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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

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Iceland has no domestically-produced oil, according to the CIA World Factbook. AMP’s 100% electric vehicle technology makes it an ideal partner to work towards our underlying goal of radically improving the transportation industry in Iceland. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery). Earlier post.).

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GE joins consortium to develop Australian aviation biofuel via pyrolysis and upgrading pathway

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The consortium will focus on pyrolytic conversion of biomass from mallee eucalypt trees with subsequent upgrading of the resulting bio-oil, and intend to have a pilot biofuel production unit operating in Australia by 2012. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. Achates Power is backed by the Oil and Gas Climate Investments and other investors. The core business is the production of renewable fuels and clean, efficient energy conversion technologies. Aramco Americas.

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

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In parallel with EV conversion of the Saab 9-3, an all-new model will be developed (“Type 2 EV”), based on the Phoenix platform ( earlier post ) and additional technology from Japan. China’s progressive initiatives in sustainable transportation solutions. Launch of the “Type 1 EV” is targeted at year-end 2013/2014.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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To achieve this first objective, DOE intends to pursue parallel strategies: Advance options for diverse energy resources and conversion devices for power. Accelerate development and deployment of new transportation system technologies to diversify fuel sources, increase efficiency and reduce emissions.

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Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

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technology and there is progress on the economic conversion of biomass to. Methanol first surfaced as a potentially interesting transportation fuel in the wake of the oil crisis in 1973. option towards transition to renewable methanol for sustainable transportation. methanol using thermo-chemical processes.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) , which is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs to fight climate change, is among the agencies that are helping push the transition to sustainable transportation. Even oil-rich Dubai is no different.

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