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DISCOVR project seeking high productivity algae to reduce cost of biofuels

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Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, with colleagues from Los Alamos, Sandia and NREL, are working to lower the cost of producing biofuels from algae. LEAPS executes seasonal light and temperature scripts accurately; its performance has been validated by repeating three outdoor pond experiments for different strains.

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U Kentucky CAER receives $1M for carbon fiber research

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The funding was part of DOE’s strategy to invest in discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. The center is home to the largest carbon fiber spinline at any university in North America.

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NREL researchers capture excess photon energy to produce solar fuels; higher efficiency water-splitting for H2

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The advancement could significantly boost the production of hydrogen from sunlight by using the cell to split water at a higher efficiency and lower cost than current photoelectrochemical approaches. Light is absorbed at the photoanode within the QD layer producing free electrons and holes. Yong Yan, Ryan W. Pach, Ashley R.

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DOE to award $15.8M to 30 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies projects

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million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. Advanced Water Splitting Materials. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. Advanced Water Splitting Materials.

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ACAL Energy FlowCath fuel cell reaches 10,000 hours runtime on automotive durability test; 2x US DOE 2017 target

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10,000 hours, the equivalent of 300,000 driven miles, is the point at which hydrogen fuel cell endurance is comparable to the best light-weight diesel engines under such test conditions. This approach significantly improves a PEM fuel cell’s durability and at the same time reduces the cost of a system. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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NREL sets new world efficiency record for solar hydrogen production: 16.2%

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Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recaptured the record for highest efficiency in solar hydrogen production via a photoelectrochemical (PEC) water-splitting process. Structure of an IMM photocathode configured for water splitting with TEM cross-section of the active layers.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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We need to go back to November 2017, to the start of the ‘Prius Revolution’ in the family. The cost of that usually starting just below $1,000 or changing the faulty modules (28 modules in a pack) individually that is much cheaper. The symptoms start with a check engine light (CEL) that sometimes comes on. How did it all start?

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