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Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel

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The Methanol Institute (MI) released two new reports on the use of methanol as a safe, efficient and clean alternative fuel for cars, trucks and buses. Density values of the different blends are within the European standards limits. methanol, calorific value drops significantly, resulting in less efficient fuels for SI engines.

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Etihad Airways flies first flight using fuel made in the UAE from plants grown in saltwater

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The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines. Earlier post.).

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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We also need to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean alternative energy sources. Non-drop-in fuels require modified engines or new technology. A global knowledge base is needed if we are to develop common standards. Our aim is to achieve zero-emission logistics by 2050.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The new options would reduce some economic and procedural impediments to clean alternative fuel conversions while maintaining environmental safeguards to ensure that acceptable emission levels from converted vehicles are sustained. Vehicle/Engine Age. Outside useful life vehicles and engines. Certificate Issued?

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SoCalGas, Oberon Fuels partner to produce Dimethyl Ether from natural gas for transportation fuel; first such commercial facility in US

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SoCalGas is committed to supporting the development and deployment of clean alternative transportation fuels. DME burns cleaner than diesel while providing improved engine performance. Using natural gas as a feedstock for DME is just another environmentally beneficial use for natural gas.

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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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systems that alter a conventionally-fueled vehicle or engine to enable it to run on an alternative fuel. The updated final rule covers alternative fuel conversion of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines. The revised procedures will vary based on the age of the vehicle or engine being converted.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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This makes them a clean alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles and even battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which can have significant environmental costs associated with battery production and disposal. One of the most significant selling points is their environmental impact. billion USD in 2022 to an estimated $2.88