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Dyadic and CIMV to collaborate on 2nd generation biofuel and bio-based chemical technologies

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Dyadic utilizes an integrated technology platform based on its patented and proprietary C1 microorganism, which enables the development and large scale manufacture of low-cost enzymes and other proteins for diverse market opportunities. The C1 expression system can also be used to screen for the discovery of novel genes.

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New PSA 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo takes International Engine of Year category award

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liter category International Engine of the Year 2015 earlier this month. —German journalist Thomas Imhof, a judge for the International Engine of the Year 2015. PSA Peugeot Citroën’s new 1.2-liter liter 3-cylinder Turbo PureTech engine ( earlier post ) was named best in the 1.0-liter liter to 1.4-liter

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Singapore considers Model S EV a high carbon emission vehicle based on fuel consumption and upstream power generation

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Channel NewsAsia recently reported on the case of a Tesla Model S owner in Singapore who, rather than receiving the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) rebate he expected of S$15,000 (US$10,841) was hit with a CEVS surcharge of S$15,000 for having high carbon emissions. Rebates/Surcharges. Surcharges.

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Diesel car registrations in Europe in 2017 down 7.9%; SUV sales up 19.5%; AFVs up 46% but share still low

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volume growth experienced in 2016 and 2015 respectively. Major volume decreases in 2017 were posted by the following models: VW Passat, Audi A3, Peugeot 308, Renault Kadjar, Fiat 500X, BMW 2-Series Tourer, Audi A1, A6 & Q3, Ford C-Max, Fiat 500L, Citroen C4 Cactus, Ford Mondeo, Citroen C1 and Fiat Punto. —a decrease on the 6.5%

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NASA-led analysis characterizes the impact of jet fuel composition on emitted aerosols

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Using data gathered during four different, comprehensive ground tests conducted over the past decade, researchers from NASA and their colleagues have statistically analyzed the impact of jet fuel properties on aerosols emitted by the NASA Douglas DC-8 CFM56-2-C1 engines burning 15 different aviation fuels. —Moore et al.

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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Clutches are OWC1, C1 and B1. 2015) “The Next Generation “Voltec” Extended Range EV Propulsion System,” SAE Int. Power 4(2) doi: 10.4271/2015-01-1152. 2015) “Power Dense and Robust Traction Power Inverter for the Second-Generation Chevrolet Volt Extended-Range EV,” SAE Int. Power 4(1) doi: 10.4271/2015-01-1201.

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