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UT Austin to lead $58M study of methane hydrate in Gulf of Mexico; $41M from DOE

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A research team led by The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded approximately $58 million to analyze methane hydrate deposits under the Gulf of Mexico. Methane hydrate—natural gas trapped in an ice-like cage of water molecules—occurs in both terrestrial and marine environments.

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Tesla begins inviting 15,000 guests to ‘Cyber Rodeo’ at Gigafactory Texas

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Located just east of downtown Austin, Giga Texas will produce several of Tesla’s electric vehicles, including the Model Y and Cybertruck. The office granted the application, meaning it would then move on to Travis County’s Commissioners’ Court for final approval. Credit: Joe Tegtmeyer/YouTube.

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DOE and NSF Award $2.5M for Research into New Materials for Photosplitting Water to Produce Hydrogen

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Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have received about $2.5 million to identify new materials that will efficiently absorb sunlight and split water into hydrogen. Gamba will collaborate on the endeavor, which encompasses two grants from the National Science Foundation ($1.4 Charles Mullins.

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$112.5M awarded to research consortia studying effects of Deepwater Horizon oil spill on Gulf of Mexico

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The new grant recipients were selected using a competitive merit-review process. The grants awarded were in response to RFP-I, a request for proposals the GRI Research Board issued on 25 April 2011. The Research Consortia funded are: Lead Institution: The University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute. Buskey, Ph.D.

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Tesla CEO Musk to speak with Mexico Pres., and it could be good or bad

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With Tesla’s newest Gigafactory and company headquarters being located in Austin, Texas, it is no surprise that Mexico took over the lead as the automaker’s next location for a production facility. Just last week, President Lopez Obrador said that he would not grant permits to Tesla in Nuevo Leon if conditions were not suitable.

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Tesla’s invite-only Giga Fest at Gigafactory Texas draws concerns from local citizens

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.” Paul stated he represented the Environmental Justice Organization based in East Austin. “The granting of a mass gathering permit so that Tesla can have a grand opening celebration. Tesla Giga Fest at Gigafactory Texas gains ultimate approval, ticketing likely to follow soon. I don’t see it that way,” he said.

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GM and OnStar sign on as official Pecan Street partners; studying EV services and smart grid interaction

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s smart grid research project in Austin’s Mueller community, the Pecan Street Demonstration. Headquartered at The University of Texas at Austin, Pecan Street Inc. Reclaimed water system. OnStar and General Motors are partnering in the Pecan Street Inc.’s The Mueller Community. Attributes include: 700 acres. Ultra green-built.

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