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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 21 states will receive $100 million in grants through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to add infrastructure needed to supply more renewable fuel to drivers in the US. Since announcing the program in May 2015, the US.

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AUGUST 17, 2016

The new grants—part of DOE’s Computational Materials Sciences (CMS) program launched in 2015 as part of the US Materials Genome Initiative—reflect the enormous recent growth in computing power and the increasing capability of high-performance computers to model and simulate the behavior of matter at the atomic and molecular scales.

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JUNE 17, 2019

Researchers in Japan are presenting an organic catalyst for CO 2 reduction that is inexpensive, readily available and recyclable. However, most catalysts developed to date for this purpose have the disadvantage of containing metals that are expensive, not widely available and potentially detrimental to the environment.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

If your energy comes primarily from renewables, the BESS enables you to store that energy for times when renewables may not be available, like at night for when solar panels are inactive. What are battery energy storage systems?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2019

The goal is to provide the software platforms and data for the design of new functional materials with a broad range of applications, including alternative and renewable energy, electronics, data storage and materials for quantum information science. Funding for the new projects will total $8 million in Fiscal Year 2019.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $22.5 million ( FTA-2015-006-TRI ) through the latest round of the Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo). million available in LoNo grant funds, a minimum of $3.0 Earlier post.). Of the $22.5

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Quantum also projected that two passenger CNG vehicle platforms it is working on with original equipment manufacturers will be commercially available beginning in 2014 for one program and 2015 for the other program. engine becomes available in higher volumes. —Brian Olson, President and CEO of Quantum.

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APRIL 9, 2015

million in grants and loans for 46 projects covering transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency programs, the California Energy Commission awarded nearly $9 million to three companies to encourage the manufacturing of heavy-duty electric vehicles and components in California. As part of its approval of more than $83.7 Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Lignin is an organic polymer that makes plants woody and rigid; after cellulose, it is the most abundant renewable carbon source on Earth. Through two recent grants funded by the US Department of Energy, both headed by Texas A&M University, he leads WSU’s effort to produce lipids and bioplastics created from lignin. Tucker, John R.

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OCTOBER 5, 2015

an advanced renewable fuels and biochemicals company, has harvested 12- to 15-foot tall biomass sorghum grown in Central California that was produced using proprietary seed genetics from Nexsteppe , a provider of optimized sorghum feedstock solutions. Aemetis, Inc., Biomass Sorghum is a feedstock for low-carbon advanced biofuels.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has issed a competitive grant solicitation ( PON-11-609 ) for projects to develop the infrastructure necessary to dispense hydrogen transportation fuel. planned large-scale roll-out of FCVs commencing in 2015. planned large-scale roll-out of FCVs commencing in 2015. million (comprising $10.2

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The California Energy Commission has issued a competitive grant solicitation ( PON-12-606 ) to award up to a combined $28.59 auto manufacturers’ MY 2015 fleets to be zero?emission The solicitation promotes renewable hydrogen through the 33% renewable hydrogen content requirement eEach station must. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 5, 2015

The new plant marks the potential for commercial scale production of cellulosic ethanol in regions where plenty of softwood is available, notably the Northern Hemisphere. million) of which an investment grant will cover 30%. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2015, with production expected to start in 2016.

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MAY 26, 2016

At full build out, Pasha will be the world’s first marine terminal able to generate all of its energy needs from renewable sources. million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for reducing greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Pasha Stevedoring and Terminals L.P. million project is funded in part by a $14.5-million

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AUGUST 15, 2014

million), of which 30% is covered by an investment subsidy granted by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy for biorefineries producing transport biofuels. Implementation planning will begin immediately, and construction will be launched in summer 2015. The plant is projected to begin production in mid-2016.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Support was provided by the US Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fuel Cell Technologies Office. and funded through Argonne National Laboratory by the US Department of Energy’s Fuel Cell Technologies Office within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

billion) to establish a network of 1 million charging points by 2015 and the building of a €625 million (US$910 million) lithium-ion battery plant at a plant owned by Renault with a public contribution of €125 million (US$182 million) toward the total. Availability of a standard outlet to charge the cars outside of the home.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

To aid in the rollout of all of this infrastructure, funding is made available to commercial EV charging station projects. While it was set to expire at the end of 2021, the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 renewed it for ten years. BESTFIT Grant by California Energy Commission. Station Locations.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

