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Researchers Develop Process for Conversion of CO2 to Methanol Under Mild Conditions

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A paper on the work was published in the 20 April issue of the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition , where it was designated a “Hot Paper.”. Ying (2008) Imidazolium Salts: A Mild Reducing and Antioxidative Reagent. Angewandte Chemie International Edition 47 (48) pp. Earlier post.). Zhang and J. 200803207.

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DOE, RTI to Design and Build Coal Syngas Cleanup System for IGCC Power Plants to Reduce Cost of Removing Contaminants, Capturing CO2; Potential for Synthetic Chemicals and Fuels

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A novel process to convert the extracted sulfur to a pure elemental sulfur product will also be tested. In 2008, RTI International and Eastman Chemical Company agreed to develop and commercialize jointly developed syngas cleanup technology. The RTI/Eastman syngas cleanup technology platform. Click to enlarge. Background.

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Study Finds Controlling Soot May Be Fastest Method to Reduce Arctic Ice Loss and Global Warming; Second-Leading Cause of Global Warming After CO2

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Because of that, soot’s contribution to global warming has been ignored completely in national and international global warming policy legislation, he said. Soot could be further reduced by converting vehicles to run on renewable electric power. Black carbon converts sunlight to heat and radiates it back to the air around it.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. In addition, a DC/DC converter is used to supply the 12V onboard electrical system with its required voltage. Earlier post.)

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

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Generally, any alternative energy form that can help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and limit our reliance on fossil fuels is well-received. It predicts 35 per cent growth in the US; 30 per cent growth in Brazil; and substantial increases in areas including the Asia-Pacific region, France, Germany and Argentina.

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Kangoo be bop Z.E. electric vehicle available for test drive

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This commitment is founded on the underlying principle that electric vehicles – unlike all other technologies (internal combustion engines, hybrids) – are zero-emission vehicles during their use on the road. That said, electric vehicles generally tend to emit less greenhouse gases than equivalent internal combustion-engined vehicles.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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The statute, amended by Assembly Bill 109 (Núñez, Chapter 313, Statutes of 2008), authorizes the Energy Commission to develop and deploy alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies to help achieve the state's climate change policies. Project partners will provide $1,000,000 to match the state grant.