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Altalto waste-to-jet fuel plant advances in UK; BA, Shell, Velocys

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The proposed plant would take more than 500,000 tonnes each year of non-recyclable everyday household and commercial solid waste destined for landfill or incineration such as meal packaging, diapers and takeaway coffee cups and convert it into more than 60 million liters (15.85

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bp begins shipping LNG from Mozambique’s first LNG project and first FLNG platform

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Under its long-term contract, bp will purchase 100% of LNG output from Coral Sul FLNG which has the capacity to produce up to of 3.4 In October 2016, bp signed a long-term offtake contract for the purchase of LNG for more than 20 years with the Coral sellers comprising Mozambique Rovuma Venture S.p.A. (a million tonnes of LNG per year.

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Capstone Turbine releases ultra low emission CR200 kW certified to ARB requirements for landfill gas applications

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Certification to the waste fuel emissions standard by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) makes approved technologies such as the CR200 much easier to site in California; often avoiding any local air permitting at all, according to the company.

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We Need Software Updates Forever

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Another was a craptastic Android tablet—a relic of an era when each year I would purchase the best tablet I could for less than $100 (Australian!), I've wasted a few hours trying to work out how to get new firmware on it (and on the tablet), without success. In the process, I unearthed some old gadgets that made me smile.

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Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

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The San José, California, City Council approved the purchase of ten Proterra Catalyst E2 battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure for use at the Norman Y. This purchase marks Proterra’s first airport electric bus deployment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC).

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MAHLE acquires thermoelectric generator start-up O-Flexx

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The purchase price will not be disclosed. Thermoelectrics can be utilized to convert heat into electrical energy, turning previously unused waste heat into a valuable source of energy. The MAHLE Group is expanding its expertise in the field of thermoelectrics by acquiring the start-up O-Flexx Technologies.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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These technologies include, but are not limited to, advanced aftertreatment and waste heat recovery; lean-burn plus lean-NO x emissions traps; integration of zero-emission miles technologies; further refinements in reducing friction and parasitic energy losses; and widespread utilization of renewable and natural gas and hydrogen blends.

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