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      <title>Renewable Fuel for Cars: 2016 NAIAS by Brian Trenholm</title>
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      <description>The 2016 North American Auto Show is on now in Detroit, Michigan</description>
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      <pubDate>2016-01-13 12:36:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 12:39:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>The National Biodiesel Board, along with key industry partners from Ford Motor Co. and General Motors, are presenting a Biodiesel Symposium entitled “Biodiesel: Powerful Fuel, Promising Future” at the Detroit auto show on Wed., Jan. 12 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in Cobo Center’s Michigan Hall as part of the NAIAS “Smarter Living In Michigan” Exposition.</title>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 12:39:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an estimated all-electric range of 30 miles from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. In city driving, it is expected to achieve an efficiency rating of 80 MPGe based on US Environmental Protection Agency standards.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 12:46:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Scientists move one step closer to turning water into hydrogen fuel, affordably</title>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 12:47:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 12:52:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ford Battery Operated Car By Olivia&amp;nbsp;</title>
         <author>329557003</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/briantrenholm/renewablefuel/wish/89148590</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The article stated, "</p><p>If you guessed Fusion, run right out and buy yourself a cigar. This is the new Ford <a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2016/01/11/new-nascar-fusion-ready-to-contend-for-sprint-cup.html">NASCAR Fusion racing edition</a>, which Ford will debut in its first points race at <a href="http://www.nascar.com/en_us/sprint-cup-series.html">NASCAR’s</a> <a href="http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/">Daytona 500</a> next month.</p><p>In terms of cleantech, while the absence of a long-range lithium-ion battery under the hood may disappoint some EV fans, biofuel fans can take a closer look at that green spot encircling the gas cap near the rear end of the car, which says “American Ethanol” around it." and basically, the new ford car has a battery under the hood. Another article published by the same website stated that electric vehicles are better for the environment than cars that run on gasoline. I believe that the car should run completely on electricty. The car looks like this.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 16:20:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Performance News From Ford</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/briantrenholm/renewablefuel/wish/89149651</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cleantechnica.com/2016/01/11/ford-finally-unveils-mystery-car-at-detroit-auto-show/">http://cleantechnica.com/2016/01/11/ford-finally-unveils-mystery-car-at-detroit-auto-show/</a></p><p>In this link up top, it stated that</p><p>'' Until recently, the moniker “performance” has usually been associated with high horsepower, <b>low gas mileage</b>, but in the article, Ford’s Raj Nair makes the point that the company’s “performance team” approach enables technology crossover between different models, <b>including energy efficiency</b>:</p><p>EcoBoost® is a strong example of how we are migrating technology and engineering across our lineup, ensuring our vehicles are fun to drive. From our most nimble Fiesta to our hard working full-size pickups and racing vehicles, our lineup benefits from the innovations we deliver at the track and at the limit. ''</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 16:23:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ethanol/Biodiesel by Gardally</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ethanol is an renewable made from corn and other plant materials it is blended with gasoline for use in vehicles. Biodiesel is an renewable that can be manufactured from vegetables oil, animal fats, or recycled cooking grease for use in diesel vehicles. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 16:23:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 16:34:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Article On Electric Cars by Olivia</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/briantrenholm/renewablefuel/wish/89154346</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cleantechnica.com/2012/04/18/electric-vehicles-greenhouse-gas-emissions-save-money/">http://cleantechnica.com/2012/04/18/electric-vehicles-greenhouse-gas-emissions-save-money/</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 16:37:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 16:39:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Performance News From Ford</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/briantrenholm/renewablefuel/wish/89155562</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://social.ford.com/content/fordsocial/en/articles/autoshow/ford-performance-lineup-poised-for-a-big-year.html">https://social.ford.com/content/fordsocial/en/articles/autoshow/ford-performance-lineup-poised-for-a-big-year.html</a>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 13px;">In the link above, it stated:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 13px;">''It’s no secret that there has been a huge transformation in Ford vehicles over the past decade or so, with an <b>emphasis on technology, innovation and fuel efficiency.</b> Performance is another part of that transformation that is moving to center stage. The facts tell the story: Ford is bringing more than 12 new performance vehicles from now through 2020!</span><br></p><p>That includes the&nbsp;<a href="https://social.ford.com/content/fordsocial/en/articles/autoshow/all-new-ford-gt-sets-new-standard-for-ford-innovation.html">all-new Ford GT</a>&nbsp;shown for the first time at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).&nbsp;<a href="https://social.ford.com/content/fordsocial/en/articles/autoshow/all-new-ford-gt-sets-new-standard-for-ford-innovation.html">Click here</a>&nbsp;to learn more about this new model. The Ford Focus RS will be among these new models, and they will join the existing lineup of Fiesta ST, Focus ST,&nbsp;<a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2015/01/12/shelby-gt350r-mustang.html">Shelby® GT350R&nbsp;Mustang</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://social.ford.com/content/fordsocial/en/articles/autoshow/the-2017-ford-f-150-raptor--a-first-look.html">F-150 Raptor</a>.''</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 16:40:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><p><span></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>Fiat Chrysler Automobiles wants to dramatically redefine the minivan category with its new Chrysler Pacifica and a hybrid version — two models with enough fresh styling and performance to potentially re-energize a segment that has lost more than half its sales the past 15 years.</span></p><p>FCA is dropping the Town &amp; Country name and plans to reveal its new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica early today &nbsp;at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.</p><p>The automaker surprised the industry by dropping Town &amp; Country and reviving the Pacifica name. The automaker eventually plans to phase out the Dodge Grand Caravan, too.</p></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-13 16:42:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Article About Electric Vehicle: Shahad</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/briantrenholm/renewablefuel/wish/89387977</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>For years, EV critics have claimed that EVs don’t reduce carbon dioxide or other global warming emissions because they burn electricity from coal and natural gas power plants. While drivers in regions with a lot of fossil fuel power will not cut emissions as much as drivers in regions with a lot of <a href="http://cleantechnica.com/clean-energy">clean energy</a> power plants, no matter where someone lives in the US, driving an EV is cleaner than driving a gasoline-powered car, according to the “<a href="http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_vehicles/technologies_and_fuels/hybrid_fuelcell_and_electric_vehicles/emissions-and-charging-costs-electric-cars.html">State of Charge: Electric Vehicles’ Global Warming Emissions and Fuel Cost Savings Across the United States</a>.”</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2016-01-14 16:26:54 UTC</pubDate>
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