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Study explores energy balance of Fischer-Tropsch diesel via autothermal reforming of pyrolysis oil from biomass residue; spreadsheet offered as tool

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Researchers from the Stevens Institute of Technology, BASF Catalyst and Golden BioMass Fuels Corporation report on their investigation of an energy balance, in broad outline, for the production of a high-quality synthetic diesel from residual crop biomass via a Fischer-Tropsch route in a paper published in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels.

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Jim Wangers, the Godfather of the GTO, useless at 96

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He attempted convincing his superiors that NASCAR‘s Pace While used to be a nice alternative to hype the modern 180-horse Energy Bundle for the small-block V8, however Wangers used to be advised that “Chevrolet is not into racing.” He persevered to be part of the road scene into the Eighties.)

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GM, Honda to collaborate on next-generation fuel cell technologies; targeting commercial feasibility in 2020 time frame

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signed a three-way agreement for the joint development of a common fuel cell system to speed up availability of the technology and significantly reduce investment costs. Toyota’s Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv), part of a fleet of 100 in a nationwide demonstration program, was recently on-site at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

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Honeywell and ZoneFlow Reactor Technology to collaborate on more efficient SMR for hydrogen production

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Simulations of steam methane reformers with ZF Reactors and pellets, using Aspen process software, reactor and reaction models developed by Prof. Results from the pilot plant testing are expected to be available by mid-2022. Juray De Wilde (Materials and Process Engineering Dept., Université Catholique de Louvain, co-author with Prof.

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EPA Proposes New Regulations for Renewable Fuel Standard to Implement Requirements of EISA; GHG Reduction and Indirect Land Use Change Effects Included

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The US Environmental Protection Agency released its expected Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) detailing the implementation of changes to the existing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS1) as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Earlier post.). The proposed rule includes that. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.

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Announcing our Partnership with Wallbox

EV Match

today, there are already over 100 EVs on the road for every available fast charger. The durable, compact, and affordable Wallbox Pulsar Plus is available for sale directly through EVmatch and is a great choice for homeowners, vacation rental owners, apartments, and business owners alike. Arcos Energy (Aspen, CO-based).

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