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Audi testing find e-ethanol and e-diesel produced by Joule often perform better than conventional counterparts

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During each of up to 3,000 revolutions per minute in the research engine, a minute amount of fuel shoots into the glass cylinder, is compressed and ignited, and the exhaust gas then expelled. Audi operates a research facility in Hobbs, New Mexico for the production of e-ethanol and e-diesel in partnership with Joule.

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Texas Clean Energy Project signs long-term CO2 offtake agreement with Whiting Petroleum for enhanced oil recovery; 90% CO2 capture from IGCC coal polygen plant

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Its high carbon-capture rate reduces the total amount of CO 2 emitted to the atmosphere to less than 10% of the emissions for power from a conventional coal plant, and less than 25% of those for power from a highly efficient, natural gas-fired plant, according to Summit. Combustion of the H 2 -rich fuel gas will produce water vapor.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

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With arrest-me acceleration and an exhaust that will wake the neighbors -- even if you live next to a cemetery -- this bad-ass pony is an old-school throwback in the best way. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Between a brief drive in New Mexico and a longer loan, I found myself enjoying this EV.

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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

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Unlike the others, however, Audi over the past few years has embarked on a comprehensive approach to developing a range of new CO₂-neutral fuels as part of its overall strategy for sustainable, carbon-neutral mobility: Audi e-fuels. Audi e-gas. The e-gas project, announced in May 2011, was Audi’s first foray into e-fuels.

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Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

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This features many improvements over the previous EA111 generation, including lightweight aluminum construction, an integrated (into the head) exhaust manifold, and a toothed-belt drive for its double overhead camshaft valvetrain that incorporates variable intake timing. There is also a sport setting (“S” mode).

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. It follows the A3 Sportback g-tron as the brand’s second model to use natural gas or climate-friendly Audi e-gas. The engine is based on the new 2.0 lb) of gas allows for a range of more than 500 kilometers (310.7

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New Mexico EV Mandate Stands After Opposition from Car Dealers

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The State of New Mexico has denied a petition put forward by automotive dealers to ease off on planned electric vehicle mandates. New Mexico is one of several states that has vowed to adopt stringent zero-emission vehicle requirements implemented by California.