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Oil sands production accounted for 28.8% of total Canadian gas demand in 2016

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of Canadian natural gas demand in 2016, up from 11.8% From 2005 to 2016, natural gas purchased by oil sands projects more than tripled, from 0.73 In contrast, total Canadian gas demand increased over the same period from 6.17 In contrast, total Canadian gas demand increased over the same period from 6.17 Bcf/d in 2016.

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Lawrence Livermore publishes state-by-state energy/water Sankey diagrams

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Some water resources also flow up to energy resources (petroleum, biomass, natural gas, and coal). coal, natural gas, geothermal and nuclear) into electricity. Hydropower: The gravitational potential energy of water which fell as precipitation on elevated land is converted to electricity in hydroelectric turbines.

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Swedish Energy Agency grants PowerCell $1.4M loan for the development of next-generation fuel cell APU system

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The next-generation unit covers a larger power range up to 25 kW and maintains the same tolerance towards CO and reformate gas as the present platform. The reactants are then converted into hydrogen, carbon dioxide, steam and carbon monoxide, with a reaction temperature of more than 400 ?

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5 Tips for First-Time Luxury EV Owners

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You can even convert existing vehicles to electric power if you have the capital. Whether you purchase or convert, protecting your new high-value investment is essential. Much like gas-powered cars, decreased tire pressure impacts the efficiency of your ride. Electric vehicles are much different from gas-powered cars.

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Audi’s new 3.0L diesel; ready for 48V mild hybrid system

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In the new Audi A5 and Q5 models, the V6 diesel outputs 210 kW (286 hp) as well as 620 N·m (457lb-ft) of torque (this engine version is not yet for sale. The first component is a large NOC oxidation catalytic converter (NO x oxidation catalyst). Audi engineers have intensively further developed the new 3.0 millimeters (3.3

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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

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An array of electric camper vans will be released in coming years, with Renault and Opel the latest to showcase sustainable lifestyle offerings. Renault Hippie Caviar Motel showcar, based on the Kangoo L2 E-Tech Electric. Renault Hippie Caviar Motel showcar, based on the Kangoo L2 E-Tech Electric. Anyone for Caviar? Nice touch.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds. Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp.

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