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Lightning eMotors creates electric motor coaches at lower cost and CO2 impact

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While companies like BYD and ProTerra specialize in new fully-electric buses, Lightning eMotors appears to be the first to widely market a kit that upfits existing buses with electric powertrains. A Colorado-based company is giving old diesel buses an all-electric upgrade.

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AVA Biochem begins commercial-scale production of 5-HMF from biomass using HTC

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AVA Biochem in Muttenz (Switzerland) has begun commercial-scale production of 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-MHF) from biomass at its Biochem-1 facility using a modified version of a hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process developed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Earlier post.). Biomass Fuels'

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Proof-of-principle of cost-effective methane cracking technology for H2 production without CO2; 50% cleaner than SMR, comparable to electrolysis

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Researchers of the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies ( IASS ) in Potsdam and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have achieved the proof-of-principle for a innovative technique to extract hydrogen (H 2 ) from methane (CH 4 ) without the formation of CO 2 as a byproduct. —Professor Carlo Rubbia.

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Tata Motors has launched its all-new Tigor EV

Electric Vehicles India

Tata Motors said that it shares 70 per cent of the share in the electric market. Which has helped to save over 35-kilo tons on CO2 emissions, which is equivalent to planting half a million trees. The company said that it has sold around 8,500 plus electric vehicles and out of which 6000 plus units are of the Nexon EV.

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New Maruti Swift retains winning formula in a new avatar | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Reason enough why the Swift has swiftly clocked sales of over 3 million units in the domestic market since its introduction in India two decades ago. MSIL says the move is to achieve better fuel, as well as thermal efficiency, thereby reducing the overall CO2 emissions, which have gone down by up to 12 percent.

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Tata Tigor EV launched in India at ? 11.99 lakh

Electric Vehicles India

While we look for its features, it includes a 7-inch touchscreen, silent in-cabin experience, fully automatic temperature control, smart key, tyre puncture kit, boot space, spacious interiors, height adjustable seat, portable charging cable, 30+ connected car features which includes remote commands and remote diagnostics, etc.

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Chevrolet Extends LPG Portfolio Throughout Europe

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LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), also known as Autogas in some markets, is widely available: In Europe, more than 10 million LPG-powered vehicles are on the road, including 2.6 At the same time, LPG helps reduce CO2 emissions immediately. An LPG version of the Cruze will be launched shortly after the launch. million in Poland alone.

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