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€7M German project to develop processes and demand scenarios for the mass production of synthetic fuels; “Refineries for Future”

Green Car Congress

Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and their partners have now launched the REF4FU (“Refineries for Future”) project to determine the refuel quantities needed and what future green refineries will have to look like to supply these quantities. Scheme of the planned process network.

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Linde pilot testing dry reforming process to generate syngas from CO2 and methane for production of fuels and chemicals

Green Car Congress

The dry reforming process differs from steam reforming, which combines CH 4 and water (H 2 O) in the form of steam to produce the syngas. Producing the steam is energy-intensive; dry reforming requires far less water, and hence avoids the energy burden of steam production. Milanov, A., Schunk, S. Behrens, A. and Schödel, N.

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A Practical Car Care Guide for Your College Car

Clean Fleet Report

” The car also needs a methodical approach Know Your Car Manual Like a college textbook, the owner’s manual of a car serves as a valuable reference created by car manufacturers to assist you in comprehending the inner workings of your vehicle. Emergency Kit. Learn Basic Repairs.

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Video Friday: DALL-E 2

Cars That Think

This video from UW is the first look we've had at what DARPA RACER might look like: high speed offroad driving without any external references, not even GPS. The kit enables various assemblies to be made with the modular pieces, allowing creators to explore the world of soft robotics in playful ways. It's a real skill that works!

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Tesla rogue mechanic goes full “Mad Max” in insane rebuild

Teslarati

A reference to the iconic dystopian film franchise invokes images of large, brutally designed off-road machines traversing a barren wasteland. Needless to say, the two images are about as far away from each other as oil and water. This is not just a Model 3 with a lift kit. Credit: Rich Rebuilds/Twitter.

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Kopernikus Project P2X integrated container-scale test facility produces first fuels from air-captured CO2 and green power

Green Car Congress

Partners of the P2X Kopernikus project on the premises of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have demonstrated the production of fuel from air-captured CO2 using—for the first time—a container-based test facility integrating all four chemical process steps needed to implement a continuous process.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

XL1 represents the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen’s 1-liter car strategy, referring to the goal set by Prof. The ceramic brakes make a sound similar to sliding out on gravel, or swooshing through water. The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ).

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