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Scuderi Group to Present Preliminary Results on Air-Hybrid Study and Update on Scuderi Engine Prototype Testing at Washington Auto Show

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The Scuderi Group will present preliminary results from a study underway at independent lab SwRI on the performance and viability of the Scuderi Air-Hybrid ( earlier post ) at the upcoming Washington Auto Show in Washington, DC. It would also be available at a much lower cost than an electric hybrid system. Click to enlarge.

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Hanging with EVADC at the Green Fesitival in Washington, DC, 10-11 October 2009

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EVer (seemingly playing webblog catch-up), EVJerr PS The "Spirit of DC" was hangin' with Todd Barlow at Green Motors www.GreenMotorsInc.com in Phoenix, a'waiting an updated battery box and Li-ion set of batteries. GREEN FESTIVAL - 10 Great Ways to Experience Washington DC Green Festival – THIS WEEKEND! Lennox Yearwood, Jr.,

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Solena signs LOI with Rentech for Fischer-Tropsch technology for first commercial-scale renewable jet fuel facility in Europe

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a bioenergy and biofuels company based in Washington DC, has signed a letter of intent with Rentech, Inc. The facility will convert more than 500,000 metric tonnes of waste biomass feedstock into synthesis gas (BioSynGas) every year, using Solena’s proprietary plasma gasification technology. The Solena Group, Inc.,

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World Bank to focus on reducing short-lived climate pollutants; transport projects

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It discusses a wide range of SLCP-reducing activities, including: bus and rail-based transport systems, which can reduce black carbon emissions and have strong, local public health co-benefits; solid waste collection and disposal methods that can reduce methane emissions; improved cookstoves and kilns that can reduce black carbon; and.

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

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Washington, DC Transportation accounts for almost a third of all U.S. While much is being done to address this issue, it remains a significant contributor to toxic waste. — S.H., greenhouse gas emissions, making the switch to EVs a welcome change for environmental advocates. They are also more expensive to repair.

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LanzaTech exploring lipids production as part of its CO2 to acetic acid plans; pathways to renewable fuels

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Part of the challenge is locating sufficient quantities of hydrogen to enable large scale use of the CO 2 in waste gases. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2001. Should the lab and pilot work prove successful and scalable, they will place a demo plant in Malaysia, Burton said. Carbon Dioxide as a Feedstock.

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British Airways Partnering With Solena on Renewable Jet Fuel Plant; F-T Biojet Use Targeted for 2014

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The plant will gasify waste biomass, and use a Fischer-Tropsch process to convert the resulting syngas to biojet fuel and bionaphtha. a bioenergy and biofuels company based in Washington DC. Every year, London produces a nearly three million tonnes of organic waste, mainly from food. Click to enlarge.

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