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UW Madison, ExxonMobil researchers convert alcohols to diesel-range ethers and olefins

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Today the most widely-used biofuel is ethanol produced from starch fermentation, though fermentation of lignocellulosic biomass and waste CO x streams has recently received considerable attention. The synthesis of liquid transportation fuels from abundant, bio-derived feedstocks is motivated by the drive toward lower GHG fuels.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The all-new hybrid transaxle adopts improvements first used in previous post-2004 Toyota/Lexus hybrids such as the Camry hybrid, Highlander hybrid, and Lexus RX 400h, as well as refinements not previously employed. Click to enlarge. The result is 20% lighter in weight compared to the previous model. Fuel tank. A new resin 11.9-gallon

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