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Catalytic cracking of vegetable oil sludge to produce biohydrocarbons

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Researchers in Viet Nam and Belgium have developed a catalytic cracking process to convert vegetable oil sludge to renewable hydrocarbon fractions. Le Thi Hoai Nam, Tran Quang Vinh, Nguyen Thi Thanh Loan, Van Dinh Son Tho, Bao-lian Su (2010) Preparation of bio-fuels by catalytic cracking reaction of vegetable oil sludge.

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and General Electric sign a European Cooperation Agreement for the co-development of electromobility solutions; BEVs and PHEVs

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Through this non-exclusive and renewable agreement, GE and PSA Peugeot Citroën seek to develop a new EV mobility offer in Europe that will enable B2B customers to overcome the current EV constraints (mileage, charging time, vehicle size). billion) in 2010. million globally. As Europe’s second largest carmaker, it turned over €56.1

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Europe Passenger Car Registrations Down 7.4% in April

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in April compared to the same month last year, according to figures from the ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.Over the first four months of 2010 the market expanded by 4.8% By contrast, markets expanded in France (+1.9%), the UK (+11.5%), Belgium (+20.3%) and Spain (+39.3%). in comparison to January-April 2008.

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New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

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Mha (20%) of the peatlands of Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo in 2010, surpassing the area of Belgium and causing an annual carbon emission from peat decomposition of 230–310 Mt CO 2 e. 2012), Extent of industrial plantations on Southeast Asian peatlands in 2010 with analysis of historical expansion and future projections.

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Ford of Europe Commissions Two Giant Wind Turbines at Genk Plant

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Ford of Europe has put two giant wind turbines, each with a height of 150 meters, into service at the Ford Genk plant in Belgium. A third turbine is expected to come into service in Dagenham in 2010, allowing the plant to remain 100% powered by wind-generated electricity, following the installation of a new 1.4/1.6-litre

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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland

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The sales and marketing of the car will commence in the second half of 2010 and customer deliveries at the end of 2010. Northern Lights Energy is an Icelandic investment company, targeting environmental friendly projects, leading in the field of environmental and renewable energy solutions.

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VTT Launches European NEMO Project for Cellulosic Ethanol

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The EU has set a recommendation for its member states with the aim of replacing 5.75% of traffic fuel with biofuels by 2010 and a mandatory target of 10% renewable energy sources in traffic by 2020. NEMO-derived technology improvements are also applicable for the efficient and economic production of other biofuels and bulk chemicals.

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