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EU project HyFlexFuel converted sewage sludge and other biomasses into kerosene by hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL); SAF

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So far, renewable diesel and jet fuels are mainly derived from plant oils, but the EU Renewable Energy Directive limits the use of biofuel from food and feed crops since they do not meet sustainability requirements when produced at large scale. —project coordinator Valentin Batteiger of Bauhaus Luftfahrt (Germany).

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Technip, EGPC and ASORC agreement for $1.5B modernization of Egypt’s Assiut Refinery; maximizing diesel

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Technip Italy SpA announced the finalization of a joint agreement with Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Assiut Oil Refining Company (ASORC) for the $1.5-billion The Italy-based SACE insurance and finance group is ready to evaluate a possible intervention to support the project.

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2021 Jeep Gladiator available with 3rd generation 3.0L EcoDiesel

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The lower portion of the two-piece oil sump uses a lightweight sandwiched polymer/metal material, which further reduces NVH. The aluminum alloy pistons are cooled on the underside via oil jets. The CAC uses the same mounting position as in the four-cylinder gasoline turbo engine, helping to reduce complexity.

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3.0L EcoDiesel available across the 2020 Jeep Wrangler four-door lineup; 1st diesel-powered Wrangler in N America

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DEF refills align with oil changes lasting up to 10,000 miles. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine is produced at the FCA Cento facility in Ferrara, Italy. gallon diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank is located immediately behind the fuel tank with refill location next to the diesel fuel filler. Other 2020 Wrangler powertrain options include a 3.6-liter

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Navigant forecasts global natural gas fleet of 34.9M by 2020

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The increase is largely driven due to a combination of low-cost natural gas and sustained higher prices for gasoline and diesel in many countries, Navigant suggests. Italy and Ukraine, the largest markets, are slowest growing (3% and 4% CAGR, respectively) due to their relative maturity. million by 2020.

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Refineries in the Americas produce a greater share of gasoline per barrel of crude oil than refineries in other world regions

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The International Energy Agency’s Monthly Oil Statistics shows that there are differences in refinery output throughout the world. In the Americas, gasoline accounted for just above 40% of the products refined from petroleum in 2019, while in Europe and Asia Oceania, gasoline was less than 20%.

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Scania launches new 13-liter natural gas engine

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There is a growing interest in operating vehicles on biogas or natural gas in countries such as Italy and France as a result of increased availability, improved infrastructure and good economic viability for truckers. Similar to a gasoline engine, the combustion is initiated by means of spark plugs. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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