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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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This growing trend not only benefits the environment but also presents an enormous opportunity for businesses associated with the EV ecosystem. As the demand for electric autos continues to rise, it’s clear that India is driving full-speed towards a sustainable future, setting an inspiring example for other nations to follow.

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New UK energy strategy pushes new nuclear; up to 8 additional reactors

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The government will also launch the £120-million (US$156-million) Future Nuclear Enabling Fund this month. This will not only provide cleaner energy for vital British industries to move away from expensive fossil fuels, but could also be used for cleaner power, transport and potentially heat.

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PNNL’s hydrothermal liquefaction shows promise for turning toxic algal blooms into biocrude

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The goal is to remove blue-green algae from large bodies of water while simultaneously recovering energy and nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus—an approach that mitigates near-term impacts from harmful algal blooms and helps reduce future blooms over time.

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The Importance of Electrifying Municipal Vehicles

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The Importance of Electrifying Municipal Vehicles City Cleanup Can Begin on Wheels Electrifying police cars, street sweepers, refuse trucks and other municipal vehicles does more than just help the environment—it also saves money and makes urban areas a safer, more peaceful place to live. Here are the main reasons cities are switching to EVs.

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City of San Francisco replacing petroleum diesel with renewable diesel by the end of the year

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San Francisco started on the path of transitioning away from petroleum diesel and using cleaner forms of diesel fuel a half-dozen years ago by transitioning to a blend of biodiesel. Both fuels are produced from numerous bio-feedstock sources, including fats, oils and greases, but the two fuels are produced through different processes.

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New $20M XPRIZE tackles conversion of CO2 into products

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Co-sponsored by NRG and COSIA (Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance), the 4-½ year competition will include two tracks, with the new technologies tested at either a coal power plant or a natural gas facility. While cleaner energy sources are on the rise, overall energy demand is expected to grow 37% by 2040.

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Biomass fuels: challenges and opportunities – ET Auto

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The increase in global energy demands, diminution of fossil fuels , and its harmful effects on the environment have attracted the use of lignocellulosic biomass as an alternative sustainable source for chemicals, materials, and liquid fuels. Currently, biomass contributes 10% (5 x 10 -19 kJ) to global energy consumption.

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