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Vertimass licenses ORNL ethanol-to-hydrocarbon conversion technology; overcoming the blend wall with drop-in fuels

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In a 2012 presentation, the inventors said that the direct conversion process delivers a liquid hydrocarbon fuel yield of ~54-55% at 310°C, with ~6-7% ethylene and ~39% water byproducts, making the technology more cost-effective than previous approaches. Catalytic conversion of to hydrocarbons (2012). —Chaitanya Narula.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Processes for sustainable energy production must be environmentally benign, reduce greenhouse gas production, and utilize renewable resources. Current topics of interest include: Biomass Conversion, Biofuels & Bioenergy. Advanced Batteries for Transportation and Renewable Energy Storage.

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GE joins consortium to develop Australian aviation biofuel via pyrolysis and upgrading pathway

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GE has joined Virgin Australia and a consortium of other partners to research and develop commercial biofuel for the aviation industry. GE is already developing more fuel efficient jet engines within its sustainable transport portfolio; the development of biofuels is a natural extension of this, the company said. Earlier post.).

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. The core business is the production of renewable fuels and clean, efficient energy conversion technologies. ID-Technologies, Fribourg, Switzerland. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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To achieve this first objective, DOE intends to pursue parallel strategies: Advance options for diverse energy resources and conversion devices for power. The President’s Climate Action Plan contains a goal of doubling renewable energy generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources between 2012 and 2020. watt commercial, and $3.10/watt

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Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

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technology and there is progress on the economic conversion of biomass to. Sufficient feedstock of natural gas and coal exists to enable the use of non-renewable methanol as a transition fuel to renewable methanol from biomass, they suggested. Methanol from non-renewable coal or natural gas could be used as a bridging.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

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Burton Current Profession: Managing Agent/Owner of AMB Renewable Energy Inc. I would like to provide EV charging and renewable energy information to underserved areas What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs? End results of a finish product or service Arthur’s Candidate Statement: AMB Renewable Energy INC.