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Production costs per barrel of oil equivalent. The cost of electrofuels—fuels produced by catalyst-based systems for light capture, water electrolysis, and catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen to liquid fuels—remains far away from viable, according to a new analysis by Lux Research. Source: Lux Research.

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Sales of Ford trucks with CNG/LPG-prepped engines have jumped more than 350% since 2009, the company said. Businesses are using CNG-fueled trucks to lower their operating costs, with the payback period for recouping conversion upfit cost as fast as 24 to 36 months of in-use service. liter V6 equipped with a CNG/LPG prep kit.

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Prieto Battery, a company commercializing a 3D Lithium-ion battery technology ( earlier post ), announced a strategic investment from Stanley Ventures, the newly-formed venture arm of Stanley Black & Decker, a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems.

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Eta Bio has been recently established with the purpose to construct, own and operate a full-scale commercial plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues. Since 2009, Clariant has been successfully operating a first pilot plant at its research facility in Munich.

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With a $2-million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC), Berkeley Lab is partnering with Alphabet Energy to create a cost-effective thermoelectric waste heat recovery system to reduce both energy use in the industrial sector and electricity-related carbon emissions.

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This agreement builds upon the existing collaboration, announced in March 2014, under which Rennovia and Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies are working together on the engineering and construction of a mini-plant to optimize and scale the process, which will enable commercial production of these products. Founded in 2009, Rennovia Inc.

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Now, researchers at Imperial College London have shown that bioethanol production from bamboo in China is both technically and economically feasible, as well as cost-competitive with gasoline. In 2009, the number of private cars owned in China exceeded the United States, resulting in it being the world’s largest auto market.

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The transportation yard has been constructed for 24 chargers to accommodate future additions to the electric bus fleet and relies on The Mobility House to minimize electricity charging costs while also ensuring vehicles are readily available for assigned routes.

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The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and General Motors (GM) are partnering on a multi-year, multi-million dollar joint effort to accelerate the reduction of automotive fuel cell stack costs through fuel cell material and manufacturing research and development (R&D). Earlier post.). Fuel Cells Hydrogen'

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The facility was originally a glass plant that ceased production in 2009. The plant, located at 1211 AFG Rd in Bridgeport, WV, has approximately 482,000 sqft. of industrial space available. The location can ultimately scale to a production capacity of 15 GWh/year.

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a development stage company which develops catalysts and processes for the cost-advantaged production of chemical products from renewable feedstocks, are collaborating to develop, demonstrate and commercialize catalytic process technologies for the production of bio-based glucaric acid and adipic acid. Founded in 2009, Rennovia, Inc.

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According to the report, the decline in PV installed costs seen by customer-owners of such systems in 2010 follows a significant drop in the wholesale cost for PV modules in 2009. As report co-author Galen Barbose explains, “ Based on our data, average installed costs held steady at $7.50/W Click to enlarge.

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Faurecia has worked closely with Amminex since mid-2009 and previously owned 42% of the company. At the recent Paris Motor Show, Faurecia showed the Amminex solution for commercial vehicles, as well as an ASDS system in a new format for passenger cars. This adds cost and increases CO 2 emissions.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Once fully operational, nearly 100 manufacturing workers will be capable of producing more than 20,000 commercial-duty hybrid propulsion systems each year. This 10-year agreement will provide Allison with Remy HVH410 electric motors to be used in the Allison Transmission Commercial Hybrid Truck Program. Allison was being awarded a $62.8

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Codexis has delivered significant improvements in enzyme performance (left) and enzyme manufacturing cost (right). Combined with high strain productivity using the CodeXporter enzyme production system, this allows for a cost-in-use that the company believes will be among the lowest available once in full-scale commercial production.

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American Electric Power is terminating its cooperative agreement with the US Department of Energy and placing its plans to advance carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technology to commercial scale on hold, citing the current uncertain status of US climate policy and the continued weak economy as contributors to the decision.

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Established in 2009, the EFRC program is designed to “tackle the toughest scientific challenges preventing advances in energy technologies.”. MUSIC researchers will look at manufacturing techniques using new materials as a means of lowering battery costs. Those include long-duration energy storage and hydrogen fuel cells.

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The study also illustrates how a holistic, total vehicle approach to system mass and cost reduction can help offset the additional cost of a 37% mass reduced body structure. Lotus Engineering’s Phase 2 body structure design was based on the dimensions of a 2009 Toyota Venza CUV. The mass reduction target was 40%. Phase 2 study.

