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Global Bioenergies picks up new €1.4M financing for isobutene program; targeting Germany expansion

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Bpifrance granted Global Bioenergies a “Zero Percent Interest Innovation Loan” (Prêt à Taux Zéro Innovation) to adapt its isobutene process to certain specific industrial environments. million (US$1.6-million) million) financing from Bpifrance on the isobutene program. million interest-free loan over seven years. Earlier post.).

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Alcoa outlines technology roadmap to decarbonize aluminum industry

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From the environmental perspective, it will be designed around two technologies: mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) and electric calcination, which allows for a self-enclosed calciner operating environment that captures steam and allows the calciner to be connected to a renewable-powered electric grid. Earlier post.)

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H2ME has 100 fuel cell vehicles on the road in Germany, France and UK

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This project has received funding from the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking under grant agreement Nº 671438 and Nº 700350. The three members of the FCH JU are the European commission; the fuel cell and hydrogen industries, represented by the NEW industry grouping; and the research community, represented by research grouping N.ERGHY.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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Left to right: Rupert Stadler (Audi), Dr. Herbert Diess (Volkswagen), Matthias Müller (Volkswagen), Dr. Dieter Zetsche (Daimler), Harald Krüger (BMW), Matthias Wissman (President of VDA). The KBA will also carry out its sampling controls on vehicles for which other authorities have granted the type approval. Click to enlarge.

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Putting the “Utility” in Sport Utility Vehicle: Which Electric SUVs Perform Best Off-Road?

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Their smaller size, smooth handling, and maneuverability make them suitable for urban streets while still providing the space and clearance to accommodate families and perform in more rugged environments. They’re also aesthetically appealing. When it comes to electric vehicles, crossovers serve a couple of other very practical functions.

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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Oliver Schmidt: from 2012 through February 2015, Schmidt was the General Manager in charge of the Environment and Engineering Office, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. TDI Settlement Program to resolve civil claims related to approximately 475,000 eligible Volkswagen and Audi 2.0L TDI vehicles in the United States.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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↓ ↑ report 4 jzj 11:02AM (4/13/2009) Ernie, indeed I have spoken to engineers: they are quite concerned regarding the future of EVs in various non-coordinated low-use environments pulling a tremendous amount of power at the same time. gallon Speculawyer on DOE announces $41.9 gallon Speculawyer on DOE announces $41.9