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WRI paper outlines technological pathways for decarbonizing petroleum refining

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Petroleum refining produces approximately 13% of US industrial greenhouse gas emissions and approximately 3% of all US emissions. The remaining 6% generally are derived from gas flaring, catalytic reforming, electricity production, landfills, methane leaks, and sulfur recovery. The account for about 31% of total emissions.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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However, widespread commercial use of electric drive on long-haul and heavy-duty routes is not yet feasible. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) are considered alternative fuels. Concerns about the availability and sustainability of biofuels are leading to a growing interest in what are known as e-fuels.

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Fraunhofer researchers develop process for compact microchips that operate at up to 300 ?C

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The chips could have down-hole applications in drilling for oil and gas or geothermal resources. µm, they are considerably smaller than the high-temperature chips available today. Leakage currents are electrical currents flowing over other than intended paths. The microchips from IMS are different, though.

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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The global natural gas vehicle fleet has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, but still represents less than 1% of global transport fuel consumption. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas. Click to enlarge.

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What Is Bidirectional Charging? Understanding the Benefits for Both Drivers and Businesses

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Electric vehicle (EV) technology is advancing quickly. With each passing year, the potential of a road free of gas-guzzling cars looks more realistic. With bidirectional charging, the batteries in our vehicles can not only provide fuel for the road but energy for our homes and even our shared electrical grid.

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California Energy Commission Adopts $176M Green Transportation Plan

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The state is aggressively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, decrease petroleum fuel use to 15% below 2003 levels by 2020, and increase alternative fuel use to 20% by 2020. Vehicles are the major contributor to global warming pollution. Vice Chair James Boyd. 2 million for propane vehicles.

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Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

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The same highly electrified scenarios, however, could not satisfy 80% GHG-reduction targets, even assuming 80% decarbonized electricity and no growth in travel demand. Within the transportation sector, the two basic options for reducing petroleum use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are fuel-use reduction and fuel substitution.

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