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Chalmers team identifies two main challenges for bio-hydrocarbon fuel production from cheap sources

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have identified two main challenges for renewable biofuel production from cheap sources: lowering the cost of developing microbial cell factories; and establishing more efficient methods for hydrolysis of biomass to sugars for fermentation. That is in line with our research too.

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Rhodium Group estimates US GHG fell 2.1% in 2019, driven by coal decline

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The Rhodium Group, an independent research provider, estimates that, after a sharp uptick in 2018, US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 2.1% Emissions from buildings, industry and other parts of the economy rose, though less than in 2018. That’s higher than the 3% gain in 2018, but lower than the 13% gains posted in 2016 and 2017.

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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for February 2018

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With gasoline cheap and buyers continuing to shun passenger cars for crossovers and trucks, there are bargains to be had in fuel-efficient and electrified vehicles. This month's deals, courtesy of CarsDirect, includes cheap leases, low financing rates, and money off sticker prices.

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It’s OK To Get A Spare Tire For Your EV, & You Can Do It Cheap

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Once in 2018, I was driving west of Phoenix late at night. It was still 80 degrees out, and probably a little warmer over any concrete or pavement. Just after exiting the 303 loop freeway, I got a beep and a warning on the dash display. “Low tire pressure,” it said, displaying a rapidly falling […].

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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for March 2018

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Not a lot has changed since last month: Buyers continue to move from passenger sedans to crossovers and trucks, and gasoline remains relatively cheap. That means you can pick up some bargains fuel-efficient and electrified vehicles.

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Bloomberg NEF forecasts falling battery prices enabling surge in wind and solar to 50% of global generation by 2050

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The arrival of cheap battery storage will mean that it becomes increasingly possible to finesse the delivery of electricity from wind and solar, so that these technologies can help meet demand even when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining. NEO 2018 sees $11.5 trillion of that going to wind and solar and a further $1.5

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2018 Lexus RX 450hL hybrid three-row SUV priced from $51,600

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Cheap gasoline, better fuel efficiency from all types of vehicles due to rising CAFE rules, and a lack of interest in hybrids have all hurt the latest version of the RX Hybrid. Lexus invented the idea of a luxury hybrid utility vehicle in a version of its RX crossover well over a decade ago, but sales haven't been strong of late.

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