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ExxonMobil, Georgia Tech and Imperial College London publish joint research on potential breakthrough in membrane technology for oil refining

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Scientists from ExxonMobil, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Imperial College of London have published in the journal Science joint research on potential breakthroughs in a new membrane technology that could reduce emissions and energy intensity associated with refining crude oil. —Ryan Lively, the John H. —M.G.

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UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

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UPS has deployed more than 4,400 natural gas vehicles and a network of fueling stations, said Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president global engineering and sustainability. The company has driven more than one billion miles since 2000 with its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. million gallons of renewable natural gas.

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UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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UPS’ investment in a large scale alternative energy fleet has enabled the company to avoid more than 34 million gallons of conventional fuels since 2000. —Mitch Nichols, UPS senior vice president of transportation and engineering. Today’s CNG announcement demonstrates UPS’ plans to expand use of widely available natural gas.

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XG Sciences lands SBIR/STTR award to develop Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for EVs

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and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Current performance data from the company shows demonstrated specific capacity of 900 – 2000 mAh/g, with a 1 st cycle efficiency of 80+ %. XG Sciences will lead a team that includes battery maker LG Chem Power, Inc.

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Study: Reducing Future Transportation CO2 Emissions to Kyoto Protocol Levels Will Require Combination of Vehicle Technology and Smart Growth

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Percent change in median CO2 by scenario relative to 2000. A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change concludes that “smart growth” combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions significantly by 2050. Stone et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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Hit-testing pioneer, spouse killed

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They died in combination April 26 in a Georgia aircraft clash. Their single-engine Cessna 177B crashed in a ground related Watkinsville, Ga., The corporate bought the Ohio clash check dummy maker ASTC in 2000 and created Denton ATD. Bob Denton, 76, based Humanetics Inventions Answers Inc.,

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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High-end engineering and computer software and systems jobs at auto suppliers are also at risk , as auto manufacturers are moving to shift those jobs in-house. One study shows that even in 2050, some 44 percent of all vehicle sales globally will still have internal combustion engines, albeit perhaps using biofuels. billion to Rivian.

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