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NREL researchers report on two approaches to upgrading biomass pyrolysis oil for hydrocarbon fuels

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At last month’s World Renewable Energy Forum 2012 in Denver, Colorado, researchers from the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory presented papers on two different approaches to upgrade pyrolysis oils to hydrocarbon fuels or fuel intermediates. Fast pyrolysis can convert about 70% of the mass and energy into the liquid product.

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Wind, Hills and Range Anxiety: A 50-Mile Handcycling Adventure

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Windmills turned slowly, pumping water for the cattle that dotted the pinyon and juniper woodlands. This area, including the village of Galisteo, has long been a favorite of artists, attracted by the high-desert light and the intersection of Spanish, Native American and Anglo cultures. On your left!”

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Stationary Fuel Cells and Hybrid Transit Buses Incremental Costs: The purchase of diesel-electric hybrid transit buses and stationary fuel cells for use in the statewide bus system in Connecticut. Hybrid Electric Buses Incremental Costs: For the incremental cost of making transit buses hybrid electric.

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The New Supersonic Boom

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The Concorde went on to serve various destinations, including some in the United States, flying at supersonic speeds only over water. The best-funded of this group is Denver-based Boom Technology (which also goes by the trade name Boom Supersonic). Boom has stated that its plane will go supersonic only over water.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Based on our half-day of driving the new Tiguan in the foothills of Denver, the automaker has succeeded on the quality front. As an additional cost of operation benefit, the new 2018 Tiguan runs on regular; its predecessor looked for premium.). This despite the work the Volkswagen Group is doing with 48V systems in Europe.

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