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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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Compared to gasoline or diesel methanol however offers much cleaner combustion, free of soot and emits no traces of sulphur or carcinogenic compounds which are formed in the combustion of liquid fossil fuels. Methanol which is produced with CRI’s method is one of the most environmentally friendly liquid fuels available today.

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CAP-XX introduces supercap modules to support batteries in stop-start applications

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milliohms, the CAP-XX module offers the best power density available today, the company claims, and the energy necessary to support frequent start cycles in all weather and traffic conditions. With 150F at 14V, and an ESR of 4.5 CAP-XX Supercapacitors for Automotive Applications.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

By comparison, NOx emissions in Travis county from motor vehicles totaled approximately 30,000 tons per year in 1996 -- the last year for which complete data was available. (1, like i said in the first place, for me, this makes me think of one step in the right direction and makes me think of a greener cleaner future.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The known fuel technologies available today that are being researched and developed, which we must examine, are the following: 1. These blends are now being used to reduce oil consumption and for cleaner combustion with fewer regulated emissions. The Hydrogen car and its issues. These items add value to the grid. 18 ] [link].

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Most charge points available today take much longer to re-energize batteries than it does to fill a gas-powered cars tank. Perhaps more importantly, quickly "pouring" electricity into many of the batteries available today may stress the very expensive component and shorten their useful lifetime.