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Raven SR & Hyzon Motors to build up to 100 waste-to-hydrogen hubs

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As part of the agreement, Hyzon is acquiring a minority interest in Raven SR. At the hubs, which can be built at or near landfills, Raven SR will convert mixed and multiple organic wastes, including municipal solid waste, greenwaste, food waste, medical, paper, etc. 22 CCR § 66260.10 Definitions and 40 CFR § 260.10

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NTNU researchers use reverse electrodialysis and waste heat for hydrogen production: Heat to H2

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A new approach developed by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) could alleviate that situation a bit by using waste heat from other industrial processes. Energy experts say that the waste heat from Norway’s businesses and industries is the equivalent of 20 TWh of energy. —Krakhella et al.

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Ford is making car parts out of olive trees [video]

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Ford is combining olive branches and twigs with recycled plastic in a pilot to make auto parts – and the results are looking promising. They sourced the olive tree waste from Andalusia, Spain, and combined it with recycled plastic. They sourced the olive tree waste from Andalusia, Spain, and combined it with recycled plastic.

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Audi of America launches Internal Carbon Price program to support goal of lowering CO2 footprint 30% by 2025

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Audi of America is among the first in the automotive industry to implement an internal carbon price program as a key initiative in the brand’s pursuit of lower CO 2 emissions. Waste generation. Logistics: Vehicle and parts transport. Employee commuting. Fuel consumed by Audi of America fleet vehicles. Building heat & energy.

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Aemetis producing cellulosic ethanol from orchard waste at integrated demonstration unit

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Aemetis, after successfully completing the construction and commencement of an Integrated Demonstration Unit, is now producing cellulosic ethanol from orchard waste, utilizing technologies from Aemetis, LanzaTech and InEnTec. The plant converts waste orchard wood and nutshells from California’s Central Valley into cellulosic ethanol.

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Audi introduces Q8 e-tron; improved efficiency and range; base price in Germany €74,400

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Furthermore, some safety-related components that partially comprise mixed automotive plastic waste treated through a chemical recycling process are used for the first time—specifically, the plastic covers for the seatbelt buckles. The base price for the Audi Q8 e-tron in Germany will be €74,400.

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USDA and Blue Biofuels collaborate to optimize yields of king grass for cellulosic ethanol production

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The growth of a perennial grass biomass crop can add additional profit opportunities for Florida and to other parts of the US with climates suitable for tropical biomass production. The D3 RIN is currently around $3/gallon of ethanol, which could be earned in addition to the market price of ethanol.