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DOE Selects 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects for $38 Million in Funding

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The research conducted in the program is focused on developing novel technology options that will improve used fuel storage, recycling and disposal options, with performance in cost and environmental consequences significantly improved from current technology performance. California State University, Long Beach - $1,390,252.

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Opinion: Alternatives to the RFS

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California implemented its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) starting in 2010 as part of its effort to regulate CO 2 emissions on top of the fuel blending requirements. The goal was to reduce fuel carbon intensity (CI) by 10% in 10 years (between 2010 and 2020). Let’s look a few here. Carbon Intensity.

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Ford Europe leading project investigating DME and OME1 as low carbon, near zero particulate fuels; power-to-liquids pathways using CO2

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OME1 is made from methanol on a commercial scale and has a cetane number of 38; it can be mixed with additives to produce OME1a diesel fuel (CN 48).). The growth of the world’s population is putting ever-increasing demands on energy and especially fossil fuels. 2010.05.014.

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