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KIT spin-off producing synthetic natural gas from green hydrogen and CO2 from sewage sludge

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Chemical reactor company INERATEC , a spinoff of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and the Spanish company GAS NATURAL FENOSA have built a plant in Spain that produces synthetic natural gas from CO 2 and renewable hydrogen. sewage sludge. sewage sludge.

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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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In an open-access paper published in Scientific Reports , a team from Fraunhofer ISI and KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) has presented the first systematic overview of empirical findings on the electrification of vehicle mileage based on on actual PHEV (plug-in hybrid) and BEV (battery-electric vehicle) usage for the US and Germany.

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AVA Biochem begins commercial-scale production of 5-HMF from biomass using HTC

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AVA Biochem in Muttenz (Switzerland) has begun commercial-scale production of 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-MHF) from biomass at its Biochem-1 facility using a modified version of a hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process developed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). —are now available for delivery. Earlier post.).

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Tata Motors has launched its all-new Tigor EV

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The new Tata Tigor EV is currently available for pre-bookings and the sales will commence on August 31. Which has helped to save over 35-kilo tons on CO2 emissions, which is equivalent to planting half a million trees. hours or it can also be charged with a 15A socket available at homes and offices.

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Tata Tigor EV launched in India at ? 11.99 lakh

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It will be available in XE, XM, XZ+ and XZ+ (O). Which has helped to save over 35-kilo tons on CO2 emissions, which is equivalent to planting half a million trees. Tata Motors has launched the most affordable electric car, the Tigor EV sedan in India with the ex-showroom prices starting at ? lakh for the range-topping XZ+ (O) variant.

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New 99g/km CO2 Citroen C1 goes on sale

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A special launch price of £6995 is available through the Citroen Rewards scheme that deducts as much as £1,000 off the list price. The new city car model also offers an improved level of standard kit even from the entry-level VT trim. [.]. Citroen’s newly restyled C1 goes on sale next week priced from just £7995.

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Chevrolet Extends LPG Portfolio Throughout Europe

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LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), also known as Autogas in some markets, is widely available: In Europe, more than 10 million LPG-powered vehicles are on the road, including 2.6 At the same time, LPG helps reduce CO2 emissions immediately. which is available in several European countries, has a CO 2 output of 119 g/km.

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