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Appeal for funding for beneficial CO2 use

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) may be the emission that most car manufacturers are desperately trying to drive down, but even it has its uses and now one company is hoping for funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to target its beneficial use. They may include plant efficiency projects.

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More details on BMW’s CO2 Champion

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Green car enthusiasts are already counting the days to the Frankfurt Motor Show, and now their appetites have been whetted further as BMW releases more details of its so-called CO2 champion. All this, results in a vehicle that can race from 0-62mph in 4.8

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

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Generally, any alternative energy form that can help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and limit our reliance on fossil fuels is well-received. It predicts 35 per cent growth in the US; 30 per cent growth in Brazil; and substantial increases in areas including the Asia-Pacific region, France, Germany and Argentina.

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GM will cut ‘1 million tonnes of CO2’ with 13 new engines

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Vauxhall and its parent company General Motors are in the process of rolling out 13 new engines between now and 2016, as the manufacturer looks to improve the refinement and emission levels of its powertrain line-up. One new unit has already debuted in the new Cascada convertible and more petrol and diesel engines ranging from [.].

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Ashwoods delivers England’s first hybrid minibus

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The 17-seater diesel Ford Transit was converted by Ashwoods Automotive under the orders of tour company Bluebird Tours to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 15-25%. England’s first hybrid minibus has been successfully completed and is in operation.

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Volvo fuel cell technology offers jobs boost

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The fuel cells will be charged with hydrogen gas, which is then converted into electricity, water and carbon dioxide (CO2) via a chemical reaction. Compared with normal diesel or petrol powered engines, fuel cells produce much less CO2 and no emissions at all of particulates and nitrogen oxides.

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Could solar energy boost synfuel?

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Hydrogen for reverse water gas shift reaction is driven by solar power and produced by electrolysing the water, which prevents the production of carbon dioxide (CO2). The key feature of the proposal is the use of high temperature heat from a solar concentrating tower to convert the biomass into a biofuel.

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