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Production of biofuels thanks to microwaves
British scientists have found a way to treat bio-waste through microwaves to produce bioenergy and precious chemicals.
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Production of aircraft fuel from industrial emissions
Virgin Atlantic Airlines, the UK has developed an aviation fuel from industrial emissions with a commitment to halve CO2 emissions compared to standard jet fuel usage.
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Build large cargo ships to save on CO2 emissions
Japan Heavy Industries (MHI), a Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer, says it is building a large tonnage carrier, which can reduce its CO2 emissions by 25 percent comp…
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Helicopters fly by biofuel
The US Navy successfully tested the first flight of an unmanned bio-fueled MQ-8B Fire Scout helicopter.
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Turn urine into rocket fuel
Scientists have discovered a bacterium that can turn ammonium, which is found in urine, into hydrazine - a fuel for propulsion.
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Superfuel transport trial biofuel
C-17 heavy military transport aircraft is used by the US Air Force for biofuel test flights.
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These robots can eat meat
Two British scientists have successfully built robots capable of catching mice and insects and turning them into electricity.
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Equipment turns the breath into money
John Lennon Airport in Liverpool city of England will become the first airport in the world to use technology to turn passenger's breath into biofuels.
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2020: Two million vehicles run on hydrogen?
According to a report by the National Research Council commissioned by the US Congress, the transition to using hydrogen-powered vehicles will reduce dependence on gasol…
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The cow's stomach holds the secret to turning corn into biofuel
According to Michigan State University scientists, enzymes from a type of bacteria living in cow's stomach hold the secret to turning corn plants into fuel. Enzymes help…
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Nanoscale filters save energy in biofuel products
Developed by the University of Twente - Netherlands, a new type of filter can withstand high temperatures for a long time. This molecular-sized filter is capable of remo…
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Cars run on cooking oil
The car was made with cooking oil by some members of the University of Maryland who took advantage of the excess oil from the kitchen to produce biofuel cars.
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Argentina develops clean energy
In Argentina, an engineer is seeking to develop alternative energy technologies from soybeans, to assist farmers in the event that fuel prices continue to climb.