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NASA begins ACCESS flight research to study effects of biojet fuels on engine performance, emissions and contrails

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NASA researchers have begun a series of flights using the agency’s DC-8 flying laboratory to study the effects of alternate biofuel on engine performance, emissions and aircraft-generated contrails at altitude. The flight campaign began 28 Feb. and is expected to take as long as three weeks to complete. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid

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DC Fast charging is not compatible. The negative was the exhaust note (when in hybrid mode), which was too loud and quickly became tiresome. The onboard 7.4 kW inverter will take 2.5 hour with a 120 volt, Level 1 charger for a full charge. A Level 2, 240 volt charger, found at public charge stations and, commonly, in homes will take 7.5

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EPA announces 2011 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards; green chemistry market opportunity projected to be $98.5B by 2020, about 2% of total market

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting its 16 th annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award ceremony tonight in Washington, DC. The outstanding water transport rate of NEXARTM membranes also significantly improves energy recovery ventilation (ERV), by which exhausted indoor air conditions incoming fresh air.

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