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

Green Car Congress

Internal combustion engines, when burning a fuel-air mixture, produce harmful pollutants such as soot and NO x. Although engine manufacturers routinely develop cleaner engines for new vehicles, older model vehicles continue to contribute heavily to pollution levels.

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New Icon-class ships from Royal Caribbean to be powered by LNG with 2022 delivery; testing hydrogen fuel cells in 2017

Green Car Congress

The ships will join the fleet of Royal Caribbean International. Use of the new technologies will result in much cleaner emissions, as they produce no sulfur and significantly reduce the production of NO x and particulates. The company is also expanding its fleet with new Oasis- and Quantum-class ships for Royal Caribbean International.

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NRG invests additional $35M in FuelCell Energy for 6% of company; establishes $40M financing facility

Green Car Congress

We believe that clean distributed power generation from fuel cells will be one of the key technologies that drive our country toward a cleaner energy future. To produce electricity, carbonate fuel cells take a fuel source, such as natural gas or renewable biogas, and internally reform it to create hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

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Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

Baua Electric

For the most recent information, it is advisable to check official government announcements and documents. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, FAME-II was the latest phase of the scheme, focusing on a more comprehensive approach to support the electric vehicle ecosystem in India.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

In this article, we will document some important facts that debunk this narrative with facts and sources. Thier technical development unit has examined how the carbon footprint of electric cars in compares with that of internal combustion engines. Mining any mineral from earth has an impact on the environment. No EV owner denies this.

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Thoughts on the Kit and Belktronix System

Open Source Civic EV Kit

Picking a standard group-31 size of AGM battery makes the kit flexible and upgradeable Improvements for the Kit As with many engineering projects, documentation is rather sparse at this point. I think I captured quite a bit of stuff in pictures on the blog, but the official document is only about a third done and not reviewed.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document. However, the draft ERP document, while containing some advanced thinking, does not present the plan in a holistic way. . The post Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document appeared first on Drive Electric.