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DOE to Host Series of Biomass Program Webinars; Algae Biofuels Webinar First Up

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Biomass Program is hosting a Webinar on Wednesday, 8 September 2010, from 2:00–4:30 p.m. EDT entitled “The Promise and Challenge of Algae as a Renewable Source of Biofuels.” This Webinar is free to all participants; DOE suggests registering in advance.

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Ammonia-fueled tanker coalition gains new members; now called The Castor Initiative; first tanker by 2025

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In a webinar hosted by Randall Krantz, a Senior Project Adviser at the Getting to Zero Coalition, the partners revealed that they are on track to design, build, and commission the world’s first ammonia-fueled tanker by 2025. The collaboration is encouraging, he said, because the industry needs “multiple parallel initiatives” like this.

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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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The IEEE member is a postdoctoral researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo. The CSTF hosts panel sessions and webinars where experts discuss how technology can lessen the impact of climate change. IRENA, a global intergovernmental group, helps countries transition to renewable energy sources.

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Wärtsilä to deliver first dedicated methanol fuel supply system for ships

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Methanol is a widely available fuel that is carbon-neutral when produced from renewable sources and is easier to handle than many other alternative fuels. But with very few vessels currently operating on methanol, industry experience of integrating such systems is limited. © Wärtsilä Corporation.

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14 US fleets launch ACT Fleet Forum; best practices on adopting advanced, clean transportation technologies

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The ACT Fleet Forum provides education via webinars, workshops, and in-person site visits to leading fleets year-round. The ACT Fleet Forum programming consists of live monthly webinars, in-person site visits to fleet facilities nationwide, and an exclusive fleet-focused discussion at ACT Expo 2020. NFI Industries.

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Electric Vehicle Industry Associations – Joining Forces to Drive Adoption

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That’s where EV industry associations come in. The organizations’ annual conferences and webinars promote information sharing among eMobility leaders to drive the industry forward. Coordinating everyone’s interests requires major efforts.

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NIST seeks proposals to establish new center of excellence on advanced materials research

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced a competition ( 2013-NIST-ADV-MAT-COE-01 ) to create an Advanced Materials Center of Excellence to foster interdisciplinary collaborations between NIST researchers and scientists and engineers from academia and industry. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Eastern time.

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