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DOE awards $4M to two DME projects

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) awarded more than $4 million in funding to test novel applications of dimethyl ether (DME) as a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. Oberon Fuels, the first company to produce renewable DME (rDME) in the US, is a supporting partner.

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Propel Fuels expands retail sales of drop-in renewable diesel across Southern California; $2.59/gallon

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Utilizing Neste’s NEXBTL renewable diesel, Propel’s Diesel HPR is a low-carbon, drop-in renewable fuel that meets petroleum diesel specifications and can be used in any diesel engine. Propel customers have also provided overwhelmingly positive feedback on the fuel, validating HPR’s performance and value to drivers, according to the company.

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2019 Nissan Altima features VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, AWD, ProPILOT Assist

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The 2019 Altima goes on sale in the US in the fall, followed by other global markets at later dates. The multi-link components are manufactured in high-carbon steel alloy. market regions, Intelligent All-Wheel Drive will be offered for the first time on the Altima. Variable Compression Turbo engine. Compared with the previous 3.5-liter

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