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Taiwan team engineers E. coli to produce n-butanol from glycerol

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Researchers at Feng Chia University in Taiwan have engineered the bacterium Escherichia coli to produce n-butanol from crude glycerol—a byproduct of the production of biodiesel. In an open-access paper in the journal Biotechnology for Biofuels , they report that under microaerobic conditions, the engineered strain produced 6.9

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IEEE Celebrates Engineering Brilliance

Cars That Think

IEEE MEDAL FOR INNOVATIONS IN HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY Sponsor: IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Co-Recipients: GRAEME CLARK University of Melbourne Australia BLAKE WILSON Duke University Durham, N.C. For contributions to the development of the modern cochlear implant.” IEEE ROBERT N. NOYCE MEDAL Sponsor: Intel Corp.

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New “2-in-1” EV unit integrates traction motor and A/C compressor for increased range in hot climates

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Engineers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) have designed a “2-in-1” electric motor unit which can increase the range of electric vehicles in hot climates. TECO, a Taiwan-based company, is one of the largest manufacturers of electrical drive technology.). Click to enlarge.

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Researchers propose low-temperature SOFC unit for reducing NOx and oxidizing HCs in lean-burn engine exhaust

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A team from National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, reports that a low-temperature solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) emissions control system for lean-burn engines can simultaneously reduce the high concentrations of NO x and oxidize hydrocarbon (HC) emissions. Concept of the SOFC emissions control system. Credit: ACS, Huang et al.

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New systems biology model for wood formation can lead to progress in biofuel and green chemistry applications

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Researchers in the US, China and Taiwan have developed a new systems biology model that mimics the process of wood formation, allowing scientists to predict the effects of switching on and off the 21 (at least) pathway genes involved in producing lignin, a primary component of wood. trichocarpa predicts wood properties for wood utilization.

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1.136 billion in turnover, 6.7 per cent more customers and 247 new products at the Hannover Messe | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

.” The median delivery time worldwide is currently six days, including numerous engineering projects with long lead times. Additionally, the conversion of a 2,800 square metre office building into a further start-up and training centre which will be open to customers, will soon begin.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

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Jerry gave a comprehensive overview of the conversion technology used in the Spirit of DC, including the lead-acid battery pack module installation from Plug-In Supply in Santa Rosa, California. LiFeBATT USA distributes Lithium Iron Phosphate battery modules that are manufactured in Taiwan. A hydraulic lift assembly for the 300 lb.