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KIT team produces synthetic natural gas from waste wood; used in natural gas vehicles

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Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have successfully produced renewable methane from a biomass-based synthesis gas mixture in their pilot plant for methanation using a new honeycomb catalyst. Biogas facilities produce renewable gas mainly by fermenting biological waste. Honeycomb catalyst.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. The Appeal of Conversion Kits Conversion kits offer a promising solution for individuals who wish to contribute to environmental conservation without breaking the bank (Now you don’t have to break the bank to buy an EV).

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Stop using gas and oil with RYOBI’s ONE+ 18V 13-inch mower/10-inch string trimmer kit at $229 in New Green Deals

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Are you still using gas and oil to take care of weekly lawn chores? Well, it’s time to convert to electric with RYOBI’s ONE+ 18V 13-inch cordless lawn mower and string trimmer combo. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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KIT spin-off producing synthetic natural gas from green hydrogen and CO2 from sewage sludge

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Chemical reactor company INERATEC , a spinoff of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and the Spanish company GAS NATURAL FENOSA have built a plant in Spain that produces synthetic natural gas from CO 2 and renewable hydrogen. For the time being, the pilot plant at Sabadell is to produce 100 m 3 gas per day.

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Omnitek develops diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits for Mercedes OM904/OM906

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Diesel to natural gas conversion system. Omnitek has developed a kit that can be used to convert the globally popular Mercedes diesel engines OM904 and OM906 into natural gas engines. For applications requiring extra-low emissions, such as EURO IV or EURO V, Omnitek can also supply catalytic converters.

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Omnitek receives EPA approval for 12L diesel-to-natural gas converted Mack E7 engine

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has received a Certificate of Conformity from the US Environmental Protection Agency applicable for diesel-to-natural gas engine conversions of all Mack E7 electronic engines up to model year 2006. Omnitek will offer 100% dyno-tested “drop-in” ready converted engines, configured for quick installation. Omnitek Engineering Corp.

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CPKC orders 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells for expansion of hydrogen locomotive program

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Our hydrogen locomotive program has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from locomotive operations, supporting the transition to a lower-carbon future in the freight rail sector. The conversion work will be done at CSX’s Huntington, West Virginia locomotive shop.

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