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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. Different that shale oil—i.e.,

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Pininfarina grows its U.S. footprint in early bid for EV hypercar market control

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Pininfarina’s newest dealership is Salt Lake City Motorcars in Utah, the company’s 11th dealer in the U.S., Pininfarina is once again on the very cutting edge of the auto industry, blending beauty and the future of mobility in amazing harmony. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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GM leaps ahead in lithium mining race, secures next-gen extraction deal

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EnergyX proudly advertises that “the company’s LiTAS technology increases lithium recovery rates to over 90% from the current industry standard of 30-40% using ponds and hit 94% during their field trials.” These facilities will be built in Argentina, Chile, California, Arkansas, and Utah, respectively.

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5 Important Car Safety Features That Should Be on Your Next Car

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Put Safety First for You and Your Passengers This article may contain affiliate links. Technology is advancing rapidly, and the automotive industry has not lagged behind when it comes to prioritizing safety.

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Researchers developing salt-tolerant enzymes tailored to ionic liquid processes for production of advanced cellulosic biofuels

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Such salt-tolerant enzymes, particularly cellulases, offer significant advantages for industrial utility over conventional enzymes, they said. Advance Article doi: 10.1039/C1GC15193B. an aerobic, extremely halophilic member of the Archaea from Great Salt Lake, Utah. Green Chem. Michael Wainø, B.

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Converting Oil Shale to Gasoline via Alberta Taciuk Processor Results in Full Fuel Cycle GHG Emissions 1.5-1.75 Larger Than From Conventionally Produced Gasoline

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The largest global oil shale deposits—estimated to be equivalent to 1,500 Gbbl oil equivalent—are found in the Green River formation of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. It is instructive to consider the implications of a very large oil shale industry that does not practice CO 2 mitigation. x 10 8 bbl/y, or 1.8 Brandt, 2009.

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The Cold War Arms Race Over Prosthetic Arms

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The Boston Arm, in turn, influenced the Utah Artificial Arm , developed by Stephen Jacobsen , who had completed his Ph.D. in 1973 at MIT under Robert Mann and then returned to his alma mater, the University of Utah. The Utah Arm went on to become one of the most widely used myoelectric prosthetics. In 1984, the U.S.

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