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Airbus launches flight test program to characterize composition of hydrogen contrails; Blue Condor

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In taking up this challenge we are making significant headway in our decarbonization strategy and our ambition to bring the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft into service by 2035. Test flights are scheduled for late 2022 in North Dakota in collaboration with the University of North Dakota.

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Blue Bird expects close to 300 electric school buses deployed throughout US by end of year

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The usual concern with deciding to introduce electric in a new area is the climate—will it work in cold weather? We have deployed buses in over 25% of all states in the US, including cold climates such as North Dakota and New York, as well as hot areas such as Texas and Georgia.

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Proposed CA LCFS pathways for corn starch ethanol with carbon capture and sequestration: as low as 37 gCO2e/MJ

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North Dakota-based Red Trail Energy (RTE), which since 2007 has operated an ethanol production facility with annual production of about 60 million gallons per year, is proposing sequestration of CO 2 produced from starch fermentation to lower the overall carbon intensity of the fuel for the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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FAA selects 6 sites for unmanned aircraft systems research for integration into US airspace

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In selecting the six test site operators, FAA said it considered geography, climate, location of ground infrastructure, research needs, airspace use, safety, aviation experience and risk. This data will help the FAA to develop regulations and operational procedures for future commercial and civil use of the National Airspace System (NAS).

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DOE selects 2 projects to demonstrate feasibility of enhanced water recovery; producing usable water from CO2 storage sites

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The BEST projects support the clean energy and climate goals announced by US President Obama and China President Xi in November 2014 and September 2015, which included two provisions on Carbon Capture Sequestration (CCS), including a new, commercial-scale CCS project in China and collaboration on CO 2 -EWR.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

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The Index ranks each state on a weighted scale, scoring between 1 and 5 points based on five factors: favorable state legislation and incentives , EV penetration, Charger-to-Vehicle ratio, public charger availability, and climate suitability. North Dakota – 10.00 – 1, 1, 5, 3, 1. ” Between 10 and 14.9

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DOE Regional Partnership Begins Core Sampling for Large-Volume Carbon Sequestration Test

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The Fort Nelson project is on track to become one of the first commercial-scale carbon capture and storage projects in a saline aquifer in North America. Geologic carbon sequestration is expected to play an important future role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change.