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California oil producer applies for LCFS credits for producing crude oil using solar-generated power

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Under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), crude oil producers may generate credits for oil that has been produced using innovative methods and delivered to California refineries for processing. Seneca Resource Corporation (Seneca) has applied for LCFS credits for producing crude oil using solar generated electricity.

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IC Bus adds purpose-built propane school bus offering; PSI 8.8-liter propane engine and Allison transmission

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liter LP propane engine for the 2015 school year. Minimal revving reduces engine wear, oil usage and maintenance, while increasing durability and efficiency. Deliveries will begin in summer 2015 and buses will go into service for the start of the 2015/2016 school year. bus assembly plant in Tulsa, Okla. 8-11 November.

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Urban Air Initiative and partners petition EPA to correct ethanol emissions models

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The Urban Air Initiative (UAI), the Energy Future Coalition and the states of Kansas and Nebraska have petitioned the US Environmental Protection Agency to correct what they call the agency’s flawed models that limit the use of higher blends of ethanol. The petitioners filed their initial Request for Correction in 2015.

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Rice study shows algae monocultures for biofuel stably grown in open reactors fed by municipal wastewater

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In an open access paper published in the journal Algae , the researchers reported that they easily grew high-value strains of oil-rich algae while simultaneously removing more than 90% of nitrates and more than 50% of phosphorous from municipal wastewater. Various formulations of algae were tested in each tank. 67-79 doi: 10.4490/algae.2015.30.1.067.

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Ford unveils next-gen F-150; up to 700 lbs lighter, new 2.7L EcoBoost with stop-start

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2015 F-150. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. Cooling jets beneath the pistons that spray oil on the pistons to help lower operating temperatures. Cartridge-style oil filter integrated into top of the engine for easy service. Click to enlarge.

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Harmonizing Low Carbon Fuel Standards

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California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff are to present the results of these reviews to the ARB by 1 January 2012, and 1 January 2015. The Midwestern Governor’s Association represents Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Earlier post.). Midwestern Governor’s Association.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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Environmentalists and industries resurrected the idea in recent years as a centerpiece of measures to address global warming and growing oil imports. In 2015–expanded to emissions from residential, commercial, and other industrial combustion, and transportation fuels. In 2015–nearly 90% of emissions. Representatives Henry A.

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