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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. The Methanol Institute serves as the trade association for the global methanol industry.

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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 flight from Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam marked a milestone in the development of a clean, alternative aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions. This is a synergistic industrial platform that supports the aviation sector, the oil and gas industry, food production and the creation of a new agricultural alternative in the UAE.

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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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Oberon envisions that the modular design can be deployed to remote stranded gas locations that would otherwise be difficult to harvest or to industrial operations where it can utilize waste CO 2 streams to increase output. SoCalGas is committed to supporting the development and deployment of clean alternative transportation fuels.

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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

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Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated the five-county Philadelphia region of Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties as non-attainment for ozone and fine particulate matter air quality standards. Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties recently achieved attainment status for federal ozone standards.

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California-to-Canada Hydrogen Road Rally Starts 26 May

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Fuel cell technology is on the verge of becoming a practical alternative to burning gasoline. This year’s road tour demonstrates how far the industry has come and how near we are to putting these cars in the public’s hands. Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols. Examples of these will be showcased at some of the tour’s stops.