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Such an innovation will play a key role in helping the company exceed the 50% emissions reduction target, compared to 2008 levels, that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has mandated all shipbuilders should achieve by 2050. Bloom Energy Servers use natural gas, biogas or hydrogen as fuel.

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MARCH 5, 2013

A conventional internal-combustion engine combines with hydraulic units and an accompanying gas (e.g., The kinetic energy captured during braking is converted into hydraulic energy and stored in the pressure accumulator. The close collaboration between Bosch and PSA Peugeot Citroën dates back to an engineering alliance set up in 2008.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

CatLiq converts biomass and organic wastes in water at near or supercritical conditions (280-350 °C and 180-250 bar). In 2008, SCF ran a series of tests of CatLiq using aqueous feed streams at the pilot plant in Herlev, Denmark. SCF Technologies 2008 Annual Report. SCF Technologies presentation (2008). Iversen, S.

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JULY 17, 2010

Leo filed for patents on the ZAFC technology in 2008. The trucks on display were converted from traditional internal combustion engines to EVs. Leo Motors, Inc. displayed two electric trucks equipped with a new Zinc Air Fuel Cell (ZAFC) system as a range-extender at the EV Korea 2010 Expo. Displaying the ZAFC at the show.

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In 2023, palladium prices fell by 39%, the metal’s deepest yearly fall since 2008. The use of palladium in catalytic converters to reduce harmful emissions from internal combustion engines currently accounts for 80% of global demand for the metal.

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In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. Since 2008, the company has invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and infrastructure.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

The hydraulic components (motor and pump) recover and store the energy generated by the internal combustion engine and by braking and deceleration (kinetic energy); kinetic energy from braking that would otherwise be lost as heat is converted into hydraulic energy and stored in a pressure accumulator.

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From the beginning of his work to make vehicles electric, Jack believed the way to do it was to encourage individuals to convert their own vehicles to electric and show them to others,” said GEVA President Wayne Garver. Jack had been making these videos since 2008,” Howard said. “He Louis, Missouri chapter. It’s all been very fast.

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JANUARY 7, 2020

JetBlue also announced plans to start flying with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in mid-2020 on flights from San Francisco International Airport. Since 2008, JetBlue has already offset more than 2.6 Instead of escaping into the air, LFG can be captured, converted and used as a renewable energy resource.

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JULY 14, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies has completed internal testing of its initial waste heat power generator ( earlier post ) and has shipped the beta unit to its customer, Bent Glass Design. The final system is expected to be cash positive in 12 months and provide a full payback to Bent Glass within three years.

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APRIL 16, 2012

of LNG in global trade), next to Japan (40.7%) (based on 2008 data). LNG is a natural gas that has been temporarily converted into liquid form for ease of storage and transport by being cooled to approximately -162°C (-260°F). Korea is the world’s second-largest LNG importer (imported 16.1%

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JANUARY 20, 2015

The biomass is rapidly heated, and the resulting gases are immediately converted into hydrocarbons by a proprietary, reusable, sand-like zeolite catalyst. The company was founded in 2008; its R&D and corporate headquarters are located in Pearl River, New York.

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AUGUST 22, 2012

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Rural Development Biorefinery Assistance Program (Section 9003 of the 2008 Farm Bill), approved a $99-million, 80% loan guarantee to Chemtex International, Inc. Click to enlarge. The plant will produce biofuel for eastern transportation markets using non-food biomass feedstocks.

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JUNE 2, 2010

That endowment complements Chevron’s ongoing support for UC Davis, which includes a $500,000 gift in 2008 to be a lead sponsor of the Energy Efficiency Center and a $25 million biofuels research collaboration begun in 2006 to develop technology to convert nonfood agricultural waste into next-generation transportation fuels.

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MAY 9, 2012

International Alliance Group (IAG) will provide engineering, procurement and construction services for the project. Honeywell’s UOP and Eni SpA jointly developed the UOP/Eni Ecofining process, which uses hydroprocessing technology to convert non-edible natural oils and animal fats to Honeywell Green Diesel.

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DECEMBER 14, 2009

Novozymes, an international enzymes and microorganisms company, has entered two new research partnerships in Brazil. Today, bagasse is often discarded or burned in power plants, but more energy and value could be derived by converting it into advanced biofuel and biogas.

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AUGUST 29, 2010

In November 2008, API, in partnership with San Antonio’s Valero Energy Corporation, received $4 million from the COEE program to establish a pilot scale biorefinery at the Decorative Panels International hardwood plant in Alpena. API is one of Michigan’s bioenergy Centers of Energy Excellence (COEE).

