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DOE Investing Up to $78M Investment in Two Consortia Targeting Algae-Based and Biomass-Based Bio-Hydrocarbon Fuels and Infrastructure; $1.6M for Ethanol Blends Fueling Infrastructure

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The two cross-functional groups will seek to break down critical barriers to the commercialization of algae-based and biomass-based advanced renewable transportation fuels. Led by the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (St. National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts (NAABB) ($44 million).

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Juneau, the Capital City of Alaska, has a clean, renewable source of energy, local hydropower. State of Colorado Department of Transportation. The State of Colorado Department of Transportation will receive funding to purchase zero emission buses for the Town of Vail, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, and the City of Boulder.

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US DOE announces 3 consortia for $125M US-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center; solar, second-generation biofuels and buildings

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These consortia—led in theUS by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the University of Florida, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)—will bring together experts from national laboratories, universities, and industry in both the US and India. MEMC Corporation; and Solarmer Energy Inc.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Colorado State University. Louis Vehicle Electrification Rides for Seniors (SiLVERS).

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USDA and DOE award $12.2M to 10 research projects to accelerate bioenergy crop production and spur economic impact

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The investments are part of a broader effort by the Obama administration to develop domestic renewable energy and advanced biofuels. Jan Leach, Colorado State University, Fort Collins. Mockler, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. The US Departments of Energy (DOE) and Agriculture (USDA) have awarded 10 grants totaling $12.2

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ARPA-E awards $37M for IONICS projects; improving solid-state batteries and fuel cells

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University of Colorado Boulder. The University of Colorado Boulder will develop their invention of flash sintering for manufacturing solid-state electrolytes, replacing the currently used liquid electrolytes, with the promise of lithium ion batteries that are safer and have longer life and higher energy density. . Lead organization.

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ARPA-E selects 33 projects for $66M in awards; advanced biocatalysts for gas-to-liquids and lightweight metals

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The use of renewable and readily available solar energy reduces equipment costs and greenhouse gas emissions. University of Colorado. The University of Colorado will develop a new gasification process that uses concentrated solar power to produce magnesium and synthesis gas (syngas), a precursor for synthetic gasoline.

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