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Study finds HTL algal biofuels offer 50-70% lifecycle CO2 reduction compared to petroleum fuels; EROI and GHG comparable to or better than other biofuels

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The EROI ratio and GHG emissions/MJ of (a) algae-derived diesel and (b) algae-derived gasoline produced using HTL. The GHG emissions for HTL-derived algae fuels are also lower than other existing algae-to-energy processes based on transesterification, the researchers reported in their paper, published in the journal Bioresource Technology.

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Linde and Sapphire Energy to co-develop system to deliver CO2 to commercial-scale algae systems

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In addition, Linde will supply all of the CO 2 to Sapphire’s commercial demonstration facility in Columbus, New Mexico. Sapphire’s technology represents an approximate 70% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions compared to petroleum-based equivalents.

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Study: Reducing Future Transportation CO2 Emissions to Kyoto Protocol Levels Will Require Combination of Vehicle Technology and Smart Growth

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Percent change in median CO2 by scenario relative to 2000. A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change concludes that “smart growth” combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions significantly by 2050. Stone et al. 2009) Click to enlarge. Stone et al.

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DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

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In order for low-cost electricity from coal-fired power plants to remain available, the DOE said, economical methods for capturing and storing the greenhouse gas emissions from these plants must be developed. Planetary Emissions Management Inc. Schlumberger Carbon Services , Columbus, Ohio. PEM), Cambridge, Mass.

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Battelle, Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership release Phase II reports

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Phase I began in October 2003 and focused on developing a comprehensive assessment of regional CO2 sources and potential geological sequestration opportunities within the Midwest region. Burger Plant) helped establish familiarity with CO2 sequestration technologies in the region.

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Ford unveils first vehicle to grid communication system

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Electric vehicles are an important element of our strategy for improving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions,” said Bill Ford, Ford’s executive chairman. The first of the specially equipped plug-in hybrids has been delivered to American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio.