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2016 Billion Ton Report shows US could sustainably produce at least 1B tons biomass by 2040 for bioeconomy

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The 2016 Billion-Ton Report , volume 1, updates and expands upon analysis in the 2011 US Billion-Ton Update ( earlier post ), which was preceded by the 2005 US Billion Ton Study ( earlier post ). The Billion Ton 2016 is the third in the series of these Billion Ton reports. and Allegheny Science and Technology).

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Volkswagen of America temporarily withdraws application for US certification of MY 2016 vehicles; AECDs

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As a result, Horn says, Volkswagen has withdrawn the application for certification of its model year 2016 vehicles. AECDs are allowed by the EPA, but they must be disclosed. The company is working with the agencies to continue the certification process, he adds.

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UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

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In 2016, UPS used more than 61 million gallons of natural gas in its ground fleet, which included 4.6 In 2016, UPS invested $100 million in CNG fueling stations and vehicles. million gallons of renewable natural gas. in addition to vehicles in Germany, the Netherlands and Thailand.

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UT, Oak Ridge scientists gain new insights into atomic disordering of complex metal oxides; materials for energy applications

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A team from the University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Stanford University, the University of Michigan and Forschungszentrum Jülich Institute of Energy and Climate Research has used neutron total scattering to gain new insights into atomic disordering of complex metal oxides.

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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

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billion) worldwide plus an additional €14 billion (US$19 billion) in China during the period to 2016. 25% less energy and water consumption, waste and emissions. In conjunction with Chattanooga State and Tennessee Tech, the Academy also offers an Industrial Technology degree and an apprenticeship program. billion (US$83.4

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