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MSU microbial electrolysis cell produces ethanol from glycerol, reduces wastewater in biodiesel production

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Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) which will allow biodiesel plants to eliminate the creation of hazardous wastes while reducing their dependence on fossil fuel. We matched them up like dance partners, modifying each of them to work seamlessly together and eliminate all of the waste.

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DOE Selects 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects for $38 Million in Funding

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas - $989,800. The goal of this research area is to research and develop the next generation of nuclear reactors that will produce more energy and create less waste. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - $451,269. University of Wisconsin, Madison - $616,073.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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The company plans to expand production by region through a two-track approach of line conversion in ICE factories and new dedicated EV plant establishment. For the successful commercialization of Motional, the Group will not only develop the vehicle but also the sales network, infrastructure and after-sales service.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles. The project will include the purchase and conversion of 283 alternative fuel vehicles for numerous fleets including taxis, cities, schools, and delivery vehicles. Total DOE award: $14,983,167.

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ARPA-E awards $130M to 66 “OPEN 2012” transformational energy technology projects

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Conventional large-scale gasto-liquid reactors produce waste-heat, reducing the energy. Natural Gas Reactor for Remote Chemical Conversion. Capturing this energy would reduce both waste. areas to convert otherwise wasted gas into usable chemicals that. gas, the first step in the commercial process of converting natural.

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