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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, has landed its third technology license for its methanol-to-olefins (MTO) technology, which converts methanol from coal into key plastics building blocks. China’s Shandong Yangmei Hengtong Chemicals Co. The process, based on proprietary UOP catalysts, is proven to provide high yields with minimal byproducts.

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MARCH 30, 2014

Computational tools for catalyst design: The ability to convert methane gas directly to liquid methanol at often-remote recovery sites would significantly alter the storage, transport, and use of the gas. However, despite decades of effort, no lab-developed catalyst for achieving that conversion has been commercialized.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

The Modus process is based on a commercially proven catalyst system that converts light olefins, such as ethylene and propylene—often contained in refinery offgas streams—to high-quality gasoline blendstock with a 90+ octane rating and ultra-low sulfur content. Modus expands revenue sources and ultimately increases profitability.

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AUGUST 10, 2015

According to the 2014 Wind Technologies Market Report released today by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and its Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, total installed wind power capacity in the United States grew at a rate of 8% in 2014 and now stands at nearly 66 gigawatts (GW)—ranking second in the world (to China) and meeting 4.9%

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

LanzaTech, a producer of low-carbon fuels and chemicals from waste gases, was awarded a $4-million grant by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) as one of the 15 REMOTE projects ( earlier post ) receiving a combined $34 million to find advanced biocatalyst technologies that can convert natural gas to liquid fuel for transportation.

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APRIL 29, 2014

In addition, more global brands are ordering new XL Hybrid powertrains for their fleets, so we expect to rev up even more industry milestones in 2014. The XL3 system features an inline traction motor system design. —Tod Hynes, president and founder of XL Hybrids. The new 40 kW peak inline (post-transmission) motor works with a 1.8

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JANUARY 15, 2013

2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge. Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. Sales start early in 2014 in North America, expanding to global markets including China and Europe. Earlier post.)

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Extended Range Cadillac 2014 Range 244

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MARCH 8, 2019

A traditional solar panel converts between 18 to 20% of the solar energy into electricity. The KU Leuven bioscience engineers solved this problem by designing a solar panel of 1.6 m² that converts 15% of the sunlight straight into hydrogen gas. If all goes well, more panels will be installed on a piece of land in the street.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

MHI) has designed a new bulk carrier equipped with the proprietary Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS), which reduces frictional resistance between the vessel hull and seawater using air bubbles produced at the vessel bottom, along with high-efficiency hull form and enhanced propulsion system. in designed draught. m in LOA, 32.2

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus unveiled the new RC 350 and RC 300h hybrid variant sports coupes scheduled for launch in the second half of 2014. The wide tread and a wheelbase that is 70 mm shorter than the IS further highlight the sporty design and nimble handling. Two powertrains are available: a 3.5-liter liter Lexus Hybrid Drive.

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JULY 16, 2014

2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 This creates a higher expansion ratio for less compression, reducing pumping losses and converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively. Click to enlarge. Reduced NVH.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L 2014 LT1 6.2L The LT1 camshaft design is based on the LS3’s cam tuning (14mm gross intake lift) and offers 62 crank degrees of cam phasing authority. The deep-skirt design helps maximize strength and minimize vibration.

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JUNE 21, 2019

The same funding competition has enabled for Porterbrook to pair up with Eminox to create a catalyst converter for diesel trains, extending the green credentials of the rail leasing company.

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MARCH 18, 2014

liter EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. This powerplant shares only the bore spacing with the previous diesel engine that had the same designation. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 6, 2013

2014 Sprinter. The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy. Click to enlarge. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. European powertrains.

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AUGUST 6, 2014

The parties have established a non-binding target date to complete installation and commissioning of the GTL Pilot Plant on or before 31 December 2014. The purpose of the GTL Pilot Plant is to commercially demonstrate converting stranded natural gas resources to synthetic crude oil.

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Houston Gas Building Power 247

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APRIL 9, 2014

2014-01-1190. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter Overall, the engine offered a 13.1%

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APRIL 22, 2014

The team presented two papers on the state of their work at the recent SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The piston is moved by the combustion gas, while magnets attached to the piston move within a linear coil, thereby converting kinetic energy to electrical energy. Cartoon of the W-shape piston. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Engine 2014 Gas-Electric 419

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MAY 8, 2014

During the first quarter of 2014, Tesla Motors produced a record 7,535 Model S vehicles for global delivery; the company also delivered 6,457 cars worldwide—slightly exceeding guidance—while also filling the pipeline of deliveries into Europe and Asia. Q2 & 2014 Outlook. Electric (Battery) Sales'

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Tesla 2014 Cars 2013 273

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AUGUST 1, 2013

Gevo will sell the isobutanol it produces in the specialty chemicals and specialty oxygenated fuel blendstock markets, and use it as a building block to make jet fuel and chemical products, such as paraxylene, which is converted into PET and used in the production of bottles and fibers. —Patrick Gruber, Gevo CEO.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

IH 2 is a new thermochemical process that employs a catalyzed fluidized bed hydropyrolysis step followed by an integrated hydroconversion step to directly convert biomass into high-quality, fungible hydrocarbon fuels. GTI anticipates full-scale commercial plants converting 2,000 tons a day will be operating by 2014.

