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TU/ecomotive develops waste-free car with UBQ: Luca

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With this zero-waste car, the team wants to show that waste can be a valuable material with a multitude of applications. Luca, the world’s first Zero-Waste car. During the UBQ conversion process, the unsorted residual waste stream is reduced into its more basic natural components. Photo by Bart van Overbeeke.

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BIRD Energy to invest $6.4M in Israel-US projects; biomass, fuel cells, natural gas, water-energy nexus and energy efficiency technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE), Israel’s Ministry of Energy (MoE) along with the Israel Innovation Authority have selected seven clean energy projects to receive $6.4 The BIRD Energy program continues to deliver results in energy, enhancing the energy security of both the United States and Israel. Elbit Systems Ltd.

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Israeli company reports successful stage 1 testing of solar CO2-to-fuels technology

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Israel-based NewCO2Fuels (NCF), a subsidiary of GreenEarth Energy Limited in Australia, reported completion of stage 1 testing of its proof-of-concept system for the conversion of CO 2 into fuels using solar energy. in power plants), or converted to liquid fuel (e.g., Jacob Karni’s laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science.

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Technion team devises method for on-demand H2 production from water and aluminum for aviation applications

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Aerospace engineers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed and patented a process for on-demand hydrogen production from the reaction of activated aluminum powder and water for commercial aircraft applications. More efficient electric power generation. Drastic reductions in CO 2 emissions. 2017.02.037.

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GE-NRG Energy-ConocoPhillips JV invests in Israeli wastewater-to-electricity company Emefcy

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The organic material in the waste produces power and treated water, transforming wastewater treatment from an energy-intensive, cost-intensive and carbon-intensive process, into an energy-generating and carbon-reducing process. SolarEdge is based in Hod Hasharon, Israel. Financial details were not disclosed.

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TaxiBot: Ricardo Engineered Robotic Vehicle Concept To Reduce Aircraft Fuel Consumption and Noise on the Ground

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Aircraft are currently required to use their main propulsion jet engines in a highly inefficient manner for slow speed ground movements; the consequence is greater local air and noise pollution, as well as wasted fuel and hence increased carbon emissions.

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Mercedes unveils VISION EQXX electric halo car; range and efficiency

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Inspired by natural forms and in partnership with innovative start-ups, engineers used advanced digital tools to lower weight and reduce waste by removing excess material assisted by 3D printing. power output. The power electronics unit is based on the upcoming Mercedes-AMG Project ONE hypercar. Energy consumption. Battery pack.

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