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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1

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ALTe Reveals Converted Ford F-150 Range Extended Electric Vehicle Demonstrator at NTEA Show

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Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. The converted pickup has a towing capacity of 6,500 lbs (2,948 kg). . John Thomas.

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DOE issues Notice of Intent for 2020 advanced vehicle technology research

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Low-cost electric traction drive systems using no heavy rare earth materials. Platinum group metals content reduction to enable cost-effective aftertreatment for gasoline and diesel engines. Lightweight and high-performance fiber-reinforced polymer composites for vehicle applications.

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DOE awards $35M to 15 projects in ARPA-E ECOSynBio program to reduce carbon footprint of biofuel production

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This process allows all the carbon within the sugar to be converted to FAME, which will allow these lipids—used to produce sustainable aviation jet fuel (SAF)—to be generated at lower cost and with fewer feedstock, resource, and land requirements. INvizyne Technologies, Inc. The Wyss Institute at Harvard University.

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Mattershift scales up CNT membranes; potential for zero-carbon fuels for less than fossil

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The startup is developing the technology’s ability to combine and separate individual molecules to make gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel using CO 2 removed from the air. A) SEM image of the CNT membrane surface, showing CNT tips emerging from the polymer. Images of the membranes tested in the study. (A) Source: Mattershift. Mattershift.

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Kopernikus Project P2X integrated container-scale test facility produces first fuels from air-captured CO2 and green power

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In a third step, the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis is used to convert the synthesis gas into long-chain hydrocarbon molecules, the raw materials for fuel production. Power-to-X” refers to technologies converting power from renewable sources into energy storage materials, energy carriers, and energy-intensive chemical products.

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More details on the coming new Kia Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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A new addition to the Kia model line-up, the Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) will be Kia’s first plug-in hybrid for global markets when it goes on sale in the second half of 2016, offering increased battery capacity and pure electric range. liter Nu four-cylinder GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine at its core.

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