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Researchers Propose Solar-Driven Biomass Gasification Pathway for Synthetic Fuel Production

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The concept’s key feature is the use of high-temperature heat from a solar concentrating tower to drive the chemical process of converting biomass to a biofuel, obtaining a near-complete utilization of carbon atoms in the biomass. CO 2 charge @ $100/tC. Only 30% of total carbon from the biomass feedstock is converted to fuel.

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Inventing Postscript, the Tech That Took the Pain out of Printing

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A PDF version is available on IEEE Xplore. Laser printer A device that, like a xerographic copier, draws an image on a drum, but with a laser beam instead of lenses; applies toner to the charged image area; and transfers the toner to a sheet of paper, melting it into the paper to set the image.

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New Gen4 smart electric drive; electrification of all smart models

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With the onboard charger, in the USA and the UK the charging time is 2.5 From the autumn of 2017 a 22 kW fast charger will be available as an option in Europe. This enables the smart electric drive to be charged in less than 45 minutes (0-80%) when local conditions allow three-phase charging. the daily commute.

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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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Because of timing and availability constraints, off-the-shelf Lithium polymer batteries are used in the technology demonstrator, giving an endurance of between 45 min. The batteries can be recharged in one hour, or they can be rapidly replaced by means of a quick-change system (available on the fully certified version).

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New Engines for the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé: More Power, Less CO2

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The HP turbine housing features an integral bypass duct, which can be opened or closed by means of a charge-pressure control flap triggered by a vacuum cell. If the flap is closed, the whole exhaust stream flows through the HP turbine, meaning that the exhaust-gas energy is available initially for the HP turbine drive. Displacement.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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You’ve got to show you’re going to show that you’re going to build something that’s going to look good – not from the aesthetic point of view, from the building point of view. When I got back from Japan in 2000 I didn’t want to start a computer business. Rancho Palos Verdes are the good guys. They’re my heroes.

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