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Global Bioenergies, IBN-One and Lantmännen Aspen partner on renewable isooctane for specialty fuel applications

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Global Bioenergies, IBN-One and Lantmännen Aspen, world market leader in alkylate gasoline for two- and four-stroke small engines, have entered into a partnership on renewable isooctane ( earlier post ) for specialty fuel applications. billion (US$3.8 billion (US$3.8

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NREL report estimates gasoline produced from biomass could cost about the same as ethanol

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Current case design block flow diagram of thermochemical gasoline from biomass-derived methanol and the methanol-to-gasoline process. Gasoline has a higher energy content than ethanol.) Source: NREL. Click to enlarge. gallon US ($0.52/liter). gallon US ($0.52/liter). gallon ($0.37/liter). per gallon ($0.41 per liter) and $1.49

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ANGP commercializes 1st ANSI NGV2-certified on-board low pressure ANG technology storage system for LDVs

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Adsorbed Natural Gas Products, Inc. liter V6 bi-fuel engine for gasoline or natural gas operation. The FEPS is equipped with miniature compressor technology from Aspen Compressor, LLC. This first production system is configured on the floor of the cargo box of the F-150.

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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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GM’s hydrogen fuel cell product milestones. Among all zero CO 2 emission technologies, fuel cell electric vehicles have a definitive advantage with range and refueling time that is as good as conventional gasoline cars. GM will announce its fuel cell production plans at a later date. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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CALSTART Small Hybrid Bus Working Group Selects StarTrans-Azure Dynamics for National Hybrid Bus Deployment

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The vehicles are 23-foot, gasoline-powered hybrid electric cutaway buses using the StarTrans Senator bus body, Ford E450 chassis, and the Azure Dynamics Balance parallel electric hybrid system with the Ford 5.4L Co, has partnered with Azure Dynamics for the past three years and is the exclusive manufacturer for its G1 series hybrid product.

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Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

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Company bosses are said to be keen to put this system into production but no firm decisions will be made until the cost of batteries is reduced." Senior sources say that trials are currently underway in Japan, with a prototype that uses a rotary engine to charge the battery pack.

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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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It must also achieve a lifecycle GHG emission reduction of at least 60%, compared to the gasoline or diesel fuel it displaces. Second, its lifecycle GHG emissions must be at least 50% less than the gasoline or diesel fuel it displaces. EPA is seeking comments on the proposal for 60 days. Biomass-based diesel. Advanced Biofuel.

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