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California Energy Commission to award up to $3M to support development of bio-oil as intermediate for renewable jet fuel

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The California Energy Commission is issuing a solicitation ( GFO-17-901 ) to provide up to $3 million in funding for innovative, pre-commercial low-carbon fuel production processes that result in the development of bio-oil as an intermediate fuel with wide-scale adoption potential used for renewable jet fuel production.

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DOE to award up to $3M for R&D to improve efficiency of off-road fluid-power systems

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On 12 September 2017, a public workshop on fluid power systems for off-road vehicles was held at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to identify early-stage research and development needs. Research in this area can provide decreased operating costs for these key domestic industries.

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DOE to issue funding opportunity for medium/heavy-duty, on-road natural gas engine research and development

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A public workshop on natural gas vehicles was held at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on 25 July 2017 to identify early-stage research needs for natural gas engines, including topics in engine efficiency, emissions control and fuel and fuel systems.

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Pike forecasts global investment in intelligent transportation systems will total $13.1B through 2017

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billion by 2017. Pike estimates annual spending on key ITS areas will increase from just under $770 million in 2011 to almost $3 billion in 2017. million annually by 2017. will be able to charge during non-peak hour rates or specify the use of only renewable. Pike sees the next largest investment being in smart.

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Government of Canada to work with provinces, territories, and stakeholders to develop a clean fuel standard

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Currently, the average renewable-fuel blending in Canada’s fuels is more than 7% ethanol in gasoline, which exceeds the 5% level set out in the Renewable Fuels Regulations, and about 2% renewable content in diesel fuel, which meets the regulatory level. Some jurisdictions (e.g., natural gas and propane); and solid fuels (e.g.,

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DOE to award up to $4M for medium/heavy-duty, on-road natural gas engine research

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A public workshop on natural gas vehicles was held at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on 25 July 2017 to identify early-stage research needs for natural gas engines.

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Six start-ups move into Volkswagen Gläserne Manufaktur from fourth competition

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It is paving the way to fully autonomous vehicles: Kopernikus is already capable of enabling cars to drive autonomously on private premises – for example on factory premises, for loading or in workshops. LiGenium develops, manufactures and sells machine elements, machines and complete systems using renewable materials.

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