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USDA awards nearly $10M for research on using beetle-killed trees as feedstock for on-site thermochemical conversion technologies

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The wood is typically located far from urban industrial centers, often in relatively inaccessible areas with challenging topography, which increases harvest and transportation costs. Partners include: University of Idaho, University of Montana, Montana State University and the University of Wyoming, U.S.

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EPA proposes settlement agreements to address GHG emissions from power plants and petroleum refineries; issues final rules on GHG permitting framework

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Transport Rule and New Source Performance Standards for criteria. raised in an August 2008 petition for reconsideration of the refinery NSPS. Idaho, Kan., For EGUs, the proposed rules would establish new source performance standards (NSPS) for new and modified EGUs and emission guidelines for existing EGUs. pollutants.

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California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

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All promising low-carbon non-petroleum transportation options, including hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and advanced liquid biofuels in combustion engines, face significant technical, resource, and market challenges. kWh (350 bar, down 9% from 2008) for hydrogen storage. —Letter to Secretary Chu.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA).

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