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Calysta Energy engineering organisms to convert methane to low-cost liquid hydrocarbons; BioGTL process

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Calysta is using its proprietary BioGTL biological gas-to-liquids platform to convert natural gas to liquid hydrocarbons. Current technology approaches to creating new fuels and chemicals have failed to achieve necessary market economics, creating a significant worldwide market opportunity, according to the biotech company. capsulatus.

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Recent Hybrid Braking Complaints Highlight Regenerative Braking Design Issues

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Right: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (THS-II). Source: Toyota Motor Company. Likewise, a vehicle with a battery pack that happens to be near the upper range of its charge window (~70% to 80% for many hybrids) will also be limited in its ability to convert braking force to stored energy during a given braking event. Click to enlarge.

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Severstal North America achieves up to 42% weight reduction in steel vehicle parts

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We have been working directly with design engineers at OEMs and reviewing upcoming platforms, and as a result, we have achieved impressive weight reductions of up to 42% while improving or maintaining overall performance. while improving roof roll-over crash performance and maintaining other stiffness design targets.

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Rentech Takes 25% Stake in Biomass Gasification Company

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The ClearFuels technology can convert multiple cellulosic biomass feedstocks such as sugarcane bagasse and virgin wood waste into clean synthesis gas (syngas) suitable for integration with synthetic gas-to-liquids technologies. This joint demonstration is anticipated to lead to the final design basis for the commercial facilities.

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ALTe Powertrain Technologies introduces range-extended electric powertrain system for E350s

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This new line will offer more choices to fleet managers who seek to convert their fleets to plug-in electric hybrid. There are currently more than 125,000 E350 vans of the 2004-2010 model years registered to corporate, government and utility fleet owners in the US.

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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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This project was terminated in 2004 due to cost overruns and opposition on environmental grounds. The ATP retort has lower water requirements than previous surface retort designs, and can also utilize fine particles, thus reducing shale waste. Credit: ACS. Click to enlarge. The largest stage of the project was proposed to produce 1.8

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FAA Awards Contracts for $125M to 5 Companies to Accelerate More Environmentally Friendly Aviation Technology; Renewable Fuels, Engines, Wings and Flight Management

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The contracts are part of the FAA’s Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program, designed to speed the introduction of “green” technology into aviation. Under a cost sharing arrangement the companies will match or exceed the FAA’s contribution, bringing the overall value of the program to more than $250 million.

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