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PNNL biocrude-to-diesel demo passes 2,000-hour catalyst stability milestone

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The milestone was first described at a virtual conference organized by NextGenRoadFuels, a European consortium funded by the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. It addresses the need to convert biocrude, a mixture of carbon-based polymers, into biofuels.

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International team sequences button mushroom genomes

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However, the enzymes in Agaricus such as heme-thiolate peroxidases and etherases predominate in the presence of humus-rich soil habitats, suggesting a higher ability to metabolize complex mixtures of derivatives of lignin and other polymers. Taylor further considered the implications of the findings as applied to climate trends. “

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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CRI is presenting at the 4 th Conference on CO 2 as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers , being held at the end of September in Essen, Germany. The process is certified by SGS Germany according to the ISCC Plus system, based on standard ISCC EU methodology for calculation of GHG emission in the product lifecycle.

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GM boosting EV product spending to $27B through 2025; 1st use of Li-metal anode in GM battery

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Climate change is real, and we want to be part of the solution by putting everyone in an electric vehicle. This facility features a fabrication line with polymer mixing, slurries, a coating machine and a cell assembly room. We are transitioning to an all-electric portfolio from a position of strength and we’re focused on growth.

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TUM CREATE introduces tropical megacity e-taxi prototype at Tokyo; super-fast charging with twin charge ports

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Power is supplied by a 50 kWh battery pack, comprising 216 63 Ah lithium polymer cells. EVA’s monocoque structure is made entirely of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) and is one of the largest that has been made of this material. The cycling involving fast charging at 3C was aimed to charge the battery pack of an EV in 20 min.

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

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For 2015, EPA announced a new award category for a green chemistry technology that has a “Specific Environmental Benefit: Climate Change.” Algenol, For Specific Environmental Benefit: Climate Change Award. Greener Condensation Reactions for Renewable Chemicals, Liquid Fuels, and Biodegradable Polymers. Professor Eugene Y.-X.

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Kia Motors Unveils Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Chicago Auto Show

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Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept compact sedan during a press conference at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. liter engine mated to a permanently-engaged fixed ratio Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), used in combination with a 78 kW electric motor and a lithium-polymer battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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