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OCTOBER 20, 2021

An infrared camera (right panel) shows how a sample of the whitest white paint (the dark purple square in the middle) actually cools the board below ambient temperature, something that not even commercial “heat rejecting” paints do. The researchers have partnered with a company to scale up the paint and put it on the market.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Ensyn ( earlier post ) has been granted a key regulatory approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its renewable gasoline product, RFGasoline. Ensyn is developing and commercializing RFO Coprocessing in a strategic alliance with Honeywell UOP, a global leader in technology solutions for the refining industry.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

million) grant, should include a three-year study at the Fraunhofer Center for Chemical-Biotechnological Processes (CBP). The pre-commercial pilot is designed for an isobutene production capacity of up to 100 tons per year. million grant from the BMBF within the “BioEconomy Cluster” framework. million (US$7.7-million)

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APRIL 10, 2021

Syzygy Plasmonics, a technology company developing a high-performance photocatalyst for the industrial gas, chemical and energy industries, announced a $23-million Series B financing led by Horizons Ventures with participation from new global investors including Equinor Ventures. Earlier post.). of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

million including industry cost-share contributions, will allow industry-led teams to advance the state of domestic commercial nuclear capability. Two awards will advance flexible operation of light-water reactors with integrated hydrogen production systems. These projects, valued at $26.9 Total Award Value: $12,500,000.

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MAY 26, 2021

In its report of first quarter 2021 financial results and outlook, Lordstown Motors, a startup developing electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market ( earlier post ), said that the expected production of its Endurance full-size electric pickup in 2021 will be limited—at best 50% of prior expectations.

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APRIL 2, 2019

The pilot program, made possible by a grant from the California Air Resources Board to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) and administered by CALSTART, will place the zero-emission vehicles in Fresno and Stockton.

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AUGUST 18, 2011

WERC is a University of Wisconsin spinoff company created by Professors Rolf Reitz and Christopher Rutland to provide analysis and consulting services to the engine industry. In work presented earlier this year, Reitz said his team has modeled a 53% gross indicated efficiency for an RCCI-enabled light-duty engine. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 16, 2021

million feasibility study, equally funded with ARENA through a $580,000 grant, into using clean hydrogen to replace natural gas in the calcination stage of producing alumina at the Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone. eds) Light Metals 2015. Rio Tinto will conduct a $1.2-million —ARENA CEO Darren Miller. Perander L.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

To make this non-stop route possible, all traffic lights along the route will be controlled through intelligent roadside units and will actively communicate with the bus to improve its safety. A $100,000-grant through the Michigan Office of Mobility and Electrification, which was awarded to ADASTEC, helped make this collaboration possible.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Unlike typical optical cameras, which can be blinded by bright light and unable to make out details in the dark, NTU’s new smart camera can record the slightest movements and objects in real time. Each pixel in the sensor can individually monitor the slope of change in light intensity and report an event if a threshold is reached.

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JUNE 1, 2009

Bright Automotive has applied for $35 million in government grants to accelerate the production of its plug-in hybrid the IDEA ( earlier post ), and to deliver battery solutions to the industry through its engineering services arm. The company continues to work with the Department of Energy in support of its application.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), signed a one-year supply agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. XL Hybrids, Inc., kWh Li-ion packs for use in XL’s aftermarket hybrid conversion system. It’s a process we’ve learned.

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MAY 4, 2015

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company completed work under a $1.5-million million government grant to develop advanced tire technology aimed at increasing vehicle fuel efficiency. The grant period began in late 2011 and continued through the end of 2014, with Cooper recently presenting its findings to the DOE.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

the developer of a process for harvesting algae and cleaning up oil & gas water, announced that its second original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) agreement will target oil service companies in the Canadian oil sands market. OriginOil, Inc., LH was an early private investor in Athabasca Oil Corporation.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Learn more about states that have verified Blink as a state vendor.

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AUGUST 2, 2012

a renewable oil and bioproducts company, has been granted registration for Soladiesel RD fuel—an algae-derived, renewable diesel fuel—by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This registration enables Soladiesel RD to be sold commercially either in blended and unblended (R100) forms. Solazyme, Inc.,

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APRIL 27, 2018

Of that, $40 million will go to NuScale Power to further its commercialization of small modular reactor technology. This project will conduct design finalization activities and ensure supply chain readiness to meet a commercial operation date of 2026 for the first NuScale plant. Earlier post.).

