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Researchers discover novel water-assisted approach to double or triple rate of furfural conversion

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Researchers at the University of Oklahoma, in collaboration with the University of Tulsa, have a novel approach for the water-assisted upgrading of the renewable chemical furfural, doubling or tripling the rate of conversion. —Zhao et al. Energy and water are interconnected in the production of renewable fuels.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. The City and Borough of Juneau will receive funds to purchase new electric buses to replace aging diesel buses, associated charging infrastructure, and a back up generator. Alabama A&M University.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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infrastructure, collaborate with colleges on first responder training, promote workplace EV charging, and work with fleets to implement. Austin and San Antonio region; and hold training seminars regarding multifamily housing and workplace electric vehicle charging. INCOG Tulsa Area. University, North. Center for.

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INRIX analysis identifies top 10 US cities for highly autonomous vehicles; prioritizing corridors for deployment

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In these environments, the upside of electric drivetrains is maximized while range and charging infrastructure limitations are minimized. Trips: Electric and shared-use vehicles are best designed to fill shorter travel needs in more heavily trafficked areas. New Orleans. Albuquerque.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois). Nu:Ionic (Tulsa, Oklahoma). High-Power Oak Ridge Converter (ORC) for Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) Applications, $750,000. Framatome Inc. Lynchburg, Virginia). Highly Efficient Electrocatalysts for Direct Conversion Of CO2 To Chemicals, $250,000. Beam Suntory, Inc.