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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. The participants reported virtually no difference in driving experience compared to regular gasoline- or diesel-fueled cars. It features a 1.8-liter,

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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According to GreenBiz , the share of electric fleet vehicles is projected to grow from less than 1 percent to 12 percent by 2030, thanks to lower battery costs, industry partnerships and government incentives. The cost to charge an electric vehicle is significantly less than purchasing diesel or gasoline. Want to learn more?

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EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

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The final program represents will reach a projected industry-wide target of 161 grams CO 2 /mile, or 40 miles per gallon value on fuel economy window stickers in 2026. EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later. Source: EPA.

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US light-duty diesel sales climb in 2018 to 500,000 units; 3% of sales

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—Alan Baum, a Michigan-based automotive industry analyst. More than 40 diesel models are available today in the United States from 10 manufacturers and brands. More products are expected to hit showroom floors along with revamped products that have proven popular with car buyers this year.

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Dynamotive Produces Renewable Gasoline and Diesel from Biomass in Three-Stage Process: Pyrolysis, Hydroreforming, Hydrotreating

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Dynamotive Energy Systems Corporation has successfully produced renewable gasoline and diesel from biomass at its research facility in Waterloo Ontario through a novel two-stage upgrading process of its pyrolysis oil, BioOil. Commercial hydrotreating catalysts are available that can steer the product towards diesel/gasoline/jet fuel etc.

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This Robotic Pack Mule Can Carry Your Gear (and You)

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They’ve had a mild to moderate amount of success monitoring industrial sites, tracking construction progress, and things of that nature. If you go back far enough, a bunch of the initial funding for quadrupedal robots that enabled the commercial platforms that are available today was tied into the idea of robotic pack animals.

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Novozymes On Track With New Enzymes For Cellulosic Ethanol

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This new enzyme family is the highest performing and most cost-effective enzyme solution available today, according to the company. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requires the US to blend 100 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol into gasoline in 2010. —Peder Holk Nielsen.