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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are Federal programs in which agencies with large research and development (R&D) budgets set aside a small fraction of their funding for competitions among small businesses only. 149,871.44. US Hybrid Corporation. 148,393.82. 149,999.70. 150,000.00.

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National Research Council Report Recommends Setting a US Carbon Budget Through 2050; Concludes Known Technologies Not Sufficient to Meet Budget Goals

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A carbon-pricing system is the most cost-effective way to reduce emissions. Carbon pricing alone, however, is not enough to sufficiently reduce domestic emissions, the report warns. Accelerate the use of renewable energy sources. Develop and demonstrate power plants equipped with carbon capture and storage technology.

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Study details viable pathway to develop sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Pacific Northwest; hydroprocessing of natural oils seen as the most immediate opportunity

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Using catalysts and heat, hydroprocessing removes oxygen, adds hydrogen and rearranges carbon molecules to create a drop-in petroleum substitute that requires no engine modifications in a 50% blend. Hydroprocessing produces renewable diesel, and can produce 50-70% jet fuel with an additional cracking step. renewable diesel.

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