article thumbnail

Novel microbial biosensor platforms for early detection and treatment of oil leakage and produced waters

Green Car Congress

Researchers at Mississippi State University are developing technology that would alert pipeline managers about leaks as soon as failure begins, avoiding the environmental disasters and fuel distribution disruptions resulting from pipeline leaks. It features more than 13,000 presentations on a wide range of science topics.

Oil 170
article thumbnail

Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

Baua Electric

The R1T, Rivian’s all-electric truck, is built to tackle whatever you call a road with the ability to drive through 3+ feet of water, rock crawl a 100% grade, and tow up to 11,000 lbs. The Dual-Motor AWD R1T (Standard Battery Pack) with 270 miles range starts at $69,900, or $559 per month lease.

article thumbnail

Researchers predict average Gulf of Mexico hypoxic “dead zone” slightly above-average in Chesapeake Bay

Green Car Congress

NOAA­-supported modeling is forecasting this year''s Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone to cover an area ranging from about 4,633 to 5,708 square miles (12,000 to 14,785 square kilometers) or about the size of the state of Connecticut. Later this year, researchers will measure oxygen levels in both bodies of water. cubic miles.

Mexico 218
article thumbnail

Hess plans to develop Tubular Bells field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico for estimated $2.3B

Green Car Congress

Discovered in 2003, Tubular Bells is located approximately 135 miles southeast of New Orleans in the Mississippi Canyon area. The field lies in water depths ranging from 4,300 to 4,600 feet (1,311 to 1,402 meters). Annual gross production is expected to peak in the range of 40,000-45,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Mexico 170
article thumbnail

Obama Administration to offer 40 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas development

Green Car Congress

million acres, located from three to 230 nautical miles offshore Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, in water depths ranging from 9 to more than 11,115 feet (3 to 3,400 meters). The blocks are located at least 125 statute miles offshore in water depths ranging from 2,657 feet to 10,213 feet (810 to 3,113 meters).

Mexico 223
article thumbnail

BorgWarner delivers advanced technologies for new GM 8-speed transmission; stop-start

Green Car Congress

Utilizing advanced processing capabilities and intricate groove designs, BorgWarner’s latest friction plate technology is proving successful under a widening range of operating conditions and offers the same benefits in torque converter applications.

GM 150
article thumbnail

NOAA Awards $750K to Support Modeling Effects of Sea Level Rise in Northern Gulf of Mexico

Green Car Congress

of the University of Central Florida, will develop sea level rise computer models to predict the impacts storms and rising water pose to the northern Gulf’s coastline, including shoreline and barrier island erosion. Partners in the study will also include representatives from the Northwest Florida Water Management District.

Mexico 210