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Gevo develops process for low-cost renewable isoprene; building block for rubber and rubber products

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has developed a proprietary catalytic process that transforms low-cost commercially available, or even waste by-product, renewable alcohols into renewable isoprene that would be expected to compete head-to-head on price with natural and petroleum-based chemical equivalents while reducing CO 2 emissions.

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Los Alamos and Oberon Fuels receive DOE funding to produce renewable hydrogen from renewable DME (rDME)

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DME is a hydrogen-rich molecule that can be produced from waste and/or renewable resources using Oberon’s modular production technology. We are producing a hydrogen-rich molecule, moving it using existing, low-cost infrastructure, and converting it to hydrogen fuel on demand. —Rebecca Boudreaux, Ph.D.,

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Ford Bronco Sport first to feature parts made of 100% recycled ocean plastic

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Much of that is attributed to the fishing industry, which has come to rely on plastic fishing nets and other equipment because of the durability, light weight, buoyancy and low cost of the material. Ghost gear comprises nearly 10% of all sea-based plastic waste, entangling fish, sharks, dolphins, seals, sea turtles and birds.

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Koch Strategic Platforms leads $102M Series D in 6K to accelerate battery material production and recycling

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The investment is expected to reach more than $150M in total, aimed at building a low cost, sustainable domestic supply chain for battery materials. 6K is the only company capable of battery material production at costs lower than Asia, while also reducing impact on the environment by 70%-90%.

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NREL releases comprehensive vision for deep decarbonization of transportation

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It is a strategy rooted in cross-cutting research and engineering to enable industry stakeholders, communities, government agencies, and early adopters to meet their climate goals. Optimally integrating transportation with buildings, the grid, and renewables to realize system-wide benefits.

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UK to award ÂŁ54M to 15 projects developing innovative carbon removal technology

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The money will help projects further develop their greenhouse gas removal technologies, which include a machine that can pull carbon dioxide out of the air, a plant to convert household waste into hydrogen for use in the transport industry, and a system to remove carbon dioxide from seawater. Project funding: ÂŁ4,750,429.16.

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Global Bioenergies reports first isobutene production from waste biomass

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This industry ultimately has the potential to provide fermentation processes with low-cost sugars derived from abundant resources. Isobutene is used in the production of rubber for the tire industry and in plastics, anti-oxidants and fine chemicals. into fermentable sugars.

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