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a renewable oils and bioproducts company, has begun a collaboration with Qantas to pursue the potential for commercial production of Solazyme’s microbial-derived aviation fuel, Solajet, in Australia. This represents the first collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region to explore the use of Solajet in commercial aviation. Solazyme, Inc.,

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Oxidation of the carbon anode increases the electrical efficiency at a cost of consuming the carbon electrodes and producing carbon dioxide. Oxygen from the alumina combines with carbon from the anode to produce mostly carbon dioxide. The cells operate 24 hours/day; temperature in the cells is maintained via electrical resistance.

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Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L The tool incorporates important information to evaluate fuel costs and emissions, providing an opportunity for fleet managers to quickly evaluate multiple options. EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.)

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The main features of the long term relationship are as follows: Westport and Volvo will mutually agree on the priority for commercial launch of gaseous fuel engines and will share the risks of development. Westport will arrange for or supply gas-related components.

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The material possesses very high surface area and a high packing of nanopores, according to Skeleton, which aims to commercialize the carbon material and supercapacitor technology. The US patent and soon-to-be-granted EU patent gives the company protection for carbide-derived-carbons suitable for energy storage applications.

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These tests resulted in the combined 115% freight efficiency improvement over a 2009 baseline truck. DTNA notes that while Waste Heat Recovery is an innovative SuperTruck technology, challenges remain in the areas of vehicle and engine integration tradeoffs, working fluids, and cost and maturity. engine brake thermal efficiency.

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In this initial study phase, GE and CPECC will evaluate the cost and performance of an IGCC design. This follows the memorandum of understanding signed between CPECC and USTDA in November as part of the US-China Clean Energy Announcements made by President Obama and President Hu in November 2009.

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Coskata’s semi-commercial facility in Madison, Pa. a syngas to ethanol company, officially launched its semi-commercial “Flexethanol” facility located in Madison, PA. Actual production cost will vary, either below or above $1.00 per gallon, based on the cost of feedstock and the cost of power for the specific plant, he noted.

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Funding is available to replace existing diesel-powered transit buses with model year 2009 and older engines, which must be permanently removed from service and scrapped. commercial trucks and buses). As part of the state’s $127.7-million

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SGCE) for the demonstration and commercialization of the Group’s Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology, primarily for Biomass-to-Liquids (BTL) and Waste-to-Liquids (WTL) applications. The recently signed JDA formalizes the commercial relationship between the parties and provides $5.9 Earlier post.).

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These investments will accelerate the commercialization of CE’s proven Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that removes CO 2 directly from the air and subsequently synthesizes it into clean transportation fuels. CE has been developing DAC technology since 2009 and capturing CO 2 from the atmosphere at a pilot plant in Squamish, B.C.

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Together the partners have sought to demonstrate an extremely cost-effective, ultra-efficient gasoline engine in a C-segment passenger car delivering the performance of a baseline 2.0-liter The HyBoost concept is based on a 2009 Ford Focus in which a 2.0L Earlier post.). three-cylinder EcoBoost engine.

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During the technological verification at a demonstration plant, the estimated fuel cost required for commercial-scale ethanol production was also confirmed to achieve the targeted goal. Rice and barley straws, the feedstocks, were provided by a local farmers association. gallon US).

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For PHEV20 batteries, TIAX found significant overlap in battery costs among five cathode classes, with wider variation within each chemistry based on the electrode design than between chemistries. For PHEV20, the program focused on both commercially available and emerging cathode materials aimed for use in a 20-mile PHEV battery pack.

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DOE will contribute $150 million, with Southern Company adding $37 million in cost-sharing. The agreement supports national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through more efficient, lower-cost coal conversion and carbon capture and storage. The total award value is $187 million.

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Now, ARPA-E is seeking input from industry, academia, and other interested stakeholders on the steps and challenges necessary to scale-up and apply these and related technologies in a commercial-scale facility. Open Funding Opportunity. What is the largest feasible and optimal scale for a chemo/electro-autotrophic fuel production platform?

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The agreement marks the first US purchase by a utility of low-carbon power from a commercial-scale, coal-based power plant utilizing carbon capture. billion plant will receive $450 million in funding from the Clean Coal Power Initiative; of this, $211 million comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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The researchers discovered that, along with the promise of a prime CO 2 storage space, the deep saline waters of the Rock Springs Uplift contain high, commercially viable concentrations of lithium: ~190 parts per million for the Weber/Tensleep Sandstone, and ~130 parts per million for the Madison Limestone.

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However, the biggest impact fuel cells could have lies in the commercial automotive sector, which holds great potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. A significant technical barrier to full commercialization is the high amount of platinum required for each fuel cell. APC Investment: $2,211,530 (through NSERC).

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