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Study: Bio-Based Plastics Could Ultimately Replace Up to 90% of Total Global Consumption of Plastics in 2007

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Replacement of up to 90% (270 Mt) of the total global consumption of plastics in 2007 with bio-based plastics is ultimately technically possible, according to new study by authors at Utrecht University, commissioned by the associations European Bioplastics and the European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE). Mt in 2007 to 2.33

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DOE to issue funding opportunity for bioenergy technologies; outliers to current multi-year program plan

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue , on behalf of the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), a Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000974) entitled “Bioenergy Technologies Incubator”. Bio-hydrocarbons Bio-hydrogen Bio-polymers Biomass Biorefinery Fuels'

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Ford Increasing Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials in Vehicles

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Ford is increasing the use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. For example, the European Ford Focus uses recycled polymer in such components as the battery tray, wheel arch liners, seat fabric and carpets. Ford’s sustainable materials strategy.

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Plantic Technologies to Partner with National Starch to Manufacture Bioplastics in US

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The goal of the project, which represents the next phase of Plantic’s long-term manufacturing strategy, is to improve economies of scale and substantially shorten the supply chain by integrating the supply of the key raw material, which it receives from its alliance partner, National Starch, with the Plantic manufacturing process.

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DOE soliciting ideas for H-Prize topics

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Production of hydrogen, particularly from domestic, renewable sources (e.g., A fueling station capable of supplying hydrogen to 1,000 cars per day on the footprint of a conventional gas station. 654 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( P.L. Hydrogen Production. The award amount may be up to $1 million.

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DOE to award up to $2.5M to deploy fuel-cell-powered baggage tow tractors at commercial airports

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With this FOA, DOE is seeking packaged solutions for current-generation polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems (5 to 20 kW) fueled by hydrogen with the ability to power a baggage tow tractor with 3,000 to 6,000 pounds (1,362 to 2,722 kg) towing capability for a minimum of 10 hours of continuous operation and 5,000 total hours.

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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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The paper was commissioned by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) as part of a yearlong effort aimed at fostering “ constructive dialogue and action ” on reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2). The others are: Petroleum and Renewable Fuels Supply Chain , Stillwater Associates LLC. The ICCT ethanol paper.

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