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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

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Looking to make replacement filters more environmentally friendly and affordable, a team of engineering students from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology , in Dhaka, designed a carbon-based version with bamboo. The Green Warriors’ prototype filter is made from bamboo and uses carbon granules to further reduce emissions.

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Could bamboo ethanol be the ultimate petrol alternative?

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From vegetable oil to corn, there have been a host of biofuels discussed as alternatives to petrol: however, now a new study has suggested that bamboo may be the ultimate option. According to research at Imperial College London, bioethanol production from bamboo in China is economically and technic[.].

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In Kyoto, Five Hotels to Add to Your Travel Wish List

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The pandemic lockdown in Japan coincided with a flurry of new hotels, especially in Kyoto, where the Park Hyatt, Aman and Four Seasons were joined by a group of independent properties and the first Ace hotel in the archipelago. The post In Kyoto, Five Hotels to Add to Your Travel Wish List appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Tesla Model S Plaid with luxury plant-based leather interior comes to Petersen Museum

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leather , made from bamboo. The Petersen Automotive Museum’s next Tesla exhibition is “Inside Tesla: Supercharging the Electric Revolution.” For the exhibit, von Holzhausen recreated the Tesla Model S Plaid’s interior using its Banb? ” Nothing goes together like plaid & red.

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Toyota reveals Me.We electric car concept made with bamboo

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Revealing what it dubs an ‘anti-crisis’ car, Toyota’s new battery-powered concept is nothing if not visionary. Developed in association with French designer, Jean-Marie Massaud, the new Me.We electric car is designed to address the economic, human and environmental challenges transport currently faces.

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Tesla Design Chief’s materials company works with veteran EV tuner to create bespoke interiors

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Leather, a type of vegan leather that is “buttery-soft like lambskin, scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, water-resistant, lightweight,” and made from bamboo. . Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. Credit: Unplugged Performance. Just send a message to simon @teslarati.com to give us a heads up.

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Tesla submits plans for massive Santa Monica Drive-in Theater Supercharger

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A decorative bamboo landscape screen will be planted on the property lines to frame both movie screens. You can also reach me on Twitter @KlenderJoey , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com. ” A Switch in Plans. I’d love to hear from you!

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