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Continental presents action plan for immediately reducing lead in electronic components in cars

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Continental has submitted a plan of action to the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Construction and Climate Protection with which the company intends immediately to reduce the lead content in some of its electronic components to legally prescribed maximum quantities in accordance with the End of Life Vehicles Directive.

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Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

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Effects of changes in the average lifespan of ordinary passenger cars newly registered between 1990-2000 on total induced CO 2 emissions in 2000. Conversely, encouraging shortened vehicle lifetime via vehicle replacement schemes can result in higher total-induced greenhouse gas emissions, the authors found. Click to enlarge.

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USC team develops highly efficient catalyst system for converting CO2 to methanol; 79% yield from CO2 captured from air

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They recycled the catalyst over five runs without significant loss of activity (turnover number > 2000). Despite its outsized impact on the environment, the actual concentration of CO 2 in the atmosphere is relatively small—400 parts per million is 0.04% of the total volume. CO 2 capture from air and conversion to CH 3 OH.

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Viral Genetics Appoints John Sheehan to Advisory Board to Accelerate Biofuel Work

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Sheehan has spent nearly two decades working on biofuels, including coordinating biofuel research at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment and consulting to clients in biotechnology and renewable energy under the auspices of SheehanBoyce, LLC. an algae startup company in Menlo Park, Calif. John Sheehan.

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Updated Life Cycle Analysis of Soybean Production and Products Show Environmental Improvements

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A key objective was to update life cycle inventory (LCI) databases for soybean production and processing as well as conversion into four key soy-derived feedstocks (methyl soyate, soy lube base stock, soy polyol, and soy resin) used in fuel and industrial products. kg (for the 3.36

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What are the types of batteries used in EV? | EV Basics

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2) Ni-MH battery: advantages, large battery energy reserve, lighter weight, longer service life, and no pollution to the environment. It can meet the power requirements of electric vehicles. (2) Disadvantages, the manufacturing cost is too high, and the performance is worse than lithium batteries. (3)

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UNEP Report Calls for More Sophisticated Approach to Developing Biofuels; Limitations of Current LCA Studies

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A far more sophisticated approach needs to be taken when developing biofuels as an environmentally-friendly energy option, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management. Another constraint is the way land conversion related impacts are attributed.

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