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JUNE 10, 2020

BMW i Ventures has invested in Prometheus Fuels ( earlier post ), a company removing CO 2 from the air and turning it into zero-net carbon gasoline that it will sell at gas stations, at a price that competes with fossil fuels, starting as early as this year. The effective upgrading of alcohols to gasoline, diesel, and jet fuels.

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JULY 4, 2023

The project takes advantage of the wealth of photovoltaic resources in Kuqa to achieve 20,000 tons per annum of green hydrogen by using solar power to electrolyze water, along with the capacity to store 210,000 cubic meters of hydrogen and transport 28,000 cubic meters per hour.

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MARCH 7, 2021

With efficiencies above 90%, Topsoe’s proprietary SOEC electrolyzers offer superior performance in electrolysis of water into hydrogen—e.g., The SOEC is a ceramic cell that uses electricity to split water molecules (H 2 O) into hydrogen (H 2 ) and oxygen (O 2 ). —Hauch et al.

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JUNE 12, 2022

A team from Washington State University (WSU) and the Gas Technology Institute have used an ethanol and water mixture and a small amount of electricity in an electrochemical conversion system to produce pure compressed hydrogen. We’re already using ethanol-containing gasoline at every gas station.

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MARCH 9, 2016

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have analyzed the water consumption for transportation fuels in the United States using an extended lifecycle system boundary that includes the water embedded in intermediate processing steps. Increases in population, energy and food demand now strain previously abundant sources of water.

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MARCH 17, 2020

The report provides a summary of an analysis of physical properties of 19 samples of gasoline and methanol, as well as co-solvents ethanol, methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and tertbutyl alcohol (TBA) in different blending ratios. Gasoline-methanol blends evaporate faster at a lower temperature when methanol and ethanol are added to gasoline.

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JUNE 25, 2013

The Audi e-gas plant, which can convert 6MW of input power, utilizes renewable electricity for electrolysis to produce oxygen and hydrogen. Water and oxygen are the only by-products. TFSI in the five-door model can burn natural gas, biomethane and Audi e-gas; with its bivalent design it can also use gasoline. Earlier post.).

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Gas-Electric Gas Audi Water 296

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APRIL 26, 2016

The US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $30 million in funding for a new program for technologies that use renewable energy to convert air and water into cost-competitive liquid fuels. ( hydrogen or electricity). hydrogen or electricity). Electricity. H 2 via SMR.

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AUGUST 23, 2009

Consumptive freshwater use for ethanol and petroleum gasoline production. The production of both bio and petroleum feedstocks and fuels requires substantial water input. In many cases, the Argonne team noted, crude oil production is increasingly water dependent. Data: Wu, ANL/ESD/09-1. Click to enlarge. ANL/ESD/09-1.

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APRIL 9, 2019

In a paper being presented at WCX SAE World Congress Experience in Detroit this week, a team from MIT is proposing the use of a flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine approach for a series-hybrid powertrain for long-haul Class 8 trucks. We think that the way to enable the use of electricity in these vehicles is with a plug-in hybrid.

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JULY 8, 2015

Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Currently the company has a 4,000 metric ton/year production capacity.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Fraunhofer’s POWERPASTE releases hydrogen on contact with water. Hydrogen is not currently an option for small vehicles such as electric scooters and motorcycles, since the pressure surge during refilling would be too great. Only half of the hydrogen originates from the POWERPASTE; the rest comes from the added water.

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MARCH 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group is conducting various R&D activities to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles during its transition to battery electric vehicles (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). The collaboration is expected to create synergies leveraging each participant’s expertise.

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JULY 2, 2015

combustion engine, high-voltage generator and road-linked all-wheel drive via an electric drive system at the rear axle. In the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid system, the front wheels are driven by a three-cylinder gasoline engine and the rear wheels by an electric motor. Earlier post.).

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Water BMW Engine Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 The four-cylinder always starts in CNG mode, only injecting slight amounts of gasoline under rare operating conditions. US gal) mounted in front of the rear axle. The driver does not notice this switch.

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AUGUST 27, 2023

Nissan’s vision is to utilize ethanol for electric vehicle range extenders [ earlier post ]. Taking these advantages of MS-SOFCs and bio-ethanol, ethanol fueled SOFCs are being developed for electric vehicles using concentrated ethanol (≥45 v% ethanol/water (balance), abbreviated as “45% EtOH”) as a fuel. —Hu et al.

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MAY 27, 2023

In spite of increasing electric mobility in the transport sector, we will continue to need liquid fuels for a long time. According to these scenarios, gasoline will disappear from the market first, Dahmen points out. Only 60 percent of the fuel today is consumed by individual car traffic. Scheme of the planned process network.

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APRIL 28, 2011

Water consumption intensity of ethanol from corn grain and crop residue and the avoided/displaced water use credits assigned to coproducts: DGS and electricity. In their paper, Mishra and Yeh analyze the lifecycle water requirement consumption and withdrawal requirements of ethanol produced from corn and from crop residue.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

A key benefit of this joint effort is the direct coordination of NSF-funded use-inspired basic research and EERE-funded applied R&D toward the development of cost-effective large-scale systems for the low-carbon production of hydrogen through advanced solar water-splitting technologies.

