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New photocatalytic system converts carbon dioxide to valuable fuel more efficiently than natural photosynthesis

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The new system mimics a natural chloroplast to convert carbon dioxide in water into methane, very efficiently using light. However, it is difficult to convert carbon dioxide in water because many photosensitizers or catalysts degrade in water. A paper on this team’s latest work was published in Nature Catalysis.

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Canadian company launches electric motorcycle that converts into a snowmobile

Electrek

Electric powersports toys aren’t cheap. E-motorcycles can cost several thousand dollars more than their gas-powered ancestors, and electric snowmobiles aren’t cheap either. The post Canadian company launches electric motorcycle that converts into a snowmobile appeared first on Electrek.

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Zhejiang team develops photo-chemo-biocatalytic pathway to convert triolein to biogasoline

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Researchers from Zhejiang University in China have developed a photo-chemo-enzymatic multi-step combination pathway for the highly efficient and environmentally friendly preparation of biogasoline from cheap and sustainable triolein using solar energy and atmospheric O 2 under mild conditions.

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Adamas: China rare earth consumption for catalytic converters down on weak passenger vehicle production

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Vehicle exhaust gas catalysts comprising platinum-group metals are used in three-way catalytic converters of gasoline-powered vehicles to convert harmful pollutants in the vehicle’s exhaust stream into less harmful varieties.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC. It is something very cheap to fix and to inspect. We need to go back to November 2017, to the start of the ‘Prius Revolution’ in the family. It was time to buy our first car.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

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The EcoBoost is available in coupe – “fastback” in Ford speak – or convertible body styles and in base or Premium trims. The base price for an EcoBoost Mustang is $30,920 -- $39,020 for a convertible. Opt for a Premium fastback, and you’ll be starting at $36,445, while the Premium convertible is $41,945. It’s not perfect.

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Kit can help convert any classic Mini to all-electric—but it's not cheap

Green Car Reports

British firm Swindon Powertrain has developed an electric conversion kit for the classic Mini. Available to order now and scheduled to ship in December, the kit includes one of Swindon's own electric motors (with peak output of 160 horsepower), mounted to a Mini front subframe with purpose-designed brackets.

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