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MAN propane-fueled ME-LGIP to power Chinese VLGC

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With a new injection concept, initially developed for methanol, the ME-LGI concept greatly expands the company’s dual-fuel portfolio and enables the exploitation of more low-flash-point fuels such as ethanol, dimethyl ether and, now, LPG. LGIP LPG-propelled dual-fuel engines. HFO-burning engines to 6G60ME-C9.5-LGIP

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GM Partners with US DOE to Develop Jatropha-to-Biodiesel Project in India

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It would also boost GM India growth plans with biodiesel-capable products and reiterate GM India’s commitment to green technology and alternate fuel solutions to reduce dependence on fossil fuel. Mike Robinson, GM Vice President of Environment, Energy and Safety Policy. Daimler and jatropha in India.

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BioJet International and Abundant Biofuels merging

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The company is known for its Philippine Jatropha project, one of the largest projects of this type in the world. The Abundant deal is a major step toward BioJet attaining its goal of becoming the world’s largest owner and developer of feedstock for renewable jet fuel and green diesel.

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UPS Adopts Plan to Cut Its Airline Carbon Emissions An Additional 20% by 2020; Biofuels Part of the Plan

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Jet A fuel is the leading source of UPS global enterprise CO 2 emissions at 52.6%, followed by diesel at 32.7%. The company’s air system includes international air hubs in Cologne, Germany; Taipei, Taiwan; Shanghai; Miami (to serve Latin America), an intra-Asia hub in the Philippines; and UPS Worldport, the Louisville, Ky.,

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DOE fuel cell market report shows continued growth, with sales surpassing $1.3B worldwide in 2013

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It is especially important to note that several of the companies—Nissan, Ford, Volkswagen and BMW—have previously focused primarily on battery-electric vehicles and other alternative fuels. — 2013 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. Earlier post.).

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