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Oberon Fuels starts commercial production of renewable dimethyl ether (rDME)

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Oberon Fuels, producer of clean-burning dimethyl ether (DME) transportation fuel, has begun production of the first renewable DME (rDME) in the United States, and the only current commercial production of this in the world. It is the first time this feedstock has been used to make rDME at commercial scale.

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SwRI engineers help develop post-refinery diesel treatment that overcomes soot/NOx tradeoff for cleaner burning fuel

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The modified fuel reduces soot production without increasing NO x and without requiring engine design or calibration changes. Although engine manufacturers routinely develop cleaner engines for new vehicles, older model vehicles continue to contribute heavily to pollution levels.

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EPA proposes ban on all consumer, most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride

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Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane and DCM, is a volatile chemical used in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications such as adhesives, sealants, degreasers, cleaners, and automobile products. Methylene chloride is also used in industrial settings for making other chemicals.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The PHEV model will enter volume production in the second half of 2019. Ford also announced major enhancements to the Transit Custom line-up, including an upgraded 2.0-liter

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Government of Ontario awards Li-Metal C$1.4M to advance lithium metal production

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million in grant funding from various programs sponsored by the Government of Ontario to develop and commercialize its lithium metal production technology. Li-Metal will use the funds from OVIN to support scale-up of its production and refining capabilities for battery-grade lithium metal. Li-Metal Corp.,

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Delhi startup develops air-purifying motorcycle helmet

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An anti-pollution helmet developed by a Delhi-based startup can help 2-wheeler riders breathe cleaner air. Shellios had signed commercialization deals with leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for the helmet. The end-users of the product include individual riders all over India. 4500/- (US$56).

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Albemarle to expand lithium production capabilities with $230M acquisition of Guangxi Tianyuan New Energy Materials

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It currently is in the commissioning stage and is expected to begin commercial production in the first half of 2022. As the global transition to cleaner energy rapidly develops, this added lithium capacity will enable us to help our customers achieve their growth and sustainability ambitions.

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