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Univ. of Missouri team progressing with convection battery; enabling rechargeable lithium-metal batteries

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Researchers at the University of Missouri led by Prof. The technology allows lithium-metal batteries to be recharged without the dendrite failure (short circuit) that has prevented rechargeable lithium-metal batteries from being commercially viable. The Li / Support is the electrode made possible with the convection battery technology.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S.

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Senators introduce bill to encourage US production of thorium and rare earth minerals

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3) the economy of the United States would benefit from the rapid development and control of intellectual property relating to the commercial development of technology utilizing thorium. Missouri also has a long mining history in various minerals, including some of the largest sources of lead deposits in the country.

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Blue Sun Energy, ARA Inc. and Chevron Lummus Global achieve production milestone for renewable drop-in fuels

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Joseph, Missouri. This is a key milestone toward commercial scale production, with initial results showing comparable system performance in the scale-up from our 4 barrel/day pilot system in Panama City, Florida to the 100 BBL/day demonstration system in St. A US patent was granted to ARA in 2010 on the CH process.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use: EPA-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.

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Why Schools Should Electrify Their Bus Fleets

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Here are some of the main programs: Clean School Bus Program The Clean School Bus Program , which is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), disperses IIJA funds via rebates and grants to eligible school districts. For an expanded list of statewide incentives, visit our Commercial Incentives page here.

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6.8M gallons in new contracts for Redeem renewable natural gas

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The public station dispenses an estimated 12 million gallons of Redeem to fuel 25 city vehicles, as well as commercial trucks and buses. million in grant funding to expand and upgrade the station. Long-time Clean Energy customer City of Commerce, Calif. has extended its operations and maintenance agreement for six years.

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