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MAY 27, 2022

The lab has since adapted the process to convert plastic waste into graphene and to extract precious metals from electronic waste. Ford sent us 10 pounds of mixed plastic waste from a vehicle shredding facility. 2022 “Upcycling end-of-life vehicle waste plastic into flash graphene.” That’s with only 0.1% Wyss et al.

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). Reducing barriers to investment in energy efficiency.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We expect this investment will provide opportunities for Constellium to expand its low-carbon product offerings to meet customer needs. In automotive and transportation, aluminum helps advance greener mobility by improving fuel economy, reducing CO2 emissions, increasing electric vehicle range, and improving safety.

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MAY 12, 2020

Further improving its on-road performance, FCA’s TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission benefits fuel economy, whether mated to the 2.0-liter Over the same time period, the Company also shaved its carbon footprint by 27%, and slashed its waste generation by 64%. liter turbocharged I-4 or the 3.6-liter

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JANUARY 7, 2010

has entered into a joint development program with the Energy & Environmental Research Center ( EERC ) at the University of North Dakota (UND) in Grand Forks for converting a wide variety of biomass and waste into bio-butanol. Syntec Biofuel Inc.

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JULY 12, 2013

Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. The rollout of these technologies in new GM US models between 2011 and 2016 is expected to improve the fuel economy of our fleet by more than 18 percent, which will translate into a more than 15 percent reduction in CO 2 emissions.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

As gas and diesel prices continue to spiral, improved fuel economy in your truck is becoming even more of an imperative than before. This article offers seven strategies that will enable you to improve your trucking fuel economy without negatively impacting performance. per gallon during the third week of the month.

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OCTOBER 3, 2015

Bioethanol: introduced land-management practices of cover crops and manure applications for corn-soy systems for soil organic carbon simulations. Soybeans-based fuels: updated N 2 O emissions in soybean fields. Aluminum for vehicle production: updated the life-cycle inventory for aluminum.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Ricardo is advancing its work with two novel technologies to improve the efficiency of heavy-duty goods vehicles: a cryogenic split-cycle engine “ CryoPower ” ( earlier post ), and a low-carbon waste-heat powered microwave fuel reformer “ HeatWave II ”. HeatWave II.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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APRIL 1, 2014

The TorqStor is an advanced flywheel energy storage system, storing energy that would otherwise be wasted through parasitic losses or braking, and returning that energy to the drivetrain when needed, providing improved fuel economy. Ricardo’s TorqStor. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

million) to six projects to further develop the UK’s low carbon vehicle capability. The HiUCV is targeted to halve the overall carbon emissions per tonne of waste collected of current best-in-class Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) in the urban environment. Carbon Dioxide tailpipe emissions: Less than 75 g/km.

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JUNE 16, 2012

Other successful initiatives—highlighted in Ford’s 13th annual Sustainability Report—include reductions in water use, waste-to-landfill and CO 2 emissions as well as improvements in vehicle fuel economy and safety. The company also announced plans to reduce usage another 25% on a per-vehicle basis by 2016.

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JUNE 18, 2023

A new EV may cost more upfront, but saves in the long run Studies conclude that manufacturing a vehicle accounts for around 25 percent of its lifetime carbon footprint. In fact, according to the environmental consulting firm Ricardo, 46 percent of an EV’s total carbon footprint is generated before it even travels a mile.

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MARCH 7, 2018

The project is part of CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels Investments and Air Quality Improvement Program. We also deliver a significant fuel economy improvement. This program will demonstrate the first diesel engine to comply with the state standard. CALSTART will serve as the project grantee and administrator.

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JANUARY 18, 2014

burn systems and controls that allow compliance with proposed EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations with smaller penalty in fuel economy. pressure fuel injection, and higher pressure engine operation, for implementing the clean diesel combustion strategy. competitive waste heat recovery technologies. based systems for waste?heat

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AUGUST 5, 2010

The use of recycled fiber instead of virgin fiber results in an estimated 20% reduction in energy consumption, 17% waste elimination and 14% reduction in CO 2 emissions for the Explorer’s seating materials. The new Explorer offers two new more fuel-efficient engines: a V6 and a turbocharged, direct-injection 2.0-liter

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will enable diesel-like efficiency and increased maximum power output in a gasoline engine by using a secondary fuel to suppress engine knock under high load. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy. Plasan Carbon Composites.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Due to the improved aerodynamics associated with driving with the windows up, combustion vehicles typically see improved fuel economy at highway speeds while running the air conditioner. It’s not unusual to see reduced carbon dioxide emissions when a vehicle isn’t running the A/C. However, things aren’t that simple.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Other benefits from a 20% fuel blend include reductions in carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NO x ), and methane (CH 4 ) emissions by a projected 24%, 5.5%, and 11%, respectively. Additional advantages of synthetic fuel use include improved fuel economy, enhanced vehicle performance and increased engine life.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

(This new design added “wave” bumps on the side of the piston bowl, which allows the fuel to burn more cleanly.). The SuperTruck powertrain includes a complex Rankine waste-heat recovery system, which converts heat normally wasted in exhaust into torque, boosting fuel economy by helping to power the vehicle.

