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DTM trialing lower-carbon high-performance racing fuel with Audi and Aston Martin

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As a result, it has a carbon footprint more than 30% lower than gasoline manufactured entirely from petroleum. It not only maintains the same high-octane rating required by the DTM, but also meets the requirements of the legal fuel norm, DIN EN 228. We are proving that low carbon fuels are also suitable for racing engines.

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Ekona Power closes CAD 79M Series A to advance pulsed methane pyrolysis technology for clean hydrogen production

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Ekona’s pulsed methane pyrolysis (PMP) solution disassociates feedstock methane into hydrogen and solid carbon, thereby significantly reducing CO 2 emissions. PMP uses the pulsed injection of thermal and mechanical energy, resulting in the automatic removal of carbon-buildup due to unsteady flow.

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Rio Tinto declares maiden ore reserve at Jadar; major potential source of battery-grade lithium carbonate

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Ore reserves are valuable and legally, economically, and technically feasible to extract. Pre-feasibility studies have shown that the Jadar project has the potential to produce both battery-grade lithium carbonate and boric acid. Earlier post.). Rio Tinto said the Ore Reserve is 16.6 Mt at 1.81% Li 2 O and 13.4%

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California Air Resources Board readopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard, adopts regulation on alternative diesel fuels

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The Air Resources Board re-adopted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ), which requires a 10% reduction by 2020 in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. The program requires that transportation fuels used in California meet a baseline target for carbon intensity which is reduced each year. 2020 and beyond.

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Audi combines e-scooter with skateboard

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Production and sales are planned for late 2020. At the end of 2020, private customers will be able to buy the Audi e-tron Scooter for about €2,000. The Audi e-tron Scooter is fitted with the legally required LED lights: a headlight, daytime running light, rear light and brake light. The range of 20 kilometers (12.5

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Federal Judge rules California Low Carbon Fuel Standard violates Commerce Clause of US Constitution

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O’Neill, Eastern District of California, ruled on Thursday that the State of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program is in violation of the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution and issued an injunction prohibiting its enforcement. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.). These changes streamline the program.

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Aston Martin, TenCate Advanced Composites partner for Valkyrie program

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The Aston Martin Valkyrie is built around a lightweight carbon fiber structure, and features radical aerodynamics for unprecedented levels of downforce in a road-legal car. Deliveries are expected to commence in 2020. Only 25 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pros will be built. All cars are sold.