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Etihad Airways flies first flight using fuel made in the UAE from plants grown in saltwater

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The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines. Earlier post.).

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UAE University researchers working on microalgae for biodiesel

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A team of researchers from the Chemical Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have been working on a project called “Microalgae for Biodiesel” since 2010. This could have a profound impact on future energy needs and the environment. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, UAEU Vice Chancellor.

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Etihad Airways and partners launch roadmap for sustainable aviation biofuels in UAE

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Etihad Airways, together with Boeing, Total, Takreer and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, launched a joint industry roadmap for the sustainable production of aviation biofuels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, as the industry grows it could in future produce viable quantities of feedstock. Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ).

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Video Friday: Ameca Humanoid

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Designed specifically as a platform for development into future robotics technologies, Ameca is the perfect humanoid robot platform for human-robot interaction. Engineered Arts ] Looks like Flexiv had a tasty and exceptionally safe Thanksgiving! Apparently, the eventual plan is to get Ameca to walk. Michigan Robotics ] Thanks, Bruce!

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Masdar Institute, Boeing, Ethihad Airways and UOP complete 1st sustainability assessment for biofuel from an integrated seawater agriculture system

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The announcement came at the World Future Energy Summit, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nayhan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

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SORL introduces China’s first electronic foot brake valve for hybrid and electric commercial vehicles

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It is our goal to continue our leadership position in technological innovation by creating new breakthrough solutions in a timely manner to meet our customers’ future needs, especially for greater reliability, improved emissions and energy savings. —Wang Hua-Ping, SORL’s Vice President and Chief Engineer. ranked No.

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Opinion: How Much Longer Can OPEC Hold Out?

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The Saudis, along with Kuwait and UAE have been defending the decision of not reducing the OPEC production levels in order to retain their global market share. Having started his career with Essar Oil Limited as a Graduate Engineer Trainee, he was involved in the Essar Oil Limited’s Refinery Expansion project in Vadinar, Gujarat, India.