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Researchers successfully engineer E. coli to produce renewable propane; proof-of-concept

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Researchers from the University of Turku in Finland, Imperial College London and University College London have devised a synthetic metabolic pathway for producing renewable propane from engineered E. Although we have only produced tiny amounts so far, the fuel we have produced is ready to be used in an engine straight away.

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Kolhapur has potential to be auto component mfg hub: Gadkari – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Shutting down petrol and diesel pumps in the country is my dream and biofuels are the future,” Gadkari said, while addressing youth, traders, entrepreneurs and intellectuals during ‘Coffee with Nitinji’ event at Maha Sainik Darbar Hall in Kolhapur city on Saturday morning. It will also benefit the farmers. Ask them to return.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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million) grant from the UK Government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre—consisted of 20 Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid vans ( earlier post ) covering 240,000 km (150,000 miles) over a 12-month period. The vans are driven exclusively by the electric traction motor; a combustion engine serves as a range extender. million (US$5.9-million)

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

EVs are far too expensive As Europe’s 2035 ban on petrol and diesel new car sales looms ever closer, vehicle manufacturers are quickly diverting R&D spend away from their remaining ICE-powered models and into their next-generation EV line-ups. Do EVs have a limited range compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts?

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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Last year we won with our petrol car the T.25 To win this event is truly special and could not have been achieved without the 50% grant from the Technology Strategy Board and my team. It’s a fantastic showcase for technology and The Royal Automobile Club should be proud of the event. 25 entry and this year our electric car the T.27.

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Delphi targets low emission combustion system

Green Cars News

After receiving a US Department of Energy grant two years ago, Delphi and partners including Hyundai Technical Centre, Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, set about developing a low temperate combustion system using petrol direct-injection compression ignition.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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