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Commercial Fuel Convert Houston 373

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

AMP Americas signed a deal with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers, both national dairy cooperatives, to convert a portion of their diesel needs to CNG by working with haulers to convert their fleets to CNG-powered trucks. million miles per year, servicing routes throughout Texas.

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OCTOBER 15, 2014

Power inverters convert direct current into the alternating current that powers the vehicle. Another key to the success is a design that incorporates several small capacitors connected in parallel to ensure better cooling and lower cost compared to fewer, larger and more expensive “brick type” capacitors. DOE 2020 target. Efficiency.

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Power Powered 2014 2020 273

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The plant will convert abundant low-cost natural gas from the Utica and Marcellus shale region into high-value specialty products (solvents, lubricants and waxes), as well as transportation fuels. Ventech began designing the Ashtabula facility in April 2013. The plant design is expected to be complete at the end of 2013.

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Building Energy 2013 Gas 252

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DECEMBER 4, 2014

EFT’s proprietary Advanced Fixed Bed (AFB) Fischer-Tropsch reactor and catalyst system can convert synthesis gas from virtually any carbonaceous feedstock into transportation fuels such as renewable diesel and sustainable jet fuel. Through May 2014, more than 1,500 commercial flights have been flown with alternative fuels worldwide.

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Fuel 2014 Alternative Fuels Commercial 225

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APRIL 18, 2012

Pilot plant operation is a critical step along the IH 2 technology commercialization pathway, as it provides valuable information to confirm and refine commercial design. In the two months that the IH 2 pilot plant has been on line, the basic design principles have been validated. billion gallons. billion gallons.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. With its abbreviated compression phase and long expansion phase, it was designed specifically for operation at partial load. The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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APRIL 10, 2014

In combination with Syngenta’s proprietary Enogen corn trait, ACE technology allows the fiber as well as the starch in a corn kernel to be converted into ethanol. Enogen is the only corn output trait designed specifically to enhance ethanol production.

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Production Iowa Fuel 2014 218

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JUNE 19, 2014

California-based US Hybrid Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT) for the design, integration and delivery of its H 2 Ride Fuel Cell Plug-In Shuttle Bus for operation by the County of Hawaii Mass Transit Agency’s (MTA) HELE-ON Big Island bus service. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 11, 2012

Rosneft, an integrated oil company majority-owned by the Russian government, has selected technology from Oxford Catalysts Group PLC for a small-scale Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) facility designed to convert associated gas—i.e., Earlier post.)

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Gas Russia Convert Oil 218

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Designing an artificial leaf that uses solar energy to convert water cheaply and efficiently into hydrogen and oxygen is one of the goals of BISfuel (Bio-inspired Solar fuel production)—the Energy Frontier Research Center, funded by the Department of Energy, in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Arizona State University.

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Water Solar Conversion Arizona 236

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JUNE 23, 2014

So far this year, the team has integrated the T2B2 aftertreatment in the dynamometer environment and is in the process of convert the demonstration vehicle to the T2B2 configuration. Cummins made extensive use of aluminium as well as space-saving design features for new engine weight control. Weigert, E.,

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

To produce it, the power-to-liquid plant converts surplus hydropower into synthetic fuel. This hydrogen, together with carbon dioxide, is converted in a two-step power-to-liquid process. First, the CO 2 and H 2 are converted into syngas in Ineratec’s RWGS (reverse water gas shift) reactor. Excellent temperature control.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Tenneco and Gentherm (formerly BSST/Amerigon) are part of a US Department of Energy (DOE) consortium actively developing a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for capturing waste exhaust heat in vehicles and converting it to electrical energy to be used to power electrical systems within the vehicle. —Gentherm President and CEO Daniel R.

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MAY 24, 2013

The Penn State University Advanced Vehicle Team (PSU AVT) designed a series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) fueled with E85. The converted 2013 Chevrolet Malibu uses a front-wheel-drive system powered by a Magna E-Drive motor with a 90 kW electric drive unit to supply the propulsion for the converted Malibu. in May 2014.

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JULY 10, 2014

Calysta’s technology is the only validated, commercial scale process available to directly convert natural gas into biological products. The design of the company’s loop reactor technology allows for maximal transfer of multiple gaseous feedstocks into solution to allow rapid and efficient conversion by the microorganisms.

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JANUARY 4, 2016

The complaint further alleges that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by selling, introducing into commerce, or importing into the United States motor vehicles that are designed differently from what Volkswagen had stated in applications for certification to EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Jetta Sportwagen (2009-2014).

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