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Neste publishes updated info about crude palm oil suppliers; feedstock for renewable diesel

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All the crude palm oil the company has used has been fully traceable to the oil palm plantation level since 2007, and 100% certified since 2013. In 2016, waste and residues accounted for nearly 80% of the company’s usage of renewable raw materials while crude palm oil represented less than 20%.

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California Energy Commission launches Drive website for info on alt fuels, vehicles

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Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) created the California Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. —Energy Commission Vice Chair James Boyd.

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My 2007 Dream Project

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

A lot has happened over the past few months and I hope to post all that info here for your perusal. I hope everyone had a great 2006 and I wish you all the best for 2007. I'm currently working with Craig Loughlin out at Camp914 to purchase a 1976 Porsche 914 for the conversion.

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Stuff We Use: Add-On In-Car Tech

The Truth About Cars

We’re still not totally sold on the idea of providing a ton of info (burner-based or otherwise) to Amazon in exchange for a bit of convenience, but must concede the device can have its advantages on a bust Uber night. & We’ll check back to see if the tape damaged the dash after its inevitable removal.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007. The 2007 EV Parade in Santa Monica with State Senator Fran Pavley. It’s rare when consumer karma actually works out for any buyer of any product made today, but then again, your friendly neighborhood Greenius is not your usual consumer.

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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They include systems such as Active Info display (a completely digital instrument cluster); extendable head-up display; new Rear Seat Entertainment; Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring; Emergency Assist (vehicle stops in emergency); Trailer Assist (assisted maneuvering with a trailer); and Traffic Jam Assist.

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Top BLDC Motor Manufacturers in India

Baua Electric

Email Address – info@physicsmotors.com Phone – +91-9880901122 12 Megh Neel offering two series of BLDC motors comprising of inner rotor and outer rotor type ranging from 35 watts to 6 Kilowatts. ARROW TECHNOLOGIES DESIGNER, DEVELOPER OF MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. Their product portfolio include Hub nad mid mount motors.

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