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Osaka researchers find formate dehydrogenase reduces CO2 directly to formic acid

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The research group dissolved FDH in a liquid solution and carbon dioxide was then blown into the solution for the reaction event. However, until now the details of how this happened were unclear. In liquid, carbon dioxide exists in two additional forms other than itself— biocarbonate ion (HCO3 - ) and carbonate ion (CO3 - ).

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. Today, new plants in Europe are already planned with a CO2-neutral energy supply from the start. In Germany, all Mercedes-Benz plants will be supplied with CO 2 -neutral energy.

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KIT and Wintershall Dea collaborating to develop industrial-scale methane pyrolysis for CO2-free production of hydrogen

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relating to methane pyrolysis was granted the Innovation Award by the German Gas Industry and additionally won the audience award of the ERDGAS 2018 Zukunftswerkstatt, an event staged by the Zukunft ERDGAS industry initiative. In 2018, the research of KIT and the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies e.V.

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North America just got its first recycled Li-ion battery materials plant

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Photo: Green Li-ion Green Li-ion has launched North America’s first commercial-scale plant to process unsorted battery waste, or “black mass,” from used lithium-ion batteries. Green Li-ion says its process significantly reduces production time, yielding pCAM in around 12 hours.

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JBM Auto rolls out ECOLIFE electric buses in Haryana | Autocar Professional

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In celebration of International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, flagged off the first batch of 5 JBM ECOLIFE electric buses at Panipat Bus Depot. The event witnessed the presence of key dignitaries, government officials, and industry leaders.

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Ford 1L EcoBoost engine named International Engine of the Year 2012

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The engine also picked up the awards for New Engine and Sub 1-Litre categories in the annual event. Engineers focused on improving thermal efficiency and reducing friction of the engine’s internal moving parts, especially during warm-up—the time when an engine emits higher levels of CO2 and other pollutants. Earlier post.).

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myenergi set to host EV drivers en route to COP26

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When they arrive at myenergi, drivers will have the opportunity to meet the green team and take a private tour of the company’s state-of-the-art facility. During the two-week event, representatives will be calling for all sales of new cars and light duty vans to have a plug by 2030 and be zero emission by 2035.

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