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€7M German project to develop processes and demand scenarios for the mass production of synthetic fuels; “Refineries for Future”

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So-called “refuels” promise to reduce CO 2 emissions by 90% compared to conventional fuels. In spite of increasing electric mobility in the transport sector, we will continue to need liquid fuels for a long time. According to these scenarios, gasoline will disappear from the market first, Dahmen points out.

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KIT, automakers, partners launch project “reFuels” in Germany for production of synthetic fuels from non-fossil carbon sources

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By intensifying research together with partners from the automotive and supplier industries, the oil industry and civil society, we are taking an important step towards climate-friendly mobility. With “bioliq” ( earlier post ) and the “Energy Lab 2.0”, KIT already has two platforms for the production of reFuels. The Energy Lab 2.0,

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Peugeot ratchets down fuel consumption on on 1.6 HDi and 1.6 e-HDi engines

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Depending on version, these engine developments are supplemented by an aerodynamic kit (spoiler, underbody shield), Low or Ultra Low Resistant tires. Average CO2 emissions for the entire Peugeot range has dropped from 128.6 As a result, 79% of Peugeot vehicles have CO 2 emissions of less than 140 g/km. HDi and 1.6

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What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies

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The manufacturing of new cars, even electric ones, generates heavy emissions, contributing to pollution. Large automotive conglomerates like Stellantis (parent company of well-known brands like Ram, Maserati, Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge) are now focusing on extending car lifetimes and reusing parts to reduce carbon emissions.

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

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The Optiblend kit displaces diesel with natural gas (up to 70%) or other alternative fuels, without modifications to the internal components or the stock fuel management system. The OptiBlend system lowers operational costs, increases back up runtime capacity, and reduces NO x , CO 2 , and PM emissions. Background.

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

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highlights the small-but-growing phenomenon of people converting fossil-fueled cars to run on electricity. and its power-train designer and supplier, Electric Classic Cars, in Newton, Wales, will replace a car’s petroleum-clogged heart and give it a new, electric lease on life. Around the world, specialists like E.C.D.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. MQB and MLB. now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 l/100 km) for the 2.5-liter

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