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Vertimass licenses ORNL ethanol-to-hydrocarbon conversion technology; overcoming the blend wall with drop-in fuels

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The technology could also supply a source of renewable jet fuel required by recent European Union aviation emission regulations. Vertimass is very pleased to be partnering with ORNL to commercialize this revolutionary technology that can broaden the market for alternative fuels. —William Shopoff, Vertimass chairman.

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Brookhaven team develops molybdenum-soy catalyst that rivals performance of noble metals for hydrogen production

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Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) have developed a low-cost, stable, effective catalyst made from earth-abundant molybdenum and common soybeans (MoSoy). The project branches off from the Brookhaven group’s research into using sunlight to develop alternative fuels.

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NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

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Achieving those goals will will be difficult—but not impossible to meet—and will necessitate a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.

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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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Loan guarantees can be an important tool to commercialize innovative technologies because these projects may be unable to obtain full commercial financing due to the perceived risks associated with technology that has never been deployed at commercial scale in the United States. The solicitation can provide up to $4.5

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United Airlines invests $30M in Fulcrum BioEnergy; renewable jet fuel offtake agreement, potential joint development of production

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the developer of a process for converting municipal solid waste into low-cost sustainable aviation biofuel. The investment is so far the largest single investment by a US airline in alternative fuels. Fulcrum expects its first alternative fuels plant to begin commercial operation in 2017.

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DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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Accelerated Development and Deployment of Low-Cost Automotive Magnesium (Mg) Sheet Components. Advances for the Production of Low Cost Electric Drive Vehicle Motors. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Workplace Safety Programs. per pound of weight saved.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Take the Mach-E battery pack and drop it into the best-selling Ford Transit commercial vehicle and the E-Transit enters the last-mile delivery market. The Leaf has increased its range, looks and functionality since its introduction and remains a key affordable EV choice while used Leafs offer a low-cost EV alternative.