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Major deposits of rare earth elements reported at Ramaco’s Brook Mine in Wyoming

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In association with researchers from the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and analysts at mining consultancy Weir International, metallurgical coal producer Ramaco Resources released an independent Exploration Target report with technical assessment of rare earth elements (REE) found at its Brook Mine in Wyoming.

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2019 Nissan Leaf Plus, GM EV investments, electric Ford F-150, coal power: Today's Car News

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California documents show that higher-trim versions of the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus won't achieve the estimated 226-mile range. A new study shows that electric cars are cleaner than gas, even when using electricity from coal. GM will double its investment in engineering new electric and self-driving cars.

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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, cheap renewables, tax credits: Today's Car News

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California regulatory documents show range estimates for the new Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. A new report shows that building new renewable power can be cheaper than running old coal plants. And California preps for half a million electric cars. Automakers join forces to lobby for extending electric-car tax credits.

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California ARB biofuel carbon intensity data for LCFS highlights diversity of ethanol pathways

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Data: California ARB. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has updated carbon intensities (CIs) and other information about registered biorefineries, and posted the information at the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) biorefinery-registration webpage. g CO 2 e/MJ for Midwest corn ethanol in a wet mill using coal to 56.56

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NASA and Partners Testing Coal and Gas F-T Synthetic Jet Fuels at 100% and 50% Blend

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The tests for the Alternative Aviation Fuel Experiment (AAFEX) are being run through 3 Feb at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center in California, and are measuring the performance and emissions of the two fuels. is the test vehicle because its engine operations are well-documented and well-understood.

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Electrified Blondes in Convertibles For Everyone!

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Saturday, January 17, 2009, Santa Monica, California - Inaugural Parade West. Since 1999, Ed has been Director of the Electric Transportation Division at Southern California Edison. Another of my favorite people on the Southern California environmental scene is State Senator Fran Pavley who also spoke at the press conference.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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He’s tried the sugar and honey approach for ten years but instead of catching flies he’s caught hassles and obstructions from local Southern California city officials who haven’t kept up with modern technology and remain both ignorant and adversarial when it comes to helping their citizens go solar. “ Idiots !

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