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FedEx is also working with XL Hybrids, a developer of low-cost hybrid electric powertrain system, to convert ten conventionally-powered panel vans into more fuel-efficient, hybrid vehicles. The US Department of Energy has also provided funding for this testing initiative. In 2008, FedEx Corp.

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LL was established in 2013 after developing an entirely new methodology in the construction of electric motor and generator technologies that create more power while using less energy. The Linear Labs motor is characterized by two main attributes: (1) very high torque starting at low speeds, and (2) high efficiency throughout the speed range.

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MARCH 7, 2014

Vertimass LLC, a California-based start-up company, has licensed an Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) technology that directly converts ethanol under moderate conditions at one atmosphere without the use of hydrogen into a hydrocarbon blend-stock for use in transportation fuels. —William Shopoff, Vertimass chairman.

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The combination of low operating temperature—with the related ability to use lower cost materials—metal support and careful optimization of the microstructure of the ceramic layers allows low cell, stack and balance of plant cost and high robustness to real-world operating conditions. Leah et al. 2015) Click to enlarge.

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Summary of levelized production cost estimates of fuel (LCOF) for the examined plant designs. A study by researchers at Finland’s VTT has concluded that it is possible to produce sustainable low-carbon fuels from lignocellulosic biomass for as estimated gasoline-equivalent production cost of 0.5–0.7 Source: VTT. 0.7 €/liter.

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) is awarding $1,135,862 to 12 small-scale projects to research that will reduce the cost of producing electricity, save energy and improve the environment. As of 2013, $34 million in EISG awards has led to $1.8 The project aims to increase the generation of clean, low cost, efficient energy.

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JULY 15, 2016

Boeing, South African Airways (SAA) and low-cost carrier Mango celebrated Africa’s first passenger flights with sustainable aviation biofuel. The flights coincided with Boeing’s 100 th anniversary and centennial celebrations worldwide. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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APRIL 24, 2013

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). This artificial photosynthetic process mimics how plants convert those same ingredients to energy in the form of sugars.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a new biologically inspired catalyst that is the first iron-based catalyst that converts hydrogen directly to electricity. The catalyst could support the achievement of more affordable fuel cells. Tianbiao Liu, Daniel L.

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AUGUST 30, 2013

The photocatalytic water splitting opened up by titanium oxide (TiO 2 ) has attracted much attention because the energy of sunlight can be converted into clean gaseous fuel. To date, various materials, including rare and heavy elements, which are able to response to visible light, have been developed as photocatalysts for water splitting.In

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million in matching cost share from the awarded project teams for total funding worth $19.3 The Institute’s second project call, which was released on 30 August 2013, was focused on AM materials; process and equipment; qualification and certification; and knowledgebase development-each with subset focus areas. and The Timken Company).

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The Department of Energy is working with industry, universities, national laboratories, and other groups to develop technologies capable of harnessing these resources to generate environmentally sustainable, cost-competitive power. The project will assess the cost of manufacturing these systems at various scales. DOE Funding: $240,000.

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MARCH 5, 2013

2013 Click to enlarge. The original demonstration leaf in 2011 had low efficiencies, converting less than 4.7% Considering recent cost reductions of Si solar cells, this paper offers a path to the construction of low cost solar-to-fuels devices. Source: Winkler et al. of sunlight into fuel. Cox, Daniel G.

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Startups have this innate potential to take up an idea and converting it into a viable business plan then scaling it into a massive success. The company also produces low-cost lithium-ion scooters, which they displayed at the Auto Expo 2020. Whenever the world is shaken by new technology, it is most probably by a start-up.

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University of Colorado Boulder researchers have developed nanobio-hybrid organisms capable of using airborne carbon dioxide and nitrogen to produce a variety of plastics and fuels, a promising first step toward low-cost carbon sequestration and eco-friendly manufacturing for chemicals. —Prashant Nagpal.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

There is significant potential for improvement in agriculture, particularly given the historic advances made with genetic modification (GM) of crops to obtain desired characteristics, increase yield and reduce harvesting and processing costs. The biggest challenge is in the deconstruction stage, with high costs for pretreatment and enzymes.

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The company presented the unit, applied in a conventional front-wheel drive Cadillac SRX now converted to an AWD plug-in hybrid, at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. Our goal is to shorten our customers’ development time and lower their costs. ratio), which is bolted to its respective half shaft. much churn.

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The newly established company planned to introduce a whole line of PHEV vehicles, and their industry connection for completed passenger vehicles to convert (Lutz) was already in place. VIA was focused on fleet sales and a low cost of ownership. Things like fuel and maintenance costs were much less with the VTRUX setup.

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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. First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV. Related stories you might enjoy: How Long Will It Take To Convert The U.S. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong.

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LS9’s proprietary technologies harness the efficiency of the fatty acid metabolic pathway of microorganisms to convert fatty acid intermediates into petroleum replacement products via fermentation of renewable sugars. In addition, REG may pay up to $21.5 Earlier post.).

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For 20 years, researchers have shown that CNT membranes offer tremendous promise for a wide variety of uses including the low-cost production of ethanol fuel, precision drug delivery, low-energy desalination of seawater, purification of pharmaceutical compounds, and high-performance catalysis for the production of fuels.

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded more than $54 million—leveraging approximately an additional $17 million in cost share from the private sector—for 13 projects to advance transformational technologies and materials that can help manufacturers significantly increase the energy efficiency of their operations and reduce costs.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Airlines from the region will take delivery of some 10,940 new passenger and cargo aircraft from 2013-2032, valued at US$1.8 In the single-aisle market, the growth of new low cost operations is stimulating demand for these aircraft particularly the larger types such as the A320/A321. trillion, according to the GMF.

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In addition, the Fulcrum will make for a smooth, comfortable ride for drivers and a quiet, clean experience for neighborhoods because of its ultra-low vibration. There have been a number of problems with automotive applications of turbines, Wright noted, among them fuel economy and efficiency, and cost. Earlier post.). Shah, R.M.A.;

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The finding, detailed in an open access paper in Nature’s Scientific Reports , is a step toward eliminating what industry regards as the largest obstacle to large-scale commercialization of fuel cell technology—the high cost and insufficient supply of platinum catalysts. Scientific Reports 3, Article number: 1810 doi: 10.1038/srep01810.

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the developer of a process for converting municipal solid waste into low-cost sustainable aviation biofuel. United Airlines made a $30-million equity investment in US-based Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., Earlier post.) The investment is so far the largest single investment by a US airline in alternative fuels.

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However, they add, this benefit comes at the cost of a substantial design complication: the reformer must serve as both a reactor and a heat exchanger between the fuel and the exhaust stream. A low-cost, low-weight, compact design capable of being packaged in a vehicle exhaust train. —Sall et al. Sall, David A.

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1 , natural abundance and low cost, and low working potential 0?0.4 All of these, the authors note, have limitations either (or both) of fabrication complexity and cost. 4,200 mAh g ?1 V vs Li/Li +. However, extreme volume change (?400%) shell nanowires, as well as porous composite structures coated with Si nanoparticles.

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Within a few more generations, classical scaling and shrinkage will no longer yield the sizable benefits of lower power, lower cost and higher speed processors that the industry has become accustomed to. In 2013, IBM demonstrated the world’s first graphene based integrated circuit receiver front end for wireless communications.

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Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) No announced plans.

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