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MAY 4, 2009

The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected six cost-shared University Advanced Combustion and Emissions Controls research and development projects totaling up to $13 million in DOE funding, subject to annual appropriations. Michigan State is partnering with Chrysler LLC for this effort.

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JANUARY 13, 2011

Lifecycle GHG emissions of renewable gasoline from the IH 2 process (GTI RG) compared to petroleum gasoline and diesel. for GTI’s Integrated Hydropyrolysis and Hydroconversion (IH 2 ) technology, which converts biomass directly into cellulosic gasoline and diesel hydrocarbon blendstocks. Source: GTI. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 23, 2011

Participants in GTI’s project included Cargill, Johnston Timber, Aquaflow, Blue Marble Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Michigan Technological University. GTI says that renewable gasoline (RG) produced by the IH 2 process results in more than 90% lower greenhouse gas emissions than petroleum-based fuels.

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JANUARY 13, 2024

It followed by using a PS5 controller to remotely drive in an updated version of the 2026 Afeela electric sedan being co-developed with Honda—an EV that will have a “digital platform for co-creation,” a “conversational personal agent” using AI from Microsoft, and driver-assist systems informed by AI. Looking at 14 different U.S.

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JULY 26, 2012

Five projects newly selected will help to replace the need for gasoline and diesel in vehicles. The extracted rubber will be used in tire formulations, and the remaining plant residue will be evaluated for use in biopower and for conversion to jet fuel precursors. University of Wisconsin ($7 million). Michigan State University.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

The selected projects consist of leading scientists and engineers from universities, private industry, and government, and will facilitate sharing expertise and technologies. Louis, MO), NAABB will develop a systems approach for sustainable commercialization of algal biofuel (such as renewable gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel) and bioproducts.

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AUGUST 19, 2014

Results of a lifecycle analysis by a team at the University of Michigan suggest that multiple types of natural gas-powered vehicles—i.e., The FCV has an overall energy conversion efficiency about 30%. Their study appears in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels. … particulate matter formation (PMF). terrestrial toxicity (TET).

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DECEMBER 30, 2016

Other project partners include PNNL; technology providers Petron Scientech, CRI Catalyst Company, Nexceris and Gardner Denver Nash; Michigan Technological University, who will be evaluating the environmental footprint of the fuels being produced; and Audi, who will support by evaluating diesel and gasoline fuel properties.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

The project “Maximizing Conversion of Biomass Carbon to Liquid Fuel” (0938033) will be led by Rakesh Agrawal, with colleagues Mahdi Abu-Omar, Nicholas C. Ribeiro, all from Purdue University. Fundamental discoveries from this project will uncover links between the physical and chemical structure of biomass to the conversion process.

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JULY 17, 2017

The University of Wisconsin-Madison and ExxonMobil announced a two-year renewal of an agreement to research the fundamental chemistry of converting biomass into transportation fuels. UW-Madison has long been known for its expertise in biomass conversion. UW-Madison has long been known for its expertise in biomass conversion.

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APRIL 30, 2010

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. NC State University. Medical University of South Carolina. OPX Biotechnologies Inc.

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JULY 15, 2022

This brief post examines the differences between the prices of gasoline in blue and red states. The average prices of regular gasoline on July 14, 2022 came from AAA. Conversely, there were only 3 red states in which the average price was above $5.00 (AK, ID, and UT), compared with 6 blue states (CA, HI, IL, NV, OR, and WA).

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AUGUST 26, 2009

Clean Energy Coalition’s CEC Michigan Green Fleets Initiative. The project will increase the use of natural gas, electric and hybrid electric vehicles in 13 sites throughout Michigan. Fleets include transportation authorities, cities, school districts, the University of Michigan, FedEx, and Meijer.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

A study published earlier this year in the journal Nature Climate Change that cast doubt on whether biofuels produced from corn residue could meet federal mandates for cellulosic biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% compared to gasoline ( earlier post ) has drawn critical response published as correspondence in the same journal.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

The projects selected are located in 25 states, with 50% of projects led by universities, 23% by small businesses, 12% by large businesses, 13% by national labs, and 2% by non-profits. University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Development of a Dedicated, High-Value Biofuels Crop The University of Massachusetts, Amherst will develop an.

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AUGUST 14, 2014

The largest single award ($10 million) goes to Delphi Automotive Systems to further the development of its Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression Ignition (GDCI) low-temperature combustion technology ( earlier post ) that provides high thermal efficiency with low NO x and PM emissions. Michigan State University. 1,352,376.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

While chemically converting natural gas to liquid fuels (GTL) is a proven technology that increases volumetric energy density, the current conversion approach through Fischer-Tropsch (FT-GTL) is challenged by both high capital costs and low conversion efficiencies. process intensification approaches for biological methane conversion.

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AUGUST 14, 2015

Isobutanol is attractive because its energy density and octane values are closer to those of gasoline; it is useful not only as a direct replacement for gasoline but also as a chemical feedstock for a variety of products. While the previous genetically engineered microbe achieved conversion results of 0.6 Lin, Luo Mi, Amy H.

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MARCH 7, 2011

Unlike ethanol, isobutanol can be blended at any ratio with gasoline and should eliminate the need for dedicated infrastructure in tanks or vehicles. The centers are led by ORNL, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in partnership with Michigan State University. —James Liao.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Arizona State University, in partnership with Fluidic Energy Inc., RTI International will work with ADM, Albemarle and ConocoPhillips to develop a novel single-step catalytic biomass pyrolysis process with high carbon conversion efficiency to produce stable bio-crude oil with low oxygen content. DOE grant:$5,349,932).

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AUGUST 3, 2009

The last time a production model of an electric car had traveled from coast to coast was in 1998, when an EV-1 made the journey without consuming an ounce of gasoline. Georg also enlisted the help of University of Iowa computer programmer/engineer Karen Pease. This time it would be with a Tesla Motors Roadster!

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APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009.

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APRIL 16, 2009

BYD has also begun selling a plug-in electric car with a backup gasoline engine, a move putting it ahead of GM, Nissan, and Toyota. Near the end of our conversation, I ask Wang about the company name. They generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than cars that burn gasoline, and they have lower fuel costs, even when oil is cheap.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This brief post examines the current differences between the prices of gasoline in blue and red states, and the possible influence of these differences on the upcoming elections. The average prices of regular gasoline on October 24, 2022 came from AAA. The price of gasoline is of obvious concern to drivers, and thus of voters.

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