
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
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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
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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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