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Applied Electric Field Can Significantly Improve Hydrogen Storage Properties
An international team of
researchers has identified a
new theoretical approach
that may one day make the
synthesis of hydrogen fuel
... > full story
Microbes Produce Fuels Directly from Biomass
Researchers have developed a
microbe that can produce an
advanced biofuel fuel
directly from biomass.
Deploying the tools of
synthetic biology, the
researchers engineered a
... > full story
Advanced Engine-Control System Reduces Biodiesel Fuel Consumption and Emissions
Researchers have developed
an advanced "closed-loop
control" approach for
preventing diesel engines
from emitting greater
... > full story
Best Way to Reduce Emissions Is to Make Cars Smaller
A new study says the best
way to reduce emissions in
the short term is a 'drastic
downscaling of both size and
weight' of conventional
gasoline and diesel cars. ... > full story
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New System Provides Hybrid Electric Autos With Power to Spare
February 5, 2010 — An advancement in hybrid electric vehicle technology is providing powerful benefits beyond ... > full story -
New Material Absorbs, Conserves Oil
February 5, 2010 — Researchers make new material to clean up oil spills in factories or on the ocean, and conserve the ... > full story -
Natural Gas Supplies Could Be Augmented With Methane Hydrate
February 1, 2010 — Naturally occurring methane hydrate may represent an enormous source of methane, the main component of natural gas, and could ultimately augment conventional natural gas ... > full story -
Sweet Success for Sustainable Biofuel Research
January 27, 2010 — Scientists have found a way to increase fermentable sugar stores in plants which could lead to plant biomass being easier to convert into eco-friendly sustainable ... > full story -
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Engineers Find Significant Environmental Impacts With Algae-Based Biofuel
January 25, 2010 — With many companies investing heavily in algae-based biofuels, researchers have found there are significant environmental hurdles to overcome before fuel production ramps up. They propose using ... > full story -
Contaminated House Dust Linked to Parking Lots With Coal Tar Sealant
January 15, 2010 — Coal-tar-based sealcoat -- the black, shiny substance sprayed or painted on many parking lots, driveways, and playgrounds -- has been linked to elevated concentrations of the contaminants polycyclic ... > full story -
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All Sustainable Transportation Subsidies Shouldn't Be Created Equal, Experts Say
January 10, 2010 — When it comes to pumping up the appeal of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, some regions are more ripe for the cars than others, and some consumers' buttons need more pushing than others -- an ... > full story -
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Scientists' Breakthrough in Production of Biofuels
January 7, 2010 — Scientists have developed an innovative device which will make the production of alternative biofuels more energy ... > full story -
Method Makes Refineries More Efficient
December 25, 2009 — Refineries could trim millions of dollars in energy costs annually by using a new method developed to rearrange the distillation sequence needed to separate crude petroleum into ... > full story -
Ethanol-Powered Vehicles Generate More Ozone Than Gas-Powered Ones
December 14, 2009 — Vehicles running on ethanol will generate higher concentrations of ozone than those using gasoline, especially in the winter, researchers have found. That could create new health concerns in areas ... > full story
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