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Converting Oil Shale to Gasoline via Alberta Taciuk Processor Results in Full Fuel Cycle GHG Emissions 1.5-1.75 Larger Than From Conventionally Produced Gasoline

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Converting oil shale to gasoline via the Alberta Taciuk Processor (ATP)—an above-ground shale retort—results in fuel-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of ~130-150 g CO 2 equivalent/MJ of gasoline produced, according to a new analysis by Dr. Brandt performed full life cycle assessments (LCA) for high and low energy cases. Credit: ACS.

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Norweign Drivers switch to Electric Cars

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In comparison with Norway, a country that is considered to be an unofficial leader in Electric Vehicles, around 40 percent of vehicles sold are electric vehicles and there are thousands of drivers who are on a waiting list to purchase the latest electric vehicles. In comparison, in 2018 US and China had a total combined sales of 1.2

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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. Total cost estimate (2001$/GJ), inc. The purpose of the concept, said Edgar G. CO 2 charge @ $100/tC.

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Recent Hybrid Braking Complaints Highlight Regenerative Braking Design Issues

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Comparison of regenerative/hydraulic (friction) braking ratios under normal braking. Left: 2001-2003 Toyota Prius (THS). Right: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (THS-II). Source: Toyota Motor Company. Click to enlarge. by Jack Rosebro. Some early hybrid vehicles employed regen in tandem with a conventional hydraulic braking system.

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The Real Reason for USA based Economic Recessions.

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All of the recessions listed above were caused by oil except the early 2000 recession that was caused by September 11th, 2001. This was mild in comparison to the prior two recessions however there was still high unemployment and raising interest rates. For more information about the concept of Peak Oil please visit [link]. Everything!

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Norway-US Project Developing Diesel/Biodiesel, Cool Flame Reformer and Solid-Acid Fuel Cell APU

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The conditions whether cool flames can be stabilised or not is related to the heat release of the pre-reactions in comparison to the heat losses of the system. The reformer converts hydrocarbons into hydrogen, CO 2 and heat. 2001) Solid acids as fuel cell electrolytes. —Hartmann et al. Boysen et al. Haile et al.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Top) 2016 XC90. Middle) T8 Drive-E Twin Engine hybrid components. Click to enlarge.

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