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Eindhoven University of Technology to make biofuels from its own wood waste; cyclic oxygenate CyclOx and ethanol

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Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are developing a small-scale demonstration reactor that will process 40 tons of wood waste per year from the university into replacements for diesel fuel and gasoline. In other words, an economically viable feedstock for X1 is available at any neighborhood gas station.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

The Rebirth of Components: Lastly, we explore the rebirth of components through recycling and refurbishing, a testament to the industry’s resilience. Adherence to best practices in de-pollution, waste management and material recovery becomes imperative.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that 34 cleaner energy transportation projects will receive $8,489,844 in Driving PA Forward grants and rebates. The buses will operate on the 88 Penn route, linking downtown with East End neighborhoods. Valley Waste Service, Inc.: Tri-County Industries, Inc.: Beaver County.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

Cars That Think

When you ask people about cleaner energy, they think of electricity,” says Tommi Eronen, CEO of Polar Night Energy. Tampere, an inland Finnish industrial city of nearly 250,000 people, is an ideal testing ground for this new technology. But we also have to cut emissions from heating.”

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Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate-Friendly?

Baua Electric

There are eight “neighborhoods” packed with amenities that include a 55-foot waterfall, six water slides and more than 40 restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. For decades the cruise industry has been criticized for its negative impact on the environment. 27 — is the size of a small city. as a viable marine fuel.

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Vacation Rentals: How to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint

Baua Electric

Search for sustainable rentals The nonprofit Sustonica validates short-term rentals based on sustainability standards, including conserving water and minimizing waste. The vacation home rental platform Vrbo does not have an eco-friendly search filter, citing the lack of industry consensus on what makes a rental more sustainable.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This is especially true in air, sea, and some ground transportation as well as in industrial processes. To ignore this potential is wasteful and foolish. About Dr. Frank.

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