC) with a maximum of 0.4%