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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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This study is an update of a study that examined the changes from 2008 to 2018. Therefore, the data for 2008 are included here as well. The table below shows the top 10 states in terms of the percentage of electricity generated from coal in 2008, 2018, and 2020. New Mexico Ohio. from coal. West Virginia. West Virginia.

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Baard Energy raises $2.5B for coal/biomass-to-liquids plant in Ohio; construction to begin late spring or early summer 2011

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Baard Energy LLC, a company seeking to build a coal/biomass-to-liquids (CBTL) plant in Ohio ( earlier post ) has raised $2.5B from investors in the coal and energy markets and is preparing to begin construction of the nearly $6 billion Ohio River Clean Fuels Project by late spring or early summer. Youngstown Business Journal.

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NRDC says Baard Energy agrees to switch from coal to natural gas for feedstock for proposed synthetic fuel plant in Ohio to avoid further permit challenges

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The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) issued a press release on Friday saying that Baard Energy had agreed to a settlement entailing their switching from coal as a feedstock for its planned coal/biomass-to-liquids Ohio River Clean Fuels plant ( earlier post ) to natural gas. Earlier post.). Therefore, what.

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Honda to begin US production of plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle based on CR-V in 2024

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Honda will produce an all-new hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the recently launched, all-new Honda CR-V starting in 2024 at its Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio.

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Teijin Frontier develops first tire cord made from eco-friendly adhesive and recycled polyester

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In 2008, it launched the world’s first tire cord incorporating chemically recycled polyester fiber, and in March 2020 the company introduced an eco-friendly rubber-reinforced fiber cord that does not contain RF. The demand for more eco-friendly tires is growing due to rising environmental awareness.

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BASF to Commercialize Argonne Li-ion Composite Cathode Material; Seeks Funds for Plant in Ohio

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BASF will conduct further lithium-ion battery material application development in its current Beachwood, Ohio facility. of Japan in 2008. and a rechargeable capacity of up to 250 mAh g -1 over the same window. Argonne also licensed these composite materials to Toda Kogyo Corp. Earlier post.).

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) will accept applications requesting up to $3,000,000 in grant funds. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 850 grants and 450 rebates across the country. Background.

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