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Etihad Airways flies first flight using fuel made in the UAE from plants grown in saltwater

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The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines. Earlier post.).

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UAE University researchers working on microalgae for biodiesel

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A team of researchers from the Chemical Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have been working on a project called “Microalgae for Biodiesel” since 2010. Sulaiman Al-Zuhair, Associate Professor at the Chemical Engineering Department. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, UAEU Vice Chancellor.

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Aptera to showcase solar EV tech in the UAE as it preps its first production-intent builds [Video]

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The production body will enable Aptera’s electrical engineers to finalize cable routing and component placement, a vital precursor to building drivable production-intent solar EVs. The post Aptera to showcase solar EV tech in the UAE as it preps its first production-intent builds [Video] appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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ZeroAvia in hydrogen aviation fuel partnership with Masdar

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The partnership with the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, Masdar, will focus initially on projects in North America and Europe, while also looking at the opportunity to establish clean flight operations in the UAE. The UAE aims to produce 1.4

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Etihad Airways and partners launch roadmap for sustainable aviation biofuels in UAE

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Etihad Airways, together with Boeing, Total, Takreer and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, launched a joint industry roadmap for the sustainable production of aviation biofuels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Earlier post , earlier post.). Earlier post , earlier post.). Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ). —“BIOjet Abu Dhabi”.

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thyssenkrupp Uhde selected by ADNOC for exploration of commercial-scale ammonia cracking plant

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The agreement will also lead to the exploration of opportunities in the clean energy value chain for the supply and shipment of clean ammonia from the UAE to large-scale ammonia cracking facilities globally. thyssenkrupp Uhde has more than 100 years of experience in engineering and building of chemical plants, more than 2,500 in total.

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Tesla shows off grueling ‘extreme heat testing’ regimen

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Tesla has published a new video showing off its extreme weather testing, highlighting the engineering chops the automaker has attracted. Tesla published the video showing off its killer heat testing today on its Youtube channel, which focused on one Tesla engineering team based in the United Arab Emirates.