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Altech-Eco receives ARB certification for dedicated 2014 F-250/350 6.2L CNG conversion system

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certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for the compressed natural gas (CNG) Dedicated conversion system for the 2014 Ford 6.2L Also available from Altech-Eco is the EPA-certified CNG systems for the 2014/2015 F-250/350 6.2L, 2014/2015 Transit Connect 2.5L and 2014 F-150 3.7L

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IG Metall warns that Krupp Mannesmann steel plant may fail due to lack of financing for conversion to climate-neutral steel production

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The union called on the shareholders of HKM to commit themselves clearly to the future of the traditional steel mill and to invest now in its conversion. By 2025 HKM will have taken measures to reduce CO 2 emissions by at least 30% when compared to 2014. There are currently 3,100 steel workers employed there.

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze: Gasoline, Diesel, Now Natural Gas (Bi-Fuel Conversion)

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The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze is already available with gasoline and diesel engines, and soon it will add compressed natural gas (CNG) to its resume--albeit as an aftermarket conversion. IMPCO will offer a bi-fuel conversion for the 1.4-liter, Talk about covering your bases. liter, four-cylinder turbocharged Cruze engine.

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Ford introduces 2014 Transit Connect Taxi with CNG/LPG capability

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Ford unveiled the redesigned 2014 Transit Connect Taxi at the 2013 International Association of Transportation Regulators Conference in St. The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi comes with a new powertrain—the 2.5-liter 2014 Transit Connect Taxi. The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi comes with a new powertrain—the 2.5-liter

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New one-pot process for conversion of cellulose to n-hexane, a gasoline component

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One-pot process for conversion of cellulose to hexane, a gasoline component. Recently, our group conducted conversion of sorbitol, glucose, and cellobiose into n-hexane over the Ir-ReO x /SiO 2 catalyst combined with HZSM-5. To the best of our knowledge, this conversion process has not yet been reported. Credit: ACS, Liu et al.

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Panasonic crystalline Si-based photovoltaic module achieves record energy conversion efficiency of 23.8% at research level

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Panasonic Corporation announced that it has achieved a photovoltaic module conversion efficiency of 23.8% (aperture area: 11,562 cm 2 ) at research level, a major increase over the previous world record for crystalline silicon-based photovoltaic modules. Panasonic had announced a record conversion efficiency of 25.6%

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U of I study: synthetic fuels via CO2 conversion and FT not currently economically & environmentally competitive

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However, they noted, that with the right combination of high FT fuel yield and low electricity and hydrogen price, the synthetic fuel system could produce fuels at a cost range similar to the reference year 2014 petroleum-based fuel prices. Xuping Li, Paul Anderson, Huei-Ru Molly Jhong, Mark Paster, James F. Stubbins, and Paul J. 6b00665.