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Global Bioenergies, IBN-One and Lantmännen Aspen partner on renewable isooctane for specialty fuel applications

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Global Bioenergies, IBN-One and Lantmännen Aspen, world market leader in alkylate gasoline for two- and four-stroke small engines, have entered into a partnership on renewable isooctane ( earlier post ) for specialty fuel applications. billion (US$3.8 billion). —Thomas Buhl, Head of business development at Global Bioenergies.

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Argonne study shows range of GHG reductions for electrofuel Fischer-Tropsch; up to 108% reduction

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A team at Argonne National Laboratory’s Systems Assessment Center has evaluated the well-to-wheel (WTW) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Fischer–Tropsch (FT) fuels produced via various electrolytic H 2 pathways and CO 2 sources; using various process designs (i.e., Zang et al. —Zang et al. 0c05893.

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GM, Honda to collaborate on next-generation fuel cell technologies; targeting commercial feasibility in 2020 time frame

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2011 Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle. In New York, General Motors and Honda announced a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. GM’s hydrogen fuel cell product milestones. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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UTRC and ANGP unveil first low-pressure conformable natural gas tank design

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unveiled a full-scale mockup of UTRC’s conformable fuel tank for ANG vehicles. UTRC began developing its conformable tank in 2012, creating prototypes for CNG applications that typically operate in the 3,200-3,600 psi pressure range. Earlier post.).

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Researchers propose CO2 recycling to improve Fischer-Tropsch GTL efficiency and reduce total CO2 emissions

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This results in a decrease in total CO 2 emissions to less than 5g CO 2 /MJ F-T product, compared to a range of 27.0 The team developed two process models for CUGP mainly producing light olefins and Fischer–Tropsch (F–T) synthetic oils with Aspen Plus software. 40.7%, with total CO 2 emissions reduced by 82.0?88.4%, —Zhang et al.

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EPA Proposes New Regulations for Renewable Fuel Standard to Implement Requirements of EISA; GHG Reduction and Indirect Land Use Change Effects Included

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Emissions for select fuel pathways for the two time horizon/discount rate approaches. The US Environmental Protection Agency released its expected Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) detailing the implementation of changes to the existing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS1) as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA).

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Two Genomic Research Projects in British Columbia Tackle Issues in Emerging Forestry Biofuels Industry

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Source: BC Ministry of Forests and Range. Beetle populations in many parts of interior BC have increased to epidemic levels as a result, according to the BC Ministry of Forests and Range. This research will ultimately create the basis for a poplar-breeding program to fuel the forestry bioenergy sector. Click to enlarge.

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