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Gevo and Praj to commercialize sustainable aviation fuel in India

Green Car Congress

signed a binding, definitive Master Framework Agreement (MFA) to collaborate on providing renewable, low carbon, low particulate, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and renewable premium gasoline in India and neighboring countries. and Praj Industries Ltd. and 2G feedstock (cellulosic biomass such as straws, bagasse, etc.)

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Quartet of Jeep Concepts for 58th Easter Safari

The Truth About Cars

Those are custom carbon fender flares and eagle eyes will note the bumpers have been shortened. Like its Lower 40 inspiration, the concept is powered by a V8 engine, though this time around it uses the 392 mill making 475 horses underneath a Also transparent hood. Stock Wrangler Rubicon 392 suspension bits remain intact.

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UCL, UI researchers devise method to optimize magnesium chromium oxide cathode materials; disordered materials

Green Car Congress

Low-capacity carbon anodes have to be used in lithium-ion batteries for safety reasons, as the use of pure lithium metal anodes can cause dangerous short circuits and fires. —co-lead author, Dr Ian Johnson (UCL Chemistry). One factor limiting lithium-ion batteries is the anode. Linhua Hu, Ian D. Johnson, Soojeong Kim, Gene M.

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The Ultimate Electric Watercraft Experience: Glide Through the Waves with the Electric Powered Motorized Surfboard

Spark Powered

You’ll never have to worry about running out of juice in the middle of an epic surfing session! The surfboard’s body is constructed using carbon fiber, ensuring that it is strong enough to withstand the rigors of high-speed surfing while remaining light enough for easy transport and storage.

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Ford, Jose Cuervo team up to make car parts with bioplastic reinforced with blue agave fibers

Green Car Congress

So far, the agave material has gone through all of the necessary screening tests (chemical, physical, and odor) to help Ford engineers determine the appropriate applications for the material. Once harvested, the heart of the plant is roasted, before grinding and extracting its juices for distillation. 13 mm wide.

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What the Nissan Leaf Has Taught Us About Natural Disaster Recovery

Blink Charging

The Leaf models were used as portable power stations , with enough juice to power the average Japanese home for four days, power 6,200 smartphones, or run 100 elevator round trips in a 48-story building. . ” Andy Kinard, Field Sales Engineer for Blink Charging. Portable Electricity To Help Any Area . .

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Audi RS e-tron GT review: Driving the most powerful production Audi ever

EV Central

Exclusive features inside include powered sports front seats with lumbar adjust and ventilation, Nappa leather interior trim, inlays in carbon fibre, steering wheel heating, colour ambient lighting, illuminated door sills and an alarm that provides push notifications. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS. There are four USB-C outlets in the cabin.

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