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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. The global merchant fleet currently consumes around 330 million tonnes of fuel annually, 80-85 per cent of which is residual fuel with high sulfur content.

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Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners advance climate-neutral eFuels development; Haru Oni pilot in Chile

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Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners are developing and implementing a pilot project—the “Haru Oni” project—in Chile that is expected to yield the world’s first integrated, commercial, industrial-scale plant for making synthetic climate-neutral fuels (eFuels). Electrolyzers will use wind power to produce green hydrogen.

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California makes first investments in $100M energy research & development program; also biogas and H2

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million each to advance thermal energy storage technologies that will help cut costs and improve the efficiency of thermal energy storage, leading to increased capacity and operational benefits for concentrated solar power plants. Alternative Fuel and Vehicles. Biomethane Hydrogen Power Generation Solar'

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California Energy Commission awards more than $35M for green transportation in California

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The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of $35,031,310 to projects that will accelerate the development of green fuels and technology in California. These awards are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. SacPort Biofuels Corp.

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ARPA-E releases two RFIs: Draft $150M Open Funding Opportunity and accelerating commercialization of Electrofuels

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The Open FOA is expected to support transformational and disruptive high-impact energy R&D projects related to renewable power, bioenergy, transportation, conventional generation, the electrical grid, and building efficiency, among other technology areas. ARPA-E intends to formally issue a revised version of this Open FOA in early March 2012.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Smooth Acceleration and Efficient Performance The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is powered by Toyota’s fifth generation hybrid system. Power is directed via an electronically continuously variable automatic transmission (eCVT) with paddle shifters, driving all four wheels with three driving modes of Eco, Power and EV.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The entrypoint to the Lexus world Hybrid Efficiency The 2023 Lexus UX 250h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system of a 2.0-liter liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. This process is also viewed on a dash gauge, where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery.

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