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FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

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Data was collected with the stock ignition system with a representative ignition strategy, followed by comparison to a drop-in replacement with the TPS nanosecond pulsed power ignition system (coil and plug). The Toyota 2.5L engine was tested at FEV North America and results indicate improvements over the stock ignition system.

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Synbio company Intrexon and Dominion partner to commercialize bioconversion of natural gas to isobutanol in Marcellus and Utica Basins

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Both engineered methanotrophs present a unique series of challenges for commercial scale up, noted Intrexon in a presentation at the 2015 BIO World Congress in July. Expressing a heterologous pathway for product generation places additional metabolic burdens on the cell, as carbon is diverted from primary to exogenous metabolic pathways.

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Proof-of-principle of cost-effective methane cracking technology for H2 production without CO2; 50% cleaner than SMR, comparable to electrolysis

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CO 2 emissions from the ammonia industry alone amount to approximately 200 million tons per year—by comparison, Germany generates around 800 million tons of carbon dioxide per year. The LCA assumes that some of the produced hydrogen is used to generate the required process heat.

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What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year

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It introduces three distinct Clean Vehicle Credits (CVC) tailored for new, used, and clean commercial vehicles. Notably, the updated legislation categorizes leased EVs as commercial vehicles, qualifying them for the full $7,500 Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit, without the stringent criteria of the Clean Vehicle Credit for individuals.

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IC Bus CE series with PSI 8.8L propane engine available for order

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The CE series PSI heavy-duty propane engine offers a cleaner, quieter and more user-friendly alternative to diesel that won’t sacrifice power, torque or durability. Torque Comparison. is compatible with the commercial-grade Allison 1000, 2000 and 3000 powertrains, and uses the same diagnostic system regardless of fuel or power needs.

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GE unveils LNG In A Box system

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GE Oil & Gas introduced the LNG In A Box system, a small-scale, plug-and-play, re-deployable liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling solution based on proven technology that can help accelerate the use of natural gas as a cost-effective, cleaner transportation fuel.

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Study finds some improved cookstoves may emit more black carbon pollution than traditional mud cookstoves

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The first real-world, head-to-head comparison of improved cookstoves (ICs) and traditional mud stoves has found that some ICs may at times emit more of the black carbon particles that are linked to serious health and environmental concerns than traditional mud stoves or open-cook fires. for ND).

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