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NREL report estimates gasoline produced from biomass could cost about the same as ethanol

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This syngas is then converted into methanol, and the methanol is converted to gasoline using the methanol-to-gasoline (MTG) process first developed by Exxon Mobil. The biomass is chemically converted to a mixture of syngas components (CO, H 2 , CO 2 , CH 4 , etc.), More specific steps include: Feed Handling & Preparation.

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Toyota Mirai fuel cell rated with EPA-estimated 67 mpge

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Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz announced the EPA-estimated performance figures at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. The Toyota Mirai is a four-door, mid-size sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines. The Tesla Model S offers up to 270 miles.).

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EPA Proposes New Regulations for Renewable Fuel Standard to Implement Requirements of EISA; GHG Reduction and Indirect Land Use Change Effects Included

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EPA analyzed the lifecycle GHG impacts of the range of biofuels currently expected to contribute significantly to meeting the volume mandates of EISA through 2022, including those from domestic and international sources. Satellite data are used to predict the types of land that would be converted into cropland (e.g. forest, grassland).

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