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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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The STRIA roadmap for low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) focuses on renewable fuels production, alternative fuel infrastructures as well as the impact on transport systems and services of these technologies for road, rail, waterborne transport and aviation. Transport infrastructure (INF). Bars not in scale.

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SK invests in Fulcrum BioEnergy to accelerate production of low-carbon fuel from waste

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Fulcrum produce biofuel on a commercial scale by chemically converting municipal solid waste (MSW) into transportation fuels. Leveraging Fulcrum’s proprietary process which utilizes proven technologies and capabilities on a commercial scale, SK Inc. was joined in the investment with a Korean private equity fund.

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Next Hydrogen, Black & Veatch sign MoU to develop large-scale integrated green hydrogen solutions

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Founded in 2007, Next Hydrogen is a designer and manufacturer of electrolyzers. Following successful pilots, Next Hydrogen is scaling up its technology to deliver commercial solutions to decarbonize transportation and industrial sectors.

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GM Testing Production-Intent, Production-Optimized Fuel Cell System for 2015 Commercialization Target

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is testing its production-intent second-hydrogen fuel cell system—which includes its fifth generation fuel cell stack—( earlier post ) that can be packaged in the space of a traditional four-cylinder engine and be ready for commercial production in 2015. General Motors Co. Earlier post.)

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DOE to award up to $51.5M for commercial truck, off-road vehicle, and gaseous fuels research

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As the fastest growing fuel users, trucks offer an important opportunity to use innovation to improve energy productivity. Topic 3: High Throughput Hydrogen Fueling Technologies for Medium- and Heavy-duty Transportation (up to $6 million) Projects will develop technologies for fast-fill hydrogen storage and fueling components.

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Solazyme announces successful commissioning of integrated renewable oil production biorefinery in Peoria, Illinois

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Solazyme has been running routine fermentations at commercial scale since 2007 and began running fermentation operations at the Peoria facility in Q4 2011. With the successful production of algal oil from the integrated facility this month, Solazyme has met its start-up goals for the facility on schedule. Solazyme, Inc.

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Exelon to provide financing for 21MW of Bloom Energy SOFC projects at 75 commercial facilities

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Exelon Corporation will provide equity financing for 21 megawatts (MW) of Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) projects at 75 commercial facilities in California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Headquartered in Chicago, Exelon does business in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.

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