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Eindhoven University of Technology to make biofuels from its own wood waste; cyclic oxygenate CyclOx and ethanol

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Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are developing a small-scale demonstration reactor that will process 40 tons of wood waste per year from the university into replacements for diesel fuel and gasoline. In other words, an economically viable feedstock for X1 is available at any neighborhood gas station.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Objectives include expanding EV technology and charging infrastructure to remove obstacles to adoption and improve the customer experience, and EV and battery manufacturing to reduce emissions. Vigeo Eiris, an arm of Moody’s Corp., A significant portion of related financing will go toward accelerating Ford’s leadership in electric vehicles.

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Fitting It All In: Keys to Mastering Work-Life Balance

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This article is part of our exclusive career advice series in partnership with the I EEE Technology and Engineering Management Society. With technological advancement and changing societal expectations, the concept of work-life balance has become an elusive goal for many, particularly within the engineering community.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

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The practice serves as a guardian of the environment, combating the harmful effects of both abandoned vehicles and the production of new ones. The Technology Tapestry A symphony of technology and equipment orchestrates this recycling ballet. Non-compliance is a path best avoided.

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The Benefits of Bidirectional Charging

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Then overnight the electric car will charge, benefiting from cheaper power rates due to lower energy demand and making this friendly to the environment. The possibility of using your electric motor vehicles as a power source for your home also presents huge benefits to your neighborhood. Environmentally friendlier.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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On 20 April, the opening day of the SAE 2009 World Congress, the AVL Technology Leadership Theater presented a forum on “Green Mobility—The Long View”. Setting the stage for existing technology. Cities account for 2% of the world’s area and yet they account for 75% of the resources and 75% of the waste ,” said Cervero.

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Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate-Friendly?

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Like an A-list celebrity stepping onto the red carpet, the arrival of Royal Caribbean’s 250,800-ton ship has captured the world’s attention, with some marveling over its cutting-edge features, like the largest water park at sea, while others criticize the gigantic ship’s potential to damage the environment. 27 — is the size of a small city.

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