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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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Several organizations, encompassing companies, research labs, and academia, have formed the Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group. The Working Group consists of members undertaking research and development in the field of hydrogen combustion in an opposed-piston engine. The only criteria emission of concern is NO x.

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ArborGen LLC and Clemson University Form Research Cooperative on Woody Biomass for Biofuels

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The cooperative will support South Carolina’s ethanol industry based on existing cellulose conversion technology, foster multi-agency collaboration and engage students in research and internships. Private partners include Fagen Engineering, Dyadic International and the Spinx Co.

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DOE Selects 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects for $38 Million in Funding

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If commercially successful, small modular reactors would significantly expand the options for nuclear power and its applications, and may prove advantageous compared to the Generation III+ nuclear plants in terms of economics, performance, and security. University of South Carolina - $1,366,626.

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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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Engineering E. This project seeks to develop an “electrofuels chassis” by using engineered E. Novel Biological Conversion of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Directly into Biodiesel. Johnson Matthey will investigate the catalytic conversion of this microbial biodiesel into additional fuel molecules, most importantly jet fuel.

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Iowa State to manage biorefinery projects for new Manufacturing USA Institute

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The American Institute of Chemical Engineers in New York City will lead the effort, which was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River National Laboratory in South Carolina and the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. of Adel; and the Iowa Energy Center.

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DOE awards $25M to improve natural gas operations

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Specifically, the M2 vapor recovery system will gather natural gas emissions from compressor vents, pneumatic controller vents, and tank vents, and integrate the emissions into the fuel system feeding the compressor engines. Modular System for Direct Conversion of Methane into Methanol via Photocatalysis.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Expansion of manufacturing for existing electric drive power electronics components for both passenger and commercial vehicles. Increasing US capacity to manufacture hybrid systems for the commercial truck market. Electric Transportation Engineering Corp. Morgantown, WV State of South Carolina. Indianapolis, IN.

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