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Partners Target Biomass-to-Liquids Demo Plant for Toledo

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Renewable Energy Institute International (REII), Toledo’s Red Lion Bio-Energy , the University of Toledo, Midwest Terminals/Port of Toledo, SolarTurbines/Caterpillar, and other partners are working to build a biomass-to-liquids demonstration plant in South Toledo, Ohio.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Rationally Designed Lithium Ion Batteries Towards Displacing Internal Combustion Engines.

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Where to locate public chargers?

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In contrast, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles can only refuel at a gas station licensed to handle and store an inflammable liquid. The Union of Concerned Scientists documents that an ICE vehicle in Ohio must maintain an average of 60 mpg to equal the emissions used to produce what’s needed to run an EV for the same distance.

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FAA Awards Contracts for $125M to 5 Companies to Accelerate More Environmentally Friendly Aviation Technology; Renewable Fuels, Engines, Wings and Flight Management

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Wide ranging sustainable aviation jet fuels, including quantification of benefits; and. Safety and transition strategies that enable “drop in” replacement for petroleum-derived aviation fuels. CFM International is a 50/50 joint company of GE and Snecma (Safran Group).). Earlier post.) (CFM The results were very positive.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. Ohio State University. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy.

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Industry Tests Show Bio-Derived Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene Performs as Well as Petroleum Jet Fuel; Aviation Partners Push for Approval for Use

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The oils were then converted to the shorter chain diesel-range paraffins using UOP’s Renewable Jet Process ( earlier post ), which converts the natural oils by removing oxygen molecules from the oil (deoxygenation) and converting any olefins to paraffins by reaction with hydrogen (hydrogenation). IATA 2008 Report on Alternative Fuels.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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billion in loan guarantees to support innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the United States. The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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