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Provaris receives ABS approval for design of H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier

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Australia-based Provaris Energy has received class approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the design of Provaris’ 26,000 m 3 H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier, the first of its kind to receive this level of approval. Illustration of the H2Neo 26,000m3 compressed H2 carrier.

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DOE issues RFI in support of medium- and heavy-duty truck research and development

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There are new opportunities in all commercial vehicle classes to increase efficiency and to introduce alternative fuel sources such as electricity, natural gas, biofuels, and hydrogen. Internal Combustion Engine, Powertrain, Fuels and Emssions Control. Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Trucks.

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California Energy Commission soliciting proposals for $18.7M in awards to develop hydrogen fueling infrastructure

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) has issed a competitive grant solicitation ( PON-11-609 ) for projects to develop the infrastructure necessary to dispense hydrogen transportation fuel. serve the current population of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and to accommodate the. Alternatively, successful projects may.

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LanzaTech receives $3M contract from FAA for alcohol-to-jet project; one of 8 awards worth total of $7.7M

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Test data will be used as part the certification process for alcohol to jet (ATJ) fuels. Professor Angelica Hull, Managing Director of Swedish Biofuels, says the project aims to increase the raw material base for the production of alternative fuels in aviation. at an ICAO sustainable alternative fuels workshop in October.

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Scientists recommend fundamental research into separations technology to support large-scale thermochemical production of biofuels

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Separations play a critical role in biofuel production and that fundamental research in the are, including the identification of transformative approaches, is needed to generate separation technologies that will enable larger-scale production, according to a report on a workshop convened earlier this year by the National Science Foundation.

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IEA: improving efficiency of road-freight transport critical to reduce oil-demand growth; three areas of focus

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New trucks can use additional technologies that cut idling, use lightweight materials and take advantage of improvements to truck engines, transmissions and drivetrains. Achieving stronger cuts in fuel use, carbon dioxide and pollutant emissions requires the use of hybrids and zero emission trucks. —“The Future of Trucks”.

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ARPA-E releases two RFIs: Draft $150M Open Funding Opportunity and accelerating commercialization of Electrofuels

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These microorganisms derive energy from the oxidation of various reduced inorganic compounds, such as hydrogen, reduced metals, and, in the case of “electrotrophs,” electrons, which live on direct electrical current. As a result of the RFI, ARPA-E may choose to hold a public workshop. Transportation.