Drayson Racing and Aston University partner to investigate 2G biofuels for high performance cars
Drayson Racing and Aston University (UK) have launched a major partnership to develop and demonstrate low carbon automotive technologies. The partnership will investigate second-generation biofuels—biofuels derived from waste biomass such as straw, w…
US Air Force certifies C-17 for unlimited usage of hydrotreated renewable jet fuels in blends up to 50%
The US Air Force recently certified the C-17 Globemaster III for unlimited usage of hydroprocessed blended biofuels known as hydrotreated renewable jet (HRJ) fuels. This certification clears the C-17 to fly on a volumetric blend of up to 50% HRJ fuel w…
USDA approves corn amylase trait for Enogen; first approved genetically modified trait for ethanol industry
Syngenta has received full deregulation for its corn amylase trait from the US. Department of Agriculture (USDA). (Earlier post.) This is the first genetically modified output trait in corn for the ethanol industry.
By enabling expression of an optimiz…
Fiat passes 4 million mark with 1.3 16v MultiJet engine production
The 4 millionth 1.3 16v MultiJet engine left the Fiat Powertrain plant in Bielsko Biala, Poland, on 4 February. Fiat called this a “prestigious achievement” testifying to the great success that this small diesel engine has achieved since 20…
Quantum awarded additional contracts for ultra-light weight natural gas fuel tanks for light duty vehicles
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has secured two new purchase contracts from large US natural gas vehicle integrators, AVS and Semi Service, to supply a series of high capacity natural gas vehicle tanks for light duty trucks.
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Azure Dynamics signs HEV/EV sales/service agreements with 76 additional dealerships
Azure Dynamics Corporation has signed agreements with 76 additional
dealerships to represent Azure’s products including the Transit Connect
Electric and the Balance Hybrid Electric in key markets across North America.
The new agreements bring the …
Unitarians turn tragedy into lesson in tolerance
This July 28, 2008 file photo shows Anna Frase placing flowers near the driveway of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, Tenn.
GE’s late jet-lease chief remembered by CEOs for airline rescues
Henry Hubschman, chief of GE Capital Aviation Services, in this file photo from 2000.
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Rail carload traffic increased 27 percent in January at short line…
Rail carload traffic increased 27 percent in January at short line and regional railroad operator Genesee & Wyoming, rising to 82,735 carloads.