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Water Solar Production Hydrogen 210

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MAY 23, 2011

The process developed by SunFire begins with the decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen by using electrolysis, driven by renewable electrical energy (derived from sunlight, wind or water). A subsequent step is the reaction of hydrogen and the CO 2 to form renewable, synthetic gasoline, diesel and kerosene.

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Water Renewable Fuel Energy 236

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JUNE 10, 2020

Researchers led by a team at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a unique and inexpensive nanoparticle catalyst that allows a solid-oxide fuel cell to convert logistic liquid fuels such as gasoline to electricity without stalling out during the electrochemical process. —Qusay Bkour, lead author. Gray, Steven R.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The Wrangler 4xe’s advanced powertrain maximizes efficiency with an estimated 50 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) while eliminating range anxiety, delivering pure-electric operation for most daily commutes. The Wrangler 4xe’s plug-in hybrid powertrain is capable of up to 25 miles of electric-only propulsion. liter engine.

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MARCH 20, 2022

In the approximate six months between the first round in May of last year and the final round in November, engine performance was improved to levels comparable to gasoline engines, with a 24% increase in power output and 33% increase in torque, along with successful control over abnormal combustion. Earlier post.). Hydrogen engine.

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MAY 17, 2020

Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ]. A recent PSI study led by environmental scientist Christian Bauer found that a battery electric car is already the most environmentally friendly option in Switzerland and many other countries, even when the manufacture of the battery is figured in. Depletion of metal resources [kg iron-eq.].

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Mariner Climate Change DC Cars 435

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JULY 29, 2023

ECMS is a global leader in emissions catalysts and produces mobile emission catalysts for gasoline, diesel and off-road vehicles, motorcycles, small engines and other applications. The ECMS business will continue to be reported as part of the Catalysts division in the Surface Technologies segment.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

E-fuels are made by combining green hydrogen with CO 2 to produce liquid fuel that can be similar to gasoline or diesel used in conventional engines (as well as kerosene used in aviation). The ethanol and e-fuel would separate out similarly to oil and water. The emissions were compared to the standard E10 EU gasoline.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

This process can be harnessed to produce electricity, with protons and nitrogen gas as byproducts. During World War II, it was used in automobiles, and scientists today are considering ways to burn it in engines as a replacement for gasoline, particularly in the maritime industry. The new reaction avoids those toxic byproducts.

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Energy Wisconsin Hydrogen Gas-Electric 418

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Available in the Grand Cherokee Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit and Summit Reserve, the 4xe propulsion system combines two electric motors, a 400-volt battery pack, 2.0-liter The 4xe PHEV technology targets an estimated 25 miles (40 km) of all-electric range and 57 MPGe and offers: 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. 1 crawl ratio.

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JUNE 20, 2014

The result of their work, presented in papers this spring at the SAE 2014 World Congress, the Vienna Motor Symposium, and the JSAE Annual Congress, is the new 1.3-liter liter ESTEC (Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion) in-line 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine (1NR-FKE). 1 and water-cooled EGR. Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Toyota 278

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

The new engine, standard across all gasoline grades, is also more environmentally conscious, with more than a 50% reduction in NO x and NMOG compared to the outgoing V6 engine. For even more control for the gasoline all-wheel drive iteration, Downhill Assist Control (DAC) is also available. liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft (357 N·m).

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Highlander Engine Emissions Toyota 195

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Brazil-based Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, part of the TRATON Group, introduced the e-Delivery electric truck ( earlier post )—a battery electric version of the company’s Delivery mode—at IAA Commercial vehicles. The Brazilian team developed a new powertrain and battery pack for the electric truck. e-Delivery.

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

At the Aachen Colloquium next week, Ricardo and Geely will present research work into the application of the Ricardo Magma xEV gasoline engine concept into a commercial vehicle series hybrid powertrain, delivering 45% brake thermal efficiency. The Magma concept architecture closes the inlet valve early to reduce pumping losses.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The CO 2 required can, for example, come from power plant processes or from the air, and the hydrogen can be obtained from the electrolysis of water with regenerative electricity: solar power plants. A further important aspect is the optimization of gasoline-engine combustion concepts for the use of methanol.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Electromobility is just now picking up momentum; further, electric cars are only as emissions-free as the production of electricity that charges their batteries. In addition, around half the vehicles that will be on the road in 2030 have already been sold—most with gasoline or diesel engines. Then add carbon.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

We are not trying to treat the entire hydrocarbon [oil] content in the water—to turn it into carbon dioxide and water—but we are converting it into a form that can be retained by sand filtration, which is a conventional and economical process. Water from mining of oil sands and oil shale. Heavy metals in soil.

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AUGUST 20, 2019

This can be used to power hydrogen-powered vehicles, which are already marketed in some countries, as well as to generate electricity. This heat causes the nearby hydrocarbons—and any surrounding water molecules—to break apart (thermolysis).Thermolysis, Eventually, oxidation temperatures exceed 500°C.

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JUNE 28, 2017

CAPS is a compact, lightweight, quiet, low-vibration and efficient hybrid-electric diesel generator set capable of supplying up to 2kW of electric power while running on Jet Propellant 8 (JP8) or diesel fuel. Water may be injected to internally cool the engine. kg) (dry weight), 1.5

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