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ARPA-E awarding $10M to 8 projects studying low-energy nuclear reactions

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) announced $10 million in funding for eight projects working to determine whether low-energy nuclear reactions (LENR) could be the basis for a potentially transformative carbon-free energy source. University of Michigan — Ann Arbor. Earlier post.)

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Study finds perennial biofuel crops’ water consumption similar to corn

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Evapotranspiration (ET) refers to the sum total of water lost while the plant is growing, either from evaporation through the plant stem itself (a process called “transpiration”), or from water evaporated off of the plant’s leaves or the ground. —Hamilton et al.

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GLBRC research review concludes cellulosic biofuels can benefit the environment if managed correctly

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Carbon debt generated by stand establishment can be minimized by avoiding tillage and by avoiding lands with large C stores either above ground (such as forests) or below ground (such as wetlands). —Robertson et al.

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GM earns EPA ENERGY STAR Award for Environmental Leadership; energy use per vehicle in manufacturing down 10% YoY

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General Motors earned a 2017 EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence award for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. Fifteen GM buildings earned ENERGY STAR certification in 2016, including the Enterprise Data Center in Warren, Michigan.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Among other expected benefits, initiatives outlined in Ford’s sustainable financing framework are intended to help the company become carbon-neutral no later than 2050, in line with its commitment to the Paris Agreement.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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ARPA-E’s first solicitation awarded $151 million to 37 projects aimed at transformational innovations in energy storage, biofuels, carbon capture, renewable power, building efficiency, vehicles, and other areas. Novel Biological Conversion of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Directly into Biodiesel. Water will be the primary byproduct.

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Ford Sustainability Report details pilot program in South Africa to deliver health care, education

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million on a state-of-the-art facility at the University of Michigan to boost research and development of advanced battery technology. The automaker has consistently reduced its global water usage per vehicle produced for several years. Carbon dioxide emissions per vehicle produced has also improved. Ford will also spend $2.1