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JUNE 18, 2010
Suncor Energy has received conditional approval for its oil sands fluid tailings management plan from Alberta’s Energy Resources Conservation Board ( ERCB ). Tailings are a mixture of fine clay, sands, water and residual bitumen produced through the oil sands extraction process, and are held in massive “ponds”.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
million) to the Petroleum Technology Research Centre ( PTRC ) in Regina, Saskatchewan and StatoilHydro Canada for a project to reduce water use and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions for in situ oil sands recovery by steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD). Water use and CO 2 emissions are major challenges for the oil sand industry.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 9, 2012
2013 Cadillac ATS. On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. Even the oil volume is optimized for minimal weight. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) four-cylinder and a 270 hp (201 kW) 2.0L
Green Car Congress
APRIL 15, 2013
The preparation of novel polymers and nanocomposites directly from elemental sulfur offers an intriguing new direction in chemistry, materials science and chemical engineering to create novel materials from an alternative chemical feedstock. —Chung et al. Dirlam, Richard S. Glass, Jeong Jae Wie, Ngoc A. Nguyen, Brett W. Batteries'
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 29, 2013
liter version of this engine has already made its debut in the 2013 Beetle and Jetta GLI, delivering a 10 hp improvement.). Other features include a new, lighter turbocharger/cylinder head assembly; the use of lightweight polymers for the oil pan, and use of aluminum for various screws and fasteners.
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