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NRC report finds that large-scale production of algal biofuels poses sustainability concerns; not a definitive barrier

Green Car Congress

However, these concerns are not a definitive barrier for future production, the report says; innovations that would require research and development could help realize algal biofuels’ full potential. The committee found that to produce the amount of algal biofuel equivalent to 1 liter of gasoline, between 3.15

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Is it Possible to Retrofit an Old Car with an EV Drivetrain?

Clean Fleet Report

Questions & Answers from our friends at Earth Talk Is it possible to retrofit an old car with an Electric Vehicle drivetrain? It is definitely possible to retrofit an old internal combustion engine car with an electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain, but the process can be complicated and expensive. — Jerry M.,

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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

The Truth About Cars

A brief moment in EV history passed us by about a decade ago, when the little-known VIA Motors introduced their lineup of VTRUX hybrid-electric vehicles. The newly established company planned to introduce a whole line of PHEV vehicles, and their industry connection for completed passenger vehicles to convert (Lutz) was already in place.

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Lucid Gravity drive, Acura ZDX review, Jeep plug-in hybrid pickup: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

A brief Lucid Gravity prototype test drive was enough to tell us that this upcoming EV will offer a unique layout and a different driving experience than any other three-row electric SUV. Lucid Gravity prototype The 2024 Acura ZDX EV is the quickest SUV ever from the Honda luxury brand—and it definitely looks the part.

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Cummins chooses Hythane OptiBlend system for retrofitting dual-fueled power on drilling rigs

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This established a “reasonable basis” under the broad definitions of the EPA’s Memorandum 1A, in order to prove that the dual-fuel retrofit equipment results in emissions that are compliant with the applicable standards. These blends were patented in 1990 for spark- and compression-ignition engines.

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Volvo Car to introduce first three Drive-E engines this fall

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The diesel version features i-Art (intelligent-Accuracy Refinement Technology) injection technology ( earlier post ), and the most powerful gasoline version comes with a combination of a supercharger and a turbocharger. Gasoline versions will start at 140 hp (104 kW) and go all the way up to 300-plus hp (224-plus kW).

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Mild hybrid engine technology uses an electric motor in conjunction with a gasoline engine, but unlike a traditional hybrid it cannot run solely on electricity. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. second range.

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