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Biofuel Test Flight Report Shows Significant Fuel Saving Auckland, New Zealand (SPX) Jun 02, 2009
Scientific testing has found that up to 1.4 tonnes of fuel can be saved on a twelve-hour long haul flight powered by a 50/50 blend of second generation jatropha sustainable biofuel and traditional Jet A1. The remarkable result is one of the key findings from the Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400 Rolls-Royce powered test flight in December last year. Air New Zealand General Manager ... read moreBiofuels Reduce Gasoline Emissions And Benefit Human Health
Berkeley CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2009A "Life Cycle Impact Assessment" has shown that a biofuel eliminating even 10-percent of current gasoline pollutant emissions would have a substantial impact on human health in this country, especially in urban areas. President Barack Obama and Energy Secretary Steve Chu are consistent in their message that when it comes to transportation fuels, carbon-neutral biofuels as an alternative to gasol ... more
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Prisoners used to shovel snow-bound US capital
Heavy rain, snow disrupts transport in Spain Washington slaps fee on plastic shopping bags Vietnam says parched Red River at record low Philippine volcano darkens New Year for 50,000 villagers Shocked residents survey Australia wildfire wreckage Honduras declares state of emergency amid drought Residents flee terrifying Australian wildfires Sarkozy scrambles to salvage carbon tax Thrill-seeking tourists flock to Philippine volcano
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Scania Testing Unique Hybrid Buses In Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden (SPX) Jun 02, 2009To further improve the environment in the Swedish capital, Scania is now starting full-scale operational trials with six ethanol-fuelled hybrid buses. The hybrid technology will reduce fuel consumption by 25 percent. The use of ethanol will reduce net carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90 percent. The trials will be run in cooperation with Stockholm Public Transport (SL), and the operator ... more Fulcrum BioEnergy To Present At Platts Conference
Pleasanton CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2009Fulcrum BioEnergy has announced that its President and CEO, E. James Macias, will be speaking at the Platts 2nd Annual Advanced Biofuels Conference. Mr. Macias will participate in a panel discussion titled "Thermochemical Platforms for Advanced Biofuels - State of the Industry." The conference will take place at the Marriott Washington in Washington, DC on June 4 and June 5. Fulcrum ... more VIASPACE Joins Agriculture Development Project In Africa
Pasadena CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2009VIASPACE has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Auro Infra to develop an agricultural project in Tanzania based on Giant King Grass. Auro Infra is a private company registered in India and the project is led by Indians resident in Tanzania. Located south of the equator in Africa, Tanzania's climate is ideal for growing Giant King Grass, with plentiful rainfall and ... more Students Make Biodiesel From Waste Vegetable Oil
Blacksburg VA (SPX) May 29, 2009A group of Virginia Tech students have produced more than 200 gallons of biodiesel as part of a senior design project for the department of mechanical engineering. The Virginia Tech Bio-Fuels group is putting the fuel to direct use, running two pickup trucks on the liquid in a bid to not only stave off the use of foreign-bought oil but also to be environmentally friendly. The B100 ... more |
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Nullspace speeds antenna and radar simulations with new EM software toolsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Nullspace Inc. has released a new version of its electromagnetic simulation suite that targets large-scale antenna and radar applications with faster frequency analysis and streamlined CAD preparati ... more
Quantum camera startup plans satellite and telescope constellationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Diffraqtion, a space startup spun out of MIT and the University of Maryland, has closed a pre-seed funding round to advance satellite constellations and telescope systems powered by a novel quantum ... more
How IVRT Testing Ensures Consistent Product QualityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2026 Stringent quality control is essential in the pharmaceutical industry, as both cosmetics and pharmaceutical products must maintain a high standard of quality. Any deviation from these standards poses a significant threat to their market survival. ... more
Musk vs OpenAI trial set for April 27San Francisco, United States (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 A trial in the lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Samuel Altman and other defendants - including tech giant Microsoft - is scheduled to begin April 27, according to a federal court order issued Tuesday. ... more
From sci-fi to sidewalk: exoskeletons go mainstreamLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 Exoskeletons are shedding their bulky, sci-fi image to become lightweight, AI-powered consumer devices that manufacturers hope will become as commonplace as smartwatches, targeting everyone from hikers to seniors seeking to stay active. ... more
Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 AI took over CES 2026, powering coffee machines to brew the perfect espresso, a device to create your perfect scent, and ball-hitting tennis robots that make you forget it's human against machine. ... more
Leaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes musclesNara, Japan (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks on Tuesday aimed at demonstrating their cordial ties as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan. ... more
MPs concerned ahead of UK decision on mega Chinese embassyLondon (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 British MPs voiced major security concerns Tuesday over China's proposed new London embassy after a leading daily reported the site would house 208 secret rooms, including a "hidden chamber". ... more
EU should consider forming combined military force: defence chiefBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 11, 2026 EU countries should weigh whether to set up a combined military force that could eventually replace US troops in Europe, the bloc's defence chief said Sunday. ... more |
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PerkinElmer Expands Its EcoAnalytix Biofuels Solutions Portfolio
Waltham MA (SPX) May 22, 2009PerkinElmer has announced a major expansion of its EcoAnalytix biofuels analytical solutions portfolio. The Company has expanded its biodiesel and bioethanol portfolio to include nine analyzers and systems, crossing six technologies: ICP-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), infrared (IR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and liquid ... more Plastic That Grows On Trees
Richland WA (SPX) May 22, 2009Some researchers hope to turn plants into a renewable, nonpolluting replacement for crude oil. To achieve this, scientists have to learn how to convert plant biomass into a building block for plastics and fuels cheaply and efficiently. In new research, chemists have successfully converted cellulose - the most common plant carbohydrate - directly into the building block called HMF in one st ... more Queen's Scientists Discover Eco-Friendly Wood Dissolution
Belfast, UK (SPX) May 22, 2009Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new eco-friendly way of dissolving wood using ionic liquids that may help its transformation into popular products such as bio fuels, textiles, clothes and paper. Dr Hector Rodr�guez and Professor Robin Rogers from the University's School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering worked along with The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa ... more Switchgrass Benefits Are Greatly Underestimated
Thousand Oaks CA (SPX) May 22, 2009Energy crop company Ceres has announced that switchgrass can produce substantially more biomass than previously reported and that average yields often used by academics and policymakers to forecast bioenergy economics and environmental benefits may, in fact, be far too conservative. The company reported that yield results from its nation-wide network of field trials showed that average bio ... more |
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