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MARCH 29, 2010

In addition, the research team found no measurable impact to vehicle drivability or maintenance in conventional internal combustion engines. This effort has mandated an increase in the volume of renewable fuel required to be blended into transportation fuel from 9 billion gallons in 2008 to 36 billion gallons by 2022.

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

Launched in 2008, the CBiRC bases its engineering platform on three interconnected segments including enzyme and microbial engineering, chemical catalysis and catalysis engineering, and testbeds and life cycle analysis.

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JUNE 18, 2009

The Bio-SPK process converts bio-derived oils (triglycerides and free fatty acids) to Bio-SPKs. Virgin Atlantic proved the technical viability of biofuels at high altitude with its test flight in early 2008. IATA 2008 Report on Alternative Fuels. Production of Bio-SPK. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 16, 2009

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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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. This split-injection technique reduces loading on the catalytic converter and helps lower emissions. Click to enlarge. Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the 2.4

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JULY 14, 2009

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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AUGUST 17, 2009

In 2008, EIG opened the EIG America sales office in Santa Clara, California, and incorporated EIG America in March 2009 as a wholly owned subsidiary. FEV’s internal development project converting a Dodge Caliber to a full ReEV was designed to demonstrate its full spectrum of capabilities in hybrid engineering. The Caliber ReEV.

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APRIL 27, 2012

‘Business-as-usual’ projections of future conversion rates, based on historical rates over the past two decades, indicate that 6–9 Mha of peatland in insular Southeast Asia may be converted to plantations by the year 2020, unless land use planning policies or markets for products change. —Miettinen et al.

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Berg also has strategic holdings in Electric Vehicles International (EVI), a manufacturer of electric light-duty vehicles, walk-in vans and medium-duty trucks. Berg to form a new electric automotive company focused initially on trucks and SUVs for fleet customers. Earlier post.). Berg will initially capitalize the new company with $4.5

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Designed and developed in partnership with AISIN AW, the new system delivers fast, smooth gear changing, with an advanced converter ensuring effective drag reduction. Efficiency is improved by reduced internal friction and the use of lock-up clutch converters to prevent slippage. Peugeot 2008, with consumption of 3.7

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MARCH 22, 2009

Solyndra panels employ cylindrical modules which capture sunlight across a 360-degree photovoltaic surface capable of converting direct, diffuse and reflected sunlight into electricity. Solyndra’s panels are fully certified for US and international use and have been commercially shipping since July 2008. Solyndra modules.

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JUNE 22, 2009

Magna Electronics, an operating unit of Magna International Inc. The increased power of the SkiiP4 allows for the development of more powerful or more compact frequency converters, thus reducing costs. Semikron’s new SkiiP4 power module offers a 33% increase in power density. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Designed to handle the harsh operating conditions in GoM, BW Pioneer is equipped with an internal disconnectable Submerged Turret Production (STP) mooring system and outfitted with advanced safety features to withstand environmental loads from currents, waves and wind. Source: Keppel. Click to enlarge.

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Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 9, 2011

Converting coal into liquid fuels is known to be more costly than current energy technologies, both in terms of production costs and the amount of greenhouse gases the process emits. However, the viability of CTL becomes quite limited in regions with climate policy due to the high conversion cost and huge carbon footprint.

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AUGUST 20, 2011

This is the first application of the advanced dry-clutch PowerShift transmission in Ford’s European product range, and replaces the conventional 4-speed torque-converter automatic which was available with gasoline engines in the previous Focus model. New Ford Focus models with the 125PS (123 hp, 92 kW) 1.6-liter Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

The USDA Biorefinery Assistance Program, authorized through the 2008 Farm Bill, promotes the development of new and emerging technologies for the production of fuels that are produced from non-corn kernel starch biomass sources. This project will use acid to break down biomass which can be converted to liquid fuels or energy.

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Tanaka said that Toyota designed a new fuel cell stack that allows water to recirculate within, from cathode to anode, humidifying internally and maintaining the proper moisture balance. For a full-scale market launch in 2015, the cost of the fuel cell system will be 95% lower than that of the 2008 Toyota FCHV-adv, Tanaka said.

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Canada-based international auto supplier and contract assembler Magna International, now with a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of Opel from General Motors ( earlier post ), sees vehicle electrification as one of its key strategic initiatives. Siegfried Wolf. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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JUNE 23, 2009

The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, first appropriated in the fall of 2008, will provide about $25 billion in loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels. Ford Motor Company will receive $5.9

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