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MAY 21, 2015

Global Bioenergies, a developer of one-step fermentation processes for the direct and cost-efficient transformation of renewable resources into light olefins, and Cristal Union, the 4 th largest European beet producer, have formed IBN-One, a joint venture to build and operate the first plant in France converting renewable resources into isobutene.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

These orders reflect the continued strong growth of natural gas and set the stage for continued growth in 2014, the company said. The company also has filed for a public offering, based in large part on its expectations for growth in the use of CNG in transportation. Quantum produces advanced, light?weight

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Baua Electric

MAY 10, 2024

Hesai Technologies is one of the leading companies helping make that LiDAR-centric transition possible. Hesai Technology is a global leader in LiDAR solutions Hesai Technology ($HSAI) is three-dimensional light detection and ranging (LiDAR) specialist with offices all over the globe, including Shanghai, Palo Alto, and Stuttgart.

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APRIL 9, 2015

million in grants and loans for 46 projects covering transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency programs, the California Energy Commission awarded nearly $9 million to three companies to encourage the manufacturing of heavy-duty electric vehicles and components in California. As part of its approval of more than $83.7

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MAY 6, 2016

an advanced fuels and renewable chemicals company founded in 2006, will acquire all the outstanding shares of Edeniq, a cellulosic ethanol technology company, in a stock plus cash merger transaction. Edeniq’s capital light and operationally efficient solutions can be easily integrated into existing corn ethanol plants.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2013

The all-electric Nissan LEAF vehicle, which was the first with autonomous drive capability ( earlier post ) to be granted a license plate in Japan, drove on the roads around the National Diet Front Garden, a public park in the center of Tokyo between Japan’s parliament and the Imperial Palace.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 9, 2023

Their groundbreaking research, conducted at the University of Utah , in Salt Lake City, and at their company, Evans and Sutherland , helped jump-start the computer graphics industry. Founding the first influential computer graphics company Computer graphics began in the 1950s with interactive games and visualization tools designed by the U.S.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2024

This guide offers a strategic map for business owners and fleet managers navigating the vast panorama of commercial vehicles, ensuring that the wheels turning for your company are the wheels of prosperity, reliability and efficiency.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

It introduces three distinct Clean Vehicle Credits (CVC) tailored for new, used, and clean commercial vehicles. Notably, the updated legislation categorizes leased EVs as commercial vehicles, qualifying them for the full $7,500 Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit, without the stringent criteria of the Clean Vehicle Credit for individuals.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. For a fixed monthly fee and mileage allowance, similar in expenditure to leasing and running a new family-sized hatchback, the company will cover all repair, maintenance, insurance and fuel expenses.

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APRIL 21, 2011

ALTe Powertrain Technologies, the developer of a Range Extended Electric Powertrain used to repower light commercial vehicles up to 26,000 GVW ( earlier post ), has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to form a joint venture with Inmatech, Inc. , Earlier post.).

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MAY 22, 2016

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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JUNE 23, 2015

SynSel Energi AS has entered into an IH 2 (Integrated Hydropyrolysis and Hydroconversion) process demonstration license agreement with CRI/Criterion Catalyst Company Ltd, a member of the CRI Catalyst group (CRI), a global group of catalyst technology companies. the global catalyst technology company of Royal Dutch Shell plc.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

million) grant from the UK Government’s Regional Growth Fund to support the development of an Electric Powertrain Technologies Center. The main focus of the center will be on the development of high-efficiency, light-weight electric motors, inverters and energy storage systems. million (US$2.2-million) Zytek will invest a further £3.65

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program Designed to supplement the NEVI program, the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary (CFI) Grant Program makes funds available for communities with Community Charging and Fueling Grants and within AFCs via Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2023, 14 million EVs [1] are expected to be sold worldwide across consumer, public sector and commercial markets. A significant driver in this accelerated growth will be funding opportunities presented by the federal government, with major support growing across transit, school bus and other commercial fleets. For example, the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently granted Ensyn Corporation ( earlier post ) Part 79 registration for its renewable diesel product, RFDiesel. Product vapors are rapidly quenched, or cooled, and recovered as a light liquid product. The RTP process is actually an analog to FCC.

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AUGUST 26, 2009

These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Grants are expected to be executed over the coming months. Partner match: $15.4 Partner match: $3.3

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