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Global Bioenergies reports first production of green isobutene at demo plant

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Global Bioenergies is partnering with Audi, earlier post.) Isobutene—one of the main petroleum derivatives—is a platform molecule. In the fuel sector, it is presently used to manufacture isooctane, ETBE and MTBE which are valuable compounds used in gasoline mixes.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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The perspective of rising oil prices is a turboboost for a change in customer behavior, he said. VW, Daimler subsidiary Daug and Varta developed a NimH battery in the early 90s, and the VW group put the Audi duo hybrid on the road in 1997. Currently, cars contribute. about 7% of global CO 2 emissions.

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