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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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In the recently concluded first phase of the fleet test, the cars were driven roughly 150,000 kilometers (93,000 miles). The average in-use emissions were calculated as 46 g CO2 per kilometer, accounting for the consumption of both fuels. Planning for the next phase is already underway.

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DOE-sponsored drilling projects demonstrate significant CO2 storage at three sites

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Evaluation-related test drilling at geologic sites in three states that could store a combined 64 million metric tons of CO 2 emissions—an important component of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology development—has been completed in projects supported by the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Audi opens power-to-gas facility in Werlte/Emsland; e-gas from water, green electricity and CO2

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It is anticipated that the e-gas from Werlte will power 1,500 new Audi A3 Sportback g-tron vehicles for 15,000 kilometers (9,321 miles) of CO 2 -neutral driving every year. This gives it a total range of some 1,300 kilometers (808 miles). CO 2 tailpipe emissions are less than 95 grams per km (153 g/mile) in the NEDC.

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Large-scale CO2 injection test begins in Illinois

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The test is part of the development phase of the Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships program, an Office of Fossil Energy initiative launched in 2003 to determine the best approaches for capturing and permanently storing gases that can contribute to global climate change.

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Porsche commissions MAN electric eTruck for green logistics at Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

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Lithium-ion batteries with a storage capacity of 149 kWh are used to store energy, making it possible for the eTruck to cover a range of 130 kilometers (81 miles). In addition to its low noise emissions and being CO2-neutral, the strengths of the electric vehicle include reduced wear and maintenance.

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Study finds carbon capture & storage could be financial opportunity for conventional ethanol plants

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Ethanol production is one of the least costly known applications of CO2 capture and, to date, the cost of capturing CO2 has been cited as one of the major barriers to CCS. The team estimates this would result in the construction of 4,300 miles of pipelines. 27 Mt per year) could be captured for less than $25 per metric ton.

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UW researchers discover major lithium resource in Wyoming; potential integrated brine production/CO2 storage system

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Preliminary analyses of fluid samples collected from a well drilled on the Rock Springs Uplift—a geological feature in southwest Wyoming—suggest that reservoir brines from a 25-square-mile area of the uplift could contain 228,000 tons of lithium. By comparison, the lithium reserves at Silver Peak, Nev.—the

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