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Study finds perennial biofuel crops’ water consumption similar to corn

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Evapotranspiration (ET) refers to the sum total of water lost while the plant is growing, either from evaporation through the plant stem itself (a process called “transpiration”), or from water evaporated off of the plant’s leaves or the ground. —Hamilton et al.

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SAIC-GM and CATL just launched an LFP battery that can charge 200km range in 5 mins

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The “C” in the industry’s charging classification refers to the battery cell’s given charging multiplier. With its new 6C cell, SAIC-GM and CATL look to blow those charging rates out of the water. As a result, SAIC-GM and CATL say the new battery cell can garner 200 km (124 miles) of range in just five minutes of DC fast charging.

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Henkel wins Surcar Global environmental footprint impact award for automotive paint pre-treatment process

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For example, while eliminating the use of heavy metals, such as zinc and nickel, it involves significantly fewer processing steps and less rinsing, which can reduce water consumption by 20%. We have reference customers on five continents. In 2014, for the first time, the event was held Shanghai. —Mark Hyde.

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Daimler and BYD introduce Denza brand for battery-electric vehicles

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(BDNT), the 50:50 joint venture between Daimler and BYD ( earlier post ) formally revealed in Shenzhen at the “EV – The Future” event its new Denza brand of electric vehicles developed in China, for the Chinese market. The Denza brand launch event is the latest milestone in the cooperation between Daimler and BYD.

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UPDATE 6-Porsche cuts forecasts due to alloy shortage, shares fall

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Porsche said the alloy supplier, which it did not name, had declared force majeure in writing, meaning it was unable to meet its contractual obligations due to events outside its control. A Novelis spokesperson did not confirm whether it was the supplier Porsche referred to in its statement. Aluminium maker Constellium, which is U.S.

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Douglas-Westwood: oil & gas industry need to push High-Pressure - High Temperature envelope

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HP / Extreme HP typically refers to borehole pressures between 10,000 - 20,000 psi; HT / Extreme HT refers to borehole temperatures between 300-400 ?F Pressures and temperatures outside these ranges are referred to as “Ultra-HPHT”, which represents the absolute limits of current technology. F (149-204 ?C).

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NRC report concludes hydraulic fracturing poses low risk for causing earthquakes, but risks are higher for wastewater injection wells; CCS impact undetermined

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Schematic diagram of a shale gas well following hydraulic fracture treatment, with the relative depths of local water wells shown for scale. Earthquakes attributable to human activities are called “induced seismic events” or “induced earthquakes.” Source: NAS, adapted from Southwestern Energy Click to enlarge.

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