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Audi first car manufacturer to introduce second-generation prelube oils; start with Q6 e-tron electric SUV in 2022

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With the conventional lubrication Prelube I (left), one gram of oil is applied over every square meter of sheet steel. grams of oil are required for every square meter. The new oil class creates a protective film on the surface of a metal sheet that is thicker and does not run off. grams of conventional oil.

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Supreme Court: California Cleaner-Fuels Plan OK, Oil Companies Lose Appeal

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In an action sure to appease fans of a greener transportation future, the U.S. Supreme Court has chosen to decline oil and ethanol companies'' appeal to a decision to uphold California''s Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS).

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Powering together: The synergy between lithium refining and the oil and gas industry in the US

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Lithium refining company Stardust Power is partnering with the oil and gas industry to work towards a cleaner, greener future. The post Powering together: The synergy between lithium refining and the oil and gas industry in the US appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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NTU scientists discover sustainable way to increase seed oil yield in crops up to 15%

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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have developed a sustainable way to demonstrate a new genetic modification that can increase the yield of natural oil in seeds by up to 15% in laboratory conditions. This results in larger oil reserves in the seed that primarily serves as an energy source for germination.

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Green Motorsports: IndyCar Switches to Cleaner Cars & Fuel

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The organization announced steps recently, along with Shell and Pennzoil, the official fuel, motor oil and lubricant sponsors of the NTT IndyCar series. Indycar fuels, oil go sustainable. Carbon Neutral Oil. Shell Pennzoil synthetic oils, which are carbon neutral, currently power all engines running in the IndyCar series.

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

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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. Overall, the current market trends indicate a promising future for electric autos in India.

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Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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By adding H 2 -engine testing, Tenneco is well-positioned to provide technology solutions that can help to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions of future combustion engine generations to achieve global climate goals faster. Preparation of an H 2 ICE test cell.

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