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DOE to award up to $6.7M to projects to convert captured CO2 to useful products, including fuels

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However, they may be considered in order to establish a baseline for making comparisons with results from coal-derived flue gas. carbon fibers or plastics) while significantly reducing the energy demand/over potential required for the conversion process. Mineralization concepts utilizing CO 2 with industrial wastes.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine). Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference NÂș 2.

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