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DOE seeks input on barriers to thermochemical liquefaction conversion of biomass to drop-in transportation fuels

Green Car Congress

For the purpose of this RFI—Carbon, Hydrogen and Separation Efficiencies in Bio-Oil Conversion Pathways (CHASE Bio-Oil Pathways)—thermochemical direct liquefaction pathways include: Fast pyrolysis; In situ catalytic fast pyrolysis (i.e. where biomass is liquefied with near-super critical water); and.

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Let My People Convert! - The A123 Challenge

Plugs and Cars

Les Goldman wants you to convert (your hybrid.) So he proposed at the California Air Resources Board ZEV workshop on Tuesday. Tuesday's workshop was not so different. ARB could spend a year in conversation with stakeholders to figure out regs and credits for new OEM plug-in hybrid cars. Let the people convert!

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Jeep’s CJ Surge EV concept wows SEMA show

EV Central

Most EV-converted classics roll out of home workshops, but when manufacturers join the party it’s recognition of how a brand’s heritage can blend with very modern propulsion. READ MORE: Chevrolet Blazer-E: GM’s electric car eCrate conversions due 2021 READ MORE: Ford Eluminator gives glimpse of EV future for classic cars.

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VW launches new Sharan MPV; up to 14.3% more fuel efficient; stop-start, battery regen standard

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All diesel engines are fitted with an SCR catalytic converter. SCR catalytic converter. All Sharan TDIs are fitted with an oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter complete with SCR system (Selective Catalytic Reduction). AdBlue is available from Volkswagen workshops and at filling stations.

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

Cars That Think

The city has provided incentives for the purchase of both EVs and charging ports, the installation of heat-pump water heaters , and the installation of solar and battery-storage systems. Converting a gas appliance to a heat pump, for example, would draw 4 to 6 kW, while an L2 charger for EVs would be 12 to 14 kW.

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SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

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The SCOPE (Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment) International Biofuels Project, has published the full proceedings of its Rapid Assessment workshop on the environmental effects of biofuel technologies, 22-25 September 2008. However very few studies include water use impacts.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The project will convert local landfill gas (LFG), a renewable fuel source, to compressed natural gas and develop five CNG fueling stations throughout the metro-Atlanta area. The project will include the purchase and conversion of 283 alternative fuel vehicles for numerous fleets including taxis, cities, schools, and delivery vehicles.