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WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered a new way to train microbes to make n -butanol. The resulting biofuel, n -butanol, is a carbon-neutral fuel alternative that can be used in blends with diesel or gasoline. We hope that it can be a steppingstone for future sustainable solar fuel production.

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Amazon begins deploying its Rivian electric delivery vehicles

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Amazon has begun deploying its custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian for package delivery, with the electric vehicles hitting the road in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis, among other cities.

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WUSTL study finds use of air conditioning reduces in-car pollution

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For example, a team at the University of Surrey found that particulate pollution levels inside cars are up to 40% higher when the vehicle is stuck in a traffic jam or stopped at a red traffic light compared to free-flowing traffic conditions. Earlier post.). —Anna Leavey. 2017.07.016.

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EV gateway

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Louis chapter spreads the message locally. Caravan of GEVA EVs leave the Saint Louis Science Center McDonnell Planetarium. The Gateway Electric Vehicle Association (GEVA) has forged partnerships in the St. Louis area that have proved successful in expanding outreach. That gives me 30 miles on a sunny day.”

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Using Industrial Automation to Monitor Vertical Farms

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By supplying plants with the precise amount of water, nutrients, and light, indoor farming creates an ideal environment for their growth. New systems including LED grow lights provide specific wavelengths that promote photosynthesis and optimize plant growth. Produce often grows faster than it does on a traditional farm. Thierry E.

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EV gateway

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Louis chapter spreads the message locally. Caravan of GEVA EVs leave the Saint Louis Science Center McDonnell Planetarium. The Gateway Electric Vehicle Association (GEVA) has forged partnerships in the St. Louis area that have proved successful in expanding outreach. That gives me 30 miles on a sunny day.”

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Next 10 report says widespread EV adoption in California could deliver significant economic benefits to the state by 2030 and 2050

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BEAR considered four scenarios to illustrate the consequences of different pathways for large-scale electrification of the light vehicle fleet, with two key factors informing the variations between each scenario: (1) electric vehicle adoption patterns and (2) Incremental Vehicle Costs (IVC). Louis (FRED)). boost over the 2018 GSP.