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Jülich evaluation of power-to-fuels recommends DME, OME3-5 and n-alkanes as diesel substitutes

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Exhaust gas values were also greatly improved by the use of electrofuels. Since the tests of engine efficiency and exhaust gas values of all sources reviewed were conducted in test engines that had not been optimized for the used fuel, further potentials regarding emission reduction and the optimization of engine efficiency are expected.

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Renewable wood-based biofuels for shipping

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The most promising fuels will then be engine tested to assess their quality and use for potential marine transport. The US$537,000 project is funded by Norwegian industry partners and the Research Council of Norway and will run until 2017. ReShip - Renewable wood-based biofuels for Shipping.

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NAIT partnering with Oberon, Mack and Westcan to advance use of DME fuel in long-haul trucks

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DME produces zero soot, zero sulfur oxides (SO x ), less NO x and also significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel (especially if made from biogas). DME is a gas under ambient conditions. DME’s easy handling properties make fueling and infrastructure relatively simple and inexpensive. Earlier post.).

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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It takes really long to form fossil fuels They are air pollutants – Combustion of fossil fuels emits greenhouse gases causes air pollution Global warming – as a result of greenhouse gas emission, atmospheric temperature increases ( how? ). 2 Methanol Methanol is another alternative fuel that can be used in vehicles.

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SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

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This new guidance is effective beginning with the 2017 model year. Prior to MY 2017 the road-load confirmation procedures specified in Advisory Circular 55c (issued in 1988) will continue to be used.

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California Energy Commission to award up to $3M to support development of bio-oil as intermediate for renewable jet fuel

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In California, petroleum-based fuels contribute to the largest source of carbon emissions; state policy is driving R&D to reduce petroleum use by seeking economic and technically viable low-carbon fuel alternatives derived from locally sourced California feedstocks from various waste streams.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study.

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