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AUGUST 29, 2009

million (US$19 million) in research funding for 28 projects in four key areas of sustainable development: Carbon Capture and Utilization; BioEnergy and BioFuels; Sustainable Construction; and Sustainable Materials. Carbon Capture and Utilization. Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) has awarded S$27.5

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

This new plan will focus on three areas: reduction of carbon footprint; shift to renewable energy; and an increase in the diversity of resources used by Nissan. Nissan Motor Co., announced its new six-year environmental plan, Nissan Green Program 2016 (NGP 2016).

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AUGUST 12, 2016

A new high-level white-paper from clean transportation industry group CALSTART shows that US companies that develop and manufacture high-efficiency, low-carbon technologies for heavy-duty vehicles are ready to support more efficient trucks and buses.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Developing cost-effective technologies to improve new vehicle fuel efficiency and achieve or exceed corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards of 144 gCO 2 /mi (61.6 Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. Dual-fuel technologies.

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OCTOBER 29, 2010

The Flybus system could deliver up to 20% savings in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions in stop-start city center operation. Central to the project is the use of a compact high-speed flywheel as an energy store, recycling the kinetic energy that would otherwise be wasted whenever the vehicle brakes.

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JULY 6, 2013

The first upstream component accounts for indirect energy input for the production and distribution of power generation fuel and the construction, maintenance, decommissioning, and waste disposal of the power plant. Results vary with the carbon-intensity of regional electricity generation. Credit: ACS, Lee et al.

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MAY 13, 2022

Follow these three simple steps, and your carbon footprint will see a huge reduction. Similarly, selling or trading in your old vehicle can prevent materials from being wasted too. Top 10 Best-Selling Best Fuel Economy Cars The post Feature: Eco-driving Is Easy first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Let’s get to it.

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

In addition, the costs associated with high-pressure fast refueling adds to the overall costs associated with using hydrogen fuel cells. Therefore, to maximize the use of hydrogen as a zero-carbon fuel for fuel cells, advanced storage systems and technologies will be required, especially for automotive applications.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Flywheel hybrids, just like electric hybrids, recycle the kinetic energy that would otherwise be wasted when the vehicle brakes. As the vehicle pulls away from rest, the CVT returns energy from the flywheel to the wheels, reducing the engine power requirement and hence lowering fuel consumption. —John Fuller.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

The research is part of work to develop a system for generating large quantities of synthetic liquid fuel from agricultural wastes, other biomass or coal via a gasification pathway. The aim is to create a sustainable synthetic fuel economy. We want to show that our system is flexible for using coal and biomass.

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

Additionally, lower viscosity transmission fluid is used resulting in improved transmission efficiency and fuel economy improvements especially during cold environments or vehicle start-up. billion at the pump, based on current fuel-price forecasts. That quantity of gasoline is worth approximately $2.5

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

An EU-funded research project is seeking to develop new technologies that will enable the sustainable production of diesel miscible biofuels (DMB) from cellulosic biomass wastes in Europe and Latin America. oxygen content, resulting in a significantly cleaner burning diesel fuel. The DIBANET project has received €3.73 million (US$5.5

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Syracuse University (with BorgWarner of Ithaca) is working on a diesel engine fuel injection system that would create a “supercritical” mixture of fuel and carbon dioxide for a more efficient, less polluting engine. The technology could increase fuel efficiency 5 to 10%. NYSERDA funding: $260,000. KLD Associates, Inc.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. For this reason the focus of this AOI includes the development of low-cost approaches to the manufacturing of both magnesium and carbon fiber.

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AUGUST 13, 2020

With this research, we looked to make a new biofuel conversion process that is relevant and applicable to renewable and waste-to-energy technology. In addition, researchers are testing how the catalyst performs with more complex waste materials that produce a mixture of ethers besides 4-butoxyheptane. Hafenstine, Nabila A.

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APRIL 4, 2024

It adds up, leaving a hefty carbon footprint. On the other hand, if you put some love into your current wheels—maybe add some upgrades to boost fuel efficiency and reduce emissions—you’re not only extending its life but also minimizing the need for new stuff. There’s already a global waste problem with rubber as it is.

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