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

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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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VW up! minicar to launch in December with 3-cylinder gasoline engines; natural gas engine to follow

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initially will offer two variants of a new generation of 3-cylinder gasoline engine, with output of 44 kW / 60 PS (59 hp) and 55 kW / 75 PS (74 hp). A natural gas engine with 50 kW / 68 PS (67 hp) with the same basic configuration will follow. There are also definite plans for an up! with an electric drive for the year 2013.

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Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

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Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0% Vehicles running primarily on hydrogen and electricity will make up less than 1% of all MHDVs in 2035, according to Navigant. over the same period.

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

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If we didn’t have enough hurdles to electric vehicle adoption in the US, one of the challenges that drives me absolutely bonkers is the confusing and inconsistent use of charging terminology. To scale up EV adoption we need to increase consumer awareness and understanding of the “electric refueling” process. But nobody else cares. .

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Rivian Supercharger plan, Hummer EV among the “meanest,” Fisker future: Today’s Car News

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The Hummer EV shows that not all electric vehicles are the greenest. And the 2024 GMC Hummer EV is in the company of gas-guzzlers on the latest list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment. Fisker struggles, as it seeks to ally with a large automaker. And Rivian is set to add Supercharger stops in route planning.

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EPA qualifies new biogas and electricity pathways for cellulosic biofuel requirement under RFS; defers decision on other proposed pathways

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However, the final rule differs in several ways from the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking EPA had issued in June 2013 ( earlier post ): EPA did not finalize proposed compliance requirements for non-RIN-generating foreign renewable fuel producers and the definition of “producer” for renewable CNG/LNG and renewable electricity.

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Argonne LCA study finds many alternative fuels consume more water than petroleum and natural gas fuels

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They found that many alternative fuels consume larger quantities of water on a per km basis than traditional petroleum and natural gas pathways. LCAs [life cycle analysis] of water consumption are challenging to perform due to differences in definitions and terminology associated with water data. …