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Advent Technologies announces availability of next-generation HT-PEM MEAs

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Advent is now in various discussions for joint development agreements in the genset, heavy duty automotive, marine, and aviation markets. Since our IPO only a year ago, our goal has been to reduce the total cost of ownership of fuel cells to the point that we can replace diesel generators and combustion engines.

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DOE to award $118M to 17 projects to accelerate domestic biofuel production

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The goal of the project is to continue to develop a circular carbon economy that replaces the petroleum-based chemicals in consumer products with algae-derived and biodegradable polymers. TPD) to produce high-quality lignin intermediates suitable for the production of renewable jet fuels and marine fuels. Comstock Inc.,

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Acetate from chitin as an economically viable source for bioethanol

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Many works consider that obtaining ethanol from acetate would be excessively onerous due to the cost of separating acetate present in wastewaters. Acetate is abundantly present in chitin, the second most abundant natural polymer in nature (by cellulose only). Acetate represents about 29% of the molecular mass of chitin.

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DOE BETO releases new strategic plan; biofuels to constitute 25% of US transportation fuels by 2040

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Although electrification coupled to these alternative energy sources can transform the light-duty vehicle fleet, it is unlikely even in the mid- to long-term that the needs of the heavy-duty marine and aviation industries will be met by anything except an energy dense carbon-based liquid fuel.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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Marketing the use of biobased materials being used in an automobile costs money and must be part of the consideration in the cost of using biobased parts. Soy-foam headliners were put in place for the 2010 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner.

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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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Finally, DOE will support development of domestically produced, infrastructure-compatible biofuels to reduce carbon emissions from liquid transportation fuels where electrification is not viable (heavy-duty vehicles, marine, and air). Near-term improvements will likely be the result of improved lithium-ion batteries.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Speed, captured Charging and Regeneration There are three charging speed options for the 92 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Utilizing the car’s 700-volt charging system and the onboard 19.5