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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.

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USDA provides $91M loan guarantee to Cool Planet for biogasoline blendstock plant; biomass pyrolysis and catalytic conversion

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Cool Planet has devised a biomass-to-liquids thermochemical conversion process that simultaneously produces liquid fuels and sequesterable biochar useful as a soil amendment. Often referred to as a “drop-in” fuel, reformate is an ingredient in gasoline and jet fuel that can be added during the regular refinery process.

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Tesla Model S road warrior passes 1.2 million miles in 10 years

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The fact that Gemmingen-Hornberg started his journey with his Model S way back in 2014 is extremely impressive, especially if one were to consider the fact that electric vehicles were not as prevalent back then as they are today. This effectively makes Gemmingen-Hornberg’s Model S the highest mileage Tesla in the world today.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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2014 Sprinter. Conversely, intervention will be stopped if the driver carries out an evasive maneuver, takes his or her foot off the brake pedal or presses the accelerator pedal. Conversely, Lane Keeping Assist helps the driver to stay on course when there is little room for maneuvering—at highway construction sites, for example.

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Transphorm and ON Semiconductor begin production of co-branded 600V GaN cascode transistors

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At APEC 2015, ON Semiconductor and power conversion specialist Transphorm, building on their previously announced partnership to bring gallium nitride (GaN) based power solutions to market, introduced the co-branded NTP8G202N (TPH3202PS) and NTP8G206N (TPH3206PS) 600V GaN cascode transistors and a 240 W reference design that utilizes them. (A

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INEOS Bio begins producing cellulosic ethanol at commercial scale using gasification and fermentation

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INEOS Bio started commercial-scale production at its first facility near Vero Beach, Florida, marking the first commercial-scale use of its gasification and fermentation technology for conversion of biomass waste into bioethanol and renewable power. Earlier post.).

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Neste Oil implementing Headwaters HCAT heavy oil upgrading technology at Porvoo Refinery

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Headwaters’ HCAT technology improves catalytic residue hydrocracking, creating the possibility of higher residue conversion to lighter transportation fuels such as diesel and gasoline. Process enhancements reported by Neste Oil include higher residue conversion and less fouling of downstream equipment.

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