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DOE awards $875k Early Career Research Award to UMD professor; advancing alternative fuels research

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University of Maryland Chemistry and Biochemistry Assistant Professor Leah Dodson received a 2023 Early Career Research Award from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The energy crisis is a very real and raw experience for Americans and the world. —Leah Dodson

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MARAD launches 16-month study on alternative fuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping

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The US Maritime Administration (MARAD)—the US Department of Transportation agency responsible for the US waterborne transportation system— launched a 16-month study exploring low-carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes. The bi-national Great Lakes-St.

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California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $2.9-billion The 2022-2023 Investment Plan Update increases funding for the CEC’s Clean Transportation Program by 30 times compared to 2019 with an additional $2.4 —CEC Lead Commissioner for Transportation Patty Monahan. 15 million for low-carbon fuels. $10

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Using AI to develop alternative fuels for greener transport

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Researchers at KAUST have innovated an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model to design new alternative fuels to reduce transport emissions. The post Using AI to develop alternative fuels for greener transport appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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The European Commission’s Joint Research Center recently published a report analyzing research and innovation (R&I) in low-emission alternative energy for transport in Europe. Transport infrastructure (INF). Electricity is covered separately in the Transport electrification (ELT) roadmap. Bars not in scale.

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California Energy Commission approves $384M plan to accelerate zero-emission transportation; 50% of funds to benefit disadvantaged communities

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $384 million plan for critical clean transportation investments to boost the adoption of zero-emission cars and trucks and help the state reach its climate, clean energy and public health goals.

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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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There were gaps in the data, especially with respect to alternative fuel powertrains—electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles. —David Gohlke, an energy and environmental analyst at Argonne and co-author. —David Gohlke, an energy and environmental analyst at Argonne and co-author.