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Researchers split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen

Green Car Congress

The use of vast amounts of high-purity water for hydrogen production may aggravate the shortage of freshwater resources. This is achieved by introducing a Lewis acid layer (for example, Cr 2 O 3 ) on transition metal oxide catalysts to dynamically split water molecules and capture hydroxyl anions.

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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Volkswagen Golf

The Truth About Cars

This one has a five-speed manual and recent maintenance/repair work includes a new starter and water pump -- though one of the cylinders needs a new valve. If you're looking for cheap (automotive) fun, the asking price here is just $1,250. There are 153,000 miles on this ride.

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Feature: Why Singapore Car Washing Services Are Becoming Cheaper

Clean Fleet Report

Car washing service s are an essential aspect of car maintenance. Availability of Water-Saving Technologies Singapore is a water-scarce country, and water conservation is a top priority for the government. The availability of cheap car wash services in Singapore brings various benefits to car owners.

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We drove the 500hp electric Arc Sport and holy heck, this thing rips

Baua Electric

This is by no means cheap, but is relatively competitive with the higher-end wake boats from companies like Nautique or Malibu (Nautique has its own electric wake boat , which starts at $312k). The boat handled great in the flat water we had it in – and the choppier water once I laid down some wake to blast through.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. We’ll show you how to minimize your carbon footprint from the vehicle you drive in its care, repairs and maintenance. You can also make earth-friendly choices regarding car repair and maintenance. Green Vehicles. Fuel-Efficient Vehicles.

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The Technical Failure That Could Clear The Oil Glut In A Matter Of Weeks

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At present, the main issue being reported on is that there has been corrosion of the water injection system, which is used to keep pressure in the reservoir. The current reports are not really worrying, as corrosion control in a water injection system is only a technical challenge. Amin Nasser’s aim is to go beyond global oil markets.

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Tips: Tesla Model 3 Paint Issues & How to Fix Them

Clean Fleet Report

This is because the ceramic coating bonds with the paint on a molecular level that helps make the finish hydrophobic —or water repellent. One cheap and simple way to keep your Model 3’s paint looking great is to protect it from erosion, salt and grit by installing a mudflap or splash guard around the car’s tires.

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