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Growth in biodiesel production by region untill 2011

Biofuels 2016 overview and general outlook report by IFPEN

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With falling fossil fuel prices, 2015 was marked by a general decline in the appeal of alternative fuels. But although growth in worldwide volume of biofuels production and consumption is slowing, blending requirements continue to increase and investment, though declining, is still taking place. To ensure the long-term sustainability of biofuel processes, a variety of …

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Video of the week: Lubrication of the GTR LM NISMO engine

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MOTUL have helped NISMO win on track with Oils and Lubricants developed for NISMO road and race cars since 2003. NISMO University tells you how the oil in the engine can have a big impact when taking on the toughest race in the world- the Le Mans 24 hrs.

Opel’s CNG and LPG technology

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Opel is continuously extending its range of model available with LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). The latest addition to the LPG fleet is the new Opel Corsa. Currently, twelve LPG models are available. In addition, Opel offers three CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) models. Last year more than 26,000 customers decided to buy an Opel LPG or …

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Synthetic diesel generated through a power-to-liquid process

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Audi is active in the development of CO2-neutral, synthetic fuels. The latest project is a pilot plant in Dresden that produces diesel fuel from water, CO2 and green electricity. Audi and its project partners Climeworks and sunfire opened the plant today. With this collaboration, Audi and its partners are demonstrating that industrialization of e‑fuels is …

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World map of automotive powertrains

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Bosch has released a map of the spread and diversity of powertrain technologies around the world. Every fifth new vehicle in Japan is a hybrid, spark-ignition engines predominate in China and diesel holds sway in Europe and India. Gasoline engines Worldwide, gasoline engines are the most popular powertrain. China leads the field: there, nearly 100 percent …

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