This report highlights the importance of incentives in helping speed this transition and specifically explores the role Assembly Bill 8, which makes more than $2 billion available for public investment, can play in helping to achieve this progress. Greater attention to vehicle and electric grid integration will be needed as well.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The award was part of nearly $9 million in grants that went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.; In 2015, Recargo hired Ashley Horvat, fresh from her role in the Oregon State government as the Chief Electric Vehicle Officer. If there is only one charger available, folks are not as likely to use it. EV Connect Inc.;

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. CUMTD will produce hydrogen on-site partially from renewable sources.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Too bad the cars were no longer available by then.” EV education The next year, Cox’s renewed interest in EVs motivated him to launch a class on the topic at Stanford. “I The university also granted special permission to non-students to attend the EV class, including a city manager from a small town in Eastern Nebraska. “I

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

Ford announced that there will be more than 1 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on the road in China by the end of 2015. More than 80% of Ford passenger cars in China are available with EcoBoost engines, up from 20% just five years ago. This will be quickly followed with the 2016 introduction of SYNC 3. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 25, 2013

A proposal for existing plants is due in 2014, with targeted file rule in 2015. The plan also calls for accelerating the permitting for renewable power generation on public lands and upgrading the grid. The standards for new plants—already being developed by EPA—are to be done this fall.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Renewable-fuels generation has emphasized water splitting to produce hydrogen and oxygen. Moreover, it shows that integrated inorganic–biological hybrid systems may offer yields beyond those available to photosynthetic organisms for the production of fuels. Earlier post.). —Torella et al. There have been 2.6 —Daniel Nocera.

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MARCH 27, 2015

DTNA’s SuperTruck was unveiled at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show. DTNA unveiled its SuperTruck at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in the Freightliner Trucks booth. US EPA and NHTSA are planning to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Phase 2 standards in the spring of 2015 and a final rule in the spring of 2016.

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JUNE 7, 2013

At an event in Sacramento, California, Volvo Trucks announced that it will commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America, with limited production beginning in 2015. DME engine in 2015. Volvo is currently in development with the DME engine that will enter production in 2015.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

CEC will provide funding to construct, to upgrade, or to support hydrogen refueling stations that expand the network of publicly accessible hydrogen refueling stations to serve the current population of FCVs and accommodate the planned large—scale roll—out of FCVs beginning in 2015. 100% Renewable Hydrogen Refueling Station Competition.

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JULY 17, 2015

It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. How PHEV provides Smooth Transitions from fossil fuel to renewables.

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JULY 20, 2016

Price doubling from 2014/2015 was first seen in China and is now being felt worldwide, with lithium hydroxide prices from $16-20 and carbonate prices from $12-14 thousand USD per ton. Automotive Thrust. There is no doubt as to the push that Tesla has given the current automotive transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

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MARCH 6, 2010

There are four general categories of offsets: (1) biological sequestration projects; (2) renewable energy projects; (3) energy efficiency projects; and (4) non-CO 2 emissions reduction projects. (1) 2) Examples of Renewable Energy Projects. The cap would make fossil fuels more expensive and renewable energy sources more attractive.

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MAY 13, 2010

A strategic reserve complements the hard price collar and ensures the availability of price-certain allowances in the event of unusually high carbon prices. Introductory floor and ceiling prices are set at $12 (increasing at 3% over inflation annually) and $25 (increasing at 5% over inflation annually), respectively.

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JULY 14, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored the six 2015 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners at a ceremony in Washington, DC. For 2015, EPA announced a new award category for a green chemistry technology that has a “Specific Environmental Benefit: Climate Change.” Department of Energy).

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AUGUST 3, 2017

In addition to these measures, the BMW Group is preparing an EU-wide fleet-renewal campaign. Initially until 31 December 2017, owners of diesel vehicles that meet Euro 4 standards or less will be granted an environment bonus of up to €2,000 (amount dependent on model bought) when they trade in their vehicle and purchase a new BMW or MINI.

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JUNE 13, 2013

These awards were made through the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, created by Assembly Bill 118. The Energy Commission approved $18,690,000 in grants for projects that will expand the state’s fueling infrastructure for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. million ZEV vehicles on the roadways by 2025.

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Blink Charging

MARCH 1, 2023

The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Infrastructure tax credit expired at the end of 2021; however, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the program was renewed for another 10 years with a few caveats. This program helped offset a good portion of the project costs. billion.

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