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Consortium completes successful test of new oil sands recovery process using electromagnetic heating technology

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A technology and energy production consortium has successfully completed initial proof-of-concept testing of a novel oil sands extraction method that has the potential to improve environmental performance and reduce development costs. The consortium of Laricina Energy, Nexen Inc., Approximately 1.6

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Researchers describe the “where” and “when” of life cycle emissions from gasoline and ethanol in the US

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On-road transportation accounts for approximately 20% of United States energy consumption. The team built on the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) model, version 1.8d1, from Argonne National Laboratory. Associated tailpipe emissions alone account for 40?60% —Tessum et al.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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Caroline Reichert, a spokeswoman for the Germany energy company RWE , said leading automotive and energy companies have reached an agreement for a standardized plug for electric cars. Some of the automakers include in that agreement are Volkswagen, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota and Mitsubishi. About Gas 2.0 on It’s On!

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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It allow for that on-demand water heater you were probably considering too, the more extravagant systems use close to 150 amps but only part-time and you won’t need that capacity when you’re asleep. And if you’re going electric a dedicated circuit panel in your garage wouldn’t be inconceivable. About Gas 2.0

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