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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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The US Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. North Dakota. South Carolina. South Dakota. 20,739,853. Pennsylvania.

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MSU-led regional team awarded $6M NSF grant to research biofuel, carbon capture technologies

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The basin contains parts or most of five states—Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska—and more than 20 Indian reservations. MSU will take the lead on research related to agriculture and biofertilizers, food security, clean energy, and water supply and quality.

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Study of 7 years of production data supports billion-ton biofuels feedstock estimate

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Now, a new analysis of up to seven years of production data gathered through the Regional Feedstock Partnership, established by DOE and the Sun Grant Initiative, supports the billon-ton estimate. —North Central Regional Sun Grant Center Director Vance Owens. That amount could be available annually by 2030. Click to enlarge.

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US State Department to hold 6 additional public meetings on Keystone XL oil sands pipeline

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The US Department of State plans to hold six additional public meetings as part of the permit review process for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. State expects to make a decision on whether to grant or deny the permit before the end of 2011. Earlier post.).

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Researchers Exploring Methods for Immobilizing Enzymes for Re-Use in Cellulosic Ethanol Processes

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A South Dakota State University professor is exploring ways to re-use enzymes in processes such as making cellulosic ethanol. The SDSU study is part of a many-pronged project to develop more efficient methods to produce ethanol from cellulosic biomass. Mandali, who is working toward her Ph.D.

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UT Austin researcher awarded $15M for switchgrass traits studies

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A researcher at The University of Texas at Austin will receive two grants totaling $15 million to study switchgrass ( Panicum virgatum ), with a focus on how it can become a sustainable source of bioenergy. Additionally, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a four-year grant of $4 million to Juenger and his team.

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State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

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A barrel of dilbit contains 30% diluents (that do not make significant contribution to gasoline) and 70% bitumen (with a high fraction of residuum, requiring a higher amount of energy-intensive coking to make gasoline and distillate fuels along with a higher fraction of petroleum coke than light crudes). tank-to-wheels, TTW).