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JULY 22, 2010

A Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP), to be led by the California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech) in partnership with the DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), will bring together leading researchers in an effort aimed at simulating nature’s photosynthetic apparatus for practical energy production.

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JUNE 28, 2010

Additionally, Zoi announced the release of the final National Algal Biofuels Technology Roadmap Workshop—the first major publication from the DOE on algal fuels since 1996, Zoi said. National Algal Biofuels Technology Roadmap. Tags: Algae Algal Fuels. Earlier post.). DOE share: up to $6 million). DOE funding: up to $9 million).

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 27 projects for more than $37 million in funding to accelerate the technological and commercial readiness of emerging marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies, which seek to generate renewable electricity from oceans and free-flowing rivers and streams. DOE Funding: $160,000.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) earlier this year ( earlier post ) requires a 10% reduction in the average greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity of the state’s transportation fuels by 2020. Tags: Fuels Policy Sustainability.

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AUGUST 29, 2021

But each of these evolving technologies comes with its own set of advantages and constraints, and it has proven difficult to frame the debate about these options in a way that’s useful for policy makers, investors, and utilities engaged in the clean energy transition. —Drake Hernandez. —Emre Gençer. 2021.117314.

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JUNE 30, 2009

Dallas-based BAF Technologies has begun converting 600 AT&T Ford E-Series vans to dedicated CNG technology in 2009. The converted vehicles will utilize the BAF CalComp System, a proprietary CNG fuel system certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Earlier post.).

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APRIL 7, 2010

California-based Cobalt Technologies, a company using strain development and bioprocess technology to optimize biobutanol production ( earlier post ), has successfully produced biobutanol from beetle-killed lodgepole pine feedstock. Tags: Biobutanol Biomass. Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service; BC-X-405).

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CERT) at the Bourns College of Engineering have received two grants to further explore a steam hydrogasification process they developed to convert waste into fuels. Earlier post.). diesel, gasoline, jet) at low cost.

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AUGUST 19, 2009

BAF Technologies, a leading provider of natural gas vehicle upfits, is partnering with Steelweld Equipment Company to augment its conversion capacity in the United States. BAF will leverage Steelweld’s locations in Missouri, Texas and Southern California. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 20, 2010

The selected projects, which will be managed by the Office of Fossil Energy's (FE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), are: Area 1: Pre-Processing and Conditioning of Coal/Biomass Mixtures for Simultaneous Co-Feeding Systems. Gas Technology Institute (Des Plaines, Ill.) Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, Ga.)

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Eden Energy, in conjunction with BAF Technologies, has developed a Hythane calibration for natural-gas-fueled Ford 6.8L This calibration was granted certification recently by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), allowing the commercial sale and use of the engine. Tags: Brief. V10 engines used in E-450 vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

will use post-sorted cellulosic wastes diverted from Southern California’s landfills to produce approximately 3.9 Tags: Brief. Another fully permitted and shovel-ready facility in Lancaster, Calif. million gallons of fuel-grade ethanol per year. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JULY 20, 2010

Viral Genetics has the exclusive right to develop commercial applications for this technology. Sheehan will provide leadership as the company develops alliances in the energy industry to accelerate the process of moving its biofuel technology forward. Viral Genetics is in the right place at the right time with this technology.

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JUNE 23, 2010

The partnership combines Amyris’ industrial synthetic biology platform and emerging Brazilian production capacity with Total’s technological know-how, industrial scale-up capabilities and access to markets. Biotechnology offers new perspectives on the conversion of biomass into molecules for biofuels and green chemistry.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

The selected projects consist of leading scientists and engineers from universities, private industry, and government, and will facilitate sharing expertise and technologies. University of California, Davis; UOP LLC; Virent Energy Systems; and Washington State University. Led by the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (St.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

the developer of technology for efficient and non-destructive ( earlier post ) extraction of oil from algae, led a consortium in a recently submitted application for a grant under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 targeting the beneficial use of CO 2. OriginOil, Inc., Carbon Sciences, Inc., Earlier post.)

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MARCH 23, 2010

Pall will develop and demonstrate the science and separation technologies necessary to enable fungible biomass-based fuels to be integrated into the existing hydrocarbon fuels infrastructure. University of California- Davis; UOP LLC; Virent Energy Systems; and Washington State University.

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AUGUST 7, 2009

The mission of the EFRCs is to accelerate the rate of scientific breakthroughs needed to create advanced energy technologies for the 21 st century. Center for Direct Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels (C3Bio). $20. Solar Energy Conversion in Complex Materials (SECCM). Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

If that’s your theory then you may have to re-evaluate after Ponway, California-based Plug-In Conversions Corp (PICC) completed a software upgrade conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at up to 70mph in a converted Prius. Electric cars have to be slow with limited speeds, don’t they?

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MAY 21, 2010

These projects, funded over three to four years through the Department’s Nuclear Energy University Program, are intended to help advance nuclear education and develop the next generation of nuclear technologies. California State University, Long Beach - $1,390,252. Georgia Institute of Technology - $1,046,277.

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JULY 21, 2009

The hybrid conversions were produced in Charlotte, N.C. An added benefit of the conversion program is that it not only reduces pollution but also extends the life of the vehicles, helping to eliminate waste production and creating a reduce-and-reuse program. Tags: Conversions Fleets Hybrids. FedEx Corp.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

To our knowledge, this level of conversion of carbohydrate feedstocks into simple organic molecules is unrivaled in the literature. Because working at higher temperatures afforded no real advantages in terms of carbohydrate to CMF conversion, reactions were generally run below 100 °C to avoid this hydrolysis reaction.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) met on Thursday to discuss the Zero Emission Vehicle regulation and the revisions staff was tasked with exploring for 2015 and beyond. Friedman sent an email immediately for the record clarifying the conversation with Ms. Chair Mary Nichols said that isn't true.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Joseph, Missouri, Gevo is demonstrating the viability of its technology for retrofitting existing ethanol plants to make biobutanol. Gevo’s technology also enables using the biobutanol for the production of renewable hydrocarbons such as isooctene and isooctane for the gasoline market, renewable jet fuel and renewable diesel blendstocks.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Bloom Energy Corporation staged a high-profile event announcing the availability of the Bloom Energy Server, a patented solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for distributed power generation. Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA). Tags: Brief. The event was hosted at eBay Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

We are working with a number of parties in Denmark and Finland to enable the conversion process of the current cars running in Iceland to support a swift development of the electric vehicle market. REVA develops all key technologies including energy management, fast-charge and telematics systems in-house.

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JULY 16, 2009

SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. California has the most aggressive greenhouse-gas reduction goals in the nation, with nearly 40 percent of those emissions coming from transportation. Earlier post.).

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MAY 8, 2009

In the assessment, the team used The Energy and Resources Group Biofuel Analysis Meta-Model (EBAMM) to consider scenarios covering a range of feedstocks and energy conversion technologies including corn and cellulosic ethanol, and four different vehicle classes: small- and mid-size cars and small and full-size SUVs. Resources.

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APRIL 16, 2009

forklifts) that have emerged as key early markets in which fuel cells can compete with conventional power technologies. A variety of technologies will be developed and deployed, including polymer electrolyte, solid oxide and direct-methanol fuel cells. Projects awarded funding are: FedEx Freight East (Harrison, AR). Plug Power Inc.

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JULY 3, 2009

To transform our nation’s energy sector we must explore a diverse range of fuels and vehicle technologies. Tags: Natural Gas. While only a piece in very complex puzzle, natural gas can potentially provide us with an option that is both cleaner than petroleum and domestically available. Subcommittee Chairman Brian Baird (D-WA).

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MAY 4, 2009

Michigan Technological University (Houghton, Michigan) has been selected for negotiation of an award for a project to develop experimentally validated Diesel Particulate Filter and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) models that support future vehicle On-Board Diagnostics and advanced control systems. Tags: Engines Fuel Cells.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

ZAP and Jonway partnered on the production of an electric version of the compact 5-door Jonway A380 SUV, integrating AC propulsion and lithium-ion battery system technologies to produce a mid-range electric vehicle (EV) that ZAP intends to offer to the fleet market in China. Tags: China Electric (Battery). liter Mitsubishi engine.)

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MAY 14, 2010

The projects aim to improve the basic understanding of the chemical and physical processes that govern coal conversion and utilization, by-product utilization, and technological development for advanced energy systems. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Ill. University of California, Merced, Calif.

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AUGUST 26, 2009

The vehicles and infrastructure being funded include the use of natural and renewable gas, propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and hybrid technologies. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state. Total DOE award: $15,000,000.

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MAY 19, 2009

In addition to the EPA and DOT, California—and states adopting California emissions standards—represent a third policy interest in the area. The national program ramps up slightly more slowly than the California program envisioned, but does get to the same fleet average endpoint. —Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

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JUNE 24, 2010

USDA’s report identifies numerous biomass feedstocks to be utilized in developing biofuels and calls for the funding of further investments in research and development of: Feedstock; Sustainable production and management systems; Efficient conversion technologies and high-value bioproducts; and. Tags: Biomass Fuels. Resources.

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APRIL 1, 2009

More than two dozen scientists from the University of California at Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will participate in the investigations. Tags: Biotech Oil. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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