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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. —Luca de Meo, President of SEAT.

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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According to the Natural Resources Defense Council , climate change contributes to severe weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes, as well as long-term drought and regularly occurring heat events in traditionally moderate climate zones. Their Project DIANA uses a drone to detect gas concentrations in the air.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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For example, demand will often increase when is it raining or peak during half time of a national televised sporting event. One example is diesel and natural gas generators, that are plugged into local transformers. For grid operators, the macro trends in power demand can be easy to predict, and therefore easier to balance.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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The two-stroke engine has been favored for small recreational vehicles because of its high power density, low cost and simple, lightweight design, Oh said. These were hampered by low power and abnormal combustion events such as knocking, pre-ignition and backfiring, which worsened with increasing engine load. kW) rating.

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High Performance Computing key enabler for accelerating development of high efficiency engines

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Because of their relatively low cost, high performance, and ability to utilize renewable fuels, internal combustion engines—including those in hybrid vehicles—will continue to be critical to our transportation infrastructure for decades. diesel combustion by reducing temperature”, SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-0655, 2001.).

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EPA honors winners of the 20th Annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge; advanced biofuels

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Broad deployment of this technology, with its low-carbon footprint, can contribute to CO 2 emission reduction targets and lower dependence on fossil fuel resources. LanzaTech Gas Fermentation Process. Carbon gas streams are often byproducts of established processes. Lanzatech, For Greener Synthetic Pathways.

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