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Univ of Washington team working to make poplar coppice viable cheap, high-volume biofuel feedstock

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A University of Washington team is trying to make poplar an economically viable biofuel feedstock by testing the production of younger poplar trees that could be harvested more frequently—after only two or three years—instead of the usual 10- to 20-year cycle. Chang Dou/University of Washington. Click to enlarge.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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Such a conversion has never been done, but the report is another sign that the idea is gaining momentum—if with the slow steps of a baby needing decades to learn to walk. “A Conversion backers say the process has benefits for everybody involved. On 13 September, the U.S. However, there is one project that has made some headway.

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EIA: US renewable diesel capacity expected to increase significantly through 2024

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Phillips 66 has already completed its initial diesel hydrotreater conversion and begun producing renewable diesel. It expects to complete the second phase of the conversion by 2024.

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BP to sell Carson refinery and ARCO retail network in US Southwest to Tesoro for $2.5B

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The refinery is 100% CARB (California Air Resources Board) gasoline and CARB diesel capable and has a substantial conversion capacity, including the largest FCC (Fluid catalytic cracker) in California. The refinery supplies approximately 20% of the Southern California gasoline market and 50% of the jet fuel to the LAX Airport.

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ZeaChem signs contract to develop advanced drop-in biofuels beyond cellulosic ethanol

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The USDA AFRI Regional CAP is led by the University of Washington and includes GreenWood Resources, Oregon State University, Washington State University, the University of California, Davis, University of Idaho, and the Agricultural Center for Excellence. ZeaChem Inc., Earlier post. ).

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The goal is to develop an optimal generator for current energy conversion. M3 Wave Energy Systems LLC (Salem, Oregon) will explore the commercial viability of the submerged Delos-Reyes Morrow Pressure Device (DMP), an innovative air pressure device utilizing bi-directional turbines for converting ocean wave energy into electricity.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland. Most of my low-income friends preface automotive conversations by issuing a reminder that they’re not interested in shopping for an electric. Your author has seen this repeatedly.