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Could Renewable Bamboo Be As Strong As Carbon Fiber For Lightweight Cars?

Green Car Reports

Carbon fiber now appears poised to enter the mainstream of automotive materials, but a less high-tech material could be waiting in the wings as well. Bamboo could be the next carbon fiber, according to a new article on BBC Autos (only visible in U.S., apparently).

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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

Green Car Congress

Alberta Innovates, in partnership with industry, government and other organizations, recently released the results of a study that investigates the best opportunities for “Bitumen Beyond Combustion” (BBC). The study focuses on four promising areas: Carbon fibers and products incorporating carbon fibers.

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What is Extreme E? – 1# Ultimate beginners guide to Extreme E

My Energi

Our shift towards electric vehicles will prove vital in the worlds quest towards carbon neutral goals and proposed deadlines. Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports Mix, BBC iPlayer, XE Website & Social. ITV, BT Sport 1, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports Mix, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button. Qualifying/Semi-finals.

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

Green Car Congress

The WDG also can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 95 percent in comparison to modern internal combustion vehicle engines. In 1986, Mazda introduced the Mazda 626 Cappela model, which had a 2-liter diesel engine equipped with a Comprex wave rotor (from BBC) used as a supercharger. Norbert Müller. The Wave Disc Engine.

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Scottish social workers to trial electric car pool

Green Cars News

According to the BBC, the pilot scheme has been made possible by a £105,000 low carbon vehicle grant from the Scottish government. Social workers in the Scottish Borders will be given a pool of electric cars to use, after the local council approved a trial scheme of EVs. Three EV cars, costing more than £30,000 [.].

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LEAF – Made in the UK

Revenge of the Electric Car

Speaking to the BBC, Lord Mandelson said: “By working together we can achieve our aim of making the UK a world-leader in ultra-low carbon vehicles.”. Government ministers backed the move by Nissan. When the Leaf begins production in 2013, the company plans to roll out 50,000 vehicles a year.

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CAT envisages fossil-free Britain in 20 years

Green Cars News

The report which details measure designed to slash carbon emissions and eliminate oil use in Britain is set to be published in June, the BBC reports. Entitled ‘Zero Carbon Britain’ the report’s [.].

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