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EPA approves Algenol ethanol as RFS advanced biofuel with D5 code; 69% reduction in GHG compared to gasoline

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved ethanol made from Algenol’s process as an advanced biofuel, meeting the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction requirements under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The algal bio-oil can be used to produce biodiesel, renewable diesel, or other bio-oil derived products.

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Renewable Fuels Association says DOE is under-representing E85 stations

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Dinneen stressed the urgent need for updated, accurate information as the EPA decides the final 2014 RFS blending requirements. The so-called ‘blend wall’—the level at which oil companies claim they can no longer blend ethanol into gasoline—can be scaled through increased use of E85. —Bob Dinneen.

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EPA Awards $2M to Small Businesses to Develop Sustainable Technologies; Includes Biofuel, Emissions Reduction Projects

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $2.38 The diesel made from biomass will be a direct substitute for ultra low-sulfur diesel (defined by ASTM D 975). The biomass waste will first be converted into pyrolysis oil and then upgraded to diesel. Low-Cost Retrofit Emissions Control in Off-Road Sources”, $69,999.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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Temperature Combustion (LTC), (2) Dilute Gasoline Combustion, and (3) Clean Diesel Combustion. Technologies that enable LTC operation with either gasoline or diesel fuel, including control methodologies and technologies, especially for mixed?mode per pound of weight saved, which could include very low?cost mode operation.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

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Current versions of renewable energy such as solar cells and windmills do far less damage to the environment than oil rigs, fracking, and strip mining, but they do damage the environment. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Windmills can harm migrating birds, and solar cells require toxic substances to be manufactured.

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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High-level findings of the MIT study include: There are abundant supplies of natural gas in the world, and many of these supplies can be developed and produced at relatively low cost. Natural gas use in the transportation sector is likely to increase, with the primary benefit being reduced oil dependence.

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EPA honors winners of the 20th Annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge; advanced biofuels

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored the six 2015 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners at a ceremony in Washington, DC. For 2015, EPA announced a new award category for a green chemistry technology that has a “Specific Environmental Benefit: Climate Change.” Department